Tennessee Congressional Bills

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 23, 2021

HR 671: Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act

Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, Tennessee, which was the site of the Battle of Fort Pillow during the Civil War, as a unit of the National Park System.

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 22, 2021

SRES 68: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should submit the Paris Agreement to the Senate for review and consideration.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Paris Agreement is considered a treaty and that President Biden should submit the agreement to the Senate for advice and consent.

in committee · Tennessee · 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 · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HCONRES 17: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should do everything in his power to achieve resolution and repayment of the defaulted sovereign debt of the People's Republic of China held by 20,000 families in the United States represented by American Bondholders Foundation, LLC.

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should do everything within his power to achieve resolution and repayment by China of the defaulted Chinese bonds held by 20,000 families in the United States.

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HRES 139: Honoring Peyton Manning on being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This resolution commends Peyton Manning on being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and for his philanthropy and generosity.

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HRES 133: Honoring the life and legacy of Rush Limbaugh and commending Rush Limbaugh for inspiring millions of radio listeners and for his devotion to our country.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Rush Limbaugh and commends him for his devotion to the United States.

Doug Lamborn (R) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Tennessee · 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

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 18, 2021

S 35: Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act

Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman for his actions to protect the Senate chamber during the security breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Chris Van Hollen (D) · 72 co-sponsors

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1130: SOS ACT Act

Secure Our Systems Against China's Tactics Act or the SOS ACT Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to temporarily guarantee up to 50% of an investment made during the public health emergency declared due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in a business that (1) incurred losses due to COVID-19, (2) advances a national security interest, and (3) is susceptible to being purchased by a Chinese entity.

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1131: China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2021

China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2021 This bill controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China. Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (3) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The President must control exports to China of any covered technology or intellectual property. Further, the President must sanction (1) a foreign person who sells to China or purchases from China any covered item, and (2) a Chinese person who knowingly uses a covered item provided to them in violation of U.S. export control law. In addition to a specified list of industries subject to the bill, the USTR must identify certain products from China that either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1129: Our Money in China Transparency Act

Our Money in China Transparency Act This bill requires federal agencies to report annually regarding federal funds provided for activities conducted by or with certain Chinese individuals and entities.

in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 18, 2021

HR 1128: To allow expensing of amounts paid to move business property from China to the United States, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to establish a program to treat amounts paid by U.S citizens or business entities to move their inventory, equipment, and supplies from China to the United States as items of expense, deductible in the year in which they are incurred. The cost of this expensing allowance shall be paid for with tariffs collected by the United States on goods manufactured in China.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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