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Honest Ads Act

Bill: 116-hr-2592
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business records
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Political advertising
Subversive activities
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Honest Ads Act

 
This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to internet or digital political advertising. The bill sets forth special rules for disclosure statements for certain internet or digital ads.
 
Each television or radio station, provider of cable or satellite television, or online platform must ensure that the political advertising it hosts is not directly or indirectly purchased by a foreign national.
 
Online platforms must publish a record of requests to purchase political advertising.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to collect data and issue a report on the opportunity zone tax incentives enacted by the 2017 tax reform legislation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-2593
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Business records
Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
Economic development
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Right of privacy
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to collect data and report to Congress on investments held by qualified opportunity funds. Treasury must also make certain information regarding the investments publicly available. Qualified opportunity funds are investment vehicles that are organized as either a partnership or a corporation and receive tax benefits for investing in certain low-income communities that have been designated as opportunity zones.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2594
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2019

 
This bill allows federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health centers (RHCs) to receive payment under Medicare for hospice services. Currently, attending physicians who work for FQHCs and RHCs may provide hospice services only outside of FQHC or RHC work hours and must bill Medicare under their own provider numbers; FQHCs and RHCs may not receive payment under Medicare for such services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-08
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: 2019-05-08
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: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act

Bill: 116-hr-2595
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act

 
This bill increases the income limit to qualify for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Simplified Needs Test from $50,000 to $100,000. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

Bill: 116-hr-2596
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Business records
Consumer affairs
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

 
This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements. 
 
PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
 
The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2597
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Department of Energy
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy prices
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Environmental technology
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Intergovernmental relations
Oil and gas
Public utilities and utility rates
Research and development
Solid waste and recycling
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019 

 
This bill addresses clean energy standards.
 
Among other things, the bill 
 
 
requires retail electricity suppliers to sell a certain quantity of clean electric energy;
 
establishes a federal clean energy credit trading program;
 
subjects retail electricity suppliers to civil penalties for noncompliance with requirements;
 
establishes a state energy efficiency, clean energy deployment, and electric bill reduction program; 
 
requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to facilitate coordination between the federal clean energy program and state clean and renewable energy programs; 
 
requires the National Academy of Sciences to periodically evaluate all aspects of the federal clean energy standard; and
 
directs DOE to establish a program for the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies and portfolios.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
DELTA Act

Bill: 116-hr-2598
Sponsor: Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Developing Education by Leveraging Tuition Assistance Act or the DELTA Act

 
This bill allows members of the Armed Forces to use Department of Defense tuition assistance for education or training at a degree level equal to or lower than a level previously attained if (1) it is relevant to the member's professional duties, and (2) the content is not substantially similar to that of education or training previously received.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2599
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention Act of 2019

 
This bill requires state and tribal education agencies that receive grant funding for priority mental-health needs to establish and implement (1) evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies, and (2) school threat assessment teams. School threat assessment teams consist of two or more school personnel who are trained to identify, assess, and respond to threats of suicide and interpersonal violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Toxic PFAS Control Act

Bill: 116-hr-2600
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Toxic PFAS Control Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate and phase out the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
 
Beginning six months after the date of enactment of this bill, no person may manufacture any new PFAS nor may they manufacture or process any PFAS for a significant new use as determined by the EPA.
 
The bill prohibits the manufacture of any PFAS beginning two years after the date of enactment of this bill. Additionally, three years after the date of enactment of the bill, no person may process or distribute in commerce any PFAS.
 
With regard to PFAS, the EPA must regulate 
 
 
the manner or method of disposal of PFAS or any article containing such substances;
 
packaging or labeling of substances or articles containing PFAS to ensure clear and adequate minimum warnings and instructions for its processing, use, distribution, or disposal;
 
reporting requirements for persons manufacturing or processing PFAS; and
 
PFAS manufacturers in relation to the disposal of unprocessed PFAS, replacement or repurchase of PFAS, and notice requirements to certain parties.
 
 
The EPA is authorized to grant exemptions from requirements related to PFAS, but such exemptions are only permitted to last up to one year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Office of Rural Telecommunications Act

Bill: 116-hr-2601
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Office of Rural Telecommunications Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of Rural Telecommunications to help coordinate federal efforts and resources to develop rural telecommunications systems and to measure broadband adoption rates in rural areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Healthy MOMMIES Act

Bill: 116-hr-2602
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Dental care
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family planning and birth control
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Medicaid
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Healthy MOMMIES Act

 
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health. 
 
For example, the bill expands eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and CHIP from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy and requires such coverage to include oral health services.
 
The bill also establishes a demonstration program in which states receive grants to implement or expand models for maternity care homes that provide services to Medicaid or CHIP beneficiaries.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) gaps in coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for pregnant and postpartum women, and (2) the use of telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Act

Bill: 116-hr-2603
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Government lending and loan guarantees
Northern Mariana Islands
Small business
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for certain Small Business Administration programs to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E560)
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Make Marriage Great Again Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2604
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax rates
Marriage and family status
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Make Marriage Great Again Act of 2019

 
This bill addresses the tax effect commonly known as the marriage penalty by modifying the tax brackets and income thresholds that married individuals use to calculate their tax liability. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2605
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2019 or the PROTECT Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
NURSE Act

Bill: 116-hr-2606
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 

Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act or the NURSE Act

 
This bill establishes a demonstration grant program through which the Department of Education shall award matching funds to increase the number of school nurses in public elementary and secondary schools served by a state educational agency or local educational agency in which at least 20% of students are eligible to participate in the school lunch program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House