cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
1969 New York Mets Stamp Act

To direct the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp honoring the 1969 New York Mets on the 50th Anniversary of their World Series victory. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1969 New York Mets Stamp Act 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The New York Mets, having proudly represented the State of New York in professional baseball since 1962, won their first World Series title in 1969. (2) The 1969 New York Mets overcame a stumbling 7 years since their creation to win 100 games. (3) The 1969 New York Mets bested the Chicago Cubs led by 3 future Hall-of-Famers to win the Eastern Division. (4) The 1969 New York Mets somehow swept an Atlanta Braves team led by Hammerin’ Hank Aaron to win their first National League Championship. (5) The 1969 New York Mets masterfully managed to defeat the intimidating American League Champion Baltimore Orioles, led by the fearsome Robinson duo of Frank and Brooks, in 5 games. (6) The 1969 New York Mets’ victory was so unexpected they came to be nicknamed the Miracle Mets (7) A country struggling through the Vietnam War was given optimism by the characters that were the 1969 New York Mets, whose success provided New York City with a much needed opportunity to celebrate. (8) Ex-Marines Tom The Franchise (9) The slugging of the likes of Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky, Ron Swoboda, Cleon Jones, and Donn Clendenon led the unrivaled offense of the 1969 New York Mets. (10) The arms of the likes of Tom The Franchise (11) The leadership of Gil Hodges of the 1969 New York Mets will forever be unrivaled in Major League Baseball history. (12) 50 years later the effect of the 1969 New York Mets on the city of New York, the State of New York, and the entire country has not been forgotten. (13) The 1969 New York Mets continue to serve as a reminder of why baseball will forever be America’s pastime. 3. 1969 New York Mets stamp (a) In general In order to honor the 1969 New York Mets upon the 50th anniversary of their World Series victory, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose that depicts the 1969 New York Mets. (b) Definition of definitive stamp For the purposes of this Act, the term forever stamp (1) meets the postage required for first-class mail up to one ounce in weight; and (2) retains full validity for that purpose even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (c) Effective date The stamp described in subsection (a) shall be issued as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: 1969 New York Mets Stamp Act This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp that depicts the 1969 New York Mets to honor the Mets on the 50th anniversary of their World Series victory.
Fallen Journalists Memorial Act

To authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act 2. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate America’s commitment to a free press as represented by journalists who sacrificed their lives in their line of work. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (c) Prohibition on use of federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the fallen journalists memorial foundation The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. August 4, 2020 Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Fallen Journalists Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in commemoration of America's commitment to a free press as represented by journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work. The bill makes the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation solely responsible for acceptance of contributions and payment of the expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to rescind identifying numbers of tax return preparers.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to rescind identifying numbers of tax return preparers. 1. Clarification of authority of Secretary of Treasury to rescind identifying numbers of tax return preparers Section 6109 (e) Authority To rescind identifying number of tax return preparer (1) In general The Secretary may rescind an identifying number issued under subsection (a)(4) if— (A) after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the preparer is shown to be incompetent or disreputable (as such terms are used in subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code), and (B) rescinding the identifying number would promote compliance with the requirements of this title and effective tax administration. (2) Records If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including— (A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination, and (B) the reasons for the rescission. .

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to rescind the identifying numbers of  tax return preparers for incompetence or disreputable behavior.
Fair Pay for All Act of 2019

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Pay for All Act of 2019 2. Sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity Section 6(d)(4) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(d)(4) (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; (2) by striking subsection, the term subsection— (A) the term ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) the term gender identity (C) the term sex (i) a sex stereotype; (ii) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; (iii) sexual orientation or gender identity; and (iv) sex characteristics, including intersex traits; and (D) the term sexual orientation .

