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Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7061
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aging
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp, with the proceeds from the sale of the stamp transferred to (1) the Department of Justice for specified purposes, including prevention and education regarding elder abuse, data collection, and victim services; and (2) the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of elder justice activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act

Bill: 115-hr-7062
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Appropriations
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Crime victims
Disability assistance
Employee benefits and pensions
First responders and emergency personnel
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
New York City
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 

Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act

 
This bill funds through FY2090 the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.
 
Additionally, the bill modifies the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF): 
 
 
to allow claims to be filed until October 2089, 
 
to require VCF policies and procedures to be reassessed at least once every five years (currently, at least once annually), 
 
to require claimants to be paid for the amount by which a claim was reduced on the basis of insufficient funding, 
 
to remove the cap on noneconomic damages in special circumstances, and 
 
to adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7063
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Cancer
Government information and archives
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to liver disease awareness and research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Fair Environmental Trade Agreements Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7064
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Environmental regulatory procedures
Labor standards
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

Fair Environmental Trade Agreements Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to certify that trade agreements meet specified labor and environmental protection standards. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new phaseout of the credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.

Bill: 115-hr-7065
Sponsor: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, to change the phase-out period for the credit to the period beginning with calendar year 2022. 
 
(Under current law, the credit phases out for a manufacturer's vehicles over the one-year period beginning with the second calendar quarter after the calendar quarter in which at least 200,000 qualifying vehicles manufactured by that manufacturer have been sold for use in the United States after December 31, 2009.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Army Security Agency Monument Act

Bill: 115-hr-7066
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Monuments and memorials
North Korea
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

Army Security Agency Monument Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans if the National Army Security Agency Association agrees to certain requirements, including that the association pay the monument's site preparation, construction, and maintenance costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-16
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: 2018-10-16
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: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Clean Money Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7067
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Civil actions and liability
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Licensing and registrations
Political advertising
Political parties and affiliation
Postal service
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

Clean Money Act of 2018

 
This bill (1) establishes the Clean Money Fund; (2) provides to qualified candidates for Congress vouchers for broadcast or online advertising and payments for defraying postage costs, paid from the fund; and (3) imposes limitations on broadcasting stations related to the preemption of political advertising. To qualify for vouchers and postage payments, a candidate must meet certain criteria related to the receipt of small-dollar contributions and agree to limitations related to campaign funding and expenditures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
End Catch and Release Act

Bill: 115-hr-7068
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Family relationships
Federal preemption
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Immigration status and procedures
International law and treaties
Lawyers and legal services
Licensing and registrations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

End Catch and Release Act

 
This bill modifies provisions related to unaccompanied inadmissible alien children, such as directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to repatriate such children, where DHS currently has discretion whether to do so. It also modifies provisions relating to asylum seekers, including raising the standard of proof required to establish a credible fear of persecution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Workforce Reentry Act

Bill: 115-hr-7069
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jason [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Business education
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Higher education
Income tax credits
Mental health
Performance measurement
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

Workforce Reentry Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants for a period of not more than five years to eligible entities (private nonprofit organizations, local workforce development boards, state or local governments, or specified Native American entities) to enable such entities to provide job training, job placement services, and mentoring to ex-offenders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia pending a determination by the Secretary of State regarding the status of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-7070
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing any assistance to or engaging in any defense cooperation with the government or any instrumentality or agent of Saudi Arabia. Such prohibition shall not apply to DOD protection of U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or personnel or the evacuation of U.S. citizens.
 
The bill prohibits any defense article, defense service, or design and construction service under the Arms Export Control Act from being sold or otherwise made available to the government or to any instrumentality or agent of Saudi Arabia.
 
Such prohibitions shall continue until the Department of State certifies to Congress that the government or instrumentality or agent of Saudi Arabia did not direct Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance, imprisonment, or death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Farmworker Housing Improvement Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7071
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Congressional oversight
General agriculture matters
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Housing finance and home ownership
Low- and moderate-income housing
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

Farmworker Housing Improvement Act of 2018

 
This bill modifies certain housing programs administered by the Department of Agriculture for rural farmworkers, including by increasing the maximum amount of a loan or grant that may be made under such programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Reserve Component Employer Incentive, Compensation, and Relief Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7072
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax credits
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 

Reserve Component Employer Incentive, Compensation, and Relief Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for certain employers of reservists (i.e., members of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces). 
 
The tax credit is equal to $1,000 for each reservist employed during the year, plus an additional amount that ranges from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the number of days the reservist serves in the uniformed services during the year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
50 Votes for the Wall Act

Bill: 115-hr-7073
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Appropriations
Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
California
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Latin America
Mexico
New Mexico
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

50 Votes for the Wall Act 

 
This bill establishes the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund for funds appropriated to construct a wall (including physical barriers and associated detection technology, roads, and lighting) along the international border between the United States and Mexico by January 19, 2021. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the fund equal to amounts requested by the Department of Homeland Security, which may not exceed a total of $25 billion. 
 
The authority provided by this bill terminates on September 30, 2028. When the authority expires, any unobligated balances in the fund must be returned to the Treasury. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Grazing Advisory Board Reauthorization Act

Bill: 115-hr-7074
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Land use and conservation
Livestock

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Grazing Advisory Board Reauthorization Act

 
This bill reauthorizes provisions relating to the establishment and maintenance of grazing advisory boards by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture until 10 years after the enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Native American and Native Hawaiian Cultural Heritage Protection Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7075
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Crimes against property
Federal-Indian relations
Government information and archives
Historical and cultural resources
Smuggling and trafficking
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Native American and Native Hawaiian Cultural Heritage Protection Act of 2018

 
This bill prohibits the sale and exportation of tribal cultural items of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians that were obtained illegally and provides for the return of the items, including voluntary returns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act

Bill: 115-hr-7076
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act 

 
 This bill declares that the final rule of the Department of Transportation dated September 25, 2018, and titled &quot;Hazardous Materials: Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains&quot; shall have no force and effect and each regulation removed or amended by such final rule shall be restored and revived as if such final rule had not been issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House