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Keep Families Together Act

Bill: 115-s-3036
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family relationships
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers
Public contracts and procurement
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 

Keep Families Together Act

 
This bill prohibits an agent or contractor of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, or the Department of Health and Human Services from removing a child who is under the age of 18 and has no permanent immigration status from his or her parent or legal guardian at or near the port of entry or within 100 miles of the U.S. border unless: 
 
 
an authorized state court determines that it is in the child's best interests to be removed; 
 
a state or county child welfare official with expertise in child trauma and development determines that it is in the child's best interests to be removed because of abuse or neglect; or
 
the Chief Patrol Agent or the Area Port Director authorizes separation based on a documented finding that the child is a trafficking victim or is at significant risk of becoming a victim, a strong likelihood exists that the adult is not the parent or legal guardian, or the child is in danger of abuse or neglect. 
 
 
An agency may not remove a child from a parent or legal guardian solely for the policy goals of deterring migration to the United States or of promoting immigration law compliance. 
 
The bill sets forth presumptions: (1) in favor of family and sibling unity and parental rights, and (2) that detention is not in the best interests of families and children. 
 
The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study of the prosecution of asylum seekers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3037
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Lighting and heating
Lighting, heating, cooling
Research administration and funding
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 

NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2018

 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: 
 
establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience;
 
conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and 
 
appoint one or more officers or employees of NIST to liaise with nonfederal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. 
 
 
The bill defines &quot;premise plumbing&quot; as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment; and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
SAVE Right Whales Act

Bill: 115-s-3038
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Atlantic Ocean
Canada
Congressional oversight
Endangered and threatened species
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 

Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2018 or the SAVE Right Whales Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (
Eubalaena glacialis
).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act

Bill: 115-s-3039
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 

Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for predictive analytics pilot programs that develop strategies for risk and safety assessments relating to child abuse and neglect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3040
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Consumer credit
Debt collection
Government studies and investigations
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public utilities and utility rates

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to allow the reporting of certain positive consumer-credit information to consumer reporting agencies. Specifically, a person or the Department of Housing and Urban Development may report information related to a consumer's performance in making payments either under a lease agreement for a dwelling or pursuant to a contract for a utility or telecommunications service. However, information about a consumer's usage of any utility or telecommunications service may be reported only to the extent that the information relates to payment by the consumer for such service or other terms of the provision of that service. Furthermore, an energy-utility firm may not report a consumer's outstanding balance as late if the firm and the consumer have entered into a payment plan and the consumer is meeting the obligations of that plan.
 
Specified provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act that establish civil liability with respect to furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies shall not apply to any violation of the bill.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the consumer impact of such reporting.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3041
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018

 
This bill authorizes the President to: (1) provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a fire for which assistance was provided under fire management assistance provisions, regardless of whether or not a major disaster is declared; (2) waive the general prohibition on the duplication of benefits if specified conditions apply; and (3) enter into lease agreements with owners of multifamily rental property impacted by a major disaster.
 
Provisions with respect to the repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities are revised concerning large-in lieu contributions, eliminating the 90% and 75% federal shares for public and private nonprofit facilities. 
 
 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall develop and issue guidance for state, local, and tribal governments regarding the identification of evacuation routes.
 
 FEMA may: (1) establish one or more national veterinary emergency teams at accredited colleges of veterinary medicine; and (2) develop incentives and penalties that encourage state, tribal, or local governments to close out expenditures and activities on a timely basis related to disaster or emergency assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 737.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-446.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-446.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
United States Transportation Command Infrastructure Assessment Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3043
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

United States Transportation Command Infrastructure Assessment Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the United States Transportation Command, in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOT), to make available to congressional Appropriations, Armed Services, and Transportation committees a description and assessment of the condition of the defense transportation sector functions, systems, assets, and dependencies as they relate to supporting Department of Defense operational capabilities and assets, including any related Transportation Engineering Agency Infrastructure Assessments.
 
