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Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6639
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2018-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: 

Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2018

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation, which is used to detect or assess a certain diabetic eye condition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-27
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: 2018-07-27
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: 2018-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting Perks and Privileges Act

Bill: 115-hr-6640
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2018-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying
Travel and tourism
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: 

Prohibiting Perks and Privileges Act

 
This bill makes former Members of Congress who are lobbyists ineligible to receive certain federal retirement and health benefits or to use certain congressional benefits and services.
 
 The bill also prohibits federal funds from being used to pay the travel expenses of spouses accompanying Members of Congress on official travel, restricts the use of travel promotional awards received by Members in connection with official air travel, and requires a Member's official website to include a link to the Member's financial disclosure reports. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Introduced in House
True Cost-sharing Of Seniors' drugs Transparency Act

Bill: 115-hr-6641
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Insurance industry and regulation
Prescription drugs
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 

True Cost-sharing Of Seniors' drugs Transparency Act or the COST Act

 
This bill prohibits health insurers from restricting the ability of pharmacies to inform enrollees of alternative and cheaper payment methods for prescription drugs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-31
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: 2018-07-31
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: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to sunset the limit on the maximum rebate amount for single source drugs and innovator multiple source drugs.

Bill: 115-hr-6642
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Medicaid
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 
This bill terminates certain limitations regarding drug rebates under Medicaid. Currently, the maximum rebate that drug manufacturers must pay under Medicaid for single-source and innovator multiple-source drugs is 100% of the average manufacturer price of the drug. The bill specifies that this limitation only applies to rebate periods that begin before January 1, 2019. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Untraceable Firearms Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6643
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Business records
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 

Untraceable Firearms Act of 2018

 
This bill generally prohibits and penalizes the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, or receipt of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
EPA Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6644
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 

Ensuring Scott Pruitt is Accountable Act of 2018 or the EPA Act of 2018

 
This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing or implementing a rule signed by former Administrator Scott Pruitt until the EPA publishes a report on certain investigations of Scott Pruitt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6645
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Florida
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Research administration and funding
Water quality
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018

 
This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, including to: (1) increase the authorization of appropriations for the national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia program and the action strategy of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia through FY2023, and (2) address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region of Florida. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Parity Act

Bill: 115-hr-6646
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Health programs administration and funding
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 

Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Parity Act

 
This bill authorizes the provision of certain services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 to an individual with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder who has not attained age 60.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to move the enforcement office to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to increase the civil monetary penalties for failure to follow the processes established by that Act, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-6647
Sponsor: Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Federal-Indian relations
General Native American affairs matters
Historical and cultural resources
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 
This bill amends the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to: (1) increase fines on museums that violate such Act, and (2) transfer enforcement of the Act to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
RAISE Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6648
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employment taxes
Income tax credits
Inflation and prices
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 

Rewarding American Investments to Support Employees Act of 2018 or the RAISE Act of 2018 

 
This bill allows employers a tax credit for a portion of the raises given to certain employees who earn $75,000 or less per year. The credit is equal to 10% of the increase in wages compared to the previous year and may not exceed $500,000 per year. The limitations on the amount of the credit and employee earnings must be adjusted for inflation after 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in House
3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6649
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2018-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Digital media
Firearms and explosives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: 

3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful to intentionally publish digital instructions for programming a three-dimensional printer to make a firearm. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to the Kennewick Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-6652
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Dams and canals
Lakes and rivers
Land transfers
Washington State
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: 
This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation to enter into an agreement with the Kennewick Irrigation District, located in Benton County, Washington, to convey to the district the canals, laterals, and appurtenant works and lands that begin at the district's head gate and extend approximately 40 miles east to the Columbia River.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 359 - 1 (Roll no. 443). (text: CR H10305-10306)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 359 - 1 (Roll no. 443).(text: CR H10305-10306)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10318-10319)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McClintock objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6652.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10305-10306)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 841.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1082.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1082.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2018-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1123)
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer.

Bill: 115-hr-6654
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: 
This bill makes it unlawful for a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm at a gun show. 
 
The prohibition does not apply to a transfer to a licensed manufacturer, importer, dealer, or collector. 
 
A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the "Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office".

Bill: 115-hr-6655
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Introduced: 2018-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the "Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office."
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the "Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-380.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-380.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9728)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9728)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9728)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-380
Start Allocating Funds Efficiently to States Act

Bill: 115-hr-6656
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2018-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Criminal justice information and records
Digital media
Firearms and explosives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: 

Start Allocating Funds Efficiently to States Act

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify the calculation used to allocate state formula grant funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
 
Currently, the calculation gives equal weight to two factors&#8212;a state's share of violent crime and population. This bill decreases the weight of one factor&#8212;population&#8212;and increases the weight of the other factor&#8212;violent crime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House