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Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3208
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Digital media
Labor-management relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 

Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2018

 
This bill provides that the authority of a federal agency to take action to restrict or prohibit access to a website, or to test, deploy, or update a cybersecurity measure, if the agency determines such action is necessary to carry out its responsibilities, shall not be: (1) limited by a collective bargaining agreement or other agreement entered into before, on, or after this bill's enactment pursuant to federal labor-management relations provisions; or (2) negotiated under such provisions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
action_date: 2018-11-26
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. 115-382.
action_date: 2018-11-26
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. 115-382.
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: 2018-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 413 Washington Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, as the "Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building".

Bill: 115-s-3209
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military personnel and dependents
New Jersey
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 413 Washington Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, as the "Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building."
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 413 Washington Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, as the "Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: Became Public Law No: 115-318.
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: Became Public Law No: 115-318.
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H10082)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H10082)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10081)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Mitchell asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7063; text: CR S7063)
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7063; text: CR S7063)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 115-318
Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act

Bill: 115-s-3210
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Animal and plant health
Aquatic ecology
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Ecology
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Licensing and registrations
Pest management
Trade restrictions
User charges and fees
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 

Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act

 
This bill addresses injurious wildlife (i.e., nonnative and invasive species), including by: (1) expanding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's authority to regulate injurious wildlife, and (2) establishing the Injurious Wildlife Prevention Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3211
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code and sets forth new provisions to modify requirements for a licensed firearms importer, dealer, or manufacturer (i.e., a federal firearms licensee [FFL]).
 
Among other things, the bill:
 
 
increases the allowable number of compliance inspections of an FFL during a 12-month period; 
 
authorizes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to hire at least 80 additional personnel to conduct additional inspections; 
 
increases from one year to five years the maximum prison term for an FFL or licensed collector who knowingly makes a false statement or representation in required firearms records; 
 
allows the ATF to require an FFL to conduct physical inventories if the FFL unlawfully transfers a firearm or if 10 or more crime guns are traced back to the FFL; 
 
allows the ATF to deny an application for a federal firearms license if it would endanger public safety or if the applicant is unlikely to comply with the law; and
 
modifies the liability standard for an FFL who fails to comply with laws or regulations. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Bill: 115-s-3212
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

 
This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases, which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Crowdfunding Amendments Act

Bill: 115-s-3213
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Financial services and investments
Licensing and registrations
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 

Crowdfunding Amendments Act

 
This bill amends the Securities Act of 1933 to allow a crowdfunding issuer to sell shares through a crowdfunding vehicle. (Crowdfunding is a method of capital formation in which groups of people pool money to invest in a company or to support an effort to accomplish a specific goal.)
 
A "crowdfunding vehicle" is defined as a company that:
 
 
has purposes limited to acquiring, holding, and disposing only one class of crowdfunding securities issued by a single company; 
 
receives no compensation for doing so; and 
 
meets other specified requirements, including those related to reporting obligations and the use of investment advisers. 

 
The bill amends the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for the registration of crowdfunding vehicle advisers. 
 
The bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the conditions upon which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shall exempt securities issued in crowdfunding transactions from registration requirements. Under current law, holders of crowdfunded shares do not count toward the shareholder threshold beyond which an issuer is required to register its securities with the SEC, provided that the issuer: (1) is current in its annual reporting obligations, (2) retains the services of a registered transfer agent, and (3) has less than $25 million in assets. The bill maintains this exemption but alters the conditions upon which it applies. Specifically, holders of crowdfunded shares shall not count toward the shareholder threshold if the issuer has: (1) a public float of less than $75 million, or (2) a public float of $0 and annual revenues of less than $50 million. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
NOPEC

Bill: 115-s-3214
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Competition and antitrust
Energy prices
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government liability
Jurisdiction and venue
Oil and gas
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 

No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2018 or NOPEC 

 
This bill amends the Sherman Act to prohibit a foreign state from engaging in collective action impacting the market, supply, price or distribution of oil, natural gas, or other petroleum product in the U.S. Specifically, a foreign state is prohibited from:
 
 
collective action that limits the production or distribution of such product, 
 
collective action to set or maintain the price of such product, or 
 
any other action that restrains trade of such product. 
 
