hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4297
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Medicare
Minority health
Neurological disorders
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017

 
This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to the shingles vaccine. 
 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
CRP Grazing Flexibility Act

Bill: 115-hr-4298
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Farmland
Livestock

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

CRP Grazing Flexibility Act 

 
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow grazing to be used as a mid-contract management practice under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) without any reduction in the rental rate if the grazing is consistent with the conservation of soil, water, and wildlife habitat. The Department of Agriculture may not make cost sharing payments for grazing undertaken pursuant to this bill. 
 
(CRP provides payments to farmers who agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Farmers with certain CRP contracts are required to apply authorized mid-contract management practices to CRP land to implement the conservation plan.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the indefinite duration of certain military land withdrawals, to improve the management of lands currently subject to such withdrawals and to make the management of such lands more transparent, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-4299
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
California
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Military education and training
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 
This bill amends specified military land withdrawal Acts to provide for indefinite duration of certain military land withdrawals and reservations and to provide public information on the management of such lands.
 
The Departments of the Navy and the Interior shall establish an intergovernmental executive committee for the sole purpose of exchanging views, information, and advice relating to the management of the natural and cultural resources of lands withdrawn and reserved.
 
The bill requires a determination of the continuing military need for withdrawal and reservation of lands at least every five years and public reports describing any changes in the condition of the lands withdrawn and reserved.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-542, Part I.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-542, Part I.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4302
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Federal Reserve System
Financial crises and stabilization
Government lending and loan guarantees
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act of 2017

 
This bill limits the Federal Reserve Board's emergency-lending authority and otherwise revises provisions related to emergency-lending programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 868.
action_date: 2018-12-28
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-28
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 7, 2018.
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1010, Part I.
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1010, Part I.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 25.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-07
text: Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Prior to Introduction and Referral.
Reasonable Policies on Automated License Plate Readers Act

Bill: 115-hr-4303
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Motor vehicles
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Reasonable Policies on Automated License Plate Readers Act

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make ineligible for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and the Public Safety and Community Policing Grant Program a state or local law enforcement agency that uses an automated license plate reader without developing written and binding policies to limit the storage and sharing of data collected by the reader.
 
Additionally, the bill generally prohibits a federal law enforcement agency from using an automated license plate reader without developing written and binding policies to limit the storage and sharing of data collected by the reader.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4304
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Department of Labor
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legal fees and court costs
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Oil and gas
Personnel records
Pollution liability
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017

 
This bill prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against employees working in waters above the Outer Continental Shelf who report or testify about violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, including about unsafe conditions or the adequacy of any oil spill response plan required by law.
 
The bill sets forth procedures for the filing, investigation, and adjudication of a whistle-blower complaint.
 
Employers are required to: 
 
 
post a notice approved by the Department of Labor explaining employee rights and remedies in a conspicuous workplace location; 
provide training to employees about their rights within 30 days of employment, and at least once every 12 months thereafter; and 
provide employees with a card containing a toll free telephone number for obtaining information or for filing a complaint. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Harvest Price Subsidy Prohibition Act

Bill: 115-hr-4305
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural insurance
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Harvest Price Subsidy Prohibition Act 

 
This bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to prohibit the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation from paying a premium subsidy for a crop insurance policy that is based on the actual market price of an agricultural commodity at the time of harvest. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4306
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Agricultural research
Aquaculture
Aquatic ecology
Congressional committees
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional oversight
Department of Commerce
Education programs funding
Executive agency funding and structure
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Great Lakes
Higher education
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Seafood
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017

 
 This bill amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to reauthorize through FY2023 the National Sea Grant College Program.
 
The bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. Those fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.
 
NOAA must establish priorities for the use of donations given for the National Sea Grant Program. 
 
An agency may appoint a recipient of a Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship to a federal position within five years after such recipient successfully completes a fellowship.
 
The bill authorizes through FY2023 grants for university research on: (1) the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. The bill also authorizes through FY2023 grants for: (1) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding; and (2) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Public School Emergency Relief Act

Bill: 115-hr-4307
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Immigrant health and welfare
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Public School Emergency Relief Act

 
This bill authorizes a Department of Education program to provide temporary emergency impact aid payments to states for assisting local educational agencies and Indian schools in responding to increases in the enrollment of immigrant children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Rural Broadband Expansion Act

Bill: 115-hr-4308
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Educational technology and distance education
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Performance measurement
Rural conditions and development
Telecommunication rates and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Rural Broadband Expansion Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to allow grants awarded to finance broadband transmission in rural areas to be used for the purposes of the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
action_date: 2017-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Regulatory Relief Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4309
Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Budget process
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Regulatory Relief Act of 2017

 
This bill requires a federal agency to repeal at least two existing rules when promulgating a new rule. For each fiscal year, an agency must offset the total incremental cost of its new rules, unless otherwise required by law or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
 
The bill excludes from such requirements: (1) rules made with respect to a U.S. military, national security, or foreign affairs function; (2) rules related to agency organization, management, or personnel; or (3) other categories of rules exempted by the OMB.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Allow State Sovereignty Upon Refugee Entry (ASSURE) Act

Bill: 115-hr-4310
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-4]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Public contracts and procurement
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Allow State Sovereignty Upon Refugee Entry (ASSURE) Act

 
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth requirements for programs for domestic resettlement of, and assistance to, refugees.
 
Before initial placement or resettlement of a refugee in a state, and before any assistance is provided to a refugee in a state, the Office of Refugee Resettlement must submit to the state legislature, and the state must enact, a plan covering that refugee. 
 
The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shall ensure that every Identity History Summary provided by the FBI includes: (1) the subject's immigration or citizenship status, and (2) any violation of immigration laws that has been adjudicated regarding the subject.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

Bill: 115-hr-4312
Sponsor: Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

 
This bill states that the Department of Veterans Affairs may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. 
 
&quot;Battlefield Cross&quot; means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Fair Credit Reporting for Servicemembers Act

Bill: 115-hr-4313
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer credit
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 
 
Fair Credit Reporting for Servicemembers Act
 
This bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to: (1) specify that to be considered an active duty military consumer, a consumer must be assigned away from the usual duty station for a period of at least 90 days, and (2) allow a consumer to provide proof to a consumer reporting agency that an adverse credit report item occurred while on active duty.
 
The bill requires a consumer reporting agency to provide an active duty military consumer's relevant active duty status on adverse credit report items. A consumer reporting agency must issue alerts to an active duty military consumer regarding negative information received about that consumer.
 
The bill expresses the sense of Congress that users of consumer reports should take into account active duty military status when evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House