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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bend, Oregon, as the "Robert Maxwell VA Clinic".

Bill: 116-hr-685
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health facilities and institutions
Home and outpatient care
Oregon
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bend, Oregon, as the &quot;Robert Maxwell VA Clinic.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-686
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Business records
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 

Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes new requirements and restrictions with respect to the sale, purchase, shipment, and transport of ammunition. 
 
Among other things, the bill does the following: 
 
 
requires an ammunition dealer to be licensed;
 
requires ammunition sales to be conducted in person; and 
 
requires a licensed ammunition importer, manufacturer, or dealer to report on bulk sales of ammunition. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-687
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Photography and imaging
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 

Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes a statutory framework for the licensing and registration of all handguns owned, possessed, or controlled in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-688
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, with all proceeds benefitting the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-689
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18]
Introduced: 2019-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Mammals
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: 

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019
 
 
This bill revises requirements concerning the sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities. Specifically, the bill revises the list of permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
DEFENSE Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-690
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Military facilities and property
Small towns
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: 

Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts Act of 2019 or the DEFENSE Act of 2019

 
This bill allows an exemption from certain eligibility requirements under the essential air service program for locations at which not less than 10% of aircraft takeoffs and landings in 2018 were by aircraft of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Proven Wildfire Reduction Techniques Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-691
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal and plant health
California
Forests, forestry, trees
Insects
Land use and conservation
Oregon
Pest management

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: 

Proven Wildfire Reduction Techniques Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture, for National Forest System lands, and the Department of the Interior, for public lands, to carry out insect and disease treatment programs in qualified forests (i.e., forests located in National Forest System lands or public lands) that meet the criteria specified under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-692
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Disability and health-based discrimination
Employee benefits and pensions
Genetics
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Insurance industry and regulation
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: 

Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2019

 
 This bill reestablishes requirements for private health insurance plans with respect to preexisting conditions, guaranteed enrollment, and discrimination based on health-related factors if they are repealed by another law.
 
 In such event, the bill prohibits private health insurance plans from (1) limiting or excluding benefits covering preexisting conditions; (2) denying enrollment to employers or individual applicants, subject to specified limits; (3) establishing rules for eligibility based on an individual's health status; or (4) requiring an individual to a pay higher premium than similarly situated individuals enrolled in the plan based the individual's health status. The bill also prohibits plans from collecting genetic information in connection with issuing health insurance and provides requirements for workplace wellness programs connected to health insurance.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2019-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-18
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, as the "Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building".

Bill: 116-hr-694
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Members of Congress
New York State
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, as the "Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
To redesignate the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area as the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-695
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Members of Congress
New York City
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 
This bill redesignates the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in the state of New York as the "Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Ban Government Shutdowns Act

Bill: 116-hr-696
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Ban Government Shutdowns Act 

 
This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect. 
 
 The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization.

Bill: 116-hr-697
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Transportation costs
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay costs related to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a state or tribal organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Department of Veterans Affairs Oversight Enhancement Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-698
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Department of Veterans Affairs Oversight Enhancement Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report biennially on corrective measures taken to address concerns identified on the high risk list published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The high risk list is a list of programs that are vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement or that need transformation. The VA is also required to report annually on the implementation of recommendations from the GAO.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
To amend the National Housing Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to issue guidance to reduce up-front premiums for FHA-insured mortgages if the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund exceeds the statutory limit, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-699
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government trust funds
Housing finance and home ownership

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to (1) on a monthly basis, review the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund; and (2) upon determining whether the fund's capital ratio exceeds a specified limit, either issue guidance to reduce up-front premiums on mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or report to Congress on why HUD has determined not to reduce such premiums.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
12 Carrier Act

Bill: 116-hr-700
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

12 Carrier Act

 
This bill requires the U.S. Navy to have no less than 12 operational aircraft carriers as part of its naval combat forces.
 
Presently, the Navy must have 11 such carriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
FriendSHIP Act

Bill: 116-hr-701
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Foreign aid and international relief
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

FriendSHIP Act

 
This bill authorizes the President to transfer the TARAWA-class amphibious ship USS 
NASSAU
 (LHA-4) to Japan on a sale or grant basis. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-702
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Foreign and international corporations
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Jurisdiction and venue
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019

 
This bill eliminates immunity from suit in U.S. courts for certain foreign entities, and their corporate affiliates, that are state-owned or state-controlled. Specifically, the bill provides for jurisdiction in U.S. courts over foreign entities that (1) conduct commercial activity in the United States, and (2) are incorporated in a foreign state in which state-owned or state-controlled entities commonly engage in commercial activity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Uncovering Foreign Influence in the United States Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-703
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign and international corporations
Government information and archives
Political parties and affiliation
Sales and excise taxes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Uncovering Foreign Influence in the United States Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes additional disclosure requirements for certain tax-exempt organizations that receive foreign source contributions. The bill also imposes an excise tax on a U.S. person who fails to disclose a political contribution that is made on behalf of or funded by a person other than a U.S. person or bona fide resident of a U.S. possession. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-705
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019 

 
This bill authorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to use security service fees to pay Transportation Security Officer salaries during a lapse in appropriations for the TSA. The TSA must notify Congress when using the authority provided by this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House