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Main Street Growth Act

Bill: 116-s-2306
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business investment and capital
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

Main Street Growth Act 

 
This bill allows for the registration of national venture securities exchanges for the purpose of trading the securities of certain small companies, such as startups and emerging growth companies. Individuals and existing national securities exchanges may apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission for approval to register such an exchange, or to register a listing tier within an existing exchange. 
 
The bill sets forth requirements for these venture exchanges, including required disclosures, trading limits, and trading privileges. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2307
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Defense to award three-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language (e.g., foreign language or American Sign Language) programs in elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Patients First Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2308
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cell biology and embryology
Department of Health and Human Services
Government studies and investigations
Medical ethics
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

Patients First Act of 

2019

 
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support stem cell research. Specifically, the NIH must conduct and support basic and applied research to develop techniques for the isolation, derivation, production, testing, and human clinical use of stem cells that may result in improved understanding of, or treatments for, diseases and other adverse health conditions. However, such techniques must not involve (1) the creation of a human embryo for research purposes; (2) the destruction or discarding of, or risk of injury to, a human embryo; or (3) the use of any stem cell the derivation or provision of which would be inconsistent with this bill.
 
The NIH must also report on peer-reviewed stem cell research proposals that were not funded.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

Bill: 116-s-2309
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Higher education
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to report on the potential benefits and impact of establishing a joint U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to leverage the knowledge of institutions and entities for the purposes of cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Bridge Investment Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2310
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Atmospheric science and weather
Congressional oversight
Floods and storm protection
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Indian lands and resources rights
Natural disasters
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

Bridge Investment Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes a bridge investment program to award competitive grants to certain governmental entities for projects that improve (1) the condition of bridges; and (2) the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges.
 
Among other things, the bill 
 
 
requires grant awards for large projects (projects with total costs of greater than $100 million) to be at least $50 million, and for any other projects not less than $2.5 million;
 
directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider a number of factors in awarding grants, including the extent to which a project demonstrates cost savings by bundling multiple bridge projects;
 
requires DOT to prioritize projects that are located within states for which at least two project applications were submitted in the current fiscal year and an average of two were submitted in prior fiscal years, and fewer than two grants have been awarded for projects within the state; and
 
limits funding for projects that consist solely of culvert replacement or rehabilitation.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
SERVICE Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2311
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Licensing and registrations
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

Spouse Employment Reciprocity and Vocational Instruction for Career Enhancement Act of 2019 or the SERVICE Act of 2019

 
This bill allows a military spouse who is participating in the My Career Advancement Account program to remain eligible despite a promotion in grade of the Armed Forces member to whom the person is married.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Equity in Compensation Act

Bill: 116-s-2312
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Income tax rates
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Equity in Compensation Act

 
This bill imposes an additional tax on the income of corporations that have gross revenues in excess of $1 billion and a wage disparity level in excess of 3,000%. A &quot;wage disparity level&quot; is defined as the ratio of the annual salary of the highest compensated officer of the corporation to the median annual salary of all employees of the corporation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado.

Bill: 116-s-2313
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Colorado
Federal district courts
Judges

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 
This bill increases from seven to nine the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Colorado. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, two additional judges for that judicial district.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
SMART Act

Bill: 116-s-2314
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Digital media
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Mental health
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology Act or the SMART Act

 
This bill requires social media companies to structure their platforms in a manner calculated to reduce the risks of internet addiction.
 
The bill prohibits social media companies from using infinite scroll, auto refill, and autoplay functions and restricts them from giving users awards for higher levels of engagement. The bill further instructs social media companies to automatically limit users' time spent on their platforms across all devices to a default of 30 minutes per day and to implement regular stopping points designed to end scrolling after 3 minutes. Social media companies are also charged to conspicuously display a notification at least twice an hour showing users how much time they have spent on the platform that day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Whistleblower Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2315
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Whistleblower Act of 2019

 
This bill includes subcontractors and subgrantees within the scope of provisions providing for whistleblower protection.

action_date: 2020-12-09
text: 

Whistleblower Act of 2019

 
This bill includes subcontractors and subgrantees within the scope of provisions providing for whistleblower protection.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7375)
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7375)
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
MICROCHIPS Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2316
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Congressional oversight
Director of National Intelligence
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Manufacturing, Investment, and Controls Review for Computer Hardware, Intellectual Property, and Supply Act of 2019 or the MICROCHIPS Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes the National Supply Chain Intelligence Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and contains other provisions related to supply chain intelligence and security.
 