Summary: Fair Pay for All Act of 2019 This bill prohibits sex discrimination in the payment of the minimum wage to workers based on their gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, a sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an investment tax credit related to the production of electricity from offshore wind. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act Offshore WIND Act 2. Energy credit for qualified offshore wind facilities (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)— (A) in subclause (III), by striking and (B) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (V) qualified offshore wind property, and ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)— (A) in clause (vi), by striking or (B) in clause (vii), by adding or (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (viii) qualified offshore wind property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2026, . (b) Qualified offshore wind property Subsection (c) of section 48 (5) Qualified offshore wind property (A) In general The term qualified offshore wind property (B) Offshore facility The term offshore facility (C) Exception for qualified small wind energy property The term qualified offshore wind property (D) Special rule In the case of any property described in subparagraph (A) which was placed in service after December 31, 2016, and for which a credit under this section was allowed by reason of subsection (a)(5) in any taxable year which ends before or includes the date of the enactment of the Offshore WIND Act (i) taxable years including or beginning after such date of enactment, and (ii) any taxable years ending before such date of enactment, including by filing an amended return. Notwithstanding section 6501, an amended return may be filed for purposes of clause (ii) for any taxable year described in such clause. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act or the Offshore WIND Act This bill allows an energy tax credit for investment in qualified offshore wind property, the construction of which begins before January 1, 2026. The bill defines "qualified offshore wind property" as an offshore facility using wind to produce electricity.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to include truck combinations in the definition of automobile transporter for purposes of certain length limitations.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to include truck combinations in the definition of automobile transporter for purposes of certain length limitations. 1. Length limitations for automobile transporters Section 31111(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting and truck tractors attached to trailers designed for the transportation of assembled highway vehicles camper units

Summary: This bill revises the definition of  "automobile transporter" to include truck tractors attached to trailers that are designed to transport assembled highway vehicles for purposes of certain length limitations.
Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act

To express the sense of Congress that section 502 of the National Security Act of 1947, together with other intelligence community authorities, obligate an element of the intelligence community to submit to the congressional intelligence committees written notification, by not later than 7 days after becoming aware, that an individual in the executive branch has disclosed covered classified information to an official of an adversary foreign government using methods other than established intelligence channels, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act POISE Act 2. Sense of Congress on notifications of certain disclosures of classified information (a) Findings Congress finds that section 502 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3092 fully and currently informed intelligence activities furnish to the congressional intelligence committees any information or material concerning intelligence activities which is requested by either of the congressional intelligence committees in order to carry out its authorized responsibilities. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) section 502 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3092 (2) each such notification should include— (A) the date and place of the disclosure of classified information covered by the notification; (B) a description of such classified information; (C) identification of the individual who made such disclosure and the individual to whom such disclosure was made; and (D) a summary of the circumstances of such disclosure. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Adversary foreign government The term adversary foreign government (A) North Korea. (B) Iran. (C) China. (D) Russia. (E) Cuba. (2) Covered classified information The term covered classified information (A) collected by an element of the intelligence community; or (B) provided by the intelligence service or military of a foreign country to an element of the intelligence community. (3) Established intelligence channels The term established intelligence channels (4) Individual in the executive branch The term individual in the executive branch (A) occupying a position specified in article II of the Constitution; (B) appointed to a position by an individual described in subparagraph (A); or (C) serving in the civil service or the senior executive service (or similar service for senior executives of particular departments or agencies).

Summary: Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act or the POISE Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that elements of the intelligence community are obligated to notify Congress upon discovering that an individual in the executive branch has disclosed, outside established intelligence channels, certain classified information to specified adversary foreign governments (North Korea, Iran, China, Russia, and Cuba).
Aviation Humanitarian Crisis Act of 2019

To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to declare that an aviation humanitarian crisis exists for airports impacted by a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aviation Humanitarian Crisis Act of 2019 2. Aviation humanitarian crisis declarations (a) Authority To declare If the President declares that a major disaster or emergency exists with respect to an area under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) Contents of declaration For each aviation humanitarian crisis declared to exist, the Secretary shall identify— (1) the airports subject to the declaration; and (2) the time period during which the declaration applies. (c) Results of declaration If the Secretary declares that an aviation humanitarian crisis exists with respect to an airport, during the time period to which the declaration applies— (1) an air carrier that provides a flight in air transportation to or from the airport may not charge for any seat on the flight an amount that exceeds the median amount charged with respect to all seats on all flights of the carrier traveling the same route during the 1-year period ending on the date on which the crisis was declared to exist; and (2) an entity that imposes, with respect to the airport, a passenger facility charge authorized by the Secretary under section 40117 of title 49, United States Code, shall suspend imposing the charge.

