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in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1345: Enhancing Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century Act

Enhancing Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the reasons underlying the decreasing rate of formation of new businesses (i.e., startups) in the United States.
J. French Hill (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1385: Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021 This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders. Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal coordinator to enhance mental health/substance use disorder program coordination, strengthening healthcare system integration and interagency collaboration.90% confidence
David J. Trone (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1330: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit, for purposes of Medicare participation, self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill repeals Stark law restrictions on physician-owned hospital expansions, aiming to improve patient access and quality as stated in its title. This aligns with support indicators for enhancing healthcare access.85% confidence
Michael C. Burgess (R) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1362: BOOST Act

Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies Act or the BOOST Act This bill allows an individual taxpayer to elect a tax credit for 75% of qualified signal booster expenditures up to $400 in a single taxable year through 2025. The bill defines qualified signal booster expenditures as amounts paid for the purchase of any communications signal booster for use by the taxpayer in a principal residence located in an underserved area. The booster is designed to increase the strength or range of a broadband communications signal.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (75% of $400) for signal boosters, reducing taxable income for individuals in underserved areas, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit for signal boosters in underserved areas, directly expanding internet access infrastructure and addressing connectivity gaps.95% confidence
John R. Moolenaar (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1353: Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for states and U.S. territories that experience economic downturns (i.e., high unemployment) beginning on or after January 1, 2020, in accordance with specified requirements and limitations. The bill's increase is in addition to previously enacted FMAP increases relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) but may not result in an FMAP greater than 95%.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal Medicaid funding via higher FMAP, reducing state budget burdens for public health services during economic downturns.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid FMAP for states with pandemic-related economic downturns, expanding healthcare funding and coverage access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Susie Lee (D) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1331: Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act

Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act This bill requires states and other jurisdictions that receive certain block grants for community mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment to report on services and outreach provided through those grants to members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting on mental health services for BIPOC communities to improve outreach/access, directly advancing mental health care support for underserved populations.95% confidence
Tony Cárdenas (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act

Telehealth Modernization Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill extends certain flexibilities that were initially authorized during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Among other things, the bill allows (1) rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner); (2) the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) for all services (rather than for only certain services); and (3) all types of practitioners to furnish telehealth services, as determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicare telehealth flexibilities, enabling rural clinics and home services to maintain access - directly expands patient access to care under healthcare policy.95% confidence
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) · 133 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1390: CHIPPER Act

Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends through FY2022 the 11.5% increase to the enhanced federal matching rate, also known as the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), subject to specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021 and FY2022, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends 11.5% enhanced federal funding (FMAP) for CHIP through FY2022, maintaining coverage without cost-sharing for children's health insurance.95% confidence
Susan Wild (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 25, 2021

HRES 164: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. The resolution recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.
Jerry McNerney (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 25, 2021

HRES 137: Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.

This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and human rights both domestically and internationally. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to uphold all relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.
Gregory W. Meeks (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 25, 2021

HRES 136: Emphasizing the importance and interdependence of diplomacy and international development to American interests and national security.

This resolution recognizes the roles that development and diplomacy play in advancing American interests and national security, and it expresses support for a substantial U.S. international affairs budget.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly expresses support for a 'substantial U.S. international affairs budget,' aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence
Gregory W. Meeks (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · Senate Feb 25, 2021

S 460: A bill to extend the authority for Federal contractors to reimburse employees unable to perform work due to the COVID-19 pandemic from March 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021.

This bill extends the authority for federal agencies to reimburse federal contractors for paid leave provided to employees unable to perform work due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic from March 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021.
Marco Rubio (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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