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Baseball Diplomacy Act

Bill: 115-hr-573
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Caribbean area
Cuba
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Latin America
Professional sports
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 

Baseball Diplomacy Act

 
 This bill waives certain foreign assistance and trade and travel prohibitions against Cuba under specified federal law regarding Cuban nationals who: (1) enter the United States on a visa to play organized professional baseball, and (2) return to Cuba with their baseball earnings.Such visa shall be valid only for the duration of the season and need not be renewed as long as the player remains with the same team.
 
The bill prohibits the President from denying visas to such nationals based upon authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict any entry of aliens or class of aliens that would be detrimental to U.S. interests. 
 
This bill shall not be affected by the economic embargo requirements against Cuba under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-575
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Federal preemption
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 

Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to set forth provisions governing the regulation of cosmetics by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including requiring the registration of manufacturing establishments and the submission of a cosmetic and ingredient statement for each cosmetic. The FDA must publish a list of registered establishments and a list of cosmetics and their ingredients.
 
Cosmetic manufacturers, packers, and distributors must report to the FDA any serious and unexpected adverse events likely caused by a cosmetic. Cosmetic labels must include contact information to report a serious adverse event.
 
The FDA may establish principles and standards for good manufacturing practices for cosmetics. A cosmetic may not be sold if it presents a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences because it was not manufactured in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
 
Certain ingredients are deemed safe for use in cosmetics unless restricted by the FDA. The FDA must establish a program to evaluate the safety of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients.
 
The FDA must establish and maintain a National Cosmetic Regulatory Databank that contains submitted information on cosmetics. Confidential business and trade secret information may be disclosed only to state agencies that request this information for good cause.
 
The FDA may establish exemptions to requirements so that implementation and compliance is cost-effective.
 
Color additives that the FDA has not listed as suitable and safe but that are generally recognized as safe may be used in cosmetics.
 
States and local governments may not establish or continue in effect specified requirements relating to cosmetics.
 Cosmetics may only be imported from registered establishments that have submitted a cosmetic and ingredient statement.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain.

Bill: 115-hr-577
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Nevada
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 
This bill designates the peak of Frenchman Mountain in Nevada as the &quot;Maude Frazier Mountain.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-839.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-839.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Military Residency Choice Act

Bill: 115-hr-578
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 

Military Residency Choice Act

 
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to permit the spouse of a servicemember to elect to use the same residence as the servicemember for purposes of taxation and voting, regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Muhammad Ali Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 115-hr-579
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Athletes
Currency
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 

Muhammad Ali Commemorative Coin Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins that emblemize the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. 
 
Surcharges received from the sale of these coins shall be paid to: (1) the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky; (2) the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of Louisville; and (3) the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Movement Disorder Clinic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Muhammad Ali Legacy Act

Bill: 115-hr-580
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Education programs funding
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 

Muhammad Ali Legacy Act

 
This bill directs the Department of State to award grants to one or more eligible organizations that: (1) are established to promote global respect, understanding, and communication and to encourage character and leadership development world-wide; and (2) demonstrate a commitment to preserving the legacy of Muhammad Ali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Agriculture Conservation Stamp Act

Bill: 115-hr-581
Sponsor: Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2017-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Department of Agriculture
Executive agency funding and structure
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: 

Agriculture Conservation Stamp Act 

 
This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue for a four-year period a semipostal to benefit certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. (A semipostal is a postage stamp that is issued and sold by the USPS at a premium, in order to help provide funding for a cause that the USPS considers to be in the national public interest and appropriate.) 
 
USDA is the sole agency to which the USPS may transfer funds received from the sale of the semipostal. USDA must use the transferred funds exclusively for programs authorized under title XII (Conservation) of the Food Security Act of 1985.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revoke certain changes to the ownership reporting requirements for noncommercial educational broadcast stations.

Bill: 115-hr-583
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2017-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business records
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: 
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke changes to FCC regulations adopted on January 8, 2016, in the matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services that require ownership reports to include information about the officers and governing board members of noncommercial educational broadcast stations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Investor Choice Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-585
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2017-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Financial services and investments
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: 

Investor Choice Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to prohibit a broker, dealer, funding portal, municipal-securities dealer, or investment adviser from entering into, modifying, or extending an agreement with a customer or client if that agreement: (1) mandates arbitration with respect to a future dispute between the parties; (2) restricts or limits the ability of the customer or client to select a forum for the resolution of such a dispute; or (3) restricts or limits the ability of the customer or client to pursue, in an individual capacity or on a class-action basis, a claim relating to such a dispute.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Sanctity of Human Life Act

Bill: 115-hr-586
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2017-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: 

Sanctity of Human Life Act

 
This bill declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is a person's most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent, at which time every human has all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory have the authority to protect all human lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Fair RATES Act

Bill: 115-hr-587
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2017-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Electric power generation and transmission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Public utilities and utility rates

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: 

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act 

 
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)

action_date: 2017-01-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act 

 
(Sec.2)This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H568)
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H568)
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 587.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H568-569)
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in House
USCIS Act

Bill: 115-hr-591
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Justice
Executive agency funding and structure
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
International exchange and broadcasting
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 

Use Spending for Congressional Immigration Supervision Act or the USCIS Act

 
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that all deposits into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account shall remain available to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (currently, the Department of Justice [DOJ]) for reimbursement of administrative expenses to the extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.
 
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 is amended to declare that certain foreign student and exchange program fees that are deposited into the account shall remain available to DHS (currently, DOJ) for reimbursement of administrative expenses (including expenses related to gathering foreign student information) to the extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Bill: 115-hr-592
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health personnel
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that: (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-20
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: 2017-01-20
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: 2017-01-20
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: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Leadership PAC Limitation Act

Bill: 115-hr-593
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 

Leadership PAC Limitation Act 

 
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. A leadership PAC is a political action committee (other than a political committee of a political party) that is established, financed, maintained, or controlled by the candidate or an individual but which is not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual and not affiliated with an authorized committee of the candidate or individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Markets and Trading Reorganization Act

Bill: 115-hr-594
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Commodities markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Executive agency funding and structure
Financial services and investments
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 

Markets and Trading Reorganization Act 

 
This bill establishes the Securities and Derivatives Commission as an independent regulatory body and transfers to the commission all functions, officers, and components of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
 
The new commission shall establish the following principal divisions: (1) a Markets and Trading Division that has oversight of market conduct and utilities, the conduct of market professionals, and self-regulatory organizations with regard to such market professionals; (2) an Issuers and Financial Disclosures Division that has oversight of the issuance of securities; and (3) an Enforcement Division that enforces commission rules.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in House