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Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability of Health Insurance Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5155
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Comprehensive health care
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Income tax credits
Insurance industry and regulation
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Prescription drugs
Small business
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Tax treatment of families
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability of Health Insurance Act of 2018

 
This bill makes a series of changes relating to health insurance coverage, costs, and funding mechanisms. Among other things, the bill expands requirements relating to coverage of preexisting conditions to include short-term, limited-duration insurance and also establishes a national reinsurance program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Protect Public Trees Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5156
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Marketing and advertising
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Protect Public Trees Act of 2018

 
This bill prohibits the modification, removal, or piling of materials about any tree, plant, or other vegetation on public highways to erect, maintain, repair, or improve the visibility of, commercial advertising. This prohibition does not apply if the purpose of the modification, removal, or piling of materials is to improve or maintain safety. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
ALERT Act

Bill: 115-hr-5157
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse
Education programs funding
Higher education
School administration
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act or the ALERT Act

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs to annually certify with the Department of Education that the IHE's president and at least one additional member of the IHE's board of trustees have reviewed incidents involving the IHE's employees that were reported to the IHE in the last year involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The certification must include a confirmation that the president and any board member involved in the review did not interfere with or influence investigations or dispositions relating to the incidents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5158
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government information and archives
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Roads and highways
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to make available on its website and cause to be published in the Federal Register a request for nominations with respect to roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program and a list specifying the roads designated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Clean Coal Jobs Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5159
Sponsor: Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Business investment and capital
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental technology
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Clean Coal Jobs Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the refined coal production tax credit and modify the tax credit for advanced coal projects. 
 
The bill extends the refined coal production tax credit for certain refined coal production facilities that do not produce steel industry fuel. With respect to these facilities, the bill extends the placed-in-service date to allow facilities placed in service in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to claim the credit. It also allows facilities that were placed in service after the enactment of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (i.e., October 22, 2004), and before January 1, 2012, to claim the credit for an additional 10 years. 
 
The bill modifies the tax credit for advanced coal projects to: (1) lower the carbon dioxide sequestration requirement to 60% for electrical generating units in existence on October 3, 2008, and (2) revise certain technology and environmental performance requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5160
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act of 2018

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment of cancer care planning and coordination services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.

Bill: 115-hr-5161
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 
This bill requires the Surgeon General to report annually to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health and the status of actions taken to address those effects. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Firearm Safety Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5162
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Firearms and explosives
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Firearm Safety Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act

Bill: 115-hr-5163
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

 
 

Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act 
 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the categories of prohibited persons (i.e., persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition) to include the following: (1) persons convicted of a crime of violence in the most recent 10-year period; (2) persons under age 25 who have been adjudicated as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence if committed by an adult; (3) persons convicted, during a consecutive 3-year period in the most recent 10-year period, of two separate offenses involving drug or alcohol possession or distribution; and (4) persons convicted of stalking.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5165
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Crime victims
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Jurisdiction and venue
Legal fees and court costs
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2018

 
This bill prohibits an entity from requiring, as part of a customer agreement or other similar agreement, that an individual agree to submit to arbitration a dispute related to a security breach. With respect to this prohibition, the bill establishes a private right to action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5166
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer credit
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government studies and investigations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018 

 
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to review protections of customer information against cyber threats. The bill includes provisions related to investigations, enforcement, and regulations that apply to consumer reporting agencies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Foreign Service Officer Civil Relief Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5167
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Lease and rental services
Motor vehicles
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Foreign Service Officer Civil Relief Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit Foreign Service officers to terminate personal cellular or telephone exchange service contracts and domestic housing or vehicle leases while deployed abroad in the same manner as U.S. service members who are deployed abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish seaweed as a high-priority research and extension area, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5168
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural research
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish seaweed as a high-priority research and extension area for which the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may make competitive grants to support research and extension activities. USDA may make grants for carrying out or enhancing research with respect to the harvesting of seaweed for voluntary use for the livestock, poultry, and food animal production industries for purposes of the reduction of methane emissions.
 
The bill also reauthorizes the USDA high-priority research and extension initiatives through FY2023. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to prioritize research on sensor and imager technology in agriculture, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5169
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 
This bill amends the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act and the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants for sensor and imager technology. The bill authorizes USDA to provide the grants under: (1) the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and (2) the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Ski Area Fee Retention Act

Bill: 115-hr-5171
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
Forests, forestry, trees
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Sports and recreation facilities
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

Ski Area Fee Retention Act

 
 This bill amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to establish the Ski Area Fee Retention Account. A specified portion of rental charges for ski area permits on a Forest Service unit shall be deposited in such account, and a specified portion of such amounts shall be available to such unit for ski area administration, improvements, and visitor services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-990, Part I.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-990, Part I.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2018-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in House
To assist Indian tribes in maintaining, expanding, and deploying broadband systems.

Bill: 115-hr-5172
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Educational technology and distance education
Federal-Indian relations
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health technology, devices, supplies
Indian social and development programs
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 
This bill assists Indian tribes in obtaining and using financial assistance to maintain, expand, or deploy broadband systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in House
AMIGOS Act

Bill: 115-hr-5173
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Europe
Immigration status and procedures
Portugal
U.S. and foreign investments
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act

 
 This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Portugal provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in House