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Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4798
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the General Services Administration and the Department of Commerce to ensure the federal real property database includes an inventory of real property on which a broadband communications facility could be constructed or that is suitable for deployment of broadband communications facilities or services. Commerce must make the inventory available to any entity that constructs or operates communications facilities or provides communications services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to determine improvements in the filing process for the excise tax on the use of heavy highway motor vehicles.

Bill: 115-hr-4799
Sponsor: Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to submit to Congress a report on improving the filing process for the excise tax on the use of heavy highway motor vehicles, including the administration of exceptions or suspensions of collections that apply to the tax. The study must include a description of changes that could be made by Treasury and to statutory law to improve the process. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4800
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Roads and highways
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require states to evaluate the need to install broadband conduit in any project to construct a new highway or additional lane or paved shoulder for an existing highway that is begun after the enactment of this bill and that receives funding under the federal-aid highway program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Get on Board to Fix the Tunnel Act

Bill: 115-hr-4801
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Infrastructure development
New Jersey
New York City
New York State
Public transit
Railroads
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Get on Board to Fix the Tunnel Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to appoint a representative to the board of trustees of the Gateway Program Development Corporation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act

Bill: 115-hr-4802
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Land use and conservation
Performance measurement
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act

 
This bill directs Senior Real Property Officers of specified federal agencies to track applications to locate or modify communications facilities on certain federal real property assets of those agencies. 
 
Each officer shall report on the tracking of such applications to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). In turn, the NTIA shall report to Congress on the information in each submitted report and analyses of the application process. 
 
An officer must respond to an inquiry about the status of an application from the applicant no later than seven days after receiving such inquiry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
SALT Prepayment Deductibility Act

Bill: 115-hr-4803
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax deductions
Property tax
State and local taxation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

SALT Prepayment Deductibility Act 

 
This bill specifies that, for the purpose of the federal tax deduction for certain state and local taxes, amounts paid in 2017 for real property taxes assessed for 2018 must be treated as paid or accrued within 2017. 
 
(Under current law, individual deductions for certain state and local taxes are limited during 2018-2025 to $10,000 per year for individuals or $5,000 for married individuals filing a separate return.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Continuation on Active Service Act

Bill: 115-hr-4804
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional oversight
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Labor standards
Law enforcement officers
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Continuation on Active Service Act

 
This bill authorizes an agency to waive medical standards or physical requirements applicable to a position occupied by a federal law enforcement officer if the officer suffers an injury: (1) that results in the officer's inability to meet the medical standards or physical requirements otherwise required for the position; and (2) that is not due to misconduct or willful negligence, or incurred during an unauthorized absence.
 
A law enforcement officer who receives a waiver is eligible for the retirement benefits that applied had the officer not suffered an injury.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
No Federal Funding to Benefit Sanctuary Cities Act

Bill: 115-hr-4805
Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Government liability
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

No Federal Funding to Benefit Sanctuary Cities Act

 
This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving federal financial assistance. A sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or political subdivision that has a statute, policy, or practice in effect that prohibits or restricts: (1) information sharing about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued detainer request or notification of release request.
 
A state or political subdivision that complies with a detainer is deemed to be an agent of the Department of Homeland Security and is authorized to take actions to comply with the detainer.
 
The bill limits the liability of a state or political subdivision, or an officer or employee of such state or political subdivision, for actions in compliance with the detainer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4806
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disability assistance
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

 

Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish and administer a short-term disability insurance program for federal employees who suffer a non-work related injury or disability, take leave to care for a family member, or take leave to adopt a child or become a foster parent.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E47)
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Dine College Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4807
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Dine College Act of 2018

 
This bill authorizes Dine College in Tsaile, Arizona, to receive all federal funding and resources for its operation, improvement, and growth. Dine College serves the higher education needs of the Navajo people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4808
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Business records
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Inflation and prices
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2018

 
This bill requires entities that offer or furnish health care related products or services to the public to disclose the price for those products and services at the point of purchase and on the Internet. The entities must disclose all prices, including wholesale, retail, and discounted prices, that are accepted as payment in full for products and services furnished to individual consumers.
The Department of Health and Human Services may investigate and impose civil penalties on entities that fail to comply with this requirement.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
MAPPING NOW Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4810
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Introduced: 2018-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: 

Making Available Plans to Promote Investment in Next Generation Networks without Overbuilding and Waste Act of 2018 or the MAPPING NOW Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce carry out the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Securing Our Schools Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4811
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2018-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement administration and funding
Natural disasters
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: 

Securing Our Schools Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a pilot program under which the Department of Justice may award one-year grants to local education agencies for the purpose of purchasing and installing devices that allow for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H482)
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
21st Century Buy American Act

Bill: 115-hr-4812
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2018-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Buy American requirements
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Infrastructure development
Manufacturing
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Public participation and lobbying
Transportation costs
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: 

21st Century Buy American Act

 
This bill modifies the requirements for federal agencies to grant exceptions and waivers to Buy American requirements. The bill also (1) requires the General Services Administration to establish a public website with details regarding waivers and exceptions that have been requested, are under consideration, or have been granted by agencies; (2) increases the domestic content percentage requirement to 60%; and (3) authorizes the Department of Defense to establish a program to make or guarantee loans under the Defense Production Act to certain domestic manufacturers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial 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: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial 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: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial 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: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
WIFI STUDy Act

Bill: 115-hr-4813
Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6]
Introduced: 2018-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Licensing and registrations
Radio spectrum allocation
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: 

Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act or the WIFI STUDy Act

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study: (1) the role of unlicensed spectrum in the development of the proliferation of Internet-connected devices and in managing Internet protocol traffic on licensed wireless networks, (2) the economic benefits that WiFi provides in assisting with Internet traffic management, and (3) the potential avenues and barriers to broad deployment of gigabit WiFi service in spectrum bands below 6 gigahertz at a scale that allows for rapid expanded use of new consumer devices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Introduced in House