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AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-971
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Firearms and explosives
Retail and wholesale trades
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2019 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019

 
The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. 
 
Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act

Bill: 116-hr-972
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Racial and ethnic relations
South Carolina
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act

 
This bill redesignates the Reconstruction Era National Monument in Beaufort County, South Carolina, as the "Reconstruction Era National Historical Park," and authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire specified lands to expand the park. 
 
Interior shall establish within the National Park Service the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Violence Against Women Health Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-973
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Child health
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Human trafficking
Indian social and development programs
Medical research
Mental health
Research administration and funding
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Violence Against Women Health Act of 2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Department of Health and Human Services program that awards grants to support the health care system's response to domestic violence. 
 
The bill also modifies the program, including by requiring that grant funds be used to (1) support training to address domestic violence in families enrolled in early childhood programs, (2) develop training and resources for behavioral health professionals, (3) support health education training related to labor and sex trafficking, and (4) support the coordination of domestic and sexual violence coalitions. Certain training must prioritize programs administered by the Health Resources & Services Administration's Office of Women's Health.
 
The bill also permits grant funds to be used to establish state pilot programs that address substance use disorder in the context of domestic violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act

Bill: 116-hr-974
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
Federal Reserve System
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act 

 
This bill requires the Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board to provide a written testimony on board efforts regarding the supervision of certain financial institutions. If such position is vacant, another specified representative of the board must testify. 

action_date: 2019-03-11
text: 

Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act 

 
This bill requires the Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board to provide a written testimony on board efforts regarding the supervision of certain financial institutions. If such position is vacant, another specified representative of the board must testify. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2620)
action_date: 2019-03-11
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 H2620)
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 974.
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2620-2621)
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 116-hr-975
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act

 
This bill establishes the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area in the state of Washington. 
 
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation shall be the local coordinating entity for the area and shall prepare and submit a management plan for it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-976
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Government studies and investigations
Medical research
Noise pollution

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to examine and report on the various health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-977
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Floods and storm protection
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, before releasing water from flood risk management projects, to determine whether the water is contaminated with cyanobacteria based on tests conducted by the Corps, another federal agency, or the state in which the project is located. If the water is contaminated, the Corps must notify the public and affected governments of the contamination, planned releases, and the potential effects on human health.


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 House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-978
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2019

 
This bill provides statutory authority for rules concerning corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles with model years 2021 through 2025 and greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles (e.g., trucks) with model years 2017 through 2025. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for rules issued in 2012 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the CAFE standards and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the greenhouse gas emission standards.
 
NHTSA and the EPA may not take actions that could reduce the stringency of the standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-979
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax credits
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 201

9

 
This bill requires taxpayers who are claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit to include their Social Security number on their tax return. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-980
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Canada
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
United Kingdom
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the dedicated service of U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British armed forces 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
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: 2019-02-05
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: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act

Bill: 116-hr-981
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to implement a demonstration project providing competitive, four-year grants to at least 10 secondary schools that have a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate of 60% or lower, for the provision of additional school counselors and counselor resources.
 
The additional school counselors must primarily serve students identified as being at risk of not graduating in four years.
 
Grantees that demonstrate progress in improving their graduation rates shall be eligible for subsequent grants. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
To avoid duplicative annual reporting under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-982
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Income tax deferral
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Labor to cooperate to modify specified returns required for deferred compensation plans and other employee benefit plans to permit all members of a group of plans to file a single aggregated annual return or report satisfying the requirements of both the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 
 
The requirement applies to a group in which all of the plans 
 
 
 are individual account plans or defined contribution plans; 
 
 have the same trustee, the same one or more named fiduciaries, the same administrator, and plan years beginning on the same date; and 
 
 provide the same investments or investment options to participants and beneficiaries. 
 
 
The bill also specifies that, for the purposes of applying the numerical limitations related to the electronic filing of returns for deferred compensation plans, each plan for which information is provided on the return must be treated as a separate return. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act

Bill: 116-hr-983
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Employee leave
Family relationships
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text:  
 

Parental Bereavement Act of 2019 or the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act

 
This bill entitles an eligible employee to up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of the death of a son or daughter.
 
 Such an employee may substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay.
 
The bill applies the same leave entitlement to federal employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-984
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Dams and canals
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2019

 
This bill designates specified segments of the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit rivers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill excludes from such designation certain areas with respect to the Ice House and Pepperell hydroelectric projects and the Hollingsworth and Vose dam. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
FAST Generics Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-985
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Competition and antitrust
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Licensing and registrations
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 

Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2019 or the FAST Generics Act of 2019

 
This bill generally prohibits the license holder of a drug or biological product approved by the Food and Drug Administration from restricting availability of the drug or product for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
PARTNERS Act

Bill: 116-hr-989
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Government trust funds
Licensing and registrations
Performance measurement
Public-private cooperation
Small business
Teaching, teachers, curricula
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Promoting Apprenticeships through Regional Training Networks for Employers Required Skills Act of 2019 or the PARTNERS Act

 
This bill establishes a grant program to promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of eligible partnerships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-990
Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property
Licensing and registrations
Prescription drugs
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes certain limits on the filing of patent validity challenges with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, particularly with respect to inter partes review.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House