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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

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Bill· HRH.R. 8063 (118th)open

To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1158 (118th)referred

Recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This resolution recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Naval Construction Force known as the Seabees. The resolution also honors the courage and sacrifices of the Seabees who have perished in defense of the country and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by the families of the members of the Seabees.

Bill· HRH.R. 7918 (118th)referred

CREATE Art Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7908 (118th)referred

Commission on Youth Homelessness Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024

Commission on Youth Homelessness Act This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a commission on youth homelessness comprised of representatives from specified federal agencies and nonprofit organizations. The commission must submit a report to Congress that includes (1) how federal, state, tribal, and local laws, regulations, and policies have harmed or otherwise impacted youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; (2) a list of laws, regulations, and policies that unnecessarily target youth and young adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, or LGBTQIA+; and (3) legislative recommendations to prevent and end youth and young-adult homelessness.

Bill· HRH.R. 7849 (118th)referred

Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2024

Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024 This bill establishes a grant program for certain hazard mitigation measures for homes in disaster risk areas and provides a tax credit for up to 30% of expenditures on such mitigation measures. It also excludes from taxable income certain payments for residential hazard mitigation and federal emergency agricultural assistance.  The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to award grants to states and Indian tribal governments for specified hazard mitigation activities on residential properties at a high risk of experiencing a major disaster. FEMA must establish disaster risk areas in which homes are eligible for the grant funding. Individual residential households, subject to certain income limitations, may receive up to $10,000 (adjusted for inflation) for eligible hazard mitigation activities, such as reinforcing a roof, installing a flood control system, or reducing flammable vegetation near the home. The bill also provides an income tax credit to individuals and businesses for up to 30% of expenditures on the specified residential mitigation activities eligible under the grant program. Additionally, under current law, payments for disaster relief and payments under federal hazard mitigation programs are excluded from taxable income. The bill specifically excludes from taxable income payments to an individual for hazard mitigation improvements to their residence under any program established or administered by a state or local government. The bill also excludes certain federal emergency and disaster agricultural assistance from taxable income as a type of disaster relief payment.

Bill· HRH.R. 7828 (118th)referred

Pink Tax Repeal Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2024

Pink Tax Repeal Act This bill prohibits any person from selling (or offering to sell) substantially similar consumer products or services at different prices based on the gender of the intended purchaser. If, for example, the only difference between two products is the color, they are substantially similar. The bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce these requirements. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7801 (118th)referred

Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the Sultana steamboat explosion that occurred on April 27, 1865, on the Mississippi River. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Sultana Historical Preservation Society Inc. for the purpose of establishing, operating, and maintaining a museum.

Bill· HRH.R. 7804 (118th)referred

Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act This bill requires certain actions to increase federal oversight of proprietary (i.e., for-profit) institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill establishes the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Committee and sets forth its duties and membership. The bill also directs the Department of Education (ED) to collect and track student complaints regarding the services or activities of any proprietary IHE that is eligible for federal education assistance. Further, ED must publish a warning list for parents and students that is comprised of proprietary IHEs that have engaged in certain activities, including those that have been sued for financial relief or have pending claims for borrower relief discharge.        

Bill· HRH.R. 7770 (118th)referred

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of the women who contributed to the U.S. home front during World War II. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

Law· HRH.R. 7764 (118th)enacted

Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024

Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act This bill establishes a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution.   Within two years of its first meeting, the commission must submit a report, fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations to Congress and the President. The report must address certain issues, including (1) the impact of the museum on educational and governmental efforts to study and counter anti-Semitism, and (2) financial and legal considerations associated with the potential transfer.

Bill· HRH.R. 7752 (118th)referred

PTO Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7749 (118th)referred

Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024

Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2024  This bill imposes a tax on the net value of all taxable assets of a taxpayer on the last day of any calendar year (i.e., a wealth tax). The amount of such tax is equal to the sum of 2% of the amount of taxpayer assets exceeding $50 million, but not in excess of $1 billion, plus the applicable percentage (3% or 6% if certain legislation is in effect) of the net value of such taxable assets exceeding $1 billion. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7676 (118th)referred

Judicial Integrity Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1079 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons to further its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the Biden administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7629 (118th)referred

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024 This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bill requires the Department of Justice to appoint an assistant U.S. attorney in each judicial district to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of various crimes related to postal services (for example, assault on a postal service employee, breaking into a post office, or obstruction of mails). The bill also requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend sentencing guidelines to provide that the assault or robbery of a postal employee shall be treated the same as the assault of a law enforcement officer. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations for the USPS to install high security collection boxes and replace older versions of the universal mailbox key with electronic versions.

Bill· HRH.R. 7634 (118th)referred

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1068 (118th)referred

Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2024

This resolution condemns violence against women and the weaponization of rape, sexual violence, and gender-based violence during conflicts.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1063 (118th)reported

Reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024

This resolution reaffirms a full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The resolution also reaffirms NATO's open door policy, welcomes Finland and Sweden as full NATO members, and reaffirms the necessity for NATO allies to dedicate at least 2% of their gross domestic product to national defense.

Bill· HRH.R. 7546 (118th)referred

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024 This bill requires certain providers, as a condition of Medicare participation, to limit mandatory overtime for nurses. Specifically, the bill prohibits hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other specified providers from requiring nurses to work (1) more than a previously scheduled shift, 48 hours in a workweek, or 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or (2) during the 10 hours immediately following the 12th hour worked in a shift during a 24-hour period. Qualifying work hours include time spent in training, on call, and on standby. The bill's provisions do not apply during declared emergencies or disasters, subject to specified conditions, and do not preclude voluntary overtime. The bill also establishes (1) certain protections for nurses who file complaints against providers, (2) documentation and notice requirements for providers, and (3) potential civil penalties for violations.

Bill· HRH.R. 7503 (118th)referred

Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024

Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act This bill modifies certain grants available to health centers that offer primary health services to medically underserved populations to ensure that members of such populations with disabilities receive accessible health services.

Law· HRH.R. 7438 (118th)enacted

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 7424 (118th)referred

Renewable Roadsides Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7397 (118th)referred

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute.

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024

This bill establishes a statutory definition for essential health system under Medicare. Under the bill, an essential health system is one that (1) is an acute care hospital that is paid under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system (excluding children’s, inpatient psychiatric, long-term care, rehabilitation hospitals, and certain cancer hospitals); (2) is a non-federal governmental or private nonprofit hospital; and (3) is a Medicaid disproportionate share hospital, has a Medicare disproportionate patient percentage of at least 35%, or has a Medicare disproportionate share hospital uncompensated care payment factor of 0.0005 or more.

Bill· HRH.R. 7346 (118th)referred

Climate and Health Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2024

Climate and Health Protection Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Climate and Health Program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bill· HRH.R. 7351 (118th)referred

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2024

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act This bill excludes income earned and work performed as a candidate for an elected office when determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federally financed benefits or assistance if the candidate is entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources) due to a disability.