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Global Electoral Exchange Act

Bill: 115-hr-5274
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government Operations and Politics
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 
 
Global Electoral Exchange Act

 
This bill directs the Department of State to establish and administer a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote the utilization of sound election administration practices in the United States and foreign countries.
 
The State Department shall maintain a publicly available website detailing the Global Electoral Exchange Program.

action_date: 2018-09-05
text: 

Global Electoral Exchange Act

 
(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish and administer a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote the utilization of sound election administration practices around the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7848-7849)
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7848-7849)
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5274.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7848-7850)
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Agricultural Certainty for Reporting Emissions Act

Bill: 115-hr-5275
Sponsor: Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Air quality
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Livestock
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Agricultural Certainty for Reporting Emissions Act 

 
This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to exempt air emissions from animal waste at a farm from specified release notification requirements, recordkeeping requirements, and associated penalties. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Food for Peace Modernization Act

Bill: 115-hr-5276
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Africa
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural trade
Caribbean area
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Nutrition and diet
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Food for Peace Modernization Act

 
This bill amends the Food for Peace Act to revise the Food for Peace program under the U.S. Agency for International Development, which provides assistance, including agricultural commodities, overseas. The bill expands food security assistance authorities.
 
The bill recognizes that American farmers play an integral role in U.S. food assistance and agricultural development programs overseas.
 
Assistance shall be directed toward areas of greatest need, coordinated with indigenous organizations and beneficiary groups.
 
The bill extends authorities under the Act for (1) prepositioning agricultural commodities, (2) the micronutrient fortification program, and (3) the farmer-to-farmer training program.
 
It removes provisions setting minimum levels for purchase of U.S. agricultural commodities and for nonemergency assistance.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Financial Literacy College Education Act

Bill: 115-hr-5277
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Financial literacy
Government information and archives
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Financial Literacy College Education Act

 
This bill amends the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to require the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish best practices for institutions of higher education regarding methods to: (1) teach financial literacy skills, and (2) provide useful and necessary information to assist students when making financial decisions related to student borrowing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Sunshine State Act

Bill: 115-hr-5278
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Florida
State and local government operations
Time and calendar

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Sunshine State Act

 
This bill amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to provide that the standard time for Florida shall permanently be Coordinated Universal Time retarded by four hours (Daylight Saving Time for the Eastern time zone). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Sunshine Protection Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5279
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: State and local government operations
Time and calendar

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Sunshine Protection Act of 2018

 
The bill amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to make daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time.
 
States with areas exempt from daylight savings time may choose the standard time for those areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse", and to designate the jury room in that Federal building and United States courthouse as the "Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room".

Bill: 115-hr-5280
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 
This bill designates: (1) the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the &quot;George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse,&quot; and (2) the jury room located in that courthouse as the &quot;Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5281
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Free trade and trade barriers
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Global Trade Accountability Act of 

2018

 
 
This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require congressional approval of unilateral trade actions. Such actions may take effect without congressional approval for one 90-day period if the President:
 
 
determines that it is necessary because of a national emergency, because of an imminent threat to health or safety, for the enforcement of criminal laws, or for national security; and
 
submits written notice of the determination to Congress.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 7, title 20, and title 43, United States Code.

Bill: 115-hr-5283
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to the U.S. Code to revise references to statutory provisions classified to the following titles:
 
 
Title 7 (Agriculture),
 
Title 11 (Bankruptcy),
 
Title 16 (Conservation),
 
Title 20 (Education),
 
Title 21 (Food and Drugs),
 
Title 26 (Internal Revenue Code),
 
Title 42 (The Public Health and Welfare),
 
Title 43 (Public Lands), and
 
Title 48 (Territories And Insular Possessions).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Sunset Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5284
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Sunset Act of 2018

 
This bill revises requirements governing congressional review of agency rules. Before implementing new rules, agencies must: (1) report to the Government Accountability Office on their rules, and (2) obtain congressional approval of the rule. The bill redefines &quot;rule&quot; to exclude: (1) a rule of particular applicability (e.g., a rule that approves corporate or financial structures); (2) a rule relating to agency management or personnel; or (3) a rule of agency organization, procedure, or practice that does not substantially affect the rights or obligations of nonagency parties.
 
This bill permits judicial review of whether an agency has completed the necessary requirements for a rule to take effect. 
 
The bill terminates an agency rule 10 years after it was approved by Congress. The President may exempt a rule from termination if such rule is: (1) necessary because of an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency, for the enforcement of criminal law, or for national security; or (2) issued to implement an international trade agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Behavioral Awareness Training Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5285
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Digital media
Employment and training programs
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Behavioral Awareness Training Act of 2018

 
This bill creates a new licensing requirement for federal firearms dealers.
 
Specifically, an applicant for a federal license to deal in firearms must successfully complete an online behavioral awareness training course.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act

Bill: 115-hr-5286
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
Health promotion and preventive care
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act

 
This bill makes it unlawful to transfer or receive an assault rifle during the 60-day period following enactment. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties.
 
During the 60-day moratorium, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must make recommendations to Congress: (1) on a legal definition of &quot;assault weapon&quot; and (2) on other policies related to firearms that are in the interest of public health. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
PARITY Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5287
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer credit
Housing finance and home ownership
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Preserving Access to Rural Installment Transactions for Years Act of 2018 or the PARITY Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to revise the definition of a mortgage originator for the purposes of compliance with registration, compensation, and other requirements under that Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Introduction and Referral.
Common Sense Credit Union Capital Relief Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5288
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
National Credit Union Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Common Sense Credit Union Capital Relief Act of 2018

 
This bill delays to 2021 the National Credit Union Administration rule titled &quot;Risk-Based Capital&quot; published on October 29, 2015. (The rule establishes a new method, beginning in 2019, for measuring whether a credit union is adequately capitalized.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Integrity in our Elected Officials Act

Bill: 115-hr-5289
Sponsor: Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public contracts and procurement
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Restoring Integrity in our Elected Officials Act

 
This bill generally prohibits federal lobbying by, and federal contracts with, former elected officials and certain employees or family members of former elected officials. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Federal Employee Bonus Disclosure Act

Bill: 115-hr-5290
Sponsor: Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Employee performance
Freedom of information
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 

Federal Employee Bonus Disclosure Act

 
This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) information about each performance bonus awarded to an employee. The OPM must publish such information. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in House