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in committee · New York · House Feb 19, 2021

HR 1106: HEAR Act of 2021

Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2021 or the HEAR Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services. Covered services include hearing aid assessments, fittings, and related instructional services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · House Feb 19, 2021

HR 1176: PSA Screening for HIM Act

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act or the PSA Screening for HIM Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover preventive prostate cancer screenings that are not already covered under the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for men with a family history of prostate cancer, without imposing any cost-sharing requirement.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Bobby L. Rush (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Feb 19, 2021

HR 1167: Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021

Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 This bill specifies that certain Medicaid enrollees automatically qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · House Feb 19, 2021

HR 1118: Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021 This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · House Feb 19, 2021

HR 544: Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2021

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or renewing a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Arctic Ocean, including the Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

Jared Huffman (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HRES 138: Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HRES 131: Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 2021, and recognizing the vital contributions its members have made to the United States over the past 100 years.

This resolution congratulates and honors the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HRES 104: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government has a duty to develop a holistic agenda to respond to racial injustice, unemployment, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and climate change. The resolution further outlines the goals of this agenda to build a society with greater racial, economic, and gender justice; dignified work; healthy communities; and a stable climate. Additionally, the resolution identifies efforts to support these goals.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment

Debbie Dingell (D) · 61 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1138: Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act

Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, or (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by citizens of China.

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1111: Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2021

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2021 This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The mission of the department includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. The department shall collaborate with others to promote personal and community security and peace by supporting policies to address personal and family violence, including suicide; reduce drug and alcohol abuse; and create, through local community initiatives, peace projects that facilitate conflict resolution and healing of societal wounds. A Federal Interagency Committee on Peace is established to coordinate the actions of the department with other federal agencies. The Department of Defense and the Department of State must consult with the department concerning nonviolent means of conflict resolution when a conflict between the United States and any other government or entity is foreseeable, imminent, or occurring. The department shall encourage citizens to observe and celebrate the blessings of peace and endeavor to create peace on Peace Days.

Barbara Lee (D) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1109: Department of State Student Internship Program Act

Department of State Student Internship Program Act This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Department of State Student Internship Program to offer paid internship opportunities at the State Department to raise awareness of the role of diplomacy in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. Participants must be enrolled at an institution of higher education (IHE) and able to receive and hold an appropriate security clearance. The State Department must pay participating interns a specified amount, as well as provide housing and travel assistance. The State Department may also enter agreements with IHEs to ensure these internships satisfy criteria for the academic programs in which participants are enrolled. Additionally, the State Department must transition all of its unpaid internship programs to internship programs that offer compensation.

Joaquin Castro (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1116: IRS Enhancement and Tax Gap Reduction Act of 2021

IRS Enhancement and Tax Gap Reduction Act of 2021 This bill appropriates additional amounts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in FY2022-FY2031 for tax enforcement, improving IRS technology infrastructure, and taxpayer services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 30 co-sponsors