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in committee · West Virginia · House May 31, 2021

HR 3569: Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021

Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021 This bill specifies that certain payments and pilot programs relating to organ donation do not violate the National Organ Transplant Act, which prohibits the exchange of valuable consideration for human organs. Specifically, it excludes additional types of reimbursements and payments related to organ donation from the definition of valuable consideration , such as costs for (1) dependent care; (2) certain medical expenses for up to 10 years after a donation; (3) paperwork or legal services; and (4) term life insurance policies, subject to some limitations. In addition, the federal government, states, or local governments may carry out pilot programs to evaluate the effects of removing disincentives or providing noncash benefits on the availability of organs for transplant, provided these programs meet ethical and other conditions.
Matt Cartwright (D) · 12 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 28, 2021

SRES 257: A resolution commending and congratulating the Marshall University Thundering Herd men's soccer team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

This resolution commends the Marshall University Thundering Herd men's soccer team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House May 28, 2021

HRES 396: Condemning the deadly and indiscriminate rocket attacks perpetrated against Israel by Hamas beginning the week of May 9, 2021, and expressing that the United States must continue to invest in and support Israel's security and sovereignty.

This resolution condemns the rocket attacks by Hamas against Israel beginning the week of May 9, 2021. It also states that the United States must continue to invest in and support Israel's security and sovereignty.
Jefferson Van Drew (R) · 121 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate May 28, 2021

S 1956: Manufacturing Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2021

Manufacturing Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy that provides grants to small- or medium-sized manufacturers for projects that will (1) improve their energy efficiency, material efficiency, cybersecurity, or productivity; or (2) reduce their waste production, greenhouse gas emissions, or nongreenhouse gas pollution. In order to be eligible for grants, manufacturers must have completed energy assessments from Industrial Assessment Centers funded by DOE or third-party assessors that provide equivalent assessments. Only projects that have been recommended in energy assessments are eligible for grants. The bill also authorizes Industrial Assessment Centers to provide technical assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers that have completed energy assessments to upgrade, retrofit, or replace systems or infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants for clean energy manufacturing projects, directly allocating government funds to advance energy efficiency and reduce emissions through budgetary spending.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides DOE grants for manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote clean energy projects, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly requires reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution through manufacturing efficiency grants, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds cybersecurity improvements for manufacturers via DOE grants, directly supporting tech security measures under eligible projects.95% confidence
Joe Manchin, III (I) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 28, 2021

HR 3577: United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes WWII Army Rangers' service via Congressional Gold Medal, aligning with topic's 'recognition' indicator for veterans.95% confidence
Jason Crow (D) · 320 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 28, 2021

HR 3586: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

Veteran Education Empowerment Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and otherwise revises a Department of Education (ED) grant program for student veteran centers. Specifically, ED must make grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) or consortia of IHEs to establish, maintain, improve, or operate a student veteran center. A student veteran center is a dedicated space on a campus that provides students who are veterans or members of the Armed Forces with (1) a lounge or meeting space for themselves, their spouses or partners, their children, and veterans in the community; and (2) a centralized office for student veteran services that serves as a single point of contact to coordinate comprehensive support services for student veterans.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReauthorizes grants for student veteran centers at IHEs, expanding educational access for veterans in higher education.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReauthorizes ED grants for veteran student centers, funding dedicated campus spaces to support veterans' education needs95% confidence
Lois Frankel (D) · 116 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1943: Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021

Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021 This bill specifies that certain Medicare payment rules applicable to imaging services shall apply to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry services used in bone mass scans beginning in 2022. The bill also establishes national minimum payment amounts for such services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicare payment rules for osteoporosis testing, ensuring coverage and access for beneficiaries. Establishes minimum payments to improve service availability.95% confidence
Susan M. Collins (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1884: Broadband Parity Act of 2021

Broadband Parity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a minimum level of service (e.g., upload and download speeds) that any fixed broadband internet service provider must offer to be eligible for assistance under a federal broadband support program. This minimum must ensure that a provider can support virtual learning, telehealth services, and telework. Further, the bill prohibits an agency from assisting a provider through a federal broadband support program unless the service that will be assisted meets or exceeds (or will meet or exceed when deployed) this minimum level of service.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires FCC to set minimum broadband speeds for federal aid eligibility, ensuring access to telehealth/virtual learning - expands internet access.95% confidence
Jacky Rosen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1873: Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021

Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types. The Government Accountability Office must report on the resulting utilization and effectiveness of such tests.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicare coverage for FDA-approved multi-cancer screening tests, expanding preventive care access and improving early detection options under public health programs.95% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 54 co-sponsors
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