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REFER Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4779
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 

Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement & Regulations of Cannabis Act of 2018 or the REFER Act of 2018

 
This bill prohibits the use of funds made available by Congress to a federal department or agency:
 
 
 to restrict a state or local law that authorizes the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of cannabis;
 
to detain, prosecute, sentence, or initiate civil proceedings against an individual, business, or property involved in cannabis-related activities in accordance with state or local law; or
 
to penalize a financial institution for providing financial services to a business engaged in cannabis-related activities in compliance with state or local law.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H421)
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Transparency for Taxpayers Act

Bill: 115-hr-4780
Sponsor: Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Digital media
Income tax rates
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax reform and tax simplification

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 

Transparency for Taxpayers Act 

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make publicly available by April 1, 2018, an online tool that allows taxpayers (other than corporations) to calculate the approximate change in taxpayer income tax liability by reason of P.L. 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Custer County Airport Conveyance Act

Bill: 115-hr-4781
Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 

Custer County Airport Conveyance Act

 
This bill directs the Forest Service, upon request by Custer County in South Dakota, to convey approximately 65.7 acres of National Forest System land to the county.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Deserve Better Act

Bill: 115-hr-4783
Sponsor: Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Hospital care
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 

Veterans Deserve Better Act

 
This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to require: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay for hospital care or medical services furnished by a non-VA health care entity or provider under the Veterans Choice Program within 45 days of receipt of a paper claim or within 30 days of receipt of an electronic claim, and (2) the entity or provider to file a claim with the VA within 180 days of providing the service.
 
The VA shall bar providers or entities that file fraudulent health claims from program participation.
 
The VA shall: (1) ensure that contracts with third party administrators require that veterans' health care appointments be scheduled within five days, and (2) track all appointments and follow up on delayed appointments.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
ACA OUTREACH Act

Bill: 115-hr-4784
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Disability and paralysis
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 

Affordable Care Act Outreach for the Uninsured, Transformative Recruitment, and Enrollment Action for Compassionate Healthcare Act of 2018 or the ACA OUTREACH Act

 
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide funds through FY2021 for the Department of Health and Human Services to support (1) navigator programs, which conduct public education activities about qualified health plans and facilitate enrollment; and (2) outreach and promotional activities for health insurance exchanges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
American Customer Information Protection Act

Bill: 115-hr-4785
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

American Customer Information Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits the operator of the consolidated audit trail (a database that tracks trading in equities and options markets) from accepting personally identifying information, except for information accepted in connection with large traders. 

action_date: 2018-05-07
text: 

American Customer Information Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits the operator of the consolidated audit trail (a database that tracks trading in equities and options markets) from accepting personally identifying information, except for information accepted in connection with large traders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 510.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-663.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-663.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 25.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Communities from Lost or Stolen Law Enforcement Weapons Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4786
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crimes against property
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

Protecting Communities from Lost or Stolen Law Enforcement Weapons Act of 2017 

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify requirements under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Specifically, it authorizes the Department of Justice to give preference to a COPS program grant applicant from a state that requires law enforcement agencies to report officers' lost or stolen firearms to the National Tracing Center of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Great Lakes Oil Spill Prevention Act

Bill: 115-hr-4787
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Great Lakes
Marine pollution
Metals
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Pollution liability
Transportation safety and security
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

Great Lakes Oil Spill Prevention Act

 
This bill establishes requirements for petroleum pipelines that cross the navigable waters of the Great Lakes system.
 
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation must meet certain reporting requirements regarding Great Lakes pipelines.
 
Owners and operators of Great Lakes pipelines must:
 
 
 adhere to certain maintenance standards, 
 
perform certain safety tests, 
 
report on violations of the standards and correct violations by specified deadlines,
 
repair corroded pipelines and ensure that the pipelines cease to transmit petroleum until they are repaired, and 
 
replace aging pipelines by specified deadlines.
 
 
The bill establishes civil penalties for a delay in correcting violations, a failure to report violations, and a failure to meet a deadline to replace aging pipes. 
 
The bill increases the liability of pipeline operators or owners who are responsible for discharges of oil pollution from pipelines into the Great Lakes. Responsible parties must establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which the party may be subjected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Hospital Energy Conservation Act

Bill: 115-hr-4788
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

Hospital Energy Conservation Act 

 
This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to no more than six hospitals during FY2019-FY2020 to carry out energy conservation projects for: (1) significantly improving energy efficiency; and (2) encouraging on-site power generation and energy storage, capable of operating independent of the grid, and providing sufficient on-site emergency backup power for essential hospital functions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Cutting Local Taxes by Reinstating SALT Act

Bill: 115-hr-4789
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax deductions
Property tax
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

Cutting Local Taxes by Reinstating SALT Act

 
 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitation on individual deductions for certain state and local taxes. (For tax years 2018-2025, the deduction for certain state and local taxes is currently limited to $10,000 per year for individuals or $5,000 for married individuals filing a separate return.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Federal Reserve Disclosure Act

Bill: 115-hr-4791
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Reserve System
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

Federal Reserve Disclosure Act 

 
This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to apply personal financial interest restrictions and disclosures currently applicable to employees of the Securities and Exchange Commission to members and employees of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB). The bill also provides for office staff for FRB members. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Prior to Referral.
Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act

Bill: 115-hr-4792
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2018-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Natural disasters
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: 

Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act

 
This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters.

action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 

Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act

 
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H654)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H654)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4792.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H654-655)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-529.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-529.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 0.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our Troops Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4793
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Coast guard
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
National Guard and reserves
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Pay Our 
 
Troops Act of 2018

 
This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for military pay and allowances during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2018 are not in effect. 
 
In the event of a government shutdown, the bill provides continuing appropriations for pay and allowances of: 
 
 
 members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; 
 
members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during the period; and
 
civilian personnel or contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) that are providing support to members of the Armed Forces. 
 
 
The appropriations provided by this bill are available until the earlier of: (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2019. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Investing for Tomorrow Act

Bill: 115-hr-4794
Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Student aid and college costs
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Investing for Tomorrow Act 

 
 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an unborn child to be treated as a designated beneficiary or an individual for the purposes of qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans). The bill defines an &quot;unborn child&quot; as a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-4795
Sponsor: Rep. Walters, Mimi [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Infrastructure development
Land use and conservation
Public contracts and procurement
Telephone and wireless communication
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 

Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to create a common form and to establish a common processing fee for applications for easements, rights-of-way, and leases relating to communications facility installations on federal property. 
 
The GSA must develop a master contract for the placement of communications facility installations on federal property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-4797
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Government information and archives
Housing finance and home ownership

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: 
This bill prohibits any further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-16
text: Introduced in House