House Bills This Week

H.R. 4334 – Dignity in Aging Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Bonamici – Education and Labor)  To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2020 through 2024,  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 2440 – Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, as amended (Rep. DeFazio – Transportation and Instructure)  To provide for the use of funds in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund …to ensure that funds credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used to support navigation.  Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 296 – 109 (Roll no. 585).

H.R. 2548 – Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act, as amended (Rep. Fletcher – Transportation and Infrastructure)   To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs. Introduced

H.R. 1306 – Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, as amended (Rep. Meadows – Transportation and Infrastructure)  To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 1775 – Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019 (Rep. Stauber – Transportation and Infrastructure)  to establish a task force on NOTAM improvements  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 2502 – Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019 (Rep. Palmer – Transportation and Infrastructure)  to require certain prospectuses for public buildings to be made publicly available,  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 3942 – Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (Rep. DeLauro – Judiciary)  to apply requirements relating to delivery sales of cigarettes to delivery sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems, Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 886 – Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Crist – Judiciary)  To direct the Attorney General to establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 2514 – COUNTER Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Cleaver – Financial Services)  To make reforms to the Federal Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. __ – Equity Crowdfunding Act (Rep. McHenry – Financial Services)

H.R. 4067 – Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. David Scott – Financial Services)  to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers  Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 1865 – National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act (Rep. Pascrell – Financial Services)  to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia,  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 2423 – Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, as amended (Rep. Stefanik – Financial Services)  to mint coins in commemoration of ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, giving women in the United States the right to vote.  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 2781 – EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 (Rep. Schakowsky – Energy and Commerce)  to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 728 – Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (Rep. Joyce (OH) – Energy and Commerce)  to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 647 – Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (Rep. Engel – Energy and Commerce)  to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, social work schools, and other programs, including physician assistant education programs, to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and to support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative medicine  Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 2115 – Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act, as amended (Rep. Spanberger – Energy and Commerce)  o amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide greater transparency for discounts provided by manufacturers, to include real-time benefit information as part of a prescription drug plan’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program  Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 – 0 (Roll no. 586).

H.Res. 107 – SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act, as amended (Rep. Kelly (MS) – House Administration)

H.R. 4842 – EXPO Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Phillips – Foreign Affairs)  This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program under which an eligible individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.  Agreed to by voice vote

H.R. 1373 – Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act (Rep. Grijalva – Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule)  To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona  Passed by recorded vote: 236 – 185 (Roll no. 602).

H.R. 2181 – Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 (Rep. Lujan – Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule)  To provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico. Oil and gas leases curtailed.  Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 174 (Roll no. 597).

H.R. 823 – Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (Rep. Neguse – Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule)  To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado

Senate Bills This Week

S. 134 (A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking). This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.The bill as amended was agreed to by unanimous consent.

H.R. 3055 (Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2020).

Cortez Masto amend #961 (To require a report relating to the challenges that food distribution program face in reaching underserved populations). The amendment was agreed to by a vote of 90-1.

Paul amend #1019 (To reduce the amounts appropriated to two percent less than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2019). The amendment was not agreed to by a vote of 24-67.

Jones amend #1067 (To provide funding for the relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farmland). The amendment was agreed to by a vote of 90-1.

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