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in committee · Virginia · Senate Mar 2, 2021

S 529: Background Check Expansion Act

Background Check Expansion Act This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
Christopher Murphy (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1483: Revitalizing Economies, Housing, And Businesses Act of 2021

Revitalizing Economies, Housing, And Businesses Act of 2021 or the REHAB Act of 2021 This bill modifies provisions relating to the rehabilitation tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows an increased 15% credit for non-historic buildings placed in service 50 years prior to the current calendar year. It also allows the credit for buildings within a half-mile of public transportation facilities, for residential lodging purposes, and for expenses related to building expansion on the same block as a qualified rehabilitation building. The bill allows a 25% credit for rent-restricted housing units and for expenses related to public infrastructure projects required by state or local governments as a condition of project completion.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases 15% rehabilitation tax credit for businesses/buildings, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing economic development, aligning with tax incentive policies.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases rehabilitation tax credit for housing, promoting affordable housing development through financial incentives for building renovation and expansion near transit.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allows tax credit for buildings within half-mile of public transportation facilities, incentivizing transit-oriented development and promoting public transit access.85% confidence
Earl Blumenauer (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1498: Students Before Unions Act

Students Before Unions Act This bill requires local educational agencies, as a condition of receiving certain elementary and secondary school emergency relief subgrants, to publicly disclose negotiations with labor organizations (e.g., teacher unions) that are related to providing in-person instruction.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentMandates disclosure of union negotiations as funding condition, restricting collective bargaining efforts by teacher unions.85% confidence
Bob Good (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1473: Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021

Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to periodically report to Congress on the serious adverse events in connection with a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine that have been reported to either agency.
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1474: Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act This bill authorizes grants to expand training and support services for families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The Department of Health and Human Services may award these grants to community organizations and health care and social service providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes HHS grants to expand caregiver training/support services for Alzheimer's patients, directly funding healthcare support programs under public health framework.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 179 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Mar 1, 2021

SCONRES 7: A concurrent resolution recognizing the heroism of the United States Capitol personnel and journalists during the insurrectionist attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

This concurrent resolution commends the service and professionalism of the U.S. Capitol personnel who ensured Congress was able to continue operating in the wake of the security breach on January 6, 2021, and it expresses appreciation for the members of the news media reporting on the work of Congress despite the risk to their own safety.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 499: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021

Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 This bill expands the eligibility of taxpayers for the refundable tax credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and increases cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands refundable tax credits and increases cost-sharing subsidies under ACA, providing tax relief for lower-income taxpayers and increasing government spending on health insurance affordability.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands tax credit eligibility and increases subsidies under ACA, directly improving health insurance affordability and access per its title and summary.95% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 490: Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021

Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor to study and report on the technology needs of federal and state unemployment compensation programs. Based on this study, Labor must develop, operate, and maintain a modular set of technology capabilities to modernize the delivery of unemployment compensation. Before the deployment of the technology capabilities to all states, Labor must select at least four states to participate in a pilot program to test the technology capabilities and demonstrate that they meet requirements. The bill establishes accessibility requirements for filing online unemployment compensation claims. In addition, it prohibits the technology capabilities from relying solely on a high-risk automated decision system to (1) deny a claim for unemployment compensation, (2) reduce the amount of unemployment compensation for which a claimant is eligible, or (3) deny a claimant's right to appeal an unemployment compensation decision.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentModernizes unemployment tech to improve benefit delivery and accessibility for workers, strengthening employment standards and access to benefits.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates development of technology capabilities to modernize unemployment systems, directly advancing tech infrastructure for public services without restrictions.90% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 512: Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID–19 Act of 2021

Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021 This bill expands data collection and reporting on demographic information and disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). During the COVID-19 emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must publish data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccinations, and outcomes on the CDC website. They must update the data daily and disaggregate it by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. In addition, the Indian Health Service must consult with tribal nations about COVID-19 data collection and reporting. The Department of Health and Human Services must make a summary of final statistics related to COVID-19 publicly available and report specified information to Congress within 60 days of the end of the COVID-19 emergency. The bill also establishes the Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity. The commission must determine approaches to using data to reduce disparities in health outcomes, including specifically with respect to COVID-19. In addition, it must provide recommendations to improve demographic data collection and use in future public health emergencies.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands demographic data collection on COVID-19 disparities to address healthcare inequities, advancing equitable healthcare access through CDC/CMS reporting requirements.92% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 505: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals forced arbitration for civil rights disputes, enabling court access for victims and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1455: To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Lois Frankel (D) · 66 co-sponsors
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