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A bill to provide for certain water resources development activities of the Corps of Engineers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-s-3789
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Lakes and rivers
Louisiana
Natural disasters
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to (1) provide offsets against Louisiana's cost-share obligations under the Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System for certain work performed by Louisiana; and (2) determine whether the flood control project for the Red River below Denison Dam should incorporate the Cherokee Park Levee in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3790
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Athletes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International law and treaties
Jurisdiction and venue
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2018

 
This bill makes it a criminal offense for any organization or person, other than a participating athlete, to influence or conspire to influence a major international sports competition by use of substances or treatment methods prohibited by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization International Convention Against Doping in Sport.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3791
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Appropriations
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Free trade and trade barriers
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Inflation and prices
Interest, dividends, interest rates
International law and treaties
Motor fuels
Oil and gas
Sales and excise taxes
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018 

 
This bill imposes a fee on the carbon content of fuels, including crude oil, natural gas, coal, or any other product derived from those fuels that will be used so as to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
 
The fee is imposed on the producers or importers of the fuels and is equal to the greenhouse gas content of the fuel multiplied by the carbon fee rate. The rate begins at $15 in 2019, increases by $10 each year, and is subject to further adjustments based on the progress in meeting specified emissions reduction targets. The bill also imposes a specified fee on fluorinated greenhouse gases. 
 
The bill includes:
 
 
 exemptions for fuels used for agricultural or nonemitting purposes, 
 
 rebates for facilities that capture and sequester carbon dioxide, and
 
border adjustment provisions that require certain fees or refunds for carbon-intensive products that are exported or imported. 
 
 
The fees must be deposited into a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund and used for administrative expenses and dividend payments to U.S. citizens or lawful residents. The fees must be decommissioned when emissions levels and monthly dividend payments fall below specified levels. 
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must evaluate the effectiveness of the fees at reducing emissions. If the targets specified in this bill have been met or exceeded, the EPA may review certain regulations related to the fuels and fluorinated greenhouse gases on which the fees have been imposed. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act

Bill: 115-s-3792
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Contracts and agency
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Intellectual property
Judicial review and appeals
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act 

 
This bill amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to authorize the Federal Trade Commission to initiate proceedings against parties to any agreement resolving or settling a patent infringement claim in connection with the sale of a drug or biological product. Such an agreement, with specified exceptions, is presumed to have anticompetitive effects and violates this bill if the filer of an abbreviated new drug (generic) application or a biosimilar biological product application: (1) receives anything of value; and (2) agrees to limit or forego research, development, manufacturing, marketing, or sales of the generic drug or biosimilar biological product for any period of time. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3793
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Advisory bodies
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Justice
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Gambling
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Intergovernmental relations
Medical research
Personnel records
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018

 
This bill: (1) establishes a general prohibition on sports wagering, but permits a state to submit an application to the Department of Justice requesting approval to administer a state sports wagering program, subject to specified minimum standards; (2) establishes a Wagering Trust Fund; (3) amends the Wire Act and the Sports Bribery Act to provide civil enforcement of gambling prohibitions; and (4) grants authority to the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and implement programs for the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act

Bill: 115-s-3794
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act

 
This bill addresses procurement procedures in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to record the amount of any cost savings realized by using competitive procedures in awarding contracts reported in the Federal Procurement Data System (or successor systems).
 
The VA shall make available and use on a VA-wide basis the standardized procurement templates already used internally at certain VA offices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act

Bill: 115-s-3795
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Government information and archives
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act 

 
This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the electronic delivery of pension plan documents required to be furnished to a plan participant, beneficiary, or other individual.
 
The system for furnishing such a document must: (1) be designed to result in effective access to the document, (2) permit the recipient to select the electronic means through which the document is received or request paper documents, and (3) protect the confidentiality of personal information. 
 
An annual paper notice must be provided describing:
 
 
the selection of electronic means for furnishing documents,
 
the right to modify the selection or to elect to receive paper versions of the documents at no additional direct cost and how to make the election, and 
 
any election that has been made to receive paper documents. 
 