Summary: Aviation Humanitarian Crisis Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to declare an aviation humanitarian crisis at airports serving areas in which a federally-declared major disaster or emergency exists. For each such humanitarian crisis, DOT must identify the airports subject to the disaster declaration and the time period during which the declaration applies. The bill limits the ability of air carriers to impose an excess charge for any seat on a flight or a passenger facility charge during the period of such crisis.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to require air carriers to disclose to consumers the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for certain domestic passenger flight segments, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to require air carriers to disclose to consumers the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for certain domestic passenger flight segments, and for other purposes. 1. Consumer information on actual flight times (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall modify regulations contained in section 234.11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to ensure that— (1) a reporting carrier (including its contractors), during the course of a reservation or ticketing discussion or other inquiry, discloses to a consumer upon reasonable request the projected period between the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for a reportable flight; and (2) a reporting carrier displays, on the public internet website of the carrier, information on the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times during the most recent calendar month for a reportable flight. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms reporting carrier reportable flight

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Transportation to revise federal consumer disclosure regulations to ensure that certain air carriers (1) disclose, upon the reasonable request of a consumer during the course of a reservation or ticketing discussion, the projected period between the actual take-off and landing times for domestic flights; and (2) display on their public website such information for the most recent calendar month.
DHS Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a rotational cybersecurity research program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019 DHS Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019 2. Homeland security rotational cybersecurity research program at the Coast Guard Academy (a) In general Subtitle E of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 411 846. Rotational cybersecurity research program To enhance the Department’s cybersecurity capacity, the Secretary may establish a rotational research, development, and training program to— (1) detail to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (including the national cybersecurity and communications integration center authorized by section 2209) Coast Guard Academy graduates and faculty; and (2) detail to the Coast Guard Academy, as faculty, individuals with expertise and experience in cybersecurity who are employed by— (A) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (including employees from the national cybersecurity and communications integration center); (B) the Directorate of Science and Technology; or (C) institutions that have been designated by the Department as a Center of Excellence for Cyber Defense, or the equivalent. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by adding at the of the items relating to such subtitle the following: Sec. 846. Rotational cybersecurity research program. .

Summary: Department of Homeland Security Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019 or the DHS Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a rotational cybersecurity research, development, and training program. Under such program, DHS shall detail to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) (including the national cybersecurity and communications integration center) Coast Guard Academy graduates and faculty. DHS shall detail to the Coast Guard Academy, as faculty, individuals with expertise and experience in cybersecurity who are employed by (1) CISA; (2) the Directorate of Science and Technology; or (3) institutions that have been designated by DHS as a Center of Excellence for Cyber Defense, or the equivalent.
Driver Fatigue Prevention Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under the maximum hours requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Driver Fatigue Prevention Act 2. Amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 13(b)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 213(b)(1) , except an employee employed as a driver of an over-the-road bus, which is a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.

Summary: Driver Fatigue Prevention Act This bill makes over-the-road bus drivers subject to limitations on the maximum number of hours that an employee may work under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.

To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of Maude Frazier Mountain in the State of Nevada (a) In general The peak of Frenchman Mountain located at latitude 36°10′45″ N, by longitude 114°59′52″ W in the State of Nevada shall be known and designated as Maude Frazier Mountain (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Maude Frazier Mountain

Summary: This bill designates the peak of Frenchman Mountain in Nevada as the "Maude Frazier Mountain."
Small Business Lending Fairness Act

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Lending Fairness Act 2. Obligor transactions (a) In general Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 140B. Unfair credit practices (a) In general In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 (b) Exemption The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602 (ff) The term debt (1) regardless of whether such obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; (2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and (3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured. . (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1640 creditor person (3) The table of sections in chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 140B. Unfair credit practices. . March 19, 2020 Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Lending Fairness Act This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)