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Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3482
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Emergency Medical Services for Children grant program. The program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration and focuses on improving emergency health care for children who are seriously ill or injured.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7452-7453)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7452-7453)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 695.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3483
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 or the SUCCESS Act

 
This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans. 
 
The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents.
 
Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3484
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2018 or the GREAT Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards in a calendar year, to: (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the data reported by grant recipients and collected from all agencies to be published on a single public portal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-354.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-354.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Basic Health Program Expansion Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3485
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 

Basic Health Program Expansion Act of 2018

 
This bill expands eligibility for basic health programs that are established by states (i.e., programs for low-income individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or other minimum essential coverage).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3486
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bolivia
Budget deficits and national debt
Canada
Caribbean area
Chile
China
Colombia
Computers and information technology
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cuba
Currency
Detention of persons
Digital media
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Economic performance and conditions
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international corporations
Foreign loans and debt
Foreign property
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Health facilities and institutions
Health technology, devices, supplies
Human rights
Inflation and prices
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Latin America
Mexico
Middle East
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Nicaragua
Oil and gas
Protest and dissent
Reconstruction and stabilization
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Securities
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
United Nations
Venezuela
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 

Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018

 
This bill provides for humanitarian aid for the people of Venezuela, in light of the humanitarian and political crisis there. It also provides for (1) sanctions against those responsible for corruption and narcotics trafficking in Venezuela, (2) efforts to help rebuild the country's infrastructure and restructure its debt, and (3) efforts to otherwise address the humanitarian and political crisis.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3487
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2018

 
This bill modifies the procedures and requirements for presidential transitions. The bill includes provisions that reduce the time period during which the General Services Administration (GSA) may provide transition services, specify that congressional employees may be detailed to transition teams, and require the GSA and transition teams to enter into a memorandum of understanding that includes the conditions of access to the staff, facilities, and documents of agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 672.
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-386.
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-386.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
American Royalties Too Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3488
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Inflation and prices
Intellectual property

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

American Royalties Too Act of 2018

 
This bill creates a right under copyright entitling artists to a royalty for the sale of their works of visual art, if the work was sold in an auction by someone other than the artist.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
EDU Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3489
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
 
Education for Disposal of Unused Opioids Act of 2018 or the EDU Act of 2018

 
 This bill requires Medicare medication therapy management programs and Medicare Advantage in-home health risk assessments to include information about the safe disposal of prescription drugs. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Law Enforcement Resources and Community Safety Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3490
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Evidence and witnesses
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Judicial procedure and administration
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Organized crime
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Law Enforcement Resources and Community Safety Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a new obstruction of justice criminal offense for conduct related to tampering with or retaliating against a witness in state or local proceedings.
 
Additionally, it does the following:
 
 
establishes competitive grants for state, local, and tribal witness protection programs;
 
 authorizes grants to support anti-gang task forces and to hire additional career law enforcement officers to combat organized crime, and 

 
allows an existing grant program to be used to purchase personal protective equipment and detection devices for first responders who encounter opioid overdoses.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
COMMUTE Act

Bill: 115-s-3491
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child care and development
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Food industry and services
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Housing supply and affordability
Regional and metropolitan planning
Rural conditions and development
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to carry out an accessibility data pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program is to develop or make available an accessibility data set for states and metropolitan or rural planning organizations to improve their transportation planning by measuring the level of access to important destinations such as jobs, health care facilities, child care services, educational and workforce training facilities, affordable housing, and food sources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3492
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Housing and community development funding
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public utilities and utility rates
State and local government operations
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018

 
This bill addresses the removal of lead from drinking water in federally assisted housing. Specifically, the bill
 
 
requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to require specified testing and remediation with respect to water service lines containing lead;
 
authorizes HUD to inspect all sources of lead contamination in federally assisted housing and to mitigate sources of lead exposure;
 
establishes a grant program for states and local governments to create inventories of water service lines containing lead and to test for lead in the drinking water at child care facilities, schools, and public water fountains; and
 
allows recipients of certain HUD assistance to use such assistance to replace water fixtures and service lines containing lead.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Addiction Treatment Quality Improvement Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3493
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Addiction Treatment Quality Improvement Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to assess the status of Medicare quality measures regarding opioid- and substance-use disorders and to develop a plan to address any gaps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
MOMMIES Act

Bill: 115-s-3494
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act or the MOMMIES Act

 
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health, including by expanding eligibility for coverage from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act

Bill: 115-s-3495
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Energy to issue a decision on an application for authorization to export liquefied natural gas within 45 days of the later of (1)the conclusion of the review to site, construct, expand, or operate the liquefied natural gas export facilities required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; or (2)the enactment of this bill.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act

Bill: 115-s-3496
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report on how the inclusion of quality percentage increases affects certain payment calculations under Medicare Advantage. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3497
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 

2018

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to disregard the application of certain percentage quality increases when calculating the maximum payment that may be made to a Medicare Advantage organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6306)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Democracy Day Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3498
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Democracy Day Act of 2018

 
 This bill designates Federal Election Day, the next Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year, as a legal public holiday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Outdoors for All Act

Bill: 115-s-3499
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Energy revenues and royalties
Gulf of Mexico
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public-private cooperation
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Outdoors for All Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to eligible entities (i.e., states and U.S. territories, their political subdivisions, special purpose districts, and Indian Tribes) for projects to: (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. 
 
A grant recipient may use the grant to acquire land or water providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. 
 
A grant may also be used to develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities, with priority given to projects that: 
 
 
create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community, 
 
engage and empower underserved communities and youth, 
 
provide opportunities for youth employment or job training, 
 
establish or expand public-private partnerships, or 
 
take advantage of coordination among various levels of government.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3500
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 

Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 or the STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes and expands programs to support increased detection and monitoring of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Ensuring Quality Care for our Veterans Act

Bill: 115-s-3501
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health personnel
Hospital care
Licensing and registrations
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 

Ensuring Quality Care for our Veterans Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonfederal organization to conduct a quality management review of hospital care or medical services furnished by each Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provider whose license was terminated by a state licensing board based upon care or services provided in a non-VHA facility. 
 
If a review determines that the standard of care was not met, the VA shall notify the individual who received such care or services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
AI in Government Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3502
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
General Services Administration
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 

AI in Government Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes the Emerging Technology Policy Lab within the General Services Administration (GSA) to 
 
 
advise and promote the efforts of the federal government in ensuring that the use of emerging technologies by the government, including artificial intelligence, is in the best interest of the public; and 
 
improve cohesion and competency in federal agency rule making and the use of emerging technologies. 
 
 
In addition, the Office of Personnel Management must
 
 
identify key skills and competencies needed for positions related to artificial intelligence; and 
 
establish an occupational series, or revise an existing occupational job series, to include positions the primary duties of which relate to artificial intelligence. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate