Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]

An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 116-61 to add a duty requiring navigators to provide information in plain language regarding essential health benefits and consumer protections under the mental health and substance use disorder benefits parity law.

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Amendment sought to provide an exception from the provisions of the bill for any claim brought by a gun owner seeking monetary relief involving the defective design or manufacturing of a firearm.

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Amendment requires the Register of Copyrights to be capable of identifying and supervising a Chief Information Officer.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to propose adding a new section to prevent an increase in medicaid spending.

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Amendment promotes the research, development, and demonstration of marine hydrokinetic energy technologies and improves the regulatory process for such programs.

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An amendment numbered 12 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to require a person to include in the application for a drilling lease an estimate of the economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under the lease.

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Amendment sought to strike the provision stating that an action involving a covered energy decision shall take precedence over all other pending matters before the district court.

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An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-475 to require the Secretary to ensure that a home in a disaster area is not denied assistance under the Home Star program solely because there is no equipment or system to replace due to the disaster.

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An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to propose adding a new section for class program flexibility.

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Amendment sought to strike the provision in the bill requiring that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintain a level of not less than 34,000 detention beds through September 30, 2014.

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An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 202 of H.R. 1229, so that states outside of the 5th Circuit can have their courts hear civil actions relating to energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Amendment sought to strike the provision on conflicts of interest.

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Amendment sought to strike the fee determination based on equitable relief provision.

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Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2022

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. The commission shall submit reports that address the feasibility of establishing and maintaining such a museum, the availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the museum, the impact of the museum on existing American LGBTQ+ history-related museums, development of criteria for evaluating possible locations for the museum, and the feasibility of the museum becoming part of the Smithsonian Institution. The commission shall develop a fundraising plan that will address the support of the museum through contributions from the public. No federal funds may be obligated to carry out this bill.

National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2022

National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act This bill establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. The museum (1) may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals, and (2) shall establish specified grant and scholarship programs.

Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2022

This concurrent resolution supports the designation of National Fall Prevention Awareness Week.

Supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 23, 2022, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2022

This concurrent resolution supports the designation of Malnutrition Awareness Week.

SAFES Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2022

Storing All Firearms Effectively and Safely Act or the SAFES Act This bill allows individual taxpayers a refundable tax credit for 90% of the aggregate amount paid for (1) any gun safe, for taxable years beginning before 2030; and (2) any gun safe, for taxable years beginning after 2029, determined to be highly effective in preventing unauthorized access. The bill limits the amount of the credit and denies the credit for any used safes.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2022

This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

EQUIP Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2022

Enhancing Questions to Understand Intentions for Pregnancy Act of 2022 or the EQUIP Act of 2022 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide eligible health organizations with demonstration program grants to implement routine screenings about people's pregnancy intentions in order to provide better contraceptive and prepregnancy care.

Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2022

This resolution affirms the use of diplomacy with the African Union and its member countries and expresses support for implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 2022

This bill authorizes and provides funding for lump-sum catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund to 9/11 victims, 9/11 spouses, and 9/11 dependents.

National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2022

National Plan to End Parkinson's Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a project to prevent and cure Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements) and related conditions. Among other components of the project, HHS must (1) implement and periodically update a national plan to coordinate and guide efforts to prevent and cure the disease; (2) improve diagnosis, treatment, and care of those with the disease; and (3) address health and other disparities related to the disease. HHS must also conduct annual assessments on the preparation for and response to the increased burden of Parkinson's disease. In addition, the bill establishes a council, comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, to advise HHS on and make recommendations concerning the prevention and cure of Parkinson's disease. The bill's provisions terminate at the end of calendar year 2035.

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2022

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.