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To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide that concurrent resolutions on the budget include the recommended ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product for each fiscal year covered by the resolution.

Bill: 116-hr-4071
Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This bill requires congressional budget resolutions to include a recommended ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
To deem officers and employees of the United States Government excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2020 to be eligible for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-4072
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Appropriations
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This bill states that with respect to a lapse in appropriations during FY2020, a federal employee who is excepted from furlough (i.e., who continues to work during the lapse in appropriations) and is not paid is eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Educational Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Communities Act

Bill: 116-hr-4073
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Detention of persons
Educational technology and distance education
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Student aid and college costs
Student records
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

Expanding Educational Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Communities Act

 
This bill provides incarcerated individuals with access to federal financial aid.
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes participating institutions to award Pell Grants to incarcerated individuals, and it repeals a provision that denies eligibility to individuals convicted of certain drug-related offenses.
 
The bill also requires the Department of Education to streamline the forms and processes for incarcerated individuals to apply for Pell Grants, and it prohibits any questions relating to whether applicants have convictions for drug-related offenses.
 
Additionally, the bill requires that institutions offering Pell Grants to incarcerated individuals (1) make certain information available to prospective students, and (2) demonstrate that academic credits earned by incarcerated students are treated by the institution as equivalent to credits earned by non-incarcerated students. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
CLAIM Act

Bill: 116-hr-4074
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Financial services and investments
Government studies and investigations
Insurance industry and regulation
Licensing and registrations
Life, casualty, property insurance
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
State and local government operations
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act or the CLAIM Act 

 
This bill generally provides a safe harbor from penalties or other adverse agency action for insurance companies that provide services to cannabis-related businesses in jurisdictions where such activity is legal. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on barriers to marketplace entry for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related businesses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
IDEA Act

Bill: 116-hr-4075
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Intellectual property
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2019 or the IDEA Act

 
This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to collect demographic information about each inventor listed on a patent application. Inventors shall not be required to provide the requested information, which shall include gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity, veterans status, disability, and education and income levels. Such information shall be (1) kept confidential and separate from each patent application, and (2) periodically made public as aggregated data without personally identifying information. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act

Bill: 116-hr-4076
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Financial services and investments
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act

 
This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to meet quarterly financial disclosure requirements via an alternative method, such as through a press release or a shortened form. (Currently, such issuers must disclose information quarterly through Form 10-Q.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act

Bill: 116-hr-4077
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Age discrimination
Aging
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Disability and health-based discrimination
Europe
Family services
Food assistance and relief
Germany
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social security and elderly assistance
State and local government operations
Transportation costs
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

Trauma-Informed Modernization of Eldercare for Holocaust Survivors Act or the TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act

 
This bill includes matters concerning Holocaust survivors in federal grants and programs that serve older adults.
 
Specifically, the bill includes an individual's status as a Holocaust survivor within the scope of the 
greatest social needs
 for purposes of such programs. Under current law, these programs must target populations with the greatest economic and social needs. 
 
Additionally, among other activities, the Administration on Aging must establish a national center to provide resources, training, and technical assistance related to delivering services to older individuals who experience the long-term and adverse consequences of trauma. In addition, the administration may designate within it a person responsible for implementing and coordinating services for individuals who are Holocaust survivors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-4078
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 programs that raise public awareness about breast health, educate health care providers to encourage early detection of breast cancer, and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. 


action_date: 2020-09-25
text: 

EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 programs that raise public awareness about breast health, educate health care providers to encourage early detection of breast cancer, and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. 
 

action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 

EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020

 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 programs that raise public awareness about breast health, educate health care providers to encourage early detection of breast cancer, and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4999)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4078.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4999-5000)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-538.
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-538.
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
ExCEL Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4079
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Employee hiring
Employment taxes
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Military personnel and dependents
Student aid and college costs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 

Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act of 2019 or the ExCEL Act of 2019

 
This bill replaces existing federal student loan programs with the Income Dependent Education Assistance (IDEA) Loan Program and the IDEA Loan Repayment Program. Loans under these programs are not eligible for the federal public service loan forgiveness program. The repayment program offers a single repayment plan that caps annual debt repayments based on the borrower's income. 
 
The Department of Education (ED) must provide an online tool to enable borrowers to make payments and access specified details regarding loans. 
 
