Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]

Amendment amends Title III by broadening Pell Grant eligibility to high-quality short term skills and job training programs and to establish a secure and privacy-protected data system that contains information about postsecondary student academic and economic outcomes.

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Amendment requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sust ainment to submit a report to Congress on the progress of the Department's implementation of on-site PFAS destruction technologies not requiring incineration and extends the moratorium on PFAS incineration enacted in the FY22 NDAA.

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An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 116-302 to require information about the bills anti-retaliation provision to be provided in its required workplace violence and prevention training.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to require GAO to submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, analyzing the extent to which the new Section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of title 18, United States Code, added by the bill prevents firearms from being transferred to prohibited persons.

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An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part F of House Report 116-200 to establish a moratorium on oil, gas, and methane hydrate-related seismic activities in the Atlantic Ocean.

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An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 116-289 to clarify that the Agencys duty to consult with potentially impacted communities includes affected workers and that any Agency accountability mechanism should include consideration of effects on workers. Also, the amendment requires the Agencys annual report to include the steps taken to consult with impacted communities (including affected workers).

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Amendment increases funds for the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Education by $4 million.

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An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part B of House Report 116-154 to require that a comprehensive report on domestic terrorism be made available on the public internet websites of the National Counterterrorism Center, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security, no later than 30 days after submission to the appropriate congressional committees.

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An amendment numbered 61 printed in Part B of House Report 116-16 to prohibit violators of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and their immediate family members from serving on redistricting commissions.

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Amendment establishes that any eligible entity applying for a title II grant should be partnering with a labor or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 116-253 to prohibit foreign nationals from influencing American elections by setting up shell companies.

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Amendments en bloc comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 117-3 as en bloc No. 3: Nos. 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23 and 25.

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An amendment numbered 21 printed in Part B of House Report 116-366 to require within 5 years a study of EPA actions under CERCLA to clean up PFAS contamination sites.

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Amendments en bloc No. 1 comprised of amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 13, printed in part B of House Report 117-3.

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Amendments en bloc comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 117-3 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 20, 24, and 26.

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An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 116-392 to redistribute $1 million in the Community Development Fund to prioritize funding for renewable energy projects that will enhance the long-term resiliency of Puerto Ricos infrastructure.

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Bus Rapid Transit Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

Bus Rapid Transit Act This bill directs the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to establish a grant program to provide grants to state, local, and tribal governments for the design and implementation of bus rapid transit systems, including for the redesign, retrofit, renovation, update, and repair of existing bus systems. As a condition of receiving a grant, eligible entities must certify that fares for riding the bus rapid transit system shall not increase solely due to improvements carried out with grant funds and for any reason for at least one year after completion of a project funded by the bill. In carrying out the program, the FTA must prioritize projects located in economically disadvantaged communities.

Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Tenants' Right to Organize Act This bill provides for the right of tenants who receive certain rental assistance to establish, operate, and participate in a tenant organization. Specifically, tenants who participate in Housing Choice Voucher (i.e., Section 8 tenant-based housing assistance) or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development have the right to engage in a tenant organization to address issues related to their living environment and participate in community development activities. Public housing agencies and unit owners are required to recognize tenant organizations and allow tenants to conduct protected activities, including distributing leaflets, initiating tenant contact, and convening meetings in the building. A public housing agency or building owner may not require prior permission for any of these activities. Further, these entities may not retaliate against a tenant for participating in a tenant organization. The bill also provides grants for state and local organizations for training and outreach with respect to tenant organization capacity building and technical assistance.

Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

This resolution states that the House of Representatives holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) claims that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) asserts that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.

LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Leveraging Our Water and Energy data to Reduce Energy Bills Act of 2022 or the LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement a benchmarking and transparency initiative for certain types of properties (such as commercial or multifamily properties) to (1) advance the knowledge of owners and occupants regarding building energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) inform efforts to reduce energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide.

CLEANER Buildings Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Creating Low-cost, Efficient And Net-zero Emissions Resilient Buildings Act or the CLEANER Buildings Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national model building performance standards initiative for specified purposes, including to assist state and local governments in the development and implementation of building performance standards. Not later than 2 years after the enactment of this bill, the EPA must develop national model building performance standards.

DAMS for Beavers Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act or the DAMS for Beavers Act This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to establish a competitive grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife. In awarding grants, the FWS may prioritize projects that (1) include monitoring and research that facilitates evaluation of such projects and identification of best practices, (2) includes educational and outreach activities, (3) are located in an area that ensures grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas, and (4) satisfy any other criteria to effectively reduce damage to property and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife.

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022 This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall coordinate policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.

WISE Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2022

Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2022 or the WISE Act of 2022 This bill addresses immigration-related issues for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. For example, the bill (1) extends the period of admission into the United States for certain spouses or children who derive their immigration status from an individual who is abusing the spouse or child; and (2) establishes a presumption that an individual with certain pending applications, such as for a visa for a victim of human trafficking or certain other crimes, should be released from immigration detention without conditions.