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Kettle Creek Battlefield Study Act

Bill: 115-hr-7077
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Georgia
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Kettle Creek Battlefield Study Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site of the Kettle Creek Battlefield in Wilkes County, Georgia, and the property adjacent to the battlefield.
 
Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Protection from Algal Toxins Act

Bill: 115-hr-7078
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Protection from Algal Toxins Act

 
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, which is produced by certain cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1426)
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Corrections Public Health and Community Re-entry Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7079
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Corrections Public Health and Community Re-entry Act of 2018

 
This bill authorizes the National Institute of Corrections to make grants to, and enter cooperative agreements with, state and local governments to develop, implement, or expand medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals who are addicted to opioids.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Arms Sale Oversight Act

Bill: 115-hr-7080
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 

Arms Sale Oversight Act

 
This bill revises House of Representatives procedures for considering joint resolutions related to weapons and defense services sales to foreign countries, export licenses for such weapons and services, and technical assistance or manufacturing agreements with foreign countries.
 
Currently, the President must provide certification supporting such an action, which can go forward unless Congress enacts a joint resolution opposing it. The bill provides for rules such as who may make a motion to discharge the resolution from committee and time limits on debate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation.

Bill: 115-hr-7081
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Appropriations
Dams and canals
Historic sites and heritage areas
Ohio
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 
This bill amends the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-7082
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 
This bill prohibits U.S. security assistance and arms sales to Saudi Arabia's government.
 
The Department of Defense shall not provide security assistance, intelligence, training, equipment, or specified technical services to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or engage in any defense cooperation. The bill establishes an exception to this prohibition for activities that protect U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or U.S. citizens.
 
The President may not sell, transfer, deliver, or license for export any defense article to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or provide any defense or construction service. 
 
Congress may pass a joint resolution to waive these prohibitions on a case-by-case basis. To request such a waiver, the President shall report to Congress on (1) how the requested activity advances U.S. national security interests, (2) the status of any investigation and prosecution of individuals responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and (3) the status of human rights protections in Saudi Arabia. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7083
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Genetics
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018

 
This bill provides for coverage under Medicare of certain genetic counseling services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-10-23
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: 2018-10-23
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: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Hospital Competition Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7084
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Hospital care
Medicare
Social security and elderly assistance
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 

Hospital Competition Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to hospital costs, payments, and infrastructure, including a requirement for hospitals, as a condition of Medicare participation, to publish the prices charged for specified services that are highly utilized.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
action_date: 2018-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-10-23
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: 2018-10-23
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: 2018-10-23
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: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Veterans BOND Act

Bill: 115-hr-7085
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Dental care
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 

Veterans Benefits and Options Notification of Dental Insurance Act or the Veterans BOND Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to mail to veterans, certain survivors, and dependents notice of the dental insurance plan administered by the VA. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Tax Fairness for Workers Act

Bill: 115-hr-7086
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-18]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business expenses
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 

Tax Fairness for Workers Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses. (An above-the-line deduction is subtracted from gross income and is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes other deductions.) 
 
The bill also reinstates the miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses attributable to the performance of services as an employee. (Under current law, all miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended through 2025.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7088
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural insurance
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 

Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 2018 

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from modifying the method of determining assigned yields for the noninsured crop disaster assistance program unless: (1) USDA provides public notice of the modified method and the method does not apply earlier than the first crop year that is one year after the notice is provided; or (2) the modified method will increase the payment amount of the producer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Business Supply Chain Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7089
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business ethics
Business records
Corporate finance and management
Crimes against children
Foreign and international corporations
Government information and archives
Human rights
Human trafficking
Labor standards
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Sex offenses
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 

Business Supply Chain Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act of 2018 

 
This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose their efforts to prevent the use of forced labor, slavery, trafficked persons, and child labor in their supply chains. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Miracle Mountain Designation Act

Bill: 115-hr-7090
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
Monuments and memorials
Utah
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Miracle Mountain Designation Act

 
This bill designates a specified mountain in Utah as &quot;Miracle Mountain.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Combatting Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7091
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Foreign property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Combating Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of State and Department of the Treasury to annually report to Congress identifying each person in China, including government officials, involved in fentanyl production and its trafficking into the United States.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Minority Women in STEM Inclusion Act

Bill: 115-hr-7092
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Science and engineering education
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Minority Women in STEM Inclusion Act

 
This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation to each conduct a study that includes an analysis and description of the ways of increasing the participation of minority women in their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) outreach programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Clean Up the Code Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7093
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Europe
Forests, forestry, trees
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Horticulture and plants
Intellectual property
Marriage and family status
National symbols
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Switzerland

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Clean Up the Code Act of 2018

 
This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: 
 
 
interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; 
 
fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); 
 
unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and 
 
unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 451). (text: CR H10395)
action_date: 2018-12-20
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): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 451).(text: CR H10395)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10432-10433)
action_date: 2018-12-20
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: 2018-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7093.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10395-10396)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Get to a Yes or No Faster Act

Bill: 115-hr-7094
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
National Science Foundation
Research and development
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Get to a Yes or No Faster Act

 
This bill directs the National Science Foundation to review the process for awarding grants under the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Coretta Scott King Full Employment Federal Reserve Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7095
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Employee hiring
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Federal Reserve System
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Inflation and prices
Labor market
Monetary policy
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Coretta Scott King Full Employment Federal Reserve Act of 2018 

 
This bill (1) revises the goals of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee, including by making a stable rate of inflation a goal for both; (2) adds reporting requirements for the board related to inflation and employment; and (3) modifies the composition of the board of directors of Federal Reserve banks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Office of Disability Congressional Research Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-7096
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Housing for the elderly and disabled
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 

Office of Disability Congressional Research Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes the Office of Disability Congressional Research within the National Council on Disability. The bill also expands the duties of the council to include responding to congressional requests for information regarding the effects of regulations, legislation, and guidance on individuals with disabilities, their families, and the existing systems of services and support for them. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House