In coordination with DOT, the Command shall identify and submit to those committees consolidated and prioritized resource requirements for transportation infrastructure at the same time the President submits to Congress the budget for the next fiscal year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3044
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of Defense to carry out a pilot program establishing an innovation network to support the creation of startups that produce technologies with both military and civilian uses. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3045
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act of 2018 

 
This bill limits a financial institution's liability for maintaining a customer account in compliance with a written request by a federal, state, tribal, or local law enforcement agency. A federal or state agency may not take an adverse supervisory action against a financial institution with respect to maintaining an account consistent with such a request. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3046
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Food assistance and relief
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Indian Self-Determination Act to direct the Department of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts upon the request of Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
OPIOID Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3047
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Motor vehicles
Pedestrians and bicycling
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

Opportunities to Provide for Illicit Opioid Interdiction and Detection Act of 2018 or the OPIOID Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to jointly develop technology to (1) screen mail, items, and containers entering the United States for narcotic drugs; and (2) screen motor vehicles, pedestrian traffic, and cargo entering the United States at a land border port of entry for narcotic drugs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 115-353.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 115-353.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3048
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional oversight
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Indian social and development programs
Minority health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 

Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 

2018

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs, including detoxification programs, clinical stabilization programs, transitional residential support services, rehabilitation programs, treatment programs for pregnant women or adolescents, and treatment through Indian health programs. The report must include the barriers to real-time reporting of drug overdoses at the federal, state, and local level and ways to overcome those barriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting American Votes and Elections Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3049
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Technology assessment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 

Protecting American Votes and Elections Act of 2018

 
This bill requires voting systems for federal elections to produce paper ballots that the voter may inspect for errors before the vote is cast. The bill also (1) requires the paper ballot to be suitable for manual audits, (2) prescribes approved methods for such audits, (3) revises accessibility requirements related to the bill's paper ballot requirements, and (4) directs the National Science Foundation to make grants to eligible entities to study and develop mechanisms to address various voting issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act

Bill: 115-s-3050
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 

21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act or the 21st Century IDEA

 
This bill requires an executive agency that maintains a website or digital service that is made available to the public to:
 
 
eliminate or consolidate websites or web pages that are duplicative or overlapping;
 
ensure that each public-facing website and digital service has a consistent appearance;
 
ensure that each website, web-based form, and web-based application is accessible to individuals with disabilities;
 
ensure that each website or digital service contains a search function that allows users to easily search content intended for public use;
 
provide the website or digital service through an industry standard secure connection;
 
ensure that each website or digital service is designed around user needs; and
 
ensure that users of the website or digital service have the option for a more customized digital experience.
 
 
 Any agency website that is made available to the public after this bill's enactment shall be in compliance with website standards of the General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Services.
 
Each agency shall make available to the public an online, mobile-friendly, digital service option for any in-person government transaction or paper-based process in a manner that decreases cost, increases digital conversion rates, and improves customer experience.
 
Each agency shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress a plan to accelerate the use of electronic signature standards. 
 
 Each agency's Chief Information Officer must meet specified requirements related to coordinating the customer experience and digital service delivery. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.
action_date: 2018-12-05
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-418.
action_date: 2018-12-05
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-418.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act

Bill: 115-s-3051
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Agricultural equipment and machinery
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Fruit and vegetables
Government studies and investigations
Insects
Livestock
Motor carriers
Roads and highways
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
 
Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act

 
 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a working group to: (1) identify obstacles to safe, humane, and market-efficient transport of livestock, insects, and agricultural commodities; and (2) develop guidelines and recommended regulatory or legislative actions to improve the safe, humane, and efficient transport of livestock, insects, and agricultural commodities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Heavy Truck, Tractor, and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3052
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 

Heavy Truck, Tractor, and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 12% excise tax on the retail sale of heavy trucks and trailers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
CHIP Mental Health and Addiction Parity Act

Bill: 115-s-3053
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 

CHIP Mental Health and Addiction Parity Act

 
This bill requires Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans to cover mental health and substance-use disorder services. Financial requirements and treatment limitations applicable to such services shall not differ from those applicable to other medical services under CHIP. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate