hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7245
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bolivia
Budget deficits and national debt
Canada
Caribbean area
Chile
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
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
Europe
European Union
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
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
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Nicaragua
Protest and dissent
Reconstruction and stabilization
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Securities
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
United Nations
Venezuela
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 

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

 
This bill authorizes various actions in response to economic and political unrest in Venezuela, including the provision of humanitarian aid to migrants who have left Venezuela due to the crisis. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Act

Bill: 115-hr-7246
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fishes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Lakes and rivers
Land use and conservation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
New Jersey
New York State
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply
Watersheds
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 

Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Interior to establish: (1) a program to restore the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin region in New York and New Jersey, and (2) a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Grant Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Incentivizing Shared Risk in Medicare Advantage Act

Bill: 115-hr-7247
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
Medicare
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Incentivizing Shared Risk in Medicare Advantage Act

 
This bill specifies that Medicare Advantage organizations may waive prior authorization requirements for items and services, including with respect to providers and suppliers that are part of risk-sharing or value-based payment arrangements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Reducing Administrative Burden and Becoming Increasingly Transparent Act

Bill: 115-hr-7248
Sponsor: Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Health programs administration and funding
Medicare
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Reducing Administrative Burden and Becoming Increasingly Transparent Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to solicit feedback from the public, including providers, on certain Medicare administrative and regulatory issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Better Prior Authorization Notification Act

Bill: 115-hr-7249
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

The Better Prior Authorization Notification Act

 
This bill requires Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to notify providers and enrollees about items and services that are subject to prior authorization requirements. MA organizations must also establish a hotline through which enrollees may inquire about such requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Prior Authorization Process Improvement Act

Bill: 115-hr-7250
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
Technology assessment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Prior Authorization Process Improvement Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report on the feasibility of using certain technology to support the administration of Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7251
Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property
Licensing and registrations
Prescription drugs
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prevent a generic drug or biosimilar manufacturer from using a specific review process for challenging pharmaceutical drug or biologic patents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
FAIR Map Act

Bill: 115-hr-7252
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
Congressional oversight
Geography and mapping
Government studies and investigations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Fair And Inclusive Redistricting Map Act or the FAIR Map Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to enter into an agreement with the National Academies under which it shall conduct a study to: (1) develop guidelines, best practices, and examples consistent with outlined criteria to aid states in drawing congressional district maps; and (2) define metrics and limitations to such metrics for geographic contiguity, compactness, and maintaining partisan symmetry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
REMOVE Act

Bill: 115-hr-7253
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care quality
Hospital care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Remove Extraneous Measures that Obstruct Value and Efficiency Act or the REMOVE Act

 
This bill specifies factors that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must consider when (1) removing a quality measure from certain Medicare payment systems, or (2) selecting or updating quality measures to use under Medicare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Keeping the Promise to American Public Servants Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7254
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Keeping the Promise to American Public Servants Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow federal employees to deduct certain moving expenses that are reimbursed or furnished in kind to an individual. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act

Bill: 115-hr-7255
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Foreign and international corporations
International Affairs
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Technology transfer and commercialization
Telephone and wireless communication
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act

 
This bill directs the President to impose penalties on telecommunications companies domiciled in China, including Huawei and ZTE, that violate U.S. export controls or sanctions. Chinese subsidiaries of foreign companies are excluded from the bill. 
 
The bill also prohibits executive agencies from reducing any penalty imposed on a Chinese telecommunications company for violating a sanction or export control, unless the President certifies that the company has not violated U.S. law for at least one year and is fully cooperating with investigations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-7256
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Floods and storm protection
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 
This bill directs the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. The bill sets forth interim requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations. 
 
The bill prohibits vessels whose configuration or operation does not comply with the regulations or interim requirements from operating on U.S. waterways.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1642-1643)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush Dollar Coin Act

Bill: 115-hr-7257
Sponsor: Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Currency
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush Dollar Coin Act

 
This bill requires the issuance of
 
 
 $1 coins bearing the image of President George H.W. Bush for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2019, and 
 
 bullion coins bearing the image of Barbara Bush during that same period. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-7258
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Health
Health personnel
Military personnel and dependents
Nursing
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 
This bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as active military service. Individuals who served in the corps are eligible for specified honors but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to veterans' benefits generally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

Bill: 115-hr-7259
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Dental care
Education programs funding
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Income tax exclusion
Medical education
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments received under the federally funded student loan repayment program for full-time faculty members of dental schools with programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry.
 
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding under the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Limousine Safety Modernization Act

Bill: 115-hr-7260
Sponsor: Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Limousine Safety Modernization Act

 
This bill modifies the definition of &quot;manufacturer&quot; in motor vehicle safety provisions of federal transportation law to include a person who alters a motor vehicle that has already been purchased by the first purchaser by increasing the wheelbase of the vehicle so that it has increased seating capacity (e.g., a limousine manufacturer). A &quot;first purchaser&quot; means the first purchaser of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment other than for resale. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7261
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2018

 
This bill allows a recipient of monthly Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits, unless the recipient is concurrently entitled to Supplemental Security Income benefits, to choose the day of the month upon which to receive such benefits. 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House