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IMPROVE Transition for Servicemembers Act

Bill: 115-hr-7025
Sponsor: Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Digital media
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Mental health
Military command and structure
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
State and local government operations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 

Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Educational Transition for Servicemembers Act or IMPROVE Transition for Servicemembers Act

 
This bill revises provisions that require the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to operate a program providing individual pre-separation counseling and services to assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life. The bill's changes include (1) revising various deadlines in the transition program, (2) requiring the use of surveys and electronic systems to track the progress of participating individuals, and (3) establishing a program to provide Armed Forces members with information about the transition program and about career and educational opportunities available during military service. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Women's Pension Protection Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7026
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Employee benefits and pensions
Family relationships
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Government information and archives
Separation, divorce, custody, support
Temporary and part-time employment
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 

Women's Pension Protection Act of 201

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This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to: (1) extend spousal consent requirements that currently apply to defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution pension plans, and (2) allow certain long-term part-time workers to participate in pension plans that include either a qualified cash or deferred arrangement or a salary reduction agreement. 
 
Financial product or service providers who sell retirement financial products or services must provide purchasers of their products or services an easily accessible link to the website of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to obtain information relating to retirement planning or later life economic security. 
 
The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor shall award grants to certain community-based organizations to: (1) improve the financial literacy of women who are working age or in retirement, and (2) assist low-income women and victims of domestic violence in obtaining qualified domestic relations orders and the benefits they are entitled to through the orders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

Bill: 115-hr-7027
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 

Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

 
This bill establishes new requirements in the case of a firearm transfer by a licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits such transactions&#8212;default proceed transactions&#8212;if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
DHS Body-Worn Camera Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7028
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Customs enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Photography and imaging
Public participation and lobbying
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 

DHS Body-Worn Camera Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish pilot programs to test and evaluate the use of body-worn cameras by officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). DHS must develop draft policies for the use of such camera by CBP and ICE officers and agents and submit to Congress a plan to implement, on a permanent basis, the use of such cameras. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Preserving Direct Seller Independence Act

Bill: 115-hr-7029
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Self-employed

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
 
Preserving Direct Seller Independence Act

 
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that the term &quot;employee&quot; does not include any direct seller for federal tax purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Prevent CHILD Harm Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7030
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Detention of persons
Immigration status and procedures
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 

Prevent Cruel Handling of Information Leading to Deportation Harm Act of 2018 or the Prevent CHILD Harm Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from considering the immigration status of a proposed custodian when determining whether to place an unaccompanied alien child with such person. 
 
The Department of Homeland Security may not use information provided by an unaccompanied alien child or information initially obtained by HHS to make a suitability, home study, or secure facility determination in order to apprehend or remove from the United States: 
 
 
the unaccompanied alien child, 
 
the proposed or current custodian, 
 
a resident of the home in which the proposed or current custodian resides, 
 
the proposed or current sponsor, or 
 
a resident of the home in which the proposed or current sponsor resides.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7031
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Disability and paralysis
Education programs funding
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a grant program and requirements for the National Science Foundation and other federal science agencies to expand research on the causes and effects of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific workforce, including students and trainees. The research must also examine policies to reduce the occurrences and negative consequences of such harassment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1373)
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Adam S. Lovinger Whistleblower Reprisal Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7032
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Protection of officials

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

Adam S. Lovinger Whistleblower Reprisal Act of 2018

 
This bill expands protections for whistle-blowers against a security clearance action (e.g., revocation of a security clearance) made in retaliation for a protected disclosure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.

Bill: 115-hr-7033
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Monuments and memorials
Nebraska
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 
This bill redesignates the Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska as the &quot;Homestead National Historical Park.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Water Rights Settlement Agreement Act

Bill: 115-hr-7034
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Kansas
Land transfers
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Water Rights Settlement Agreement 

 
This bill ratifies and modifies the Kickapoo Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement entered into by the tribe, Kansas, and the United States. The bill confirms a consumptive tribal water right in the Delaware River Basin of up to 4,705 acre-feet of water per year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
National Strategy To Increase Life Expectancy Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7035
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

National Strategy To Increase Life Expectancy Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategy to increase life expectancy in the United States to at least that of the average life expectancy in member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (an intergovernmental organization focused on global economic development). The strategy must address specified issues, included the causes of premature death and inequalities in life expectancies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
ZTE Theft Act

Bill: 115-hr-7036
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Customs enforcement
Economic performance and conditions
Foreign and international corporations
Intellectual property
Licensing and registrations
Telephone and wireless communication
Trade restrictions
Trade secrets and economic espionage

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

Zero Tolerance for Electronics Theft Act or the ZTE Theft Act

 
This bill requires certain telecommunications, software, or electronics companies headquartered in China that had previously been denied export privileges to certify to the Department of Justice that it will abide by all U.S. laws, not engage in cyber espionage, and not infringe intellectual property, to be eligible for such privileges. It also requires such a company to establish with the Department of the Treasury a $2.5 billion account to pay any patent infringement judgments against it.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7037
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Building construction
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency planning and evacuation
Floods and storm protection
Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing finance and home ownership
Low- and moderate-income housing
Securities
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to permit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide capitalization grants to states to establish revolving funds to address flood risks. Revolving funds may be used to provide: (1) financial assistance to participants in the National Flood Insurance Program, including homeowners, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments; or (2) support for leveraged loans or state bonds. Financial assistance may be used for elevation projects, flood-proofing activities, relocation or removal of buildings, environmental restoration, acquiring property, obtaining protective easements, and other activities identified by FEMA.
 
States must annually submit to FEMA a plan that identifies the intended uses of the state loan fund.
 
States may provide additional subsidies to low-income homeowners and recipients of financial assistance in low-income areas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
CHILD Act

Bill: 115-hr-7038
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Housing and community development funding
Medicaid
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

Community Health Improvement, Leadership, and Development Act of 2018 or the CHILD Act

 
This bill establishes several programs to support community health, including an integrated database of epidemiological and health claims information to monitor illness rates and associated health care costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the "Eva G. Hewitt Post Office".

Bill: 115-hr-7039
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the "Eva G. Hewitt Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Ex-Offender Voter Registration Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7040
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 

Ex-Offender Voter Registration Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Bureau of Prisons, as part of reentry planning procedures, to provide prisoners with information on voting rights for convicted felons and, for the state in which a prison will reside upon release, voting registration or application forms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House