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Made in America Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3850
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Buy American requirements
Consumer affairs
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal preemption
Manufacturing
Marketing and advertising
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Made in America Act of 2017

 
This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish labels that a person or business may use voluntarily to indicate to consumers the extent to which a commercial product is of U.S. origin. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act

Bill: 115-hr-3851
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act

 
This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Department of State to offer awards under its war crimes rewards program for the arrest or conviction in any country of a foreign national accused of a war crime, a crime against humanity, or genocide as such crime is defined under: (1) U.S. law, or (2) the statutes of such country or an international criminal tribunal. (Currently, the reference to such crime is as defined only by an international criminal tribunal.)

action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act

 
 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Department of State to offer awards under its war crimes rewards program for the arrest or conviction in any country of a foreign national accused of a war crime, a crime against humanity, or genocide as such crime is defined under: (1) U.S. law, or (2) the statutes of such country or an international criminal tribunal. (Currently, the reference to such crime is as defined only by an international criminal tribunal.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR 2/5/2018 H760)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 61).(text: CR 2/5/2018 H760)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H965-966)
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Royce (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3851.
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H760-761)
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2017-12-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-12-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3852
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017

 
This bill allows the head of an agency responsible for the administration of the navigation or vessel inspection laws, when the head considers it necessary for humanitarian relief efforts, and following a determination by the Maritime Administrator of the non-availability of qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet those requirements, to waive compliance with those laws as the Administrator prescribes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3853
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Arms control and nonproliferation
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2017

 
 This bill requires the U.S. government: (1) to provide leadership to negotiate and enter into a multilateral treaty or other international agreement that provides for the dismantlement and elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country by 2024; (2) once the President certifies that all countries have eliminated such weapons or begun such elimination under established legal requirements, to redirect resources that are being used for nuclear weapons programs to addressing human and infrastructure needs and to converting nuclear weapons industry employees, processes, plants, and programs to constructive, ecologically beneficial peacetime activities; (3) to undertake efforts to eliminate war, armed conflict, and all military operations; and (4) to promote policies to induce all other countries to join in such commitments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2017-09-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1277)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3854
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Executive Office of the President
Floods and storm protection
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017

 
This bill states that Executive Order 13690, titled "Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input," shall have the force and effect of law. The order includes provisions establishing a higher elevation standard than previously required.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3855
Sponsor: Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Military facilities and property
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress a report: (1)identifying significant cybersecurity risks to critical defense infrastructure, (2)assessing the potential effects of such risks on the readiness of the Armed Forces, (3)evaluating the strategic benefits and challenges of isolating military infrastructure from the electric grid, and (4)recommending a path forward to address these security risks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Transportation Infrastructure for Job Creation Act

Bill: 115-hr-3858
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Infrastructure development
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Transportation Infrastructure for Job Creation Act 

 
This bill provides $7.5 billion in supplemental FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Transportation to remain available through FY2022 for national infrastructure investments under a competitive grant program commonly known as the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. 
 
The funding provided by this bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. The emergency funding is exempt from discretionary spending limits and is only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts as an emergency and submits the designation to Congress. 
 
The bill also exempts the funding from sequestration. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Drinking Water Infrastructure for Job Creation Act

Bill: 115-hr-3859
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
State and local finance
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 

Drinking Water Infrastructure for Job Creation Act 

 
This bill provides $7.5 billion in supplemental FY2017 appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency to remain available through FY2022 for capitalization grants to the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. (The program assists public water systems in financing infrastructure projects needed to comply with federal drinking water regulations and meet health objectives under the Safe Drinking Water Act.) 
 
The funding provided by this bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. The emergency funding is exempt from discretionary spending limits and is only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts as an emergency and submits the designation to Congress. 
 
The bill also exempts the funding from sequestration. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3860
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 

IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017

 
 This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to implement a program to ensure that disclosures of tax returns or return information by the IRS to a person verifying the income of a taxpayer for a legitimate business purpose are: (1) fully automated and accomplished through the Internet, and (2) accomplished in as close to real-time as is practicable. 
 
The IRS must assess and collect a fee for the disclosures described above at rates that are sufficient to recover the costs related to implementing the program not later than five years after the costs are paid or incurred. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-3861
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Insurance industry and regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 

Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Federal Insurance Office Act of 2010 to modify the Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO). 
 
FIO is moved to Treasury's Office of International Affairs.
 
FIO's function of advising Treasury on domestic insurance issues is eliminated.
 
The bill removes FIO from the Financial Stability Oversight Council.
 
FIO's subpoena and enforcement powers regarding information gathering are terminated.
 
The number of personnel employed by FIO is limited to five.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-02
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 789.
action_date: 2018-11-02
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1008.
action_date: 2018-11-02
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1008.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 21.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
National Health Service Corps Strengthening Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3862
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 

National Health Service Corps Strengthening Act of 2017

 

 
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend through FY2022 and make appropriations for enhanced funding for the National Health Service Corps. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act

Bill: 115-hr-3863
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against women
Housing and community development funding
Human trafficking
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 

Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act

 
This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims as eligible participants in the transitional housing assistance grant program.
 
The bill permits a grant recipient to condition the receipt of benefits or the provision of housing on a program participant's involvement in certain activities, including confidential counseling and evaluations, as necessary to ensure the accurate placement of the victim in the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3864
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional oversight
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Government lending and loan guarantees
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing supply and affordability
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2017

 
This bill provides federal housing assistance to Indians, including Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, including by:
 
 
 amending the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Indian Housing Block Grant and the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant;
 
 amending the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement a supportive housing and rental assistance program for the benefit of Native American, including Alaska Natives, veterans who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and who are eligible to receive block grants under NAHASDA;
 
 amending the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to authorize HUD through FY2022 to guarantee housing loans for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians;
 
 extending from 50 years to 99 years the limit on the lease of Native American trust or restricted lands for housing purposes; and
 
 establishing a demonstration program that requires a participating Native American tribe, with an investor partner, to develop and implement a HUD-approved plan to address the tribe's housing needs.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-591.
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-591.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 22.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3865
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Philippines
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2017

 
 This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 
 The VA shall, in determining eligibility under this bill, take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the 20th century).
 
 The VA shall report to Congress annually regarding the number of individuals applying for benefits, and the number approved, during the previous year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House