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Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7283
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Technology assessment
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018
 
 
This bill requires Internet-connected devices purchased by federal agencies to meet specified security requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Detection Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7284
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lakes and rivers
Soil pollution
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

PFAS Detection Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, air, and soil. A perfluorinated compound is a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance that is manmade with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7285
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Foreign aid and international relief
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Solid waste and recycling
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of State, when providing overseas assistance for refugees, to ensure the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women, girls, and vulnerable populations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
21st Century American Service Act

Bill: 115-hr-7286
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Corporation for National and Community Service
Executive agency funding and structure
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
National and community service
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

21st Century American Service Act

 
This bill establishes the 21st Century National Service Program Implementing Taskforce, which shall develop a program to ensure that eligible individuals seeking to volunteer with a national service program shall have the opportunity do so. The bill also excludes national service educational awards from gross income for tax purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

Bill: 115-hr-7287
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air quality
Firearms and explosives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

 
This bill extends eligibility to hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Veterans' Right to Breathe Act

Bill: 115-hr-7288
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air quality
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

Veterans' Right to Breathe Act

 
This bill provides a presumption of service connection for certain diseases for burn pit-exposed veterans. Under a presumption of service connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. A burn pit-exposed veteran is a veteran who was stationed at a location where an open burn pit (an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) was used while deployed on or after September 11, 2001. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Fairness for Every Driver Act

Bill: 115-hr-7289
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2018-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Government trust funds
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Roads and highways
Sales and excise taxes
Transportation programs funding
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 

Fairness for Every Driver Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) terminate and repeal the tax credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, (2) impose a user fee on alternative fuel vehicles used in the United States, and (3) require the user fees to be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund. 
 
&quot;Alternative fuel vehicles&quot; include plug-in electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and other motor vehicles propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws power from any source that is not subject to certain fuel taxes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Global Health Security Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7290
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Animal and plant health
Congressional oversight
Executive Office of the President
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public-private cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Global Health Security Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council, which shall facilitate implementation of the Global Health Security Agenda, an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats. The President shall also designate a National Security Council employee as a special advisor responsible for coordinating the interagency response to global health security emergencies.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
GLOBE Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7291
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of State
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Domestic violence and child abuse
Evidence and witnesses
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Visas and passports
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2018 or the GLOBE Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of State to include information about the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals in its annual report on human rights in foreign countries. The bill also contains other provisions to protect LGBTI rights, including provisions barring foreign individuals who commit serious human rights violations against LGBTI individuals from entering the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
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: 2018-12-13
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: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7292
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Hospital care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex offenses
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a series of activities relating to sexual assault evidence and treatment. Among other things, HHS must establish a task force that addresses barriers to improving access to sexual assault forensic examiners, sexual assault nurse examiners, and other forensic medical examiners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10273-10274)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in Fairport, New York, as the "Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office".

Bill: 115-hr-7293
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
New York State
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in Fairport, New York, as the "Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 6, 2 Present (Roll no. 479). (text: CR H10517)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 6, 2 Present (Roll no. 479).(text: CR H10517)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10535-10536)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7293.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10517-10518)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Medical Records Access Fairness Act

Bill: 115-hr-7295
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Medical Records Access Fairness Act

This bill prohibits health care providers from charging a fee for providing copies of individuals' protected health information. This prohibition does not apply to requests for a duplicate of a copy that an individual has received within the past year or a nonelectronic copy that is otherwise available at no cost in electronic form through an online portal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Foster Youth Resources to Promote Self-Sufficiency Act

Bill: 115-hr-7296
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social security and elderly assistance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Protecting Foster Youth Resources to Promote Self-Sufficiency Act

 
This bill requires states to develop procedures to determine whether a child in foster care is eligible for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, expands requirements for states to manage such benefits on behalf of a foster child, and limits the use of such benefits for foster-care maintenance payments.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act

Bill: 115-hr-7297
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act

 
This bill expands the student support services program to include grants to students at institutions of higher education for basic and emergency supplemental living assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Connect America's Capital Act

Bill: 115-hr-7298
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Connect America's Capital Act

 
This bill repeals the prohibition on air carriers operating an aircraft nonstop between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 statute miles away from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
ASSURE Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7299
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Civil actions and liability
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer credit
Disability and paralysis
Financial services and investments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Legal fees and court costs
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 

Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement Act of 2018 or the ASSURE Act of 2018 

 
This bill (1) requires additional disclosures regarding financial products that use federal and military pension benefits as consideration, (2) limits the maximum interest rates on these financial products, (3) provides for a private right of action with respect to prohibited assignments of specified benefits for veterans and military retirees, and (4) otherwise revises provisions related to these benefits and products. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House