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Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2203
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2017-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: 

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017

 
This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.
 
The prohibition does not apply to an arbitration provision in a contract between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations, subject to limitations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Preserving Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2204
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medical research
Medicare
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Preserving Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2017

 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to publish a list of all rehabilitation innovation centers.
 
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission must submit to Congress an analysis containing the most recent three years of cost report data for all rehabilitation innovation centers and assess the payment adequacy for such innovation centers under the Medicare program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Tribal Connect Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2205
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Educational technology and distance education
Indian social and development programs
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Libraries and archives
Performance measurement
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Tribal Connect Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program to include support for Indian tribal libraries that are eligible for support under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), without regard to whether the libraries are eligible for assistance from state library administrative agencies under the LSTA. The E-rate program provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. 
 
The Federal Communications Commission must establish a pilot Tribal Anchor Institution Program to provide E-rate support to tribes for institutions that are not schools or libraries, such as community centers. E-rate support may be provided to institutions designated by tribes if: (1) the tribes do not have existing libraries that are eligible for E-rate support; (2) the institutions are exclusively owned by the tribes; and (3) the institutions intend to deliver publicly available Internet access to students, teachers, librarians, and community members for educational purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act

Bill: 115-s-2206
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Land use and conservation
Montana
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act

 
This bill releases the West Pioneer, Blue Joint, Sapphire, Middle Fork Judith, and Big Snowies wilderness study areas in Montana from further review for designation as wilderness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930; text of measure as introduced: CR S7931)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Volunteer First Responder Loan Forgiveness Act

Bill: 115-s-2207
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: First responders and emergency personnel
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Volunteer First Responder Loan Forgiveness Act

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make certain volunteer first responders eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.

Bill: 115-s-2208
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aging
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Postal service
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.
 
Proceeds from the sale of the stamp must be transferred to the National Institutes of Health for medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.
 
The stamp must be made available to the public for six years. 
 
Any limitation relating to whether more than one semipostal stamp may be offered for sale at the same time shall not apply to the stamp issued under this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable Over Lottery Winners Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2209
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Gambling
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable Over Lottery Winners Act of 2017

 
This bill specifies how a state must treat qualified lottery winnings and lump sum income for purposes of determining an individual's income-based eligibility for a state Medicaid program. Specifically, a state shall include such winnings or income as income received: (1) in the month in which it was received, if the amount is less than $80,000; (2) over a period of two months, if the amount is at least $80,000 but less than $90,000; (3) over a period of three months, if the amount is at least $90,000 but less than $100,000; and (4) over an additional one-month period for each increment of $10,000 received, not to exceed 120 months.
 
An individual whose income exceeds the applicable eligibility threshold due to qualified lump sum income shall continue to be eligible for medical assistance to the extent that the state determines that denial of eligibility would cause undue medical or financial hardship.
 
With respect to an individual who loses eligibility due to qualified lump sum income, a state must provide specified notice and assistance related to the individual's potential enrollment in a qualified health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
 
Qualified lump sum income includes: (1) monetary winnings from gambling; (2) damages received in lump sums or periodic payments, excluding monthly payments, on account of causes of action other than those arising from personal physical injuries or sickness; and (3) income received as liquid assets from the estate of a deceased individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931-7932)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
FCC CIO Parity Act

Bill: 115-s-2210
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

FCC CIO Parity Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that its Chief Information Officer has a significant role in: (1) the decision-making process for annual and multi-year planning, programming, budgeting, execution decisions, and reports related to information technology; (2) the management, governance, and oversight processes related to information technology; and (3) the hiring of personnel with information technology responsibilities. 
 
The Chief Information Officer must consult with the FCC Chief Financial Officer and budget officials to specify and approve the allocation of amounts appropriated to the FCC for information technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Skylar's Law

Bill: 115-s-2211
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Justice
Emergency communications systems
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Skylar's Law

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a national endangered missing advisory communications network&#8212;the EMA Network&#8212;to support regional and local search efforts for missing individuals.
 
