hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3323
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Employee benefits and pensions
Employee leave
Income tax credits
Income tax rates
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019

 
This bill amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax-exempt or organizations to 
 
 
repeal the requirement that the unrelated business taxable income of tax-exempt organizations be computed separately for each trade or business activity, 
 
exclude from the gross income of charitable volunteers reimbursement of expenses for the use of a passenger vehicle for the benefit of a charitable organization, and 
 
allow the tax credit for employer-paid family and medical leave for nonprofit employers.
 
 
The bill also increases the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 21.06% (as an offset to the cost of this bill). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT Florida Act

Bill: 116-hr-3324
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Florida
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infrastructure development
Lakes and rivers
Marine pollution
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Prioritizing Revised Operations To Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act

 
This bill modifies requirements regarding water infrastructure projects in central and southern Florida.
 
Specifically, the Army Corps of Engineers must include in such projects specified public health considerations, including those related to cyanobacteria and other toxins.
 
The bill also prohibits the use of restoration funds for deep well injection (a liquid-waste disposal technology).
 
In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers must (1) develop a master operational manual to ensure system management that protects public health and Everglades restoration; and (2) with the National Academies of Sciences, study the legacy of pollution and nutrient loading, as well as the impacts of soil amendments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3325
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission, upon obtaining evidence that suggests an intentional robocall violation, to provide such evidence to the Department of Justice and to report annually on the number and type of such instances. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
End the Congressional Revolving Door Act

Bill: 116-hr-3326
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

End the Congressional Revolving Door Act

 
 This bill prohibits a former Member of Congress or former senior congressional employee who is a registered lobbyist, and entitled to compensation as such, from being eligible for any benefits beginning after enactment of this bill under
 
 
 the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP); 
 
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the TSP; 
 
the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, including federal enhanced dental and vision benefits; or
 
the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.
 
 
 The bill does not prevent the payment of any CSRS or FERS lump-sum credit to which an individual is entitled or any nonforfeitable amount in an individual's TSP account.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Drug Price Transparency for Medicare Patients Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3327
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Government information and archives
Inflation and prices
Marketing and advertising
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Drug Price Transparency for Medicare Patients Act of 2019

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule titled &quot;Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Regulation to Require Drug Pricing Transparency,&quot; published on May 10, 2019. The rule requires direct-to-consumer television advertisements for covered drugs and biologics under Medicare and Medicaid to include the list price of a 30-day supply or for a typical course of treatment, if the list price is at least $35 per month. The rule takes effect July 9, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Citizenship Affordability Act

Bill: 116-hr-3328
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Poverty and welfare assistance
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Citizenship Affordability Act

 
This bill provides for waivers and reductions for various naturalization-related fees for individuals below certain income levels. For an individual whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty line, no fees shall be charged for various applications, such as applications for naturalization or for a replacement citizenship document. For individuals whose income is less than 250% of the federal poverty line, not more than 50% of a naturalization-related fee shall be charged or collected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building.

Bill: 116-hr-3329
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the "Paul Eaton Post Office Building."
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the "Paul Eaton Post Office Building."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Became Public Law No: 116-199.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Became Public Law No: 116-199.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-11-24
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-11-24
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7081)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7081)
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8175)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8175)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3329.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8175-8176)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-199
Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3330
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
State and local taxation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers, including by sanctioning preparers for incompetence and disreputable behavior and by establishing minimum competency standards for preparers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Countering Hizballah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3331
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Lebanon
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military command and structure
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Political parties and affiliation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 

Countering Hizbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019

 
This bill limits the use of security assistance funds for Lebanon until certain conditions are met. Specifically, 20% of funds appropriated or made available for such security assistance may not be obligated or expended until the President certifies to Congress that (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces have taken measurable steps to limit or expel Hezbollah-influenced military personnel that have significant influence over the Lebanese Armed Forces' policies or activities, (2) activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah demonstrate a serious commitment to fulfill United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 calling for such disarmament, and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have not cooperated or partnered with Hezbollah during the last year. 
 
The President may waive the first two requirements if it is in U.S. national security interest to do so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-3332
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Community Post Office Act

Bill: 116-hr-3333
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service
State and local government operations
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Community Post Office Act

 
This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service, before relocating any post office, to receive prior written approval from local or state government with respect to such relocation and the site proposed for the relocation.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3334
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019

 
This bill allows income-eligible graduate students who received Pell Grants during their undergraduate education to utilize their remaining Pell Grant eligibility toward their first graduate degree, subject to the existing 12-semester duration limit. Currently, Pell Grants are available only to undergraduate students. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Territory Health Revitalization Act

Bill: 116-hr-3335
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Education of the disadvantaged
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Territory Health Revitalization Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of funding under the health profession opportunity grant program for U.S. territories and makes the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for program grants (which provide low-income individuals with education and training in health care occupations).
 
HHS must award at least two grants in U.S. territories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
DEMO Act

Bill: 116-hr-3336
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Health and Human Services
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Demonstrating that Empowerment Makes Opportunities Act or the DEMO Act

 
 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants supporting workforce development training to place individuals with a criminal record in health care occupations. States, tribal organizations, workforce development organizations, institutions of higher education, and specified health care facilities are eligible to apply for such funds. Applicants must submit a plan to recruit, train, and provide post-employment support to program participants, among other requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Labor Market Response Act

Bill: 116-hr-3337
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Education of the disadvantaged
Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Medical education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Labor Market Response Act

 
This bill requires the inclusion of certain information about the labor market in applications for grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act

Bill: 116-hr-3338
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Child care and development
Employment and training programs
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act

 
 This bill expands the health profession opportunity grant program to include (1) foundational skills training and (2) access to affordable child care for program participants. The health profession opportunity grant program provides education and training to low-income individuals for high-demand occupations in the health care field.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Mentoring and Supporting Families Act

Bill: 116-hr-3339
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Education of the disadvantaged
Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Mentoring and Supporting Families Act

 
 This bill establishes demonstration projects for peer support, mentoring, and career coaching under the health profession opportunity grants program. Specifically, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) must award grants to for such programs that include case management plans that help participants develop workforce skills on an ongoing basis. The ACF also must give preference to project applications that provide participants with a cash stipend.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Bill: 116-hr-3340
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health personnel
Indian social and development programs
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities.
 
HHS must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House