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Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

Bill: 116-hr-606
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Firearms and explosives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
 
 
This bill establishes additional requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). 
 
Specifically, the bill requires the ATF to make a video recording of its process for evaluating and testing an item to determine if it is a firearm or ammunition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-607
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement officers
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to conduct and submit to Congress a survey of the assignment of school resource officers at public elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-16
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: 2019-01-16
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: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
School Watch and Tactics Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-608
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Law enforcement officers
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

School Watch and Tactics Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to develop, disseminate, and publish best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-16
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: 2019-01-16
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: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-609
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Corporate finance and management
Licensing and registrations
Securities
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2019

 
This bill exempts from securities registration requirements certain merger-and-acquisition brokers that facilitate transfer of ownership in privately held companies with earnings or revenues under a specified threshold. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Fulfilling Obligations to Families of the Fallen Act

Bill: 116-hr-610
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Family relationships
Life, casualty, property insurance
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Fulfilling Obligations to Families of the Fallen Act

 
This bill requires a notarized acknowledgement from a service member and the service member's spouse before certain elections or designations can go into effect under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Program. Specifically, such an acknowledgement is required if a service member declines life insurance, elects less coverage than the maximum amount provided, or the service member chooses a beneficiary other than the spouse or child or the member. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Bill: 116-hr-611
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Family relationships
Health personnel
Separation, divorce, custody, support
Teenage pregnancy

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

 
This bill creates new federal crimes related to transporting a minor across state lines for an abortion.
 
It makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor to another state to obtain an abortion without satisfying a parental involvement law in the minor's resident state. A parental involvement law requires parental consent or notification, or judicial authorization, for a minor to obtain an abortion.
 
The bill prohibits an individual who has committed incest with a minor from knowingly transporting the minor across a state line to receive an abortion.
 
Finally, it makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform or induce an abortion on an out-of-state minor without first complying with parental notification requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act

Bill: 116-hr-612
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Border security and unlawful immigration
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act

 
This bill amends the Wilderness Act to allow the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the following activities within a wilderness area for the purpose of securing the international land borders of the United States:
 
 
 access structures, installations, and roads; 
 
execute search and rescue operations;
 
use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment;
 
conduct patrols on foot and on horseback;
 
use aircraft;
 
deploy tactical infrastructure and technology; or
 
construct and maintain roads and physical barriers. 
 
 
Any such activity shall be carried out in a manner that protects the wilderness character of the area. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act

Bill: 116-hr-613
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act

 
This bill expands TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility to include members of the Selected Reserve who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-614
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

 
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts.A person may possess a shark part that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.
 
 Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-615
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Foreign aid and international relief
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Solid waste and recycling
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019 

 
This bill directs the Department of State, when providing overseas assistance for refugees, to ensure the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women, girls, and vulnerable populations.

action_date: 2019-05-20
text: 

Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019 

 
This bill directs the Department of State, when providing overseas assistance for refugees, to ensure the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women, girls, and vulnerable populations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3970)
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3970)
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 615.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3970)
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Life at Conception Act

Bill: 116-hr-616
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Life at Conception Act
 
 
This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. 
 
Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Bill: 116-hr-619
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Crime victims
Human trafficking
Income tax exclusion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act 

 
This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income civil damages, restitution, or other monetary awards (including compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal matter) awarded to victims of peonage, slavery, or human trafficking. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act

Bill: 116-hr-620
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act

 
This bill revises the calculation of age of eligibility for retired pay for members of the Ready Reserve so that days of active duty or active service after October 7, 2001, (the start of combat operations in Afghanistan) reduce a member's age of eligibility. Currently, active duty or active service days after January 28, 2008, reduce a member's age of eligibility. The bill is retroactive to October 7, 2001.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Student Empowerment Act

Bill: 116-hr-621
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Special education
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Student Empowerment Act 

 
This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. 
 
(Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including
 
 
curriculum and curricular materials, 
 
books or other instructional materials, 
 
online educational materials, 
 
tutoring or educational classes outside the home, 
 
testing fees, 
 
fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education, and 
 
educational therapies for students with disabilities.
 
 
Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Government Shutdown Prevention Act

Bill: 116-hr-622
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Government Shutdown Prevention Act 

 
This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect. 
 
For an initial 60-day period, the bill provides continuing appropriations at 95% of the rate for the preceding year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. The bill reduces the continuing appropriations by 2% after the first 60-day period and by an additional 2% for each subsequent 60-day period until the applicable appropriations legislation is enacted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
To deem an alien who has been issued an employment authorization document under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program to be a person who owes allegiance to the United States for purposes of employment by an office of a Member of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hr-623
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This bill establishes that an alien authorized for employment under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program shall be deemed a person who owes allegiance to the United States, for the purpose of qualifying for employment in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act

Bill: 116-hr-624
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Government studies and investigations
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 

Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act 

 
This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to study and report on possible revisions to regulations regarding Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. (Such plans allow certain employees of publicly traded corporations to sell their shares without violating insider trading prohibitions.) The SEC must revise regulations consistent with the results of the study. 

action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 

Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act 

 
This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to study and report on possible revisions to regulations regarding Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. (Such plans allow certain employees of publicly traded corporations to sell their shares without violating insider trading prohibitions.) The SEC must revise regulations consistent with the results of the study. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 3 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H1221)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 3 (Roll no. 52).(text: CR H1221)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1232)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 624.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1221-1223)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Mr. Himes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House