hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Midnight Regulations Review Act

Bill: 116-hr-8956
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Government studies and investigations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Midnight Regulations Review Act

 
 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on certain regulations promulgated during the period leading up to the inauguration of a new President, including major rules that may be subject to nullification under the Congressional Review Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Wind Workforce Modernization and Training Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8957
Sponsor: Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Wind Workforce Modernization and Training Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes programs within the Department of Energy to provide support and incentives for training wind technician students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act

Bill: 116-hr-8958
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Performance measurement
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish guidance on ways to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and to report on the Medicaid payment methodologies that apply to facility transfers of pregnant women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Retirees Sustainable Investment Policies Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8959
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Retirees Sustainable Investment Policies Act of 2020

 
This bill requires retirement and employee benefit plans to establish and follow a sustainable investment policy, including policies relating to the corporate governance practices, labor and human rights practices, and the environmental risks of the entities receiving investments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Sustainable Investment Policies Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8960
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Air quality
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business ethics
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Corporate finance and management
Endangered and threatened species
Financial services and investments
Government information and archives
Human rights
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Racial and ethnic relations
Securities
Service industries
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Sustainable Investment Policies Act of 2020 

 
This bill requires investment advisers to establish and follow a sustainable investment policy, including policies relating to the corporate governance practices, labor and human rights practices, and the environmental risks of the entities receiving investments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Email Privacy Act

Bill: 116-hr-8961
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Business records
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Email Privacy Act

 
This bill modifies provisions restricting an electronic communication service (ECS) or remote communication service (RCS) provider from disclosing the contents of a wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage with or otherwise stored, held, or maintained by that service. 
 
Additionally, it revises the standards for the government to compel an ECS or RCS provider to disclose the contents of a wire or electronic communication or records, or inform of the recipient of the existence of a warrant, court order, subpoena, or request, unless the government obtains an order for delayed notification (i.e., an order directing a service provider to delay notifying anyone of the existence of a warrant, order, subpoena, or request for a specified period of time). 
 
The bill revises the process for obtaining a delayed notification order and lengthens the maximum duration of such an order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
SAVE America Act

Bill: 116-hr-8962
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Citizenship and naturalization
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Military personnel and dependents
Motor vehicles
Postal service
Research administration and funding
Right of privacy
State and local government operations
U.S. Postal Service
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Securing And Verifying Elections in America Act or the SAVE America Act

 
This bill establishes proof of citizenship and identification requirements for registering to vote and voting in federal elections, creates additional requirements for voting by mail, and requires states to separately count mail-in ballots. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a system through which individuals may report incidents of election fraud, and provides for enhanced penalties for certain crimes related to federal elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8963
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: District of Columbia
Firearms and explosives
Hunting and fishing
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Sales and excise taxes
State and local finance
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020

 
 This bill treats the District of Columbia as a state with respect to receiving federal funds for management and restoration of approved wildlife projects and for fish restoration and management projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1140)
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8964
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

 
This bill makes it a crime to intimidate, threaten, or coerce (or attempt to do so) an individual (i.e., an election official or a poll worker) for the purpose of interfering with their duties in administering elections.
 
Violators are subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
New Markets Stabilization Act

Bill: 116-hr-8965
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Community life and organization
Debt collection
Economic development
Income tax credits
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

New Markets Stabilization Act

 
This bill modifies provisions of the new markets tax credit (NMTC). Specifically, it increases and extends the NMTC limitation through 2022 and allows a carryback of the credit for five years. The bill also exempts the NMTC from the 75% general business credit limitation, revises debt modification rules for NMTC issuers and borrowers, and permanently exempts the NMTC from the alternative minimum tax.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Vaccine Awareness Support Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8966
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority health
Rural conditions and development
Scientific communication
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 

COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Support Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local health departments or nonprofits to disseminate information about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Federal All-Payer Claims Database Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8967
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2020-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Medicaid
Medicare
Military medicine
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
Right of privacy
State and local government operations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 

Federal All-Payer Claims Database Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes a federal all-payer claims database to collect and publish health care claims and payment information from various insurers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Remote, Coastal, and Small Watersheds Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8968
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alaska
American Samoa
Emergency planning and evacuation
Floods and storm protection
Government studies and investigations
Guam
Hawaii
Natural disasters
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 

Remote, Coastal, and Small Watersheds Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conducting a study of hurricane and storm damage reduction to recommend certain projects in remote, coastal, and small watersheds without the need to demonstrate that the projects are justified solely by national economic development benefits.
 
In considering whether to recommend a project, the Corps must consider the benefits of the project to (1) public health and safety of the local community and communities that are located in the region to be served by the project and that will rely on the project, (2) hurricane and storm damage effects on local and regional economic opportunities, (3) welfare of the regional population to be served by the project, or (4) social and cultural value to the local community and communities that are located in the region to be served by the project and that will rely on the project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Transportation Oriented Development Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8969
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Housing industry and standards
Income tax credits
Low- and moderate-income housing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 

Transportation Oriented Development Act of 2020

 
This bill increases the low-income housing tax credit for buildings in transit-oriented development areas. The bill defines a
 transit-oriented development area
 as a designated area located within 1/4 mile from a rail, bus, harbor, or waterway station and zoned for high density.
 
The bill also directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study cost-of-living differences based on geographic location and proximity and accessibility to transit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8971
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2020-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Family planning and birth control
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Human rights
Medical research
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Surgery and anesthesia
Violent crime
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 

Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes the President to (1) provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to address the social, structural, health, and human rights issues that lead to obstetric fistula; and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula. 
 
Such assistance shall promote the global Campaign to End Fistula and the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8972
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2020-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Human rights
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
International organizations and cooperation
Medical education
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Smuggling and trafficking
Surgery and anesthesia
Trade restrictions
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs. These measures include (1) establishing property-blocking and visa-blocking sanctions, (2) prohibiting exports of certain surgery devices to entities that are identified as being responsible for forced organ harvesting or related human trafficking, and (3) requiring the Department of State to report on these practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House