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Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-347
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Colorado
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
This bill extends through FY2031 authorization for the Department of Energy to operate the Cheney disposal cell in Mesa County, Colorado. (The disposal cell serves as a repository for mill tailings, which is sandy waste that results from the process of turning natural uranium into fuel.)

action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 

Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
This bill extends through FY2031 authorization for the Department of Energy to operate the Cheney disposal cell in Mesa County, Colorado. (The disposal cell serves as a repository for mill tailings, which is sandy waste that results from the process of turning natural uranium into fuel.)

action_date: 2019-09-10
text: 

Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
This bill extends through FY2031 authorization for the Department of Energy to operate the Cheney disposal cell in Mesa County, Colorado. (The disposal cell serves as a repository for mill tailings, which is sandy waste that results from the process of turning natural uranium into fuel.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-98.
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-98.
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2329)
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2329)
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2329-2330)
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act

Bill: 116-hr-348
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act

 
This bill designates specified mountain peaks in the Uncompahgre National Forest in Colorado as &quot;Fowler Peak&quot; and &quot;Boskoff Peak.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-349
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Nevada
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 
This bill designates the peak of Frenchman Mountain in Nevada as the &quot;Maude Frazier Mountain.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our Coast Guard Act

Bill: 116-hr-350
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [D-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Appropriations
Cemeteries and funerals
Coast guard
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

Pay Our Coast Guard Act 

of 2019

 
This bill provides FY2019 continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect. 
 
The appropriations are provided to the Coast Guard for
 
 
pay and allowances for members of the Coast Guard, civilian employees, and contractors; and
 
 the payment of a death gratuity, funeral travel, and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty.
 
 
The appropriations are provided until the earlier of September 30, 2019, or the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Equip Ag Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-351
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Agricultural equipment and machinery
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

Equip Ag Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to (1) identify DOD equipment that would be appropriate for farm use and could be used in an equipment sharing program without jeopardizing military readiness, and (2) establish a three-year pilot program to lend such equipment to new farmers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Holding Health Insurers Harmless Act

Bill: 116-hr-352
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Insurance industry and regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

Holding Health Insurers Harmless Act

 
This bill exempts health insurers and group health plan sponsors from penalties for offering coverage or plans that fail to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Coverage and plans must continue to comply with (1) the prohibition on excluding preexisting conditions from coverage, and (2) the requirement for coverage of dependent children to be available until the dependent turns 26 years old. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-353
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
International organizations and cooperation
Taiwan
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. The report shall describe changes and improvements to the State Department's plan to support Taiwan's observer status at the WHA, following any meetings at which Taiwan did not participate under such status. (China has opposed Taiwan's participation, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.) 

action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. The report shall describe changes and improvements to the State Department's plan to support Taiwan's observer status at the WHA, following any meetings at which Taiwan did not participate under such status. (China has opposed Taiwan's participation, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E80-81)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H974)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H974)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 353.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H974-976)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
FEAA

Bill: 116-hr-354
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Employee performance
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Merit Systems Protection Board

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2019 or FEAA

 
 
This bill provides additional statutory authority for federal agencies to discipline employees.
Specifically, agencies may remove or demote (i.e., reduce the grade or pay of) employees for performance or misconduct without proving that the adverse action promotes the efficiency of the service. 
The bill provides a statutory definition of the term &quot;misconduct.&quot; 
An adverse action may be appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board. The bill sets forth requirements and procedures for such appeals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
TRUST Act

Bill: 116-hr-355
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 

 
 

Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act or the TRUST Act
 
This bill expands the types of felony convictions that result in the loss of creditable service as a Member of Congress under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. 
Currently, certain felony convictions result in the loss of credit toward a federal retirement annuity for any time served as a Member of Congress. This bill makes any felony conviction under federal or state law result in the loss of credit toward a federal retirement annuity for any time served as a Member of Congress. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act

Bill: 116-hr-356
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Higher education
Historic sites and heritage areas
Mississippi
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act

 
This bill establishes the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the home and history of the pivotal role of Medgar and Myrlie Evers in the civil rights movement. 
 
The National Park Service shall seek to enter into a cooperative agreement with Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, for interpretive and educational services related to the monument. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H301-302)
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 116-hr-357
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Historic sites and heritage areas
Lakes and rivers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Act

 
This bill establishes the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area in California. 
 
The Delta Protection Commission is designated as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area. The commission shall submit a proposed management plan for the heritage area to the Department of the Interior for approval. The management plan shall not be approved until Interior has received certification from the commission that the Delta Stewardship Council has reviewed such plan for consistency with the plan adopted by the council pursuant to state law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E23)
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
California New River Restoration Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-358
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
California
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Floods and storm protection
International organizations and cooperation
Lakes and rivers
Latin America
Mexico
Outdoor recreation
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 

California New River Restoration Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River. The river starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea.
 
In carrying out the program, the EPA must (1) implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council; and (2) provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-361
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign property
Government information and archives
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Syria
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 

Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on As-Saib Ahl al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah al-Nujaba, two Iraqi paramilitary groups affiliated with Iran. The sanctions relate to blocking property and transactions and also apply to foreign individuals serving as the groups' officials, agents, and affiliates. 
 
The President shall submit detailed explanations as to whether sanctions should be imposed on various individuals identified in the bill. 
 
The Department of State shall annually publish a list of groups that receive logistical, military, or financial support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) or under the IRGC's influence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1010)
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Energy Emergency Leadership Act

Bill: 116-hr-362
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Department of Energy
Emergency planning and evacuation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Federal-Indian relations
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 

Energy Emergency Leadership Act

 
This bill requires the Secretary of the Department of Energy to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary, including responsibilities with respect to infrastructure and cybersecurity.

action_date: 2019-10-28
text: 

Energy Emergency Leadership Act

 
This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary, including responsibilities with respect to infrastructure and cybersecurity.

action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 

Energy Emergency Leadership Act

 
This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary, including responsibilities with respect to infrastructure and cybersecurity.
 
The Department of Energy must ensure that such functions are performed in coordination with relevant federal agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4966)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 362.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4966-4968)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-255.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-255.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House