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All 56,670 Active 51,443 In committee 51,289 Passed 4,362 Signed 759 Failed 91

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HR 255: Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force

Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001.

Barbara Lee (D) · 96 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HR 244: Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act

Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act This bill expands and establishes new prohibitions related to conflicts of interest involving certain federal government employees. Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal government employee from accepting a bonus from a former private sector employer for entering government service. The bill prohibits certain senior officials from using their position to participate in matters wherein a former employer or client has a financial interest, and it establishes penalties for an official who violates this prohibition. The bill also increases lobbying restrictions to two years for certain senior officials. In addition, the bill expands prohibitions that prevent certain former officials who were responsible for specified government contracts from receiving compensation from a participating contractor, contractor's affiliate, or subcontractor. The bill also prohibits a procurement officer in the federal government from working for a company that received a contract overseen by the procurement officer during the officer's last two years in government service.

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HR 257: INVEST Act

Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies or the INVEST Act This bill allows the work opportunity tax credit to be used for the hiring of a specified veteran who works in a field of renewable energy. A specified veteran means any veteran who is certified as (1) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of a military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering; (2) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy; or (3) having completed a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification with the United States Green Building Council. The Department of the Treasury shall compensate specified U.S. possessions for their losses resulting from this bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 231: Public Service Spending Integrity Act

Public Service Spending Integrity Act This bill restricts federal spending at businesses of the President, specified other officials, or their family members. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal funds from being obligated or expended for purposes of procuring goods or services at any business owned or controlled by a covered individual or family member of such individual, except for certain authorized security purposes. A covered individual is defined to include the President, the Vice President, the head of any executive department, and any individual occupying a position designated by the President as a cabinet-level position. No federal agency may enter into a contract with a business owned or controlled by a covered individual or family member. A business shall be deemed to be owned or controlled by a covered individual or family member if any such person (1) is a member of the board of directors or similar governing body of the business, (2) directly or indirectly owns or controls more than 50% of the voting shares of the business, or (3) is the beneficiary of a trust which owns or controls more than 50% of the business and can direct distributions under the terms of the trust.

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 219: Earth Act

The Earth Act This bill establishes an additional basis for excluding a foreign country from designation as a beneficiary developing country for the purposes of preferential trade treatment. Specifically, the bill makes a country ineligible for this designation if it fails to effectively enforce its environmental laws or to fulfill its international environmental obligations. The President, when making this designation, must take into account the extent to which a country effectively enforces these laws and fulfills these obligations.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 226: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to Fairlawn, Virginia.

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 230: Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021

Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021 This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations. This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 232: Public Service Transparency Act

Public Service Transparency Act This bill requires candidates for the office of President or Vice President, nominees for a cabinet-level position, and the current occupants of such positions to disclose their federal tax returns. The bill authorizes the Office of Government Ethics to disclose such tax returns to the extent they are required to be made available.

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 229: Campaign Spending Integrity Act

Campaign Spending Integrity Act This bill prohibits a candidate for election to federal office from using campaign funds to make payments to vendors owned or controlled by the candidate or by an immediate family member of the candidate.

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 221: To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of other purposes.

This bill modifies the oath of office for elected and appointed positions in the federal civil service and uniformed services. Specifically, the bill modifies the oath to include a pledge to place the obligation to support and defend the Constitution above an obligation to any individual, political party, or faction.

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 222: Election Day Holiday Act of 2021

Election Day Holiday Act of 2021 This bill requires a federal election day to be treated as a holiday for federal employees.

Anna G. Eshoo (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 235: Public Housing Emergency Response Act

Public Housing Emergency Response Act This bill authorizes additional assistance from the Public Housing Capital Fund to public housing agencies based upon capital need as determined by the agencies' most recent Physical Needs Assessment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing