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in committee · Texas · Senate Feb 12, 2021

S 322: Protect Act

Protect Act This bill duplicates certain requirements for private health insurance plans with respect to preexisting conditions, enrollment eligibility, genetic testing, and discrimination based on health-related factors.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill duplicates protections for preexisting conditions, enrollment, genetic testing, and health discrimination in insurance, directly strengthening patient rights and access per support indicators.95% confidence
Thom Tillis (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · Senate Feb 12, 2021

S 311: Stopping Doctor Shortages Act

Stopping Doctor Shortages Act This bill makes certain full-time health care practitioners eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Specifically, the bill extends program eligibility to health care practitioners who work at a nonprofit or public hospital or facility but are prohibited under state law from being directly employed by the hospital or facility.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Public Service Loan Forgiveness to healthcare practitioners in public/nonprofit facilities, addressing doctor shortages by improving workforce access and retention in critical healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends Public Service Loan Forgiveness to healthcare workers, improving employment retention and recruitment in public health roles by providing financial benefits.85% confidence
Dianne Feinstein (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · Senate Feb 12, 2021

S 327: Border Business COVID–19 Rescue Act

Border Business COVID-19 Rescue Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a loan program to assist border businesses that are directly impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. For the purposes of this bill, the term border business refers to a business that (1) is eligible for an economic injury disaster loan, (2) has its principal office located in the contiguous United States and is located within 25 miles of the U.S. border, (3) has fewer than 50 employees and annual revenue of $1 million or less, and (4) demonstrates a reduction in revenue from specified prior periods. Recipients must use loan funds for purposes related to COVID-19 such as (1) providing sick leave to employees, (2) meeting increased costs arising from interrupted supply chains, or (3) paying for logistical expenses associated with border closures.
Mark Kelly (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 12, 2021

HR 1017: No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and has since been kept in place through periodic extensions.
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 12, 2021

HR 988: Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2021

Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2021 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow an individual to possess a firearm at a Corps water resources development project as long as the individual's possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located.
Bob Gibbs (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 12, 2021

HR 1024: COVID–19 Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2021

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Office of COVID-19 Supply Chain Resiliency to identify and address supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Specifically, the office must establish a national strategy to address identified supply chain issues related to the pandemic, serve as a central point of contact for and provide technical assistance to entities dealing with these issues, and develop legislative recommendations to strengthen critical supply chains for pandemics. The office shall cease to exist 18 months after the COVID-19 public health emergency (and any renewal thereof) is terminated.
Bradley Scott Schneider (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 11, 2021

HJRES 25: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020.

This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020, enacted by the council on December 23, 2020, and transmitted on February 1, 2021, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The act authorizes a minor, 11 years of age or older, to consent to receive a vaccine if the minor is capable of meeting the informed consent standard and the vaccine is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and will be provided in accordance with its recommended immunization schedule.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareNullifies D.C. law allowing minors 11+ to consent to vaccines, restricting access to vaccination services and limiting minor healthcare autonomy.90% confidence
Michael Cloud (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 11, 2021

HRES 120: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.

This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
Grace Meng (D) · 66 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 11, 2021

HRES 117: Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

This resolution acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership and Egypt's role in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. It also urges the Egyptian government to (1) enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, (2) complete the process of church certification, and (3) take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.
J. French Hill (R) · 38 co-sponsors
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