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in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 188: Women’s Public Health and Safety Act

Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill allows a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. Under current law, a state plan for medical assistance must provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid coverage for abortion services except in limited cases (rape/incest, life endangerment), limiting access to reproductive healthcare under public health programs.95% confidence
Michael Cloud (R) · 74 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 28: Protecting Life in Crisis Act

Protecting Life in Crisis Act This bill specifies that federal funds allocated for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts may not, in general, be used for abortions. Current law generally prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions through language included in appropriations bills, such as the Hyde Amendment. The bill also restricts the use of federal tax credits or other federal funding for health insurance coverage if the coverage includes abortions.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts federal funding for abortions, defunding a specific service through budgetary restrictions on fund usage and tax credits.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funds for abortion coverage in health insurance and COVID-19 response, directly limiting access to abortion services under healthcare programs.95% confidence
Brian Babin (R) · 119 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 1, 2021

HCONRES 12: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks commemorative stamp honoring Buffalo Soldiers (veterans), directly recognizing historical military service per topic's 'recognition' indicator for support.90% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 646: COVID–19 Mine Worker Protection Act

COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to issue health and safety standards to protect coal miners from occupational exposure to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Labor shall provide for emergency standards within seven days of this bill's enactment, and such emergency standards shall be in force until permanent standards are promulgated. Labor shall also collect data to track and investigate cases of exposure to COVID-19 among coal miners.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires DOL to issue safety standards protecting coal miners from COVID-19 exposure, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence
Matt Cartwright (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 66: Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
Darin LaHood (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 71: Honoring and thanking the members of the National Guard who were deployed to the District of Columbia and the National Capital region in support of civil authorities for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Devi Harris as 49th Vice President of the United States.

This resolution expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives to the members of the National Guard and law enforcement agencies who were deployed to the District of Columbia to ensure a safe and secure environment for the 59th inauguration.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes National Guard service during inauguration, aligning with topic's 'recognition' indicator for veterans' support.75% confidence
Steve Womack (R) · 139 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 76: POWER Act of 2021

Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act of 2021 or the POWER Act of 2021 This bill requires the President and federal agencies to obtain the approval of Congress before prohibiting or substantially delaying certain new energy or mineral leases or permits on federal lands, including oil and gas leases, coal leases, hard rock leases, or critical minerals leases. In addition, the President and agencies must obtain the approval of Congress before withdrawing certain federal lands from mineral and geothermal leasing activities.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prevents federal restrictions on fossil fuel/mineral leases (oil, gas, coal), opposing renewable energy advancement by prioritizing fossil fuel development over clean energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks federal restrictions on oil/gas/coal/mineral leases without congressional approval, weakening environmental protections by prioritizing resource extraction over conservation.95% confidence
Cynthia M. Lummis (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 141: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act

End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act This bill prohibits a tax deduction for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. Direct-to-consumer advertising is any dissemination, by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product, of an advertisement that is in regard to the drug product and primarily targeted to the general public.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits tax deduction for drug ads, restricting a tax break and increasing government revenue by eliminating a subsidy.95% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 98: Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Neighborhood Homes Investment Act This bill establishes a new business-related tax credit to finance home building and rehabilitation in neighborhoods that meet certain eligibility criteria relating to poverty rates, income, and home values. The credit is limited to 35% of the lesser of the qualified development cost (i.e., the cost of construction, substantial rehabilitation, demolition, and environmental remediation of residential properties) or 80% of the national median sale price for new homes. The credit applies to single family homes containing four or fewer residential units, condominiums, or houses or apartments owned by cooperative housing corporations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates business tax credit for home development in low-poverty neighborhoods, aligning with tax relief for underserved areas and funding community investment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes tax credit for home building/rehabilitation in low-income neighborhoods, directly funding housing development to increase affordable housing stock.95% confidence
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 107: New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2021

New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2021 This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold in interstate commerce. Under the inspection programs, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service allows states that meet certain requirements to inspect meat and poultry. The state-inspected products are currently limited to intrastate commerce, unless a state opts into a separate Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.
Mike Rounds (R) · 12 co-sponsors
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