The EMA Network must operate in coordination with the AMBER Alert communications network (i.e., the communications network that supports search efforts for abducted children).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
National Biomedical Research Act

Bill: 115-s-2212
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aging
Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Cancer
Child health
Computers and information technology
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug therapy
Education programs funding
Environmental health
Executive agency funding and structure
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Genetics
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Medicaid
Medical education
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Military medicine
Minority health
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Neurological disorders
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Poverty and welfare assistance
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

National Biomedical Research Act

 
This bill establishes and makes deposits into the Biomedical Innovation Fund for initiatives at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration for advancing medical innovation, including by supporting (1) research for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; (2) research for diseases that disproportionally account for federal health care spending; (3) the development, review, and post-market surveillance of medical products; and (4) other innovative research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Admiral Lloyd R. "Joe" Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act

Bill: 115-s-2213
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Hawaii
Military facilities and property
Military history
Monuments and memorials
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 

Admiral Lloyd R. &quot;Joe&quot; Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act

 
This bill authorizes the Pacific Historic Parks to establish and maintain a commemorative display to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Allies who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
 
Federal funds may not be used to design, procure, prepare, install, or maintain the commemorative display, but the National Park Service may accept and expend contributions of non-federal funds and resources for such purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-215.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-215.
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2214
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2017-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: 

Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act of 2017

 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants to provide hospice care under Medicare. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Homegrown Organic Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2215
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2017-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Contracts and agency
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Land transfers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: 

Homegrown Organic Act of 2017 

 
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify several Department of Agriculture conservation programs to authorize additional assistance for farmers who are transitioning to organic farming. The bill modifies the Conservation Reserve Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2216
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2017-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Debt collection
Disaster relief and insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: 

Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017

 
 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) waive a debt owed to the United States related to federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to an individual or household in relation to a major disaster declared by the President between January 1, 2012, and the date of enactment of this bill, unless the debt involves fraud, the intentional presentation of a false claim, or intentional misrepresentation by the debtor or any party having an interest in the claim; and (2) reimburse a debtor for any payments already made on such a debt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate
FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2217
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Commerce
Employment and training programs
Government Operations and Politics
Government studies and investigations
International scientific cooperation
Public-private cooperation
Right of privacy
Rural conditions and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 

Fundamentally Understanding The Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017 or the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017

 
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence to advise Commerce on matters relating to the development of artificial intelligence, including:
 
 
U.S. competitiveness, including the promotion of investment into the development of artificial intelligence; 
 
 the U.S. workforce, including the potential for using artificial intelligence for rapid retraining of workers, due to the possible effect of technological displacement;
 
education, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to prepare workers as the needs of employers change;
 
open sharing of data and research on artificial intelligence; and
 
international cooperation and competitiveness, including the competitive international landscape for artificial intelligence-related industries.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
West Fork Fire Station Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2218
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Colorado
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 

West Fork Fire Station Act of 2017

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, on receiving a request from Dolores County in Colorado, to convey to the county, without consideration, approximately 3.61 acres of National Forest System land in the county to be used for a fire station, related infrastructure, and roads to facilitate access to and through such land. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop Underrides Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2219
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 

Stop Underrides Act of 2017

 
This bill amends federal transportation law to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule to require the installation of rear underride guards that meet a specified performance standard on all trailers, semi-trailers, and single unit trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds that are manufactured on or after the effective date of the rule. 
 
DOT shall issue a final rule requiring the installation of side underride guards that meet a specified performance standard on all trailers, semi-trailers, and single unit trucks with a gross vehicle rating of more than 10,000 pounds manufactured on or after the effective date of the rule.
 
DOT shall issue a final rule requiring all commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds manufactured on or after the effective date of the rule to be equipped with front underride guards. It shall complete research on equipping commercial motor vehicles with a gross weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds with a front underride guard to prevent trucks from overriding the passenger vehicle and submit to the congressional transportation committees a report on such research.
 
The bill sets forth provisions regarding retrofit and maintenance requirements, and requires post-accident inspections and pre-trip inspections by drivers.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2017

Bill: 115-s-2220
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Coast guard
Congressional oversight
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Public contracts and procurement
Spacecraft and satellites
Telephone and wireless communication
Time and calendar

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 

National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2017

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a complement to and backup for the timing component of the Global Positioning System (GPS). (GPS satellites contain atomic clocks that provide precise time data and allow GPS receivers to synchronize to those clocks.) The system must: (1) reduce critical dependencies on the GPS network; (2) ensure the availability of uncorrupted and non-degraded timing signals for military and civilian users if GPS timing signals are corrupted or otherwise unavailable; and (3) be land-based, operational in 2 years, and capable of operation for 20 years. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate