hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

Bill: 115-hr-1620
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult day care
Employee leave
Family relationships
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 

Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

 
 This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and federal civil service law to entitle to leave an eligible employee, including a federal employee, to care for an adult child, grandparent, or grandchild (as well as for a spouse, child, or parent), if that person has a serious health condition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Seniors from Health Care Fraud Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1621
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Health care quality
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 

Protecting Seniors from Health Care Fraud Act of 2017
 
 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report annually to Congress and the public on: (1) the ten most prevalent health care fraud schemes targeted to seniors, (2) steps being taken to combat such schemes, and (3) policy suggestions to improve protections for seniors.
 
HHS may omit certain information from an annual report if public disclosure would compromise an ongoing investigation or educate criminals rather than seniors.
 
HHS shall disseminate reports to Medicare beneficiaries as specified by the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-17
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: 2017-03-17
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: 2017-03-17
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: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

Bill: 115-hr-1622
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
User charges and fees
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

 
This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, which is made available for the lifetime of the passholder without charge to any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, to be made available to any veteran with a service-connected disability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2017-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
To repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program.

Bill: 115-hr-1623
Sponsor: Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 
This bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from making any additional awards or loans under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
 
Upon the repayment, in accordance with loan agreement terms, of all loans made before enactment of this Act, DOE authority and requirements for the entire program shall be repealed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Student Agriculture Protection Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1626
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Agricultural education
Income tax exclusion
Livestock

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Student Agriculture Protection Act of 2017
 
 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of a student farmer up to $5,000 of the gain from the sale or exchange of personal property (including livestock, crops, and agricultural mechanics or shop products) produced or raised by the student farmer. 
 
A student farmer is an individual who is under 19 years of age and is enrolled in: (1) a program established by the National FFA Organization; (2) a 4-H Club or other program established by 4-H; or (3) a student agriculture program that is under the direction or guidance of an agricultural educator, advisor, or club leader. 
 
To qualify for the exclusion, the production and sale or exchange of the property must be supervised by one of the specified agriculture programs. The sale or exchange must also occur during qualified public entertainment or convention and trade show activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Assistance Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1627
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Temporary and part-time employment
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Small Business Assistance Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt returning workers from the nonimmigrant H-2B visa (temporary nonagricultural services) annual numerical limitations through FY2017. 
 
Such amendment shall take effect as if enacted on October 1, 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act

Bill: 115-hr-1629
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Customs enforcement
Hunting and fishing
Legal fees and court costs
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act

 
This bill bans steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps. 
 
Steel-jaw leghold traps are certain spring-powered devices with steel jaws that are designed to snap closed on animals. Conibear traps consist of metal frames hinged at the center point and powered by two torsion springs that create a scissor-like action designed to kill an animal by snapping its spine. Cage traps, box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and mouse or rat snap traps are not included in the ban.
 
The bill establishes penalties for violating this ban.
 
The Department of the Interior must pay a reward for information that leads to a conviction of a violation of this bill, unless the information was provided by on duty officers or employees of federal, state, or local governments. The reward must be 50% of the fine paid.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act

Bill: 115-hr-1630
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government studies and investigations
Hunting and fishing
Indian lands and resources rights
Oregon
Solid waste and recycling
Washington State
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act

 
This bill authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds. The bill applies to land held by the United States for the benefit of the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.
 The BIA may enter into contracts with tribes or tribal organizations to improve sanitation, safety conditions, and access to electricity, sewer, and water infrastructure on this land.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E350)
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Save Social Security Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1631
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employment taxes
Government trust funds
Income tax exclusion
Self-employed
Social security and elderly assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Save Social Security Act of 2017 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to: (1) apply Social Security payroll taxes to annual income above $300,000; (2) include earnings above $300,000 in the benefit formula; and (3) increase to $100,000 the income threshold above which Social Security benefits are included in gross income. 
 
(Under current law, Social Security payroll taxes apply to the first $127,200 of income in 2017 and benefits are included in the gross income of individuals with certain income that exceeds thresholds of $0, $25,000, or $32,000, depending on the individual's filing status.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1632
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Appropriations
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Marketing and advertising
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017

 
This bill prohibits federal funding of print, radio, television or any other media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Landing Pass Extension Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1633
Sponsor: Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Immigration status and procedures
Transportation employees
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 
 
Landing Pass Extension Act of 2017

 
 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend to up to 90 days the time period for which a conditional permit to land temporarily in the United States may be granted to an alien crewman.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
EAT for Health Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1634
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Nursing
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Education and Training for Health Act of 2017 or the EAT for Health Act of 2017

 
 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines to federal agencies to ensure that federal, full time primary care health professionals have continuing education relating to nutrition. Agencies must annually report information including the extent to which they have adopted and encouraged the guidelines.
 
The continuing education must: (1) include content on the role of nutrition in the prevention, management, and reversal of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or cancer; and (2) meet requirements for continuing medical education or continuing education by medical or nurse practitioner professional organizations or certified accrediting bodies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
School Safety Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1636
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

School Safety Act of 

2017

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize through FY2022 the Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our Schools grant program. The bill also expands the allowable use of grant funds under the program to include acquiring and installing technology to promptly notify local law enforcement during an emergency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
RIGHTS at the CFPB Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1637
Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer credit
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Reigning
 
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In of Governmental Hostility To Sovereignty at the CFPB Act of 2017 or the RIGHTS at the CFPB Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to specify that a private party that is a party to an administrative proceeding brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may compel the bureau to terminate the proceeding, in which case the bureau may bring a civil action for the same remedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1639
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Education programs funding
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medical education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of &quot;primary health services&quot; for purposes of the National Health Service Corps. The bill makes physical therapists eligible for repayment of their educational loans in order to ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Small Business Act to ensure uniformity in procurement terminology, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-1640
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Public contracts and procurement
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 
This bill amends the Small Business Act to require each government contract for the purchase of goods and services that has an anticipated value greater than the micro-purchase threshold but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently, greater than $2,500 but not greater than $100,000) to be reserved exclusively for small business concerns unless the contracting officer is unable to obtain offers from 2 or more small business concerns that are competitive with market prices and are competitive with regard to the quality and delivery of the goods or services being purchased.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House