The center shall (1) aggregate all-source intelligence relating to supply chains; (2) share supply chain-related warnings with the intelligence community, other parts of the federal government, at-risk industry partners, and U.S. allies; and (3) serve as the central resource for supply chain threats and related information.
 
The President may make funds available to eligible U.S. entities that produce components, products, or technology that will increase supply chain security. 
 
The ODNI shall report to Congress a plan for strengthening supply chain intelligence functions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2317
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Child care and development
Disability and paralysis
Family relationships
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Social security and elderly assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2019

 
This bill credits certain individuals who provide at least 80 hours of care per month to dependent relatives without monetary compensation with up to five years of deemed wages (determined by a specified formula) for purposes of determining Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits. However, this requirement shall not apply if a larger benefit or payment would otherwise be payable.
 
The bill also authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to support state programs that provide medical training to individuals who provide care to dependent relatives without monetary compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act

Bill: 116-s-2318
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a program to assist agencies with continuously diagnosing and mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
 
Pursuant to this program, DHS shall (1) develop the capability to collect, analyze, and visualize information relating to security data and cybersecurity risks at agencies; (2) make program capabilities available for use by civilian agencies, states, and local governments; (3) assist such entities in setting information security priorities and assessing and managing cybersecurity risks; and (4) develop policies and procedures for reporting systemic risks and potential incidents. DHS must also regularly deploy new technologies to improve the program.
 
In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the potential impacts and benefits of replacing existing reporting requirements under the federal information policy with periodical real-time data provided by the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Restore Coast Guard Capabilities Act

Bill: 116-s-2319
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Coast guard
Marine and inland water transportation
Natural disasters
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Restore Coast Guard Capabilities Act

 
This bill authorizes the U.S. Coast Guard to take into account the impacts of Hurricane Michael for the purpose of modifying the contract to construct offshore patrol cutters if it facilitates national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act

Bill: 116-s-2320
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Appropriations
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Peace Corps
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act

 
This bill makes changes to the Peace Corps.
 
The bill changes the Peace Corps from an independent agency that reports to the President to a subordinate agency within the Department of State.
 
The Peace Corps shall also terminate any programs in China. The Peace Corps may not operate in any country that the State Department deems hostile to U.S. national security interests.
 
The State Department shall annually report to Congress on Peace Corps programs around the world, including how each program furthers U.S. interests and is not contrary to U.S. national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 116-s-2321
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
Minority employment
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League, a professional baseball league that was formed in response to African-American players being banned from baseball's major leagues. 
 
The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and its mission to promote tolerance, diversity, and inclusion. 
 
All surcharges from sales of these coins shall be paid to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for educational and outreach programs and exhibits. 

action_date: 2020-03-05
text: 

Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

 
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 400,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League, a professional baseball league that was formed in response to African-American players being banned from baseball's major leagues. 
 
(Sec. 4) The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and its mission to promote tolerance, diversity, and inclusion. 
 
(Sec. 7) All surcharges from sales of these coins shall be paid to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for educational and outreach programs and exhibits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1613)
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1613)
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1612-1613)
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
AFTER Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2322
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Medical research
Research administration and funding
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

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

 
This bill requires agencies or instrumentalities operating federal research facilities to promulgate regulations that facilitate and encourage the adoption of animals that are suitable for retirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5199)
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
SAFE Mail Act

Bill: 116-s-2323
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Homeland Security
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government information and archives
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Screening All Fentanyl-Enhanced Mail Act of 2019 or the SAFE Mail Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and deploy technology to detect illicit fentanyl and other synthetic opioids in 100% of international mail and cargo inbound into the United States from high-risk countries identified by DHS. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
Servicewomen’s Health Transition Training Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2324
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health promotion and preventive care
Veterans' medical care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 

Servicewomen's Health Transition Training Act of 2019

 
This bill requires U.S. military service departments to encourage separating and retiring female service members to participate in the Women's Health Transition Training Program, which provides information on care available from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
 
The bill requires military installations that have specified centers for transition assistance to advertise the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate