hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Parity Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6520
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2016-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 

Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Parity Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize services to be provided to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction who have not attained 60 years of age.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Students and Families Empowerment Act

Bill: 114-hr-6521
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2016-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Student aid and college costs
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 

Students and Families Empowerment Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the deduction for interest on education loans, to replace the dollar limitation and the limitation based on modified adjusted gross income with a $1 million limit ($2 million in the case of a joint return) on the aggregate amount of qualified education loans that may be taken into account for the deduction. 
 
The bill excludes from gross income the discharge of any student loan debt pursuant to income contingent and income-based repayment plans under the Higher Education Act of 1965. 
 
The bill also amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend from 6 months to 12 months: (1) the grace period before payment must begin on Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans after the student ceases to carry at least one-half of the normal full-time academic workload, and (2) the deferment periods for parent borrowers and graduate or professional student borrowers with Federal Direct PLUS Loans.
 
The bill prohibits interest from accruing on a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan during the 12-month extension or deferral period. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Public Release and Implementation of Department of Defense Overhead Cost Savings Act

Bill: 114-hr-6522
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2016-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 

Public Release and Implementation of Department of Defense Overhead Cost Savings Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) submit to specified congressional committees the Defense Business Board study entitled "Transforming Department of Defense's Core Business Processes for Revolutionary Change" and any supporting information used by the board to conduct such study, and (2) make such study publicly available.
 
The bill sets forth House and Senate procedures for the expedited consideration of legislation to implement at least 80% of the DOD cost savings identified in such study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Safe Transfer Act

Bill: 114-hr-6523
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2016-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 

Safe Transfer Act

 
This bill amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 by prohibiting federal funds for any institution of postsecondary education that fails to disclose to other institutions information related to campus sexual assault on the transcript of: (1) a student who violated the institution's rules or polices with respect to sex offenses, or (2) a student who is accused of sex offenses in a pending disciplinary proceeding.
 
The disclosure requirement terminates five years after a disciplinary proceeding is completed, or one year after the initiation of a proceeding if it is still pending.
 
The student who is subject to the disciplinary proceeding must be notified of the disclosure and be allowed to inspect and copy the disciplinary proceeding, which does not include the name of any other student, such as a victim or witness. The student must also be given the opportunity to write a statement to accompany the disclosure. 

 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Lead-free Students Act

Bill: 114-hr-6525
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2016-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 

Lead-free Students Act

 
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require a local education agency, as a condition of receiving ESEA funds, to require a student to undergo blood lead-level testing prior to enrolling in an elementary school for the first time.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-6526
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2016-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: 
This bill amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 to eliminate the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security to determine what is considered an &quot;official purpose&quot; for purposes of federal agency acceptance of state-issued drivers' licenses and personal identification cards.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Introduced in House
SADD Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6527
Sponsor: Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2016-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Law enforcement administration and funding
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: 

States Against Drunk Driving Act of 2016 or the SADD Act of 2016

 
This bill authorizes supplemental funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for states that: (1) report at least 90% of DUI convictions, and (2) have in effect a law or policy that requires a DUI conviction to be taken into account for purposes of an enhanced criminal sentence under state law. 
 
The term &quot;DUI conviction&quot; means a criminal conviction for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1710)
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act

Bill: 114-hr-6528
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Endangered and threatened species
Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation
Public participation and lobbying
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: 

Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act

 
This bill amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to prohibit any additional consultation from being required with respect to: (1) the listing of a species as threatened or endangered, or a designation of a critical habitat, if a land management plan has been adopted by the Department of Agriculture as of the designation date; or (2) any provision of such an adopted plan. 
 
The bill amends the Federal land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to prohibit any additional consultation from being required with respect to: (1) the listing of a species as threatened or endangered, or a designation of critical habitat, if a land use plan has been adopted by the Department of the Interior as of the designation date; or (2) any provision of such an adopted plan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Chugach Region Lands Study Act

Bill: 114-hr-6529
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-13
text: 

Chugach Region Lands Study Act

 This bill requires the Department of the Interior, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, to identify at least 500,000 acres of economically viable federal land that may be exchanged with the Chugach Alaska Corporation. Acre-for-acre exchange of identified federal land for certain Chugach Alaska Corporation land is deemed to be in the public interest.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2016-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-13
text: Introduced in House
No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act

Bill: 114-hr-6530
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2016-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Homeland Security
Education programs funding
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Student records

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-16
text: 
 
No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act

 
This bill amends title IV (Student Aid) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make an institution of higher education (IHE) that is a sanctuary campus ineligible for funds under title IV. 
 
