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Protect European Energy Security Act

Bill: 116-hr-2023
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Germany
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military operations and strategy
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Russia
Turkey
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Protect European Energy Security Act

 
This bill requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of two natural gas pipelines, the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream.

The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. 
 
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report on the impact of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on (1) U.S. interests and security objectives; (2) European energy security and defense posture; (3) Russian influence in Europe; and (4) Ukraine, including the impact of reductions in transit fees due to the pipeline. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act

Bill: 116-hr-2024
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act

 
This bill directs the Department of State to provide Congress with a five-year staffing plan. The plan shall contain certain information, including a set of comprehensive workforce data and recommendations on the number of Foreign Service officers, disaggregated by service cone, that should be posted at each foreign mission. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the alternative fuel refueling property credit.

Bill: 116-hr-2025
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Income tax credits
Motor fuels

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 
This bill permanently extends the tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. (Under current law, the tax credit expired at the end of 2017.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2026
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Domestic violence and child abuse
Government information and archives
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Higher education
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act of 2019

 
This bill addresses the needs of individuals with disabilities on college campuses, such as ensuring that their needs are included in emergency response and evacuation procedures and in responses to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Drain the Swamp and the President’s Assets Act

Bill: 116-hr-2027
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Financial services and investments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Drain the Swamp and the President's Assets Act

 
This bill prohibits the President from holding any asset that would be considered a disqualifying financial interest under applicable criminal code provisions.
 
The President may place any such asset into a blind trust, and the trustee or other entity who is involved in the management or control of the blind trust shall divest the blind trust of such asset.
 
A violation of this bill's prohibition constitutes an impeachable offense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Make Our Government Safe Act

Bill: 116-hr-2028
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Executive Office of the President
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military command and structure
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Make Our Government Safe Act

 
This bill prohibits any individual who threatens in words or in action to destroy the U.S. government from participating in or attending any meeting of the National Security Council or the interagency Principals Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Studying the Missing and Murdered Indian Crisis Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2029
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Genetics
Government information and archives
Indian social and development programs
Missing persons
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Studying the Missing and Murdered Indian Crisis Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the response of law enforcement agencies to reports of missing or murdered Native Americans and to make recommendations on how to improve the utilized databases and notification systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act

Bill: 116-hr-2031
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Department of the Interior
Evidence and witnesses
Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Judicial procedure and administration
Judicial review and appeals
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 or the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act

 
This bill replaces the Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project with the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Under the program, Native American tribes or organizations may receive grants to plan for participation in self-governance and to negotiate the terms of participation.
 
In addition, the bill revises the Department of the Interior's process for approving self-governance compacts and funding agreements with tribes. Interior must negotiate contracts and funding agreements to maximize implementation of the self-governance policy. The bill sets forth requirements for tribes participating in self-governance with respect to conflicts of interest, audits, redesign and consolidation of programs, retrocession of programs, nonduplication of funding, and records.
 
Funding agreements must include provisions for Interior to monitor the performance of trust functions by the tribe and to reassume a program and funding under specified circumstances. 
 
Tribes participating in self-governance may elect to assume some federal responsibilities with respect to certain construction projects.
 
The bill prohibits a tribe from being obligated to continue performance of a compact or funding agreement that provides insufficient funding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Donate for Disaster Relief Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2032
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Government trust funds
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Donate for Disaster Relief Act of 201

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This bill allows individual taxpayers to designate an amount (not less than $1) of any overpayment of income tax for a Disaster Relief Fund established by this bill to provide relief for major disasters declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E387)
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
To release to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in Camp Joseph T. Robinson.

Bill: 116-hr-2033
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Arkansas
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 
This bill releases to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in and to the surface estate of the land constituting Camp Joseph T. Robinson, consisting of approximately 141.52 acres.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Dignity Act

Bill: 116-hr-2034
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child care and development
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Department of Justice
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Family relationships
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Mental health
Right of privacy
Sex and reproductive health
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2019 or the Dignity Act

 
This bill establishes requirements for the treatment of prisoners.
 
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide adequate health care, provide videoconferencing free of charge, train employees to identify trauma-related health needs, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge.
 
Additionally, with respect to prisoners who are primary caretaker parents, the BOP must provide parenting classes, allow visitation from family members, and establish a pilot program to allow overnight visits from family members.
 
Finally, the bill allows a prisoner who is pregnant or a primary caretaker parent to participate in a residential substance abuse treatment program, even if the individual failed to disclose a substance abuse problem.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2035
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 

2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs). 
 
The bill requires each state agency that is awarded a grant under the program to report any data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation. 

action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 

Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 

2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs). 
 
The bill requires each state agency that is awarded a grant under the program to report any data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7308)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7308)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2035.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7308-7310)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-175.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-175.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
NCAA Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2036
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes
Child health
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Higher education
Labor-management relations
Professional sports
School athletics
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

National Collegiate Athletics Act of 2019 or the NCAA Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes protections for student-athletes. For example, the bill establishes minimum duration requirements for certain sports scholarships and requires institutions of higher education to provide medical coverage with respect to student-athlete injuries.
 
The bill also modifies provisions related to collective bargaining agreements in professional sports and work opportunities for student-athletes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
State-Based, Market-Oriented, Prescription Drug Negotiations Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2038
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Prescription drugs
Rural conditions and development
Sales and excise taxes
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

State-Based, Market-Oriented, Prescription Drug Negotiations Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes health insurance issuers to jointly negotiate the prices for prescription drugs with the manufacturers of such drugs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Fair Pay Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2039
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legal fees and court costs
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 

Fair Pay Act of 2019

 
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin. (Payment of different wages is allowed under seniority systems, merit systems, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, or differentials based on bona fide factors that the employer demonstrates are job-related or further legitimate business interests.) The bill allows compensatory or punitive damages for violations of such prohibition. 
 
The bill prohibits an employer from discriminating against any individual who opposes any act or practice made illegal by this bill or for assisting in an investigation, or discharging or discriminating against any employee who inquires about or discusses another employee's wages.
 
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall: (1) undertake studies and provide information and technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and the general public for implementing this bill's wage discrimination prohibitions; and (2) carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance to correct wage disparities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E386)
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House