 
An electronically furnished document must be prepared and furnished in a manner that is consistent with the style, format, and content requirements for the document. It must also include a notice that apprises the individual of the significance of the document when it is not otherwise reasonably evident as transmitted. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act

Bill: 115-s-3796
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
Mental health
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act

 
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce shortage areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act

Bill: 115-s-3797
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Mental health
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act

 
This bill excludes certain mental health telehealth services from specified requirements under Medicare, including originating site requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act

Bill: 115-s-3798
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Detention of persons
Florida
Immigration status and procedures
Licensing and registrations
Public contracts and procurement
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act

 
The bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from operating unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children, including the existing shelters in Tornillo, Texas and Homestead, Florida.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3799
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Earth sciences
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Higher education
Infrastructure development
Intellectual property
International organizations and cooperation
International scientific cooperation
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Materials
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Product development and innovation
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2019, provides for the continuation of the International Space Station, and authorizes NASA programs and activities, including a low-Earth orbit commercialization program, a lunar discovery program, an unmanned aircraft systems operation program, a 21st Century Aeronautics Research Capabilities Initiative, and a small satellite launch services program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 351 South West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the "Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse".

Bill: 115-s-3800
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Members of Congress
Senate
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 
This bill designates the U.S. courthouse at 351 South West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the &quot;Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7962; text: CR S7962)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7962; text: CR S7962)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
End Palestinian Terror Salaries Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3801
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Detention of persons
Foreign property
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sanctions
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 

End Palestinian Terror Salaries Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on entities affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Liberation Organization that authorize compensation payments to terrorists in Israeli prisons or to the families of deceased terrorists.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
EARNS Act

Bill: 115-s-3802
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 

Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act or the EARNS Act

 
This bill (1) establishes in the Department of Labor an Office of Apprenticeship and a National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, (2) provides for federal recognition of state apprenticeship agencies, (3) establishes a process and standards for the national apprenticeship system, (4) directs Labor to provide for evaluations of programs and activities and research on best practices in covered apprenticeship programs, and (5) sets up a grant program to modernize and expand apprenticeship programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
Emery County Public Land Management Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3803
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Aviation and airports
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Livestock
Military history
Mining
Monuments and memorials
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
State and local government operations
Utah
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 

Emery County Public Land Management Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area in Utah. The Department of the Interior shall study nonmotorized recreation opportunities, including bicycle trails, within the recreation area.
 
The bill: (1) designates specified federal lands in Utah managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), including the San Rafael Reef, as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; (2) designates a 63-mile segment of Green River as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system; (3) allows the grazing of livestock, if already established, to continue in the newly established recreation area and wilderness areas; and (4) allows for commercial services necessary to fulfill recreational purposes. 
 
Interior shall establish a trail plan that addresses hiking and equestrian trails in the wilderness areas.
 
In addition, with respect to other land in Utah, the bill provides for
 
 
the management of the Goblin Valley State Park Expansion as a state park; 
 
the establishment of the Jurassic National Monument; 
 
the sale of public lands in Emery County which have been identified as suitable for disposal; 
 
public purpose conveyances of Emery City Recreation Area, the Huntington Airport, Emery County Sheriff's Office substation, and the Buckhorn Information Center; and 
 
the exchange of BLM and School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration lands in Utah. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to reinstate the taxation of foreign oil related income, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-s-3804
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Foreign and international corporations
Oil and gas
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reinstate provisions that tax certain foreign oil-related income as foreign base company income under Subpart F (i.e., income of a controlled foreign corporation earned outside the United States). The provisions were repealed in P.L. 115-197 (commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Malicious Deep Fake Prohibition Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3805
Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Digital media
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Sound recording
Subversive activities
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 

Malicious Deep Fake Prohibition Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the creation or distribution of fake electronic media records that appear realistic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Bill: 115-sconres-1
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 28 (114th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 29 (114th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution.

action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 28 (114th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 29 (114th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H36)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H36)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H36)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text as passed Senate: CR S6)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6; text as passed Senate: CR S6)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate