US Representative

Brian Higgins 2023-2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress House Bill HB1359

Introduced
3/3/23  
Refer
3/3/23  
Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB1361

Introduced
3/3/23  
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB14

Introduced
9/19/23  
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if, during the previous 25 years: 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state; 10 or more violations occurred, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself; or 3 or more violations occurred and the state administers the elections. A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years. States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as redistricting. States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. The bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights. The bill outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision.
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Us Congress House Bill HB1439

Introduced
3/8/23  
Vote at Home Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB15

Introduced
6/21/23  
Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings. Specifically, the bill expands Title II and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit public accommodations and federally funded programs, respectively, from discriminating based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It also includes stores, transit services, recreational facilities, and establishments that provide health care, accounting, or legal services as public accommodations under Title II. The bill also expands Title IV (desegregation of public schools) and Title VII (employment discrimination) to specifically include sexual orientation and gender identity. (The Supreme Court held in Bostock v. Clayton County that Title VII's prohibition of employment discrimination based on sex also prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.) The bill similarly expands the Fair Housing Act (discrimination in public and private housing) to include sexual orientation and gender identity. It also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity by creditors and with respect to jury selection. The bill defines sex for purposes of the aforementioned provisions to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
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Us Congress House Bill HB1509

Introduced
3/9/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB1526

Introduced
3/9/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB1582

Introduced
3/14/23  
PHIT Act of 2023 Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB1595

Introduced
3/14/23  
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB16

Introduced
6/15/23  
American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 This bill provides certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying individual who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is deportable or inadmissible, (2) has deferred enforced departure (DED) status or temporary protected status (TPS), or (3) is the child of certain classes of nonimmigrants. The bill imposes various qualifying requirements, such as the individual being continuously physically present in the United States since January 1, 2021, passing a background check, and being enrolled in or having completed certain educational programs. DHS shall remove the conditions placed on permanent resident status granted under this bill if the alien applies and meets certain requirements, such as completing certain programs at an educational institution, serving in the military, or being employed. Furthermore, DHS and DOJ shall provide lawful permanent resident status to certain individuals who had TPS, were eligible for TPS, or were eligible for DED status on certain dates. Such individuals must meet certain requirements and apply for such status within three years of this bill's enactment. DHS may not use information from applications filed under this bill or for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status for immigration enforcement purposes. This bill also repeals a restriction that bars a state from providing higher education benefits to undocumented individuals unless those benefits are available to all U.S. nationals without regard to residency in the state.
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Us Congress House Bill HB1610

Introduced
3/14/23  
Refer
3/14/23  
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB1617

Introduced
3/17/23  
Refer
3/17/23  
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB1624

Introduced
3/17/23  
Refer
3/17/23  
Puppy Protection Act of 2023
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Us Congress House Bill HB1637

Introduced
3/17/23  
Refer
3/17/23  
Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1402

Introduced
3/7/23  
Refer
3/7/23  
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023