The bill provides ED with access to information in the National Directory of New Hires to identify when borrowers are hired and remind them of their repayment status and obligation to provide accurate employment information. 
 
The bill requires (1) the total amount deducted and withheld under the IDEA Loan Repayment Program to be reported on W-2 forms, and (2) the Department of the Treasury to disclose to ED tax return information necessary to carry out the IDEA Loan Repayment Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

Bill: 116-hr-4080
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: 

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

 
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the storage of firearms and ammunition on residential premises. 
 
Specifically, the bill requires firearms and ammunition on residential premises to be safely stored if a minor is likely to gain access without permission or if an individual who resides at the residence is ineligible to possess a firearm. 
 
The firearms and ammunition must be safely stored in one of two ways: (1) secured, unloaded, and separated in a safe and locked with a trigger lock; or (2) off the premises at a storage facility or gun range. Safes, trigger locks, and storage facilities must be certified by the Department of Justice (DOJ). 
 
Finally, an individual who violates the safe storage requirements is subject to penalties&#8212;criminal penalties if the violation results in the discharge of a firearm, or civil penalties if the violation does not result in the discharge of a firearm. Additionally, DOJ must seize and safely store the individual's firearms and ammunition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act

Bill: 116-hr-4081
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Life, casualty, property insurance
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: 

Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act

 
This bill establishes a process for the licensing and registration of firearms. It also prohibits the possession of certain ammunition and large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
 
First, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must establish (1) a licensing system for the possession of firearms or ammunition, and (2) a registration system for firearms.
 
In addition, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must establish and maintain a publicly available database of all registered firearms. 
 
Next, the bill creates licensing requirements for the possession of a firearm and ammunition. DOJ shall issue such a license if the individual is 21 years of age or older, undergoes a criminal background check and psychological evaluation, completes a certified training course, and has an insurance policy. It also outlines the circumstances under which DOJ must deny a license (e.g., the individual was hospitalized with a mental illness).
 
It also establishes additional requirements for an antique firearm display license and a military-style weapons license.
 
The bill generally prohibits and penalizes the possession of a firearm or ammunition unless the individual complies with licensing and registration requirements. Further, it prohibits the transfer of a firearm or ammunition to an unlicensed person. 
 
Finally, it generally prohibits and penalizes (1) the possession of ammunition that is 0.50 caliber or greater, and (2) the possession of a large capacity ammunition feed device. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Santa Fe High School Victims Act

Bill: 116-hr-4082
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Employment and training programs
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Mental health
Retail and wholesale trades
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: 

Santa Fe High School Victims Act

 
This bill prohibits the sale or purchase of a firearm or ammunition unless it is through a federally licensed firearms dealer (licensed dealer). It also imposes additional requirements on licensed dealers.
 
First, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly sell or purchase a firearm or ammunition except through a licensed dealer. Violators are subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 25 years, or both.
 
Next, it increases the cost to renew a license to deal in firearms other than destructive devices.
 
In addition, it requires each licensed dealer to (1) report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and local law enforcement authorities any instance in which the licensed dealer suspects a purchaser is exhibiting signs of mental duress, or the individual is attempting to purchase a firearm on behalf of another individual; (2) display the license to deal and other information at the business premises; and (3) complete an annual training course in reducing the risk of gun violence.
 
Finally, DOJ must establish a toll-free telephone number for individuals to report illegal or suspicious behavior related to conduct at the business premises of a licensed dealer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
FINISH Act

Bill: 116-hr-4083
Sponsor: Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4]
Introduced: 2019-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Performance measurement
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: 

Fund for Innovation and Success in Higher Education Act or the FINISH Act

 
This bill establishes and revises programs to increase access to higher education for high-need students, increase their graduation rates, improve the efficiency of postsecondary education, and evaluate higher education programs.
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education to
 
 
award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other entities to develop and implement evidence-based innovations, including pay-for-success initiatives, in order to improve postsecondary access and increase graduation rates of high-need students;
 
approve up to five pay-for-success pilot initiatives each fiscal year to allow IHEs and private entities to use grants for improvement of student outcomes; and
 
independently evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of all higher education grant programs.
 
 
The bill also encourages IHEs to make all forms of postsecondary instructional content, including open educational resources (e.g., textbooks), widely available. Open educational resources either reside in the public domain or have been released under a copyright license that permits their free use, reuse, modification, and sharing with others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Introduced in House