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Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-2532
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Federal-Indian relations
Government studies and investigations
Hunting and fishing
Indian lands and resources rights
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Livestock
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act

 
This bill provides for the management of grizzly bears (
Ursus arctos horribilis
) except for grizzly bears that (1) belong to a population that is listed as a threatened or an endangered species; (2) are taken, possessed, or transported in Alaska; or (3) are taken in self-defense or to save the life of another person in immediate danger. 
 
The Department of the Interior may issue a permit for taking (e.g., killing, harming, or capturing), possessing, or transporting grizzly bears, or their parts if such taking, possession, or transportation is for purposes of science, exhibition, tribal religion, agricultural protection, or public safety. Such permits must be compatible with the protection of the grizzly bear species or a population of grizzly bears occupying a geographically distinct area.
 
In addition, Interior must establish (1) a Grizzly Bear Scientific Committee, and (2) a grant program for assisting livestock producers with issues of livestock predation.
 
Finally, the bill provides for the reintroduction of grizzly bears on tribal land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Drinking Water Act

Bill: 116-hr-2533
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Environmental regulatory procedures
Environmental technology
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act or the PFAS Drinking Water Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program that awards grants to community water systems for the costs associated with technologies that remove perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from drinking water. 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: 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: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

Bill: 116-hr-2535
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family relationships
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that grants given to states for child protective services systems are not used to separate a child from the child's parent for reasons of poverty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2537
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Iraq
Judicial review and appeals
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019

 
This bill defers the removal of qualified Iraqi nationals from the United States for two years from the date of the bill's enactment. To qualify, an Iraqi national shall (1) have been ordered removed to Iraq before the date of the bill's enactment, and (2) have resided in the United States on or before January 1, 2014. Aliens under removal deferral under this bill (1) shall be authorized for employment, and (2) may not be detained for immigration status-related reasons or for a motion by the alien to reopen removal proceedings.
 
An alien shall not receive removal deferral under this bill where (1) the Department of Homeland Security determines that the alien is directly responsible for specific and significant harm to U.S. security, (2) the alien voluntarily returns to Iraq, or (3) the alien is subject to extradition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Child Safety Accounts Act

Bill: 116-hr-2538
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against children
District of Columbia
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Income tax credits
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Public contracts and procurement
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local finance
State and local government operations
State and local taxation
Student aid and college costs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Child Safety Accounts Act
 
This bill creates child safety accounts (CSAs) in the District of Columbia for students experiencing safety issues at school (e.g., incidents of bullying, sexual misconduct, fighting or physical assaults on the student, gang activity or drug usage, or food safety needs). Once the Office of School Security determines that an issue exists, parents are given the opportunity to enroll in CSAs for tuition and fees at qualified schools, tutoring services, textbooks, transportation costs, therapy costs to cope with safety incidents, and college courses. 
The bill sets forth procedures for scholarship granting organizations to accept donations for CSAs and pay out scholarships for students.
 
CSA donors must be taxpayers, individuals, or corporations who
 
 
 file District income tax returns,
 
cannot be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer return,
 
has donated to a scholarship granting organization, and
 
has been certified by the Chief Financial Officer of the District to make the donation.
 
 
Finally, this bill establishes a District program to provide tax credits against income tax imposed by the District on (1) certified donors to CSAs, and (2) parents for eligible expenses above the amount provided by the CSA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2540
Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Motor fuels

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2019

 
This bill revises the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The Environmental Protection Agency must cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7% of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
BUILD Act

Bill: 116-hr-2541
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax exclusion
Motor carriers
Railroads
Roads and highways
Securities
State and local finance
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act or the BUILD Act

 
This bill increases from $15 billion to $20.8 billion the national limitation on the amount of tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E552)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
PLACE Act

Bill: 116-hr-2542
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Education programs funding
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Higher education
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Land use and conservation
Motor vehicles
Real estate business
Research administration and funding
Research and development
State and local finance
Technology assessment
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act or the
 
PLACE Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education to (1) operate a national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse; (2) collect, conduct, and fund research on how autonomous vehicles can influence land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, municipal budgets, social equity, and the environment; and (3) make such research publicly available online.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E549)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Bill: 116-hr-2543
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Debt collection
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Intergovernmental relations
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Social security and elderly assistance
State and local government operations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act 

 
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay to states their reasonable costs for compiling and sharing records of deaths with the SSA. Under current law, the SSA is not required to pay the states but may choose to do so.
 
The SSA may share the death data with federal and state agencies for various purposes. Such purposes include ensuring proper payments of benefits and tax administration duties.
 
The Office of Management and Budget shall develop guidance for federal agencies that collect death data, and the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services shall jointly develop a plan to assist and states, local agencies, and Indian tribes in providing the data. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify that, during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2020, positions relating to providing services for paying or reimbursing Federal employees for official travel are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-2544
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This bill provides statutory authority for federal agencies to provide services for paying or reimbursing employees for official travel expenses during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill designates the services as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E564)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2545
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2019

 
 This bill establishes an Office of Cybersecurity within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The office must supervise the data security of credit reporting agencies, including through annual examinations. The office must also investigate and enforce suspected violations by credit reporting agencies. 
 
The bill also requires notification to the FTC, relevant law enforcement and intelligence agencies, consumers, and the public of a data breach affecting a credit reporting agency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Protecting American Votes Act

Bill: 116-hr-2547
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Congressional elections
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Protecting American Votes Act 

 
This bill sets forth requirements for states using signature verification for ballots submitted by mail. These states must provide notice to individuals if the state determines a discrepancy exists between the submitted signature and the signature in the official record. The notice must include information regarding curing the discrepancy. 
 
Additionally, these states must establish procedures for voters (1) to submit information to cure a discrepancy, and (2) to appeal a rejection of this information. 
 
These states must report to Congress regarding the number of ballots invalidated due to a signature discrepancy, a description of attempts to notify voters of any discrepancy, a description of the cure process, and the number of ballots determined valid as a result.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
AI/AN CAPTA

Bill: 116-hr-2549
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act or AI/AN CAPTA

 
This bill implements requirements concerning child abuse and neglect in Indian tribal communities. Specifically, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on child abuse and neglect in tribal communities for the purpose of making recommendations regarding these issues.
 
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must include Indian tribes and tribal organizations in its equitable distribution of assistance for programs and projects related to child abuse prevention and treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2550
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
First responders and emergency personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 or the Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the use of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant funds for certain anti-blood loss purposes.
 
Specifically, a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program may be used
 
 
to purchase or distribute anti-blood loss supplies (tourniquets, gauze, dressings, or other appropriate materials) for use in medical emergencies in places where people gather; 
 
to provide training on the proper use of anti-blood loss supplies to enhance public safety; or 
 
to make grants to an eligible entity for such purposes. 

 
DHS shall (1) allocate such funds by a formula developed by DHS that takes into consideration the relative populations of each geographic area for which a grant is made; and (2) conduct outreach to inform state, local, and tribal governments and high-risk urban areas that apply for grants under that initiative or program of the availability of funds under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
action_date: 2019-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E675)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E546)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House