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Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases Act

Bill: 115-hr-6421
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Executive agency funding and structure
Financial services and investments
Genetics
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Medical research
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Securities
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program through which vision impairment research projects are funded by specified bonds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Federal Communications Commission Transparency Act

Bill: 115-hr-6422
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Federal Communications Commission Transparency Act

 
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from adopting any order, decision, report, or action by vote at a meeting unless it publishes on its website the text of such order, decision, report, or action not later than 21 days before the vote is to occur, except when an emergency requires publication less than 21 days before the vote. The bill also allows an exemption from the publication requirement if publication may result in the disclosure of certain confidential information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Punishing Continued Occupation of Ukraine Act

Bill: 115-hr-6423
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Foreign and international banking
Foreign property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Punishing Continued Occupation of Ukraine Act

 
This bill directs the President to periodically determine whether Russia is in compliance with the Minsk agreement to halt the war in eastern Ukraine.
 
If Russia is not in compliance with the agreement the President shall block and prohibit all transactions of U.S.-sited or -controlled property and property interests of at least three Russian financial institutions that are substantially affiliated with the Putin regime. (One of the financial institutions to be sanctioned is Vnesheconombank.) 
 
The President may terminate the application of sanctions upon submission to Congress of notice and justification for the termination. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act

Bill: 115-hr-6424
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Emergency communications systems
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
State and local finance
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act

 
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission, after consulting with public safety organizations and governmental entities, to issue final rules to prevent states from diverting 9-1-1 taxes, fees, or charges from purposes and functions related to 9-1-1 services and operational expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
APPRENTICE Act

Bill: 115-hr-6425
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Accessing Professional Partnerships and Resources to Enable Necessary Training and Improve Career Education Act of 2018 or the APPRENTICE Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Labor to provide grants to state-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support the expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
READI Act

Bill: 115-hr-6427
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional oversight
Emergency communications systems
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018 or the READI Act

 
This bill amends the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act to include emergency alerts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a type of alert that subscribers of commercial mobile service licensees may not block from their devices (currently, alerts from the President may not be blocked).
 
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must adopt regulations that encourage states to establish a State Emergency Communications Commission (SECC) and provide that each SECC meet at least annually to review and update its Emergency Alert System Plan (State EAS Plan). The FCC must approve or disapprove the updated plan. 
 
FEMA shall develop and issue guidance for state, tribal, and local governments relating to emergency alerts.
 
 The FCC shall complete: (1) a rulemaking proceeding to establish a system to receive from FEMA or state, tribal, or local governments reports of false alerts under the emergency alert system (EAS) or the Wireless EAS to record such false alerts and examine their causes; (2) a rulemaking proceeding to modify the EAS to provide for repeating messages while an alert remains pending; and (3) an inquiry to examine the feasibility of establishing systems and signaling to offer EAS alerts to audio and video streaming services delivered over the Internet.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-07-18
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: 2018-07-18
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: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Frank Leone Post Office Act

Bill: 115-hr-6428
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
New Jersey
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 332 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, New Jersey, as the "Frank Leone Post Office."
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 

Frank Leone Post Office Act

 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 332 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, New Jersey, as the "Frank Leone Post Office."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-374.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-374.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9727)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9727)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9727)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-374
Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act

Bill: 115-hr-6429
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Political parties and affiliation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act

 
This bill amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to authorize certain candidates for President or Vice President to request a security clearance. Candidates must be the nominees of a major party or on the election ballot in at least 10 states to qualify. The federal government must expeditiously conduct background investigations and eligibility determinations for qualified candidates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2018-07-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6471)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6431
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Insurance industry and regulation
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 

2018

 
This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. ("Guaranteed issue" rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
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: 2018-07-18
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: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Youth Enrollment Act

Bill: 115-hr-6432
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Income tax credits
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Advancing Youth Enrollment Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the premium assistance tax credits that are available to taxpayers with household members who are 18-34 years old. (The credit is available to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purchase of health insurance plans on an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.)
 
The bill allows increased tax credits for the taxpayers by reducing the maximum percentage of income that the taxpayers are required to pay for health insurance premiums. This percentage is used to calculate the amount of the credit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1028)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Go to Washington, Go to Work Act

Bill: 115-hr-6433
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Go to Washington, Go to Work Act

 
This bill prohibits Members of Congress and congressional candidates from soliciting campaign funds while the chamber of Congress in which the Member serves, or in which the candidate seeks to serve, is in session.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
To amend section 7 of Public Law 100-515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) to promote continued use of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bill: 115-hr-6434
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
New Jersey

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
This bill authorizes the transfer of the James J. Howard Marine Science Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey, without consideration, to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by the State of New Jersey and sets forth new requirements governing the continued use of the laboratory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-02
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 787.
action_date: 2018-11-02
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1006.
action_date: 2018-11-02
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1006.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Election Vendor Security Act

Bill: 115-hr-6435
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Buy American requirements
Computer security and identity theft
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign and international corporations
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 

Election Vendor Security Act

 
This bill prohibits state and local governmental entities that are responsible for administering an election for federal office from entering into an agreement with a vendor who is a foreign national or who fails to meet current best practices for cybersecurity established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the Department of Homeland Security.
 
Before each regularly scheduled general election for federal office (beginning with the November 2018 election), each state shall submit to the commission a list of all vendors who will be providing, supporting, or maintaining any components of an election system in such state. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to State election officials and Congress annual reports on pre-election threats for general elections for Federal office.

Bill: 115-hr-6436
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
State and local government operations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to annually report on threats to election infrastructure and make recommendations to address those threats. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Trade in Schools Act

Bill: 115-hr-6440
Sponsor: Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Computers and information technology
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Trade in Schools Act

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to specify that applicants who have expertise in career and technical education are eligible for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grants. (TEACH grants support teachers who have expertise in high-need subjects or teach in schools serving students from low-income families.)
 
In selecting teacher candidates for these grants, the Department of Education (ED) shall give priority to applicants who are members of a group that is underrepresented in teaching subjects related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), or computer science.
 
The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) provide a specified funding level for the STEM master teacher corps program, and (2) require a STEM master teacher corps to establish and consult with a private-sector advisory board that meets specified requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
American Dream Accounts Act

Bill: 115-hr-6441
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Financial literacy
Higher education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 

American Dream Accounts Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities for establishing and administering American Dream Accounts for a group of at least 30 low-income public school students who, at the time of the grant application, are attending a grade no higher than ninth grade. An American dream account is a personal online account for low-income students that: (1) monitors their progress toward higher education; (2) includes a college savings account; and (3) provides students with opportunities to attain financial literacy, learn about preparing for enrollment in an institute of higher education (IHE), and identify their skills or interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House