 
Sovereign immunity (i.e., a foreign state's immunity from the jurisdiction of U.S. courts) and the act of state doctrine (i.e., the prohibition of a court invalidating an official act of a foreign sovereign performed within its own territory) shall not apply to a foreign state's violation of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act

Bill: 115-s-3215
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal justice information and records
Employment and training programs
Motor vehicles
Pedestrians and bicycling
Public transit
Transportation employees
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 

Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require public transportation safety grant recipients who operate fixed route bus service to: (1) develop a risk reduction program for bus operations to improve safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents, injuries, assaults on bus operators, and fatalities; (2) submit the program, including the implementation plan required by this bill, to DOT for review and approval; and (3) implement the program and implementing plan approved by DOT. 
 
The bill amends the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to direct DOT to issue a final rule regarding the protection of public transportation operators from the risk of assault.
 
The recipient of a public transportation grant shall report to DOT, for inclusion in the National Transit Database, any information on each assault on an operator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

Bill: 115-s-3216
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Human trafficking
Indian social and development programs
Jurisdiction and venue
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 

Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

This bill amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to revise provisions regarding tribal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence, including to expand tribal criminal jurisdiction to include sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and related conduct.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Bill: 115-s-3217
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Performance measurement
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 and increases funding levels for Department of Education (ED) grants to states, national programs, and tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) institutions under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to support CTE programs for secondary and postsecondary students. It repeals the authorization for certain occupational and information activities and the separate mandate for tech prep education.
 
 Beginning in FY2021, states must receive at least 90% of their previous year's allocation of basic state CTE grants.
 
The bill permits states to:
 
 
 reserve up to 15% (currently 10%) of their grant funds for innovative CTE activities in rural areas or areas with higher numbers of CTE students, and
 
set their own annual targets on the core indicators of performance at both the secondary and postsecondary education levels without ED's approval.
 
 
The bill modifies grant application processes for states and localities and performance measures for evaluating CTE programs. It prohibits ED from withholding funds from states that do not meet certain performance measures. 
 
The bill amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to expand the duties of state agencies with respect to providing workforce and labor market information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: By Senator Alexander from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 115-434.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: By Senator Alexander from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 115-434.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Alexander. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Alexander. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3218
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
Employee benefits and pensions
Federal preemption
Government studies and investigations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 

Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2018 

 
This bill allows employers to enroll employees in short-term savings accounts that are funded using automatic contributions deducted from participating employees' wages. 
 
For each pay period, the employer must transfer to the account an amount equal to the percentage of the employee's compensation or a fixed amount, as determined by the employer. 
 
Employees may elect to adjust, stop, or pause their contributions. The balance in an account may not exceed $10,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) and must be made readily available to the employee at any time.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for multiple employer plans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-s-3219
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
This bill modifies the qualification requirements and fiduciary duties for certain multiple employer retirement plans with pooled plan providers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act

Bill: 115-s-3220
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Appropriations
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 

Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act 

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish and implement a Refund to Rainy Day Savings Program to permit a taxpayer to defer payment on 20% of a tax refund to be deposited into a Treasury account, accumulate interest, and disbursed to the taxpayer in six months. 
 
The bill also amends the Assets for Independence Act to reauthorize the Assets for Independence (AFI) federal matched savings program through FY2023 and require appropriations for the program to be reserved for: 
 
 
 general research and evaluation, 
 
 grants for AFI innovation projects to expand the availability of matched savings accounts to low-income individuals, and 
 
 a three-year pilot program to evaluate savings matches for low-income taxpayers. 
 
 
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a three-year matched savings account pilot program to encourage savings by low-income taxpayers. Under the program, HHS may provide grants to qualified entities to match funds saved by low-income taxpayers under the Refund to Rainy Day Savings Program. 
 
Qualified entities for the pilot program include: 
 
 
 nonprofit organizations, 
 
state or local government agencies or tribal governments applying with a nonprofit organization, 
 
 sites that offer free tax assistance under certain Internal Revenue Service programs, and 
 
 low-income credit unions and community development financial institutions that work with a local community-based organization to address poverty and the needs of community members for economic independence and stability. 
 
 
HHS must: (1) contract with an independent research organization to evaluate the pilot program, and (2) report annually to Congress on the progress and outcomes of the pilot program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3221
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Income tax deferral

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 

Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2018

 
This bill modifies the nondiscrimination requirements that apply to certain employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans that include automatic contribution arrangements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Amarillo, Texas, as the "J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse".

Bill: 115-s-3222
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
This bill designates the J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Courthouse at 205 SE 5th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, as the &quot;J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5005)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate