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Battery Storage Innovation Act

Bill: 116-hr-1742
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government lending and loan guarantees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

Battery Storage Innovation Act

 
This bill makes certain battery storage technologies eligible for loan guarantees provided by the Department of Energy for innovative technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-13
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: 2019-03-13
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: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1743
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government lending and loan guarantees
Public utilities and utility rates
Research administration and funding
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish certain energy storage programs.
 
DOE must carry out, within the Office of Electricity, a program for the research of energy storage systems (systems or strategies that improve the ability to shift the dispatch of energy in time, across multiple timescales).
 
DOE must carry out a loan program for (1) the demonstration and deployment of energy storage systems in a specific project, and (2) programs that finance the demonstration and deployment of multiple energy storage systems through a financial assistance program. Loans may only be used to fund projects and programs relating to the demonstration and deployment of energy storage systems in households, businesses, and communities. 
 
DOE must carry out a technical assistance and grant program for (1) disseminating information and providing technical assistance directly to nonprofit or for-profit entities so those entities can identify, evaluate, plan, and design energy storage systems; and (2) making grants to those entities so that they may contract to obtain technical assistance to identify, evaluate, plan, and design energy storage systems. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-13
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: 2019-03-13
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: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act

Bill: 116-hr-1744
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Electric power generation and transmission
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Public utilities and utility rates
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

Storage Technology for Operational Readiness and Generating Energy Act or the
 
S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act

 
This bill adds energy storage systems to the list of strategies states should consider when developing energy plans and using their utility ratemaking authority.
 
States must consider requiring that, as a part of a supply side resource planning process, electric utilities in the states demonstrate that they considered an investment in energy storage systems based on factors such as cost, improved reliability, security, and system performance and efficiency. 
 
 The Department of Energy (DOE) must coordinate efforts among various existing programs conducting energy storage research at DOE. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-13
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: 2019-03-13
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: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1745
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Marriage and family status
Mental health
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2019

 
This bill adds two new categories of individuals who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, these new categories are (1) individuals who are subject to a temporary court order that requires the removal of their firearms, and (2) individuals who were convicted of a misdemeanor crime of violence within the past five years.
 
In addition, the bill modifies certain statutory references, such as by replacing 
adjudicated a mental defective 
with 
adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
To direct the President to establish a unified United States Space Command.

Bill: 116-hr-1746
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military command and structure
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 
This bill directs the President to establish a unified combatant command to be known as the U.S. Space Command. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

Bill: 116-hr-1747
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Fishes
Hunting and fishing
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public-private cooperation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act 

 
This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to (1) encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, (3) recommend to Congress entities for designation as a Fish Habitat Partnership, and (4) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.
 
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the partnerships, participants in the fish habitat conservation projects, and the board.

action_date: 2019-11-26
text: 

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act 

 
This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to (1) encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, (3) recommend to Congress entities for designation as a Fish Habitat Partnership, and (4) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.
 
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the partnerships, participants in the fish habitat conservation projects, and the board.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-314.
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-314.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Safe Freight Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1748
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Railroads
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

Safe Freight Act
 
of 2019

 
This bill prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Bill: 116-hr-1749
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the P.F.C. Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. 
 
Eligible entities include (1) a nonprofit organization having historically served the mental health needs of veterans; (2) a congressionally chartered veteran service organization; or (3) a state, local, or tribal veteran service agency, director, or commissioner. 
 
The VA shall establish an advisory committee to create appropriate program standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Bill: 116-hr-1750
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Poverty and welfare assistance
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

 
This bill permanently extends the authorization for the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Emilio Gutiérrez Soto and Oscar Emilio Gutiérrez Soto.

Bill: 116-hr-1751
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Subjects: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Provides for the relief of Emilio Gutierrez Soto and Oscar Emilio Gutierrez Soto.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of David Beasley.

Bill: 116-hr-1752
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the House
Subjects: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Provides for the relief of David Beasley.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act

Bill: 116-hr-1753
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Appropriations
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Indian social and development programs
Marriage and family status
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
State and local government operations
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act

 
This bill renames the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) program, reauthorizes the program through FY2024, and makes changes relating to work requirements for beneficiaries.
 
States providing aid under the program shall create an individual opportunity plan for each beneficiary. States shall impose work requirements on all work-eligible beneficiaries, and shall reduce benefits for noncompliance. (Currently, individual plans are optional under TANF, and states have discretion as to whether to reduce benefits for noncompliant individuals.)
 
States providing aid shall meet annual performance targets related to the number of beneficiaries who exit the program and find unsubsidized employment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall reduce grants to states that fail to meet such targets. States shall provide data related to beneficiary employment and wages to HHS, which shall be publicly available.
 
The bill modifies various limitations on the use of funds for various purposes, and establishes that at least 25% of funds from various grants shall be spent on core activities. 
 
Certain existing laws relating to monitoring and recovering improper benefits payments shall apply to the JOBS program. 
 
The bill eliminates programs providing (1) supplemental grants for population increases, (2) bonuses for high performance states, (3) welfare-to-work grants, and (4) contingency funds for state welfare programs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
ARTICLE ONE Act

Bill: 116-hr-1755
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public contracts and procurement
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act or the ARTICLE ONE Act

 
This bill terminates a declaration of national emergency made by the President after 30 days unless Congress votes to extend the declaration. (Currently, Congress can cancel an emergency declaration only by passing a resolution that can withstand a presidential veto.)
 
The bill establishes procedures for congressional review of declarations of national emergencies.
 
The President shall (1) transmit specified information to Congress with any proclamation declaring or renewing a national emergency, including a description of the circumstances necessitating the declaration or renewal of a national emergency declaration and its estimated duration; and (2) report periodically on the status of the emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Credit Score Discrimination in Auto Insurance Act

Bill: 116-hr-1756
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer credit
Life, casualty, property insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Preventing Credit Score Discrimination in Auto Insurance Act 

 
This bill prohibits the use of a credit report, a credit score, or other consumer information in determining auto insurance coverage or rates. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the amount individuals can deduct for certain State and local taxes.

Bill: 116-hr-1757
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax deductions
Inflation and prices
Property tax
Sales and excise taxes
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This bill increases the limit on individual income tax deductions for certain state and local taxes, which is currently $10,000 per year ($5,000 for a married taxpayer filing a separate return). The bill increases the limit to $15,000 (twice the amount in the case of a joint return) and requires the limit to be adjusted for inflation after 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Restoration for the Families of the Fallen Act

Bill: 116-hr-1758
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Life, casualty, property insurance
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Restoration for the Families of the Fallen Act

 
This bill retroactively applies a mandatory increase in coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance for members deployed to combat theaters of operation on or after November 1, 2006. Such increase shall apply for the period of the deployment, regardless of whether the member elected for less coverage or no coverage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House