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INF Treaty Compliance Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1249
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Defense spending
International law and treaties
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

INF Treaty Compliance Act of 2019

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from using funds to test, procure, or field any missile that would be prohibited under the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles. (The President announced in February 2019 that he intends to withdraw the United States from the treaty, commonly referred to as the "INF Treaty.") 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office".

Bill: 116-hr-1250
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Post Office."
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Became Public Law No: 116-55.
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Became Public Law No: 116-55.
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-08-13
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-08-13
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5204)
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5204)
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5953-5954)
action_date: 2019-07-17
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 H5953-5954)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1250.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5953-5954)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-55
Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1251
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Building construction
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health facilities and institutions
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Law enforcement administration and funding
Libraries and archives
Research administration and funding
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

Public Buildings Renewal Act of 201

9

 
This bill allows tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings by expanding the definition of &quot;exempt facility bond&quot; to include bonds used for qualified government buildings. 
 
A qualified government building is a government-owned building or facility that consists of one or more of the following
 
 
an elementary or secondary school;
 
 facilities of a state college or university used for educational purposes;
 
a public library;
 
a court;
 
hospital, health care, laboratory, or research facilities; 
 
public safety facilities; or
 
offices for government employees.
 
 
The bill excludes buildings or facilities that include specified recreational equipment or are used for the primary purpose of providing retail food and beverage services, recreation, or entertainment.
 
The bill establishes (1) a $5 billion limit on the amount of tax-exempt financing which may be provided for government buildings, and (2) procedures for allocating and applying for the financing. 
 
The bill exempts the bonds for government buildings from the volume cap on private activity bonds. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E182)
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as the Marilyn Monroe Post Office.

Bill: 116-hr-1252
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Performing arts
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as the "Marilyn Monroe Post Office."
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as the "Marilyn Monroe Post Office."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Became Public Law No: 116-80.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Became Public Law No: 116-80.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-11-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6767)
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6767)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295.
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8169)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8169)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1252.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8169)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-80
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the Ritchie Valens Post Office Building.

Bill: 116-hr-1253
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Music
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the "Ritchie Valens Post Office Building."
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the "Ritchie Valens Post Office Building."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Became Public Law No: 116-81.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Became Public Law No: 116-81.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-11-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6767)
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6767)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8169)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8169)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1253.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8169-8170)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-81
Equal COLA Act

Bill: 116-hr-1254
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Inflation and prices

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

Equal COLA Act

 
This bill revises the formula used to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act

Bill: 116-hr-1255
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act 

 
This bill adjusts the method of determining the average pay of a federal firefighter by adding one-half of a firefighter's basic hourly rate multiplied by the number of overtime hours included as part of such firefighter's regular tour of duty for purposes of computing retirement and annuity benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

Bill: 116-hr-1256
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Border security and unlawful immigration
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Congressional officers and employees
Customs enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Disability and paralysis
Employee hiring
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement officers
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2019 or the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

 
This bill allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.
 
Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal employees.
 
This bill allows a federal first responder to remain in the accelerated retirement system if they are placed in another civil service position outside of that system after returning to work from a work-related injury or illness. Further, if such an employee is separated from service before they are entitled to receive an annuity, they may receive a refund of their accelerated contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1257
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Coast guard
Currency
Department of Homeland Security
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue in commemoration of the U.S. Coast Guard (1) $5 gold coins, (2) $1 silver coins, and (3) half-dollar clad coins. 
 
The design of such coins shall be emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the Coast Guard and its role in securing the United States since 1790. 
 
The issuance of such coins is restricted to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2020.
 
The bill prescribes the sale price of the coins and coin surcharges. Surcharges shall be paid by Treasury to the National Coast Guard Museum Association to help finance the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of the museum. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of homeschooled students in Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps units.

Bill: 116-hr-1258
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Military education and training

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This bill requires each public secondary school with a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit to allow homeschooled students to join the unit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Due Process Restoration Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1259
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Evidence and witnesses
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

Due Process Restoration Act of 2019

 
This bill specifies that a person against whom the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brings an administrative proceeding may compel the SEC to terminate the proceeding. The SEC may then bring a civil action against that person.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving.

Bill: 116-hr-1260
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This bill allows all taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions whether or not they itemize their deductions or claim a standard deduction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
21 to Buy Act

Bill: 116-hr-1262
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

21 to Buy Act

 
This bill generally prohibits a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector from selling or transferring a shotgun or rifle to an individual who is under 21 years of age.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
National Firearms Amendments Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1263
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 

National Firearms Amendments Act of 2019

 
This bill includes within the definition of 
firearm
 under the National Firearms Act a semiautomatic rifle or shotgun that has the capacity to accept a detachable ammunition feeding device.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House