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District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2185
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: District of Columbia
Floods and storm protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019

 
This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds. 

action_date: 2019-12-03
text: 

District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019

 
This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-321.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-321.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E437)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Student Loan Refinancing Act

Bill: 116-hr-2186
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Student Loan Refinancing Act

 
This bill allows a borrower of a Federal Direct Loan program loan to modify the interest rate on the federal student loan to the current applicable rate. That interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan, unless the borrower elects to modify it again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
JOLT Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2187
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Canada
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Income tax deferral
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Judicial review and appeals
Terrorism
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2019 or the JOLT Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens and makes various amendments related to nonimmigrant visas.
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
 
The Visa Waiver Program (program allowing citizens of participating countries to visit the United States without a visa) shall be renamed the Secure Travel Partnership Program. The bill amends various provisions relating to the program, such as the maximum nonimmigrant visa refusal rate a qualifying country may have. DHS may waive the refusal rate requirement if a country meets other requirements, such as entering into intelligence collection and information sharing arrangements with the United States.
 
The Department of State shall set a goal of interviewing nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide within 15 days of receiving the application and periodically report to Congress on efforts to meet this goal. The State Department shall conduct a pilot program for using secure remote videoconferencing technology for conducting visa interviews for certain classes of nonimmigrant visa applications.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Department of Education Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-2188
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of Education
Employee hiring
Employee performance
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Right of privacy
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Department of Education Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Education to suspend, demote, or remove certain employees for poor performance or misconduct.
 
It establishes requirements and procedures with respect to such adverse personnel actions, including the following:
 
 
appeal rights, 
 
whistle-blower protections,
 
grievances arising from an adverse personnel action,
 
recoupment of relocation expenses, and
 
recoupment of bonuses and awards.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Digital Coast Act

Bill: 116-hr-2189
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Department of Commerce
Earth sciences
Executive agency funding and structure
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
State and local government operations
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Digital Coast Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)
 
NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.
 
NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

action_date: 2019-11-26
text: 

Digital Coast Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)
 
NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.
 
NOAA may 
 
 
enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program;
 
enter into contracts with private sector entities as necessary to collect, process, and provide remote sensing and other geospatial data and products; and
 
establish public tools that are capable of tracking ocean and Great Lakes economy data for each coastal state.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-315.
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-315.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Department of Labor Accountability Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2190
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Performance measurement
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Department of Labor Accountability Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Labor to suspend, demote, or remove certain employees for poor performance or misconduct.
 
It establishes requirements and procedures with respect to such adverse personnel actions, including the following:
 
 
appeal rights, 
 
grievances arising from an adverse personnel action,
 
recoupment of relocation expenses, and
 
recoupment of bonuses and awards.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

Bill: 116-hr-2191
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records.
 
Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 116-hr-2192
Sponsor: Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II. 
 
Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
 
The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.
 
Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Students First Tax Deduction Act

Bill: 116-hr-2193
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Higher education
Income tax deductions
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Students First Tax Deduction Act

 
This bill permanently extends the tax deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses. (The deduction expired at the end of 2017.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
To amend chapter 3123 of title 54, United States Code, to protect United States Heritage Abroad.

Bill: 116-hr-2194
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Africa
Cemeteries and funerals
Europe
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Middle East
Monuments and memorials
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This bill requires the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad to (1) identify and publish a list of the cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings located abroad that are associated with the foreign heritage of U.S. citizens from the Middle East and North Africa; (2) allow unimpeded access to such sites that are in danger of deterioration or destruction; (3) obtain assurances from foreign governments that such sites in in those regions will be accessible, as well as in Eastern and Central Europe; (4) disseminate reports on the accessibility of such sites in all of those regions; and (5) disseminate reports on the condition of, and the progress toward, the preservation and protection of such sites in the Middle East and North Africa. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Registry Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2195
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Public-private cooperation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 

PFAS Registry Act

 of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry for current or past members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam at a military installation or other Department of Defense location. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2197
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
District of Columbia
Humanities programs funding
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Performing arts
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
This bill reauthorizes funding for FY2020-FY2024 for maintenance, repair, and security and capital projects for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 
 
The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the Kennedy Center that contains an inscription to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the National Cultural Center Act by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Kennedy Center may solicit private contributions for the design, procurement, and installation of the plaque. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming Constitutional Property Rights Act

Bill: 116-hr-2198
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Property rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 

Reaffirming Constitutional Property Rights Act

 
This bill prohibits the holder of a certification of public convenience and necessity that authorizes construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline from exercising the right of eminent domain for a pipeline designed to export liquefied natural gas to a foreign county.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Keeping Our Promises Act

Bill: 116-hr-2200
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Blood and blood diseases
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 

Keeping Our Promises Act

 
This bill expands the list of diseases that are provided a presumption of service-connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. 
 
The bill extends through September 30, 2030, the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make determinations and submissions related to the connection between herbicide exposure and occurrence of disease. Additionally, the VA is prohibited from taking the costs of compensation into account when determining the association between exposure to an herbicide agent and occurrence of a disease. 
 
The bill requires the VA to determine within 120 days (currently 60) whether a presumption of service-connection is warranted for diseases covered by a National Academy of Sciences report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
To modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-2201
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Disability assistance
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Thailand
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that, if it creates a presumption of service-connection between the occurrence of a disease and exposure to an herbicide agent while serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era at a military base in Thailand, such presumption must also apply to exposure at any military base in Thailand, regardless of where on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the veteran performed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House