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Superfund Enhancement Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2882
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business expenses
Corporate finance and management
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government trust funds
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates
Inflation and prices
Oil and gas
Pollution liability
Sales and excise taxes
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 

Superfund Enhancement Act of 2019

 
This bill reinstates and increases the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate from 9.7 cents to 15.8 cents and allows certain small businesses to expense up to $10,000 of the costs of relocating a trade or business carried on in a location on or near a site proposed for inclusion on the national priorities list under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. 
 
The bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make disaster loans to small business concerns whose principal place of business is located on a Superfund site and authorizes the SBA to make economic injury loans to such business concerns.
 
The bill also modifies the definition of 
crude oil 
for excise tax purposes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Chiropractors Equity Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2883
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Health personnel
Medicare
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 

Chiropractors Equity Act of 2019

 
This bill includes chiropractors as authorized physicians who may enter into private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Veteran’s Choice Accountability Act

Bill: 116-hr-2884
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Hospital care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Performance measurement
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 

Veteran's Choice Accountability Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate VA programs that furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to ensure that the most intensively used specialized care programs are maintained as centers of excellence. The bill also requires the VA to submit an evaluation of the VA's implementation of the VA Budget and Choice Improvement Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Collaboration Act

Bill: 116-hr-2885
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability assistance
Higher education
Lawyers and legal services
Performance measurement
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 

Veterans Collaboration Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program in states with the highest veteran populations to promote collaboration between the VA, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning. 
 
The VA shall emphasize collaboration with (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals with the VA, and (2) educational institutions that provide veterans with pro bono legal assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

Bill: 116-hr-2886
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military personnel and dependents
Personnel records
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 

Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act

 
This bill addresses the sharing of medical information and disability examination procedures between the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA). It requires that if a member of the Armed Forces who is required to receive a physical examination upon separation from active duty and has or is believed to have a medical condition that may make the member eligible for veterans' disability compensation and benefits, the examination must be performed by a VA-certified health care provider.
 
If the condition is discovered during the physical examination and the examining health care provider is not VA-certified, the examination must be completed by a VA-certified provider. 
 
An eligibility determination made as part of such an examination shall be binding on the VA and be used as the basis for assigning the member's disability rating.
 
The VA and DOD shall jointly establish a system to share data and maintain the medical and personnel records of Armed Forces members and veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Emergency Medical Service Providers Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-2887
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
First responders and emergency personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 

Emergency Medical Service Providers Protection Act

 
This bill modifies the requirements for a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew to qualify as a public safety officer for purposes of death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2888
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized access of certain student loan information and expands the requirements for student loan exit counseling. 
 
Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly use an access device (e.g., account number) that was issued to another person or was fraudulently obtained to access Department of Education (ED) information technology systems for commercial advantage or private financial gain. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. 
 
Further, the bill expands loan exit counseling requirements to require an institution of higher education that participates in federal student-aid programs to provide an explanation to borrowers cautioning them about third-party student debt relief companies.
 
It also requires ED to prevent unauthorized access to the central database for student aid (i.e., the National Student Loan Data System) and warn borrowers of suspicious activity regarding their student loan accounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
AWARE Act

Bill: 116-hr-2889
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Criminal justice information and records
Marine and inland water transportation
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Assaults on Water and Aviation Reporting Enforcement Act of 2019 or the AWARE Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to collect and publish data about sexual offenses that occur aboard any mode of transportation over which the federal government exercises jurisdiction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act

Bill: 116-hr-2890
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Terrorism
Violent crime
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act

 
This bill provides for penalties for countries that refuse or delay repatriation of certain nationals ordered to be removed from the United States.
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall establish procedures for determining whether a foreign country is systematically and unreasonably refusing or delaying repatriation of that country's nationals ordered removed from the United States who (1) have been convicted of a felony or crime of violence, or (2) are a threat to national security or public safety. 
 
The Department of State and DHS shall notify representatives of a country found to be engaging in such behavior that the United States may stop issuing visas to that country's nationals. If the country continues to systematically and unreasonably refuse or delay repatriation of the individuals described in this bill, the State Department shall stop issuing visas to nationals of that country. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Physical Activities Recommendations for Americans Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2891
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Physical Activities Recommendations for Americans Act of 

2019

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a report at least every 10 years that contains physical activity recommendations for the general public based on the most current scientific and medical knowledge, including information for population subgroups, as needed.
 
HHS must publish updated reports that detail evidence-based practices and highlight continuing physical activity issues between the publications of full reports. Updated reports may focus on particular population subgroups or issues relating to physical activity.
 A federal agency that proposes to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent full report must submit the proposed recommendations to HHS for review.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited Act

Bill: 116-hr-2892
Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Military education and training
Student aid and college costs
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited Act

 
This bill authorizes each military department to carry out a program to award scholarships to Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps members to assist them in obtaining private pilot's certificates through approved institutions of higher education.
 
The bill also requires a report on the results of an assessment of the Air Force aviation training program known as the &quot;JROTC Flight Academy, Chief of Staff Private Pilot Scholarship Program,&quot; conducted in 2018 and 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act

Bill: 116-hr-2893
Sponsor: Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act

 
This bill prohibits causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the waters of the United States unless it involves the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Save the State and Local Tax Deduction for Middle Class Families Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2894
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates
Inflation and prices
Property tax
Sales and excise taxes
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Save the State and Local Tax Deduction for Middle Class Families Act of 2019

 
This bill increases the limit on the tax deduction for certain state and local taxes, which is currently $10,000 per year. The bill increases the limit to $15,000 (twice the amount in the case of a joint return) and requires the new limit to be adjusted for inflation after 2019.
 
The bill also increases the income tax rate for corporations to an amount that the Department of the Treasury determines is required to cover the reduction in revenue resulting from the increased tax deduction allowed by this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

Bill: 116-hr-2895
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Immigration status and procedures
Labor standards
Medical education
Rural conditions and development
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

 
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program through FY2021.
 
Aliens coming to the United States under a J-1 nonimmigrant visa to receive medical training typically must leave the country and reside for two years abroad before being eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or permanent residence. The Conrad program waives this requirement for individuals who meet certain qualifications, including serving for a number of years at a health care facility in an underserved area. 
 
The bill increases the number of waivers that a state may obtain each fiscal year from 30 to 35 if a certain number of waivers were used the previous year, and provides for further adjustments depending on demand.
 
An alien physician may be employed at an academic medical center to meet the Conrad program's employment requirements if the alien's work is in the public interest, even if the medical center is not in an underserved area. 
 
Employment contracts for alien physicians under the Conrad program shall contain certain information, such as the maximum number of on-call hours per week the physician shall have to work. 
 
Certain alien physicians (along with the physician's spouse and children) shall be exempt from the direct annual numerical limits on immigration, including those physicians that have met certain requirements related to visas for physicians to serve in underserved areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2896
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Jurisdiction and venue
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2019 or the SHIELD Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the distribution of intimate visual depictions.
 
Specifically, it makes it a crime to knowingly distribute (or intentionally threaten to distribute) an intimate visual depiction of an individual (1) with knowledge of or reckless disregard for the individual's lack of consent and reasonable expectation of privacy, and (2) without a reasonable belief that distributing the depiction touches a matter of public concern.
 
A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
AFTER Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2897
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 

Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2019 or the AFTER Act of 2019

 
This bill requires federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of certain warm-blooded animals (e.g., dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits) with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must (1) no longer be needed for research; (2) be suitable for release; (3) not be birds, rats, or mice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House