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CLOUD Act

Bill: 115-s-2383
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: 

Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act or the CLOUD Act

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that an electronic communication service (ECS) or remote computing service (RCS) provider must comply with existing requirements to preserve, backup, or disclose the contents of an electronic communication or noncontent records or information pertaining to a customer or subscriber, regardless of whether the communication or record is located within or outside the United States.
 
An ECS or RCS provider may challenge a domestic warrant that compels disclosure of the contents of an electronic communication if:
 
 
the customer or subscriber is not a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, corporation, or other unincorporated entity;
 
the customer or subscriber does not reside in the United States; and
 
the required disclosure creates a material risk that the provider violates the laws of a foreign government with which the United States has in effect an executive agreement on data access.
 
 
In response to an order from a foreign government with which the United States has an executive agreement on data access, an ECS or RCS provider may:
 
 
intercept or disclose the contents of an electronic communication, and
 
disclose the contents of a stored electronic communication or noncontent records or information pertaining to a subscriber or customer.
 
 
It establishes a framework to allow the United States to enter into executive agreements with foreign governments to govern data access. To be valid, an executive agreement must meet certain requirements, including that the foreign government affords robust procedural privacy protections and adopts minimization procedures.
 
This bill does not preclude a foreign authority from obtaining assistance in a criminal investigation or prosecution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Carryover Equity Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2384
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Agricultural education
Education programs funding
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: 

Carryover Equity Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to allow 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (historically black colleges and universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890 and receive funding from the Department of Agriculture) to carry over all extension funding into the succeeding fiscal year. (Under current law, the institutions are prohibited from carrying over more than 20% of the funds received in any fiscal year.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S653)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2386
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Veterans Affairs
Evidence and witnesses
Firearms and explosives
Health information and medical records
Judicial review and appeals
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Personnel records
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: 

Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act of 2018

 
This bill sets forth procedures and conditions for the adjudication of veterans as mentally incompetent. Specifically, the bill requires the federal government to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a person is a danger to himself, herself, or others in order for a person to be adjudicated as mentally defective. Veterans must be provided certain notice, including written notice of the effect the ruling may have on their ability to own and possess firearms. 
 
For an administrative competency proceeding to be initiated, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must first determine (1) that a veteran requires the assignment of a fiduciary due to a finding of mental incompetency, and (2) the VA has a reasonable basis that the person may be a danger to himself, herself, or others. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S653-654)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2387
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Comprehensive health care
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018

 
This bill makes a series of changes to Medicare and the directives of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation in order to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as incorporating certain cognitive impairment detection tools and diagnostic service referrals into the Medicare annual wellness visit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2388
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Nuclear power
Public participation and lobbying
Radioactive wastes and releases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensee to submit to the NRC a post-shutdown decommissioning activities report (PSDAR) regarding the shutdown of a nuclear facility. Prior to submitting a PSDAR, a licensee must consult with affected states and localities.
 
In the state where the nuclear facility is located, the NRC is required to: (1) solicit public comments on a proposed PSDAR; (2) conduct at least two public hearings; and (3) invite the state to file a statement of support, nonsupport, or conditional support for the proposed PSDAR with specific recommendations that could lead to support.
 
The NRC must determine the adequacy or inadequacy of a proposed PSDAR and issue a decision document accordingly.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Eric's Law

Bill: 115-s-2389
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Judicial procedure and administration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Eric's Law

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings.
 
If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Community College to Career Fund Act

Bill: 115-s-2390
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
National Guard and reserves
Public-private cooperation
Unemployment
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Community College to Career Fund Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to eligible community colleges, four-year public institutions of higher education, tribal colleges or universities, public or private nonprofit two-year institutions of higher education in specified U.S. territories, in partnership with employers or an industry partnership representing multiple employers, to develop, offer, improve, and provide educational or career training programs for workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Defending U.S. Government Communications Act

Bill: 115-s-2391
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
China
Computers and information technology
Foreign and international corporations
Manufacturing
Public contracts and procurement
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Defending U.S. Government Communications Act

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies from procuring or obtaining, renewing or extending a contract to obtain or procure, or entering into a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service with telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system that is from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or an entity reasonably believed to be owned or controlled by China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Cyber SAFETY Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2392
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Government information and archives
Life, casualty, property insurance
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2018 or the Cyber SAFETY Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to extend liability protections to cybersecurity technologies. Under current law, such protections are limited to anti-terrorism technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S705-706)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
CLASSICS Act

Bill: 115-s-2393
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Federal preemption
Intellectual property
Licensing and registrations
Music
Sound recording
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act or the CLASSICS Act

 
This bill provides federal copyright protection for sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, specifically the right to make digital transmissions. Currently, pre-1972 recordings are only covered by state law.
 
Pre-1972 recordings will fall within the existing compulsory license system for digital transmissions, which currently only cover post-1972 recordings.
 
The bill preempts claims under state and common law for digital transmission of pre-1972 recordings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Free Right to Expression in Education Act

Bill: 115-s-2394
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
First Amendment rights
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Free R

ight to Expression in Education Act

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campuses if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include: (1) distributing literature; (2) circulating a petition; or (3) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. It excludes violence, harassment, or obscenity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Explore America Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2395
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Housing and community development funding
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performance measurement
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Explore America Act of 2018

 
This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System.
 
Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and such areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Safe and Secure Decommissioning Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2396
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Emergency planning and evacuation
Licensing and registrations
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Nuclear power
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Safe and Secure Decommissioning Act of 2018

 
 This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from approving the request of a licensee for a waiver of, or exemption from, a covered regulation applicable to a civilian nuclear power reactor that has permanently ceased to operate.
 
A covered regulation includes: (1) an emergency preparedness or response regulation or requirement, or (2) a security regulation or requirement applicable to spent nuclear fuel.
 
This prohibition shall not apply to a civilian nuclear power reactor at which all spent nuclear fuel has been transferred to spent nuclear fuel dry casks.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2397
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information.
 
DHS shall (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs, and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable format.
 
DHS may exclude information that could jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities or compromise a criminal or national security investigation.
 
DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks and safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.
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. 115-380.
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. 115-380.
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: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that activities relating to the training and readiness of the reserve components of the Armed Forces during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the United States.

Bill: 115-s-2398
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
District of Columbia
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military education and training
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
This bill treats activities relating to the training and readiness of the reserve components of the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and the Reserves) during a lapse in appropriations as constituting voluntary services that may be accepted by the United States.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
American Innovation $1 Coin Act

Bill: 115-s-2399
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

American Innovation $1 Coin Act 

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue American Innovation $1 coins commemorating an innovation, an individual innovator, or a group of innovators from each state, each U.S. territory, and the District of Columbia. Treasury shall issue four coins per year, in alphabetical order by jurisdiction, until a coin has been issued for each jurisdiction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
GAO Audit Mandates Revision Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2400
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
Financial crises and stabilization
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government studies and investigations
Medical research
National and community service
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 

GAO Audit Mandates Revision Act of 2018

 
This bill eliminates or modifies requirements for several Government Accountability Office audits, including audits related to the Congressional Award Foundation, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and the Troubled Asset Relief Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-239.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-239.
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate