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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2021

HR 2269: To modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that, if it creates a presumption of service-connection between the occurrence of a disease and exposure to an herbicide agent while serving in the Armed Forces between January 9, 1962, and June 30, 1976, at a military base in Thailand, such presumption must also apply to exposure at any military base in Thailand, regardless of where on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the veteran performed.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA presumption for Thai veterans exposed to herbicides, easing benefit access by removing location/job restrictions.95% confidence
Bruce Westerman (R) · 67 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2021

HR 1915: Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021

Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 This bill addresses water infrastructure and the discharge of pollution (e.g., wastewater or stormwater) into waters of the United States, including by reauthorizing through FY2026 and revising the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. The clean water SRF program provides communities low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure projects.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes Clean Water SRF to fund pollution-reducing infrastructure, directly advancing water quality protection and environmental conservation goals.95% confidence
Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 67 co-sponsors
introduced · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 21, 2021

S 2118: Clean Energy for America Act

Clean Energy for America Act This bill provides for tax incentives for investments in clean electricity, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and the termination of certain provisions relating to oil, gas, and other fossil fuels. Among other provisions, the bill allows new tax credits for investment in clean energy facilities and for the production of electricity from clean energy and clean fuel; allows a new tax credit for expenditures for clean energy property used in connection with a principal residence; allows a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel; allows an alternative motor vehicle tax credit for fuel cell motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and for refueling property; allows a tax credit for the production of electricity from clean hydrogen; extends for one year the second generation biofuel producer tax credit and the tax credit for alternative fuels; modifies existing tax credits for energy efficient residential buildings, energy efficient home improvement expenditures, geothermal heat pumps, and the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings; terminates certain provisions relating to oil, gas, and other fossil fuels; requires that at least 15% of the total workforce labor hours be performed by qualified apprentices; requires that projects receiving federal assistance comply with federal prevailing wage requirements; and allows the issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds for qualified carbon dioxide capture facilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for clean energy investments, reducing taxable income for qualifying entities and advancing clean energy funding through fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for clean energy investments, terminates fossil fuel provisions, aligns with renewable energy promotion and reduced fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for clean energy investments and terminates fossil fuel provisions, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy promotion and reduced reliance on polluting sources.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly provides tax credits for clean transportation investments, directly promoting sustainable transit infrastructure per support indicators.92% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 21, 2021

HR 4024: Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021

Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021 This bill allows a new business-related tax credit through 2030 for the production of electricity from zero-emission nuclear power. It also allows taxpayers to elect direct payments of such credit and requires a recapture of credit amounts for contractors who fail to pay their employees the prevailing wage rate. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of the credit in ensuring grid reliability and on ratepayer savings. Contractors must ensure that at least 15% of their workforce is composed of qualified apprentices unless there is a lack of availability of qualified apprentices in the applicable geographic area.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new tax credit for nuclear power production, directly advancing tax policy incentives for clean energy generation.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for zero-emission nuclear power production, directly funding clean energy infrastructure and advancing low-carbon energy generation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes zero-emission nuclear power via tax credits, advancing clean energy and reducing emissions per bill's explicit focus on zero-emission electricity production.95% confidence
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 21, 2021

HR 2918: Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to undertake rulemaking and other activities to implement certain recommendations of the National Organic Standards Board (a federal advisory board that considers and makes recommendations concerning the production, handling, and processing of organic products). Specifically, USDA must issue within a specified time line final rules for implementing recommendations approved (1) by the board between December 31, 2000, and the date of the bill's enactment; and (2) with at least two-thirds of the votes cast at a meeting where a quorum was present. If USDA determines issuing rules for such recommendations is not practicable, it must identify and report to Congress about the specific constraints that preclude rulemaking. In addition, the bill sets out a process and time line for USDA to implement through rulemaking future recommendations of the board that are approved by at least two-thirds of the votes cast at a meeting where a quorum was present. The bill also requires state officials or entities that certify organic farms or handling operations to report annually concerning the implementation of and compliance with any new rule or guidance.
Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 21, 2021

HR 2840: Puppy Protection Act of 2021

Puppy Protection Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care; appropriate and nutritious food; continuous access to potable water; and meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day. The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 223 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 4005: To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program, and for other purposes.

Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act This bill establishes resources and a program to address cybersecurity of elementary and secondary schools. First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an information exchange to disseminate information, best practices, training, and resources to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools. In addition, CISA must establish a registry to track cyber incidents affecting information technology systems that are owned or managed by schools and educational agencies. Schools and educational agencies may voluntarily submit information to the registry. Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes CISA program to improve K-12 cybersecurity infrastructure, protecting schools from cyber threats and enhancing educational environment security.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes CISA program to enhance K-12 school cybersecurity, directly strengthening digital security infrastructure and data protection for educational technology systems.95% confidence
Doris O. Matsui (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 3995: Twenty-First Century Nuclear Security Act

Twenty-First Century Nuclear Security Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to report on matters related to global nuclear safety, nuclear security, and nuclear nonproliferation, as well as the risks posed by Russia and China to the global nuclear energy market.
Anthony Gonzalez (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 3991: TELL Act

Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL Act This bill requires online sellers or distributors of mobile applications that maintain and store information in China to conspicuously disclose to users that such information is stored in China and whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of data storage in China and access by CCP/state entities, enhancing user awareness of data privacy risks.90% confidence
Jeff Duncan (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 3990: No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

No PFAS in Cosmetics Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue and finalize a rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans PFAS in cosmetics, reducing environmental pollution from persistent chemicals known to contaminate water and soil.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans PFAS in cosmetics to protect public health, directly aligning with healthcare safety standards and preventing exposure to harmful chemicals.90% confidence
Debbie Dingell (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 3240: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2021

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2021 This bill sets forth environmental review requirements for the mine permitting process and limits the review to 30 months. Under the bill, projects that provide minerals vital to job creation, energy infrastructure, coastal resilience and restoration, economic competitiveness, and national security must be considered to be infrastructure projects as described in Executive Order 13807, titled Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects and dated August 15, 2017.This order directed agencies to ensure that the environmental review and permitting process for infrastructure is coordinated, predictable, and transparent. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)or the Forest Service must appoint a project lead for the mine permitting process to coordinate with other agencies to ensure that the agencies minimize delays, set and adhere to timelines for completion of the permitting process, set clear permitting goals, and track progress against goals. The project lead must also determine the amount of financial assurance required for reclamation of a mineral exploration or mining site. The bill considers the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969to be satisfied if the BLM or the Forest Service determines that the agency issuing the permit will address specified factors, such as environmental impacts of the permit or alternatives to issuance of the permit. Additionally, the bill exempts projects on National Forest System land from regulations that prohibit timber tree cutting and road construction in areas without roads.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prioritizes mineral projects vital to energy infrastructure, enabling supply chain development for energy-related projects per its summary.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits environmental review period to 30 months for mining permits, expediting projects that prioritize mineral production over thorough environmental assessment.85% confidence
Mark E. Amodei (R) · 14 co-sponsors
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