It defines the term &quot;sanctuary campus.&quot; 
 
The Department of Homeland Security must transmit to the Department of Education and publish in the Federal Register notice of a determination that an IHE is a sanctuary campus. 
 
The bill expresses the sense of Congress that providing in-state tuition to an alien who lacks lawful immigration status in the United States creates an incentive for illegal immigration and encourages and induces aliens to come to, enter, or reside in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-16
text: Introduced in House
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6531
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2016-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Astronomy
Aviation and airports
Business ethics
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Higher education
Historic sites and heritage areas
Manufacturing
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education
Scientific communication
Solid waste and recycling
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Student aid and college costs
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization
Transportation costs
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

 
This bill authorizes specified National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programs for FY2017.
 
It modifies and states policy governing certain NASA space and exploration programs, including: 
 
 
the International Space Station and low-Earth orbit, 
 
Mars exploration, 
 
deep space exploration, and 
 
the Asteroid Robotic Redirect Mission.
 
 

To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act or the TREAT Astronauts Act

 
NASA may provide for: 
 
 
 medical monitoring and diagnosis of former U.S. astronauts and former payload specialists for conditions potentially associated with human space flight, and
 
the treatment of those astronauts and payload specialists for conditions associated with human space flight, including scientific and medical tests for psychological and medical conditions.
 
 
NASA shall conduct a space technology program for the research and development of advanced space technologies. 
 
The bill requires the development of a strategic plan to guide NASA information technology operations and an information security plan for cybersecurity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6532
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2016-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Africa
Department of Homeland Security
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Liberia

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: 

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2016 

 
 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to adjust to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between January 1, 2013, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien.
 
 Adjustment applications must be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Introduced in House
MadeInAmerica.gov Act

Bill: 114-hr-6534
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2016-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: 

MadeInAmerica.gov Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to create and maintain a MadeInAmerica.gov website within two years.
 
The website shall: (1) publish a list of all products made in America and all companies that only make products made in America, (2) publish contact information, and (3) be searchable by product and company.
 
Commerce shall: (1) only publish such products, companies, contact information, and order page information requested by a company; (2) create a form interested companies may complete in order to satisfy such requirement; and (3) make the form publicly available in a conspicuous location on the homepage of MadeInAmerica.gov. 
 
The bill imposes penalties against any company found to have submitted false information in order to secure product or company inclusion on the website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Nuclear Sanity Act

Bill: 114-hr-6535
Sponsor: Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2016-12-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Department of Defense
Department of State
Federal officials
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-27
text: 

Nuclear Sanity Act

 
This bill requires the President to obtain the approval of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State prior to the use of nuclear weapons, except: (1) in the case of a foreign military attack on U.S. territory, or (2) if it is impossible for the President to communicate with DOD and the State Department for a 24-hour period. 
 
The bill requires: (1) the U.S. military to disregard all orders from the President in violation of this bill, and (2) any violation or attempted violation of this bill to be deemed a high crime or misdemeanor under the Constitution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-27
text: Introduced in House
No School Bus Drivers with DUIs Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6536
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2016-12-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-30
text: 

No School Bus Drivers with DUIs Act of 2016

 
The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to prohibit any state, state educational agency, or local educational agency receiving ESEA funds from employing an individual as a school bus driver who has been convicted of, or pled guilty to, drunk driving or a driving violation that is a felony under state law.
 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent those entities from adopting a law, regulation, or policy that provides greater or additional protections prohibiting the employment of a school employee, contractor, or agent.
 
The Department of Education shall not have the authority to mandate, direct, or control the specific measures adopted by such entities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-12-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-30
text: Introduced in House