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Taiwan Envoy Act

Bill: 116-hr-5535
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2019-12-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Senate
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: 

Taiwan Envoy Act

 
This bill requires the President to appoint the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director shall have the rank and status of Ambassador at Large. 
 
(The United States officially recognizes the government in Beijing as the sole legal government in China and acknowledges that government's position that Taiwan is a part of China. As such, the United States has an unofficial relationship with Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan represents U.S. interests in Taiwan and provides consular services.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Introduced in House
LEGEND Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5536
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Introduced: 2019-12-23 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: 

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2019 or the
 
LEGEND Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make certain operational models available to the public and periodically review innovations and improvements made to such models in order to improve the accuracy and timeliness of NOAA forecasts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Introduced in House
Conan Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 116-hr-5537
Sponsor: Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2019-12-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Currency
Mammals
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: 

Conan Commemorative Coin Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 $5 gold coins and 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Conan, the military working dog of the U.S. Special Operations Forces who took part in the nighttime raid that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). 
 
All surcharges received by Treasury from sales of such coins shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs, where they may be used to provide additional funds for the service-dog veterinary-health benefit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-23
text: Introduced in House
Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act

Bill: 116-hr-5538
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Congressional committees
Executive agency funding and structure
House Committee on Rules
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: 

Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act

 
This bill requires certain direct spending programs (also known as mandatory spending programs) to be funded through the annual appropriations process. The bill excludes Social Security retirement benefits, Medicare, the TRICARE program, and all programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-03
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: 2020-01-03
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: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5539
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: 

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020

 
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain 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.
 
The bill also directs the EPA to award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to implement PFAS pretreatment standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Transparency Act

Bill: 116-hr-5540
Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2020-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: 

PFAS Transparency Act

 
 The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for States to provide incentives to natural gas distribution companies for the improvement of natural gas distribution systems, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-5542
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy assistance for the poor and aged
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy prices
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental health
Labor standards
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Research administration and funding
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for states to improve public safety and environmental performance of the natural gas distribution system by offsetting rate increases to low-income households and providing incentives for natural gas distribution companies to accelerate, expand, or enhance improvements to the natural gas distribution system.
 
Grants must be used for (1) replacement of cast and wrought iron and bare steel pipes and other leak-prone components of the natural gas distribution system, or (2) inspection and maintenance programs for such system.
 
In awarding grants under the program, DOE must prioritize applications based on the expected results of a project with respect to (1) quantifiable benefits for public safety, (2) the magnitude of methane emissions reductions, (3) innovation in technical or policy approaches, (4) the number of low-income households anticipated to benefit from the assistance, and (5) overall cost-effectiveness of the project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
No War Against Iran Act

Bill: 116-hr-5543
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

No War Against Iran Act

 
This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use.
 
An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States.
 
The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force (e.g., against Iraq) may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5544
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Air quality
Business records
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Lighting, heating, cooling
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020

 
This bill addresses the use and regulation of fluorinated compounds in products and manufacturing, including by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to establish specified production and consumption baselines for the phase-down of specified fluorinated compounds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 9 .
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
NO EXHAUST Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5545
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Air quality
Building construction
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Low- and moderate-income housing
Manufacturing
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

New Opportunities to Expand Healthy Air Using Sustainable Transportation Act of 2020 or the
 
NO EXHAUST Act of 2020 

 
This bill addresses programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) related to domestic manufacturing and the use of fuel efficient and zero emission vehicles in the transportation sector, including by directing DOE to (1) establish a rebate program to encourage investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and (2) conduct an assessment of the challenges to, and opportunities for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in underserved or disadvantaged communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Bill: 116-hr-5546
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal justice information and records
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of a privileged electronic communication between an incarcerated person and his or her legal representative.

action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of a privileged electronic communication between an incarcerated person and his or her legal representative.

action_date: 2020-09-21
text: 

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of a privileged electronic communication between an incarcerated person and his or her legal representative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4577)
action_date: 2020-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-09-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5546.
action_date: 2020-09-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4576-4579)
action_date: 2020-09-21
text: Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-507.
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-507.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5547
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Building construction
Cooperative and condominium housing
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Lease and rental services
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to nonprofit organizations, public housing agencies, and other entities for the preservation of manufactured housing communities. 
 
Such funds may be used to (1) acquire and preserve manufactured housing communities; (2) make improvements to common areas and community property in such communities; and (3) demolish, remove, and replace dilapidated homes in such communities. A grantee that uses funds to acquire a manufactured housing community must agree to maintain the community for at least 20 years. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act

Bill: 116-hr-5548
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Air quality
Aquaculture
Aquatic ecology
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Hunting and fishing
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Natural disasters
Seafood
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act

 
This bill revises the review process for making fishery resource disaster determinations.
 
Among other things, the bill
 
 
maintains the authority of the Department of Commerce to determine the existence of a fishery disaster;
 
sets forth requirements for initiating a request for a fishery resource disaster review;
 
provides a 120-day time frame for Commerce to evaluate a request, beginning either upon receipt or at the close of the fishery season, if the fishery season closes;
 
establishes criteria for Commerce to use when making a determination about whether a fishery resource disaster has occurred; 
 
lists eligible uses of fishery disaster relief funds, including for habitat conservation and restoration that reduce adverse impacts to a fishery; and
 
revises reporting requirements for the biennial report on international compliance regarding foreign fishing and international fishery agreements.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Bill: 116-hr-5549
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller in light of his acts of valor as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H757)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E7)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Safe Disposal Act

Bill: 116-hr-5550
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House