hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
NEATSA Act

Bill: 115-hr-6269
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Medicare
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability Act of 2018 or the NEATSA Act

 
This bill decreases the percentage by which Medicare payments must be reduced in 2019 for nonemergency ambulance transports of end-stage renal disease patients. Beginning in 2020, the bill increases the percentage reduction for certain providers that mostly furnish such services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
NEAR Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6270
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Earth sciences
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government studies and investigations
Marine pollution
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act of 2018 or the NEAR Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to arrange with the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies for the board to conduct a study that: 
 
 
examines the existing science of ocean acidification in estuarine environments, 
 
examines the challenges to studying ocean acidification and acidification's interactions with other environment stressors in estuarine environments, 
 
provides recommendations for improving future research, and 
 
identifies pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Fulfilling Obligations to Families of the Fallen Act

Bill: 115-hr-6271
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Family relationships
Life, casualty, property insurance
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Fulfilling Obligations to Families of the Fallen Act

 
This bill requires a notarized acknowledgement from a service member and the service member's spouse before certain elections or designations can go into effect under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Program. Specifically, such an acknowledgement is required if a service member declines life insurance, elects less coverage than the maximum amount provided, or the service member chooses a beneficiary other than the spouse or child or the member. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act

Bill: 115-hr-6272
Sponsor: Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Livestock
Mammals
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act

 
This bill requires the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to study the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of deer, elk, reindeer, and moose populations in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure appropriate care by certain 340B covered entities for victims of sexual assault, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-6273
Sponsor: Rep. Walters, Mimi [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Hospital care
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
This bill requires hospitals with emergency departments that participate in the 340B drug pricing program to receive, as a condition of continued participation, a specified certification relating to the availability of sexual assault forensic examiners at the hospital.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Electric CARS Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6274
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Electric Credit Access Ready at Sale Act of 2018 or the Electric CARS Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify and extend several tax credits related to electric cars. 
 
The bill extends the tax credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles through 2028. In addition, the bill modifies the credit to: (1) remove the limitation on the number of vehicles per manufacturer that are eligible for the credit, and (2) allow a taxpayer to assign the credit to a financing entity.
 
The bill also extends through 2028 the tax credits for: (1) alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, and (2) alternative motor vehicles. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6275
Sponsor: Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Adoption and foster care
Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Employee leave
Family relationships
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Library of Congress
National Guard and reserves
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

 
 

Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018
 
This bill provides paid parental leave for federal employees. 
Specifically, it provides up to 12 workweeks of paid leave during the 12-month period following a child's birth or placement for adoption or foster care. 
Additionally, the Office of Personnel Management may increase the amount of paid parental leave to up to 16 workweeks based on a consideration of certain factors (e.g., enhanced recruitment and retention of employees).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening Pensions through Investment in Infrastructure Act

Bill: 115-hr-6276
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Income tax exclusion
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Strengthening Pensions through Investment in Infrastructure Act 

 
This bill modifies the criteria for private activity bonds to specify that the use of public infrastructure property by a public pension fund is not considered a private business use. (The private business use test is one of the tests used to determine if a bond is a taxable private activity bond rather than a tax-exempt bond.) 
 
The bill also specifies that public infrastructure property is not considered investment-type property for the purpose of determining whether a bond is a taxable arbitrage bond. (Taxable arbitrage bonds are used to acquire higher yielding investments, or to replace funds which were used directly or indirectly to acquire higher yielding investments.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Main Street Tax Certainty Act

Bill: 115-hr-6277
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax deductions
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Main Street Tax Certainty Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income. (Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
AVERT Future Gun Violence Act

Bill: 115-hr-6278
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Firearms and explosives
Retail and wholesale trades
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2018 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2018

 
The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. 
 
Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Anti-Bullying and Harassment Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6279
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Disability and health-based discrimination
Elementary and secondary education
Performance measurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Anti-Bullying and Harassment Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to require: (1) states to use grants for safe and drug-free schools to collect and report information on the incidence of bullying and harassment, and (2) local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools to use subgrants to prevent and respond to incidents of bullying and harassment.
 
Such LEAs and schools must: (1) notify parents and students annually of conduct prohibited in their school discipline policies, which must include policies regarding bullying and harassment; and (2) establish complaint procedures for students and parents to register complaints regarding such conduct.
 
The bill also expands the Act's definition of violence to include bullying and harassment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Parent PLUS Loan Improvement Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6280
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Student aid and college costs
User charges and fees
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Parent PLUS Loan Improvement Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the applicable terms and conditions with respect to Federal Direct PLUS Loans to parent borrowers (i.e., parent PLUS loans).
 
Specifically, it reduces the interest rate and eliminates the origination fee for a parent PLUS loan disbursed on or after July 1, 2018.
 
 The Department of Education must ensure, prior to disbursement, that a parent PLUS loan borrower receives counseling that includes comprehensive information on the terms, conditions, and responsibilities with respect to the loan.
 
The bill makes a parent PLUS loan eligible for the income-contingent and income-based repayment plans. Additionally, it makes a consolidation loan that repays parent PLUS loan eligible for the income-based repayment plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Veterans FAIR Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6281
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Veterans Flexibility of Annuities for Income Relief Act of 2018 or the Veterans FAIR Act of 2018

 
This bill expands the circumstances under which an individual may opt out of the Survivor Benefits Plan for veterans, including by extending the opt-out window from one year to six years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Stop Postal Closures Act

Bill: 115-hr-6282
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government studies and investigations
Performance measurement
Postal service
Small business
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Stop Postal Closures Act

 
This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from closing or consolidating postal facilities or carrying out any network rationalization activity until the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has certified that the USPS has met specified national service standards. The bill also prohibits any future post office closures or consolidations, unless the PRC has approved the closure or consolidation using procedures specified in the bill. The PRC must also rate the performance of the USPS. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals only enrolled in Medicare Part A to contribute to health savings accounts.

Bill: 115-hr-6283
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Income tax deferral
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow Medicare-eligible individuals who are age 65 or older to contribute to health savings accounts if their entitlement to Medicare benefits is limited to hospital insurance benefits under Medicare Part A.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Better Pay and Lifetime Earnings for Teenage Girls through Adulthood Act

Bill: 115-hr-6284
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Minority employment
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Better Pay and Lifetime Earnings for Teenage Girls through Adulthood Act

 
This bill directs the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor to report to Congress on the gender pay gap in the labor workforce for teenagers and make such report publicly available.
 
The report must include: (1) an examination of trends and potential solutions to the early wage gap for women; (2) an estimate of overall lifetime earnings and losses for women, including women of color; and (3) recommendations to address pay inequality for young women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
VETS Act

Bill: 115-hr-6285
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Building construction
Florida
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Veterans Emergency Treatment Services Act or the VETS Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to spend up to $300 million in FY2019 to construct a medical center in Jacksonville, Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Bus Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6286
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Preschool education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Bus Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program, which provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
COASTS Act

Bill: 115-hr-6288
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Aquaculture
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Natural disasters
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

Creating Opportunity and Sustainability Through Science Act or the
 
COASTS Act

 
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award competitive grants to certain entities for (1)activities that strengthen coastal communities, and (2)restoration of coastal habitats to provide vital habitat for fish and strengthen the resilience of coastal ecosystems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House