December 30, 2019 – WHAT WE’VE DONE
The House has passed more than 400 bills this year, including critical legislation to:
- Protect ppl w/pre-ex conditions, reverse healthcare sabotage & lower drug costs.
- Invest in infrastructure, raise the minimum wage & make sure women are paid fairly.
- Clean up government.
Examples of Bills Signed into Law (Expected*)
- H.R.1327, Never Forget the 9/11 Heroes Act
- H.R.1994, SECURE/Gold Star Family Tax Relief *
- S.151, Cracking down on robocalls*
- H.R.748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal*
- S.1790, National Defense Authorization Act*
- Paid Family Leave for Federal Workers
- S.1838, Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy
- S.47, Conservation, Management, & Recreation Act
- HR2157, Response to Hurricanes/Floods/ Wildfires
- H.R.3151, Taxpayer First Act, Making the IRS More Consumer-Friendly
- H.R.2336, Family Farmer Relief Act
- S. 1379, Pandemic & All-Hazards Preparedness
- H.R.776, Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act
- H.R.1839, Making Improvements in Medicaid
- H.R. 299, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act
- Legislation to implement USMCA*
- H.R.2486, FUTURE Act to fund HBCUs, MSIs & TCUs & simplify the student aid process
- Bipartisan Approps bills*:
- Invests in infrastructure, election security, rural communities and the environment
- Funds research on gun safety
- Raises the tobacco age to 21
WHAT WE ARE STILL FIGHTING FOR
About 80% of House-passed bills are awaiting action in the Senate. And about 275 of the bills awaiting Senate action are bipartisan.
Bipartisan Bills Awaiting Senate Action:
- H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act
- H.R. 4, Voting Rights Advancement Act
- H.R.5, Equality Act
- H.R.6, The American Dream and Promise Act
- H.R.7, Paycheck Fairness Act
- H.R.8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act
- H.R.9, Climate Action Now Act
- H.R.987, Protecting People With Pre-Existing Conditions/Lowering Drug Costs
- H.R.582, Raise The Wage Act
- H.R.397, Rehabilitation For Multiemployer Pensions Act (The Butch Lewis Act)
- H.R.1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
- H.R.1644, Save The Internet Act
- H.R 2722, Securing America’s Federal Elections (SAFE) Act
- H.R.2513, The Corporate Transparency Act
- H.R.1112, Enhanced Background Checks
- H.R.5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act
- H.R.2534, Insider Trading Prohibition
- H.R.205, 1146, 1941 – Banning Offshore Drilling
- H.R.1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal
- H.R.840, Veterans’ Access to Childcare
Democratic Bills Awaiting Senate Action:
- H.R.1, For The People Act
- H.R.4617, Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act
- H.R.1500, Consumers First Act
Bills Introduced in the House, Not-Yet Voted On:
- H.R.4674, College Affordability Act
- H.R.2328, Stopping Surprise Billing
- H.R.1425, State Health Care Premium Reduction
- H.R.865, Rebuild America’s Schools Act
- H.R.1884, Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act
Numbers Include Bills Only, Resolutions Not Included
The House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) is tasked with developing a Caucus-wide message that forcefully communicates where House Democrats stand, that resonates with hardworking Americans, and that presents a sharp contrast to House Republicans’ special interest-first agenda. Congressman David Cicilline is the Chair of the DPCC. Congressman Matt Cartwight, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman Ted Lieu are Co-Chairs. www.dpcc.house.gov