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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

Bill: 115-s-2401
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Asia
Assault and harassment offenses
China
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional agencies
Congressional committees
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Human rights
Lawyers and legal services
Legislative rules and procedure
Library of Congress
Members of Congress
Policy sciences
Right of privacy
Rule of law and government transparency
Senate
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

 
This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to revise procedures for initiating, investigating, and resolving claims by legislative branch employees alleging that employing offices have violated their CAA rights and protections, including protections against discrimination and sexual harassment.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S706)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-s-2402
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the veterans peer counseling program includes a sufficient number of peer counselors for women veterans. 
 
Such counselors may be VA employees and may have expertise in: (1) gender-specific issues and services, (2) VA services and benefits, and (3) employment mentoring. 
 
The VA shall: (1) emphasize facilitating peer-to-peer counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or suffer from another mental health condition, or are otherwise at risk of becoming homeless; (2) conduct program outreach; and (3) coordinate with community organizations, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, local business organizations, and legal assistance organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to modify a provision relating to adjustments of certain State apportionments for Federal highway programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-s-2403
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air quality
Government trust funds
Regional and metropolitan planning
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 
This bill modifies the formula that the Department of Transportation uses to apportion federal highway funds among the states for the national highway performance program, the surface transportation block grant program, the highway safety improvement program, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, the national highway freight program, and metropolitan transportation planning.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2404
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to: (1) reauthorize through FY2023 the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, and (2) increase mandatory funding for the program above the FY2018 level. 
 
(The program is administered by the Department of Agriculture and provides grants for research, education, and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have adopted organic standards to grow and market organic agricultural products.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Clarifying Commercial Real Estate Loans

Bill: 115-s-2405
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Clarifying Commercial Real Estate Loans

 
This bill amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to specify that a federal banking agency may not subject a depository institution to higher capital standards with respect to a high-volatility commercial real-estate (HVCRE) exposure unless the exposure is an HVCRE acquisition, development, or construction (ADC) loan.
 
An HVCRE ADC loan is a one that: (1) is secured by land or improved real property; (2) has the purpose of providing financing to acquire, develop, or improve the real property such that the property becomes income-producing; and (3) is dependent upon future income or sales proceeds from, or refinancing of, the real property for the repayment of the loan.
 
An HVCRE ADC loan does not include financing for a one- to four-family residential property, agricultural land, real property that would qualify as an investment in community development, existing income-producing real property secured by a mortgage, or certain commercial real-property projects. Furthermore, such a loan does not include any loan made prior to January 1, 2015.
 
A depository institution may reclassify a loan as a non-HVCRE ADC loan if the depository institution is satisfied that: (1) the acquisition, development, or improvement of real property being financed by the loan is complete; and (2) the cash flow being generated by the real property is sufficient to support the debt service and expenses of the real property. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
ACE Research Act

Bill: 115-s-2406
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act or the ACE Research Act

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the National Institutes of Health's unique research initiatives to include cutting-edge research that: (1) fosters scientific creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and disorders; or (2) is urgently required to respond to a public health threat. (Unique research initiatives may be supported through transactions other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Gateway to Careers Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2407
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Child care and development
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Higher education
Mental health
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Gateway to Careers Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a career pathway grant program through which the Department of Education shall award grants to certain public institutions of higher education and postsecondary technical education schools (eligible institutions) to carry out activities such as (1) the planning and implementation of agreements between eligible institutions and other partners, (2) providing emergency grants to help students facing financial hardships that may impact enrollment or completion of the program, and (3) offering career pathways navigation and case management services.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities.

Bill: 115-s-2408
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Commemorative events and holidays
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 
This bill prohibits funds available to the Department of Defense from being obligated or expended for any exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2409
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Adult day care
Child care and development
Elementary and secondary education
Federal-Indian relations
Food assistance and relief
Indian social and development programs
Intergovernmental relations
Nutrition and diet
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Act to allow an Indian tribe to assume, from a nearby local educational agency (LEA) and in lieu of a state, responsibility for administration of the school breakfast program, the school lunch program, the child and adult care food program, or the summer food service program for children. 
 
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must identify, for optional use in LEAs on or near Indian reservations, alternatives to current program requirements related to the daily counting of meals by category, the use of annual applications to determine program eligibility, and the use of universal meal service. USDA may implement such alternatives, as limited by the bill, as well as further test them in demonstration projects.
 
The bill also amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require USDA to increase the amount of administrative funds paid to an Indian tribe that agrees to assume responsibility for the administration of one of the aforementioned food programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2410
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to health savings accounts (HSAs), to allow the high deductible health plans required for an HSA to provide care for chronic conditions with no deductible. The bill covers care and prescription medicines related to the treatment of medically complex chronic conditions which: (1) are substantially disabling or life threatening, (2) have a high risk of hospitalization or other significant adverse health outcomes, and (3) require specialized delivery systems across domains of care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill for the relief of Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr.

Bill: 115-s-2411
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Subjects: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Provides for the relief of Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2412
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Cambodia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Foreign property
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
North Korea
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018

 
This bill prohibits assistance for the government of Cambodia unless the Department of State certifies to Congress that Cambodia is taking steps to: (1) strengthen regional security and the enforcement of international sanctions against North Korea, and (2) respect Cambodia's Constitution. 
 
The State Department shall continue to restrict the U.S. entry of individuals involved in undermining democracy in Cambodia. 
 
The President may prohibit transactions of such individual's U.S.-sited or -controlled property and property interests.
 
The United States shall oppose international financial institution loans and assistance to Cambodia, other than to meet basic human needs, until restrictions on Cambodian officials undermining democracy in Cambodia terminates.
 
Funds are authorized for Khmer-language broadcasting.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Bridge Contract Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2413
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Bridge Contract Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to submit reports to Congress on the policies, practices, and uses of bridge contracts across the federal government. (A bridge contract is generally an extension to an existing contract or a new short-term contract awarded to an incumbent contractor to avoid a lapse in service caused by a delay in awarding a follow-on contract.)
 
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide for: (1) a common definition of bridge contracts, and (2) the appropriate use of such contracts. 
 
Federal agencies must develop policies and procedures that seek to minimize the use of bridge contracts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-232.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-232.
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Elko National Cemetery Act

Bill: 115-s-2414
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cemeteries and funerals
Land transfers
Nevada

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 

Elko National Cemetery Act

 
This bill transfers jurisdiction over certain public land in Elko, Nevada, from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act

Bill: 115-s-2415
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-12
text: 

Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act

 
This bill requires: (1) state Medicaid programs to adopt a streamlined screening and enrollment process for eligible out-of-state providers and suppliers, and (2) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish a process for providers and suppliers to enroll simultaneously in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
National Guard and Reserves Benefits Parity Act

Bill: 115-s-2416
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2018-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-12
text: 

National Guard and Reserves Benefits Parity Act

 
This bill makes reserve component members who are deployed to support pre-planned operations of a combatant command eligible for: (1) non-reduction in pay while serving in the uniformed services or National Guard, (2) consideration of active duty service to reduce the age for retired pay , and (3) the high-deployment allowance for lengthy or numerous deployments and frequent mobilizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
SAFE Lending Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2417
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer credit
Government studies and investigations
Indian social and development programs
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Licensing and registrations
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: 

Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2018 or the SAFE Lending Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The bill revises requirements related to consumer financial protection and small-dollar lending, including matters concerning remotely created checks, electronic fund transfers, registration of small-dollar lenders, overdraft fees, and the collection of personal information. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate