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Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5929
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business expenses
Business records
Congressional oversight
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government information and archives
Political parties and affiliation
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2020 

 
This bill requires an issuer of securities to disclose information related to expenditures for political activities. Specifically, issuers must disclose quarterly any such expenditure, including by identifying any candidate the expenditure was made in relation to and any trade association or other tax exempt organization that received dues or other payments that may be used for political activities. Annually, issuers must report on expenditures for political activities made in the previous year over $10,000 and information related to anticipated expenditures for the next year. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of these reporting and disclosure requirements. 

action_date: 2020-12-08
text: 

Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2020 

 
This bill requires an issuer of securities to disclose information related to expenditures for political activities. Specifically, issuers must disclose quarterly any such expenditure, including by identifying any candidate the expenditure was made in relation to and any trade association or other tax exempt organization that received dues or other payments that may be used for political activities. Annually, issuers must report on expenditures for political activities made in the previous year over $10,000 and information related to anticipated expenditures for the next year. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of these reporting and disclosure requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-632.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-632.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Workforce Investment Disclosure Act

Bill: 116-hr-5930
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Business records
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Minority employment
Personnel records
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Temporary and part-time employment
Wages and earnings
Women in business
Women's employment
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2020

 
This bill requires an issuer of securities to disclose certain information regarding human capital management policies, practices, and performance. This information includes workforce data related to 
 
 
full-time, part-time, and contingent employees; 
 
turnover and retention rates; 
 
racial and gender composition; 
 
skills, training, and capabilities; 
 
culture and empowerment; 
 
health and safety; 
 
compensation and incentives; and 
 
recruiting. 
 

action_date: 2020-12-08
text: 

Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2020

 
This bill requires an issuer of securities to disclose certain information regarding human capital management policies, practices, and performance. This information includes workforce data related to 
 
 
full-time, part-time, and contingent employees; 
 
turnover and retention rates; 
 
racial, ethnic, and gender composition; 
 
skills, training, and capabilities; 
 
culture and empowerment; 
 
health and safety; 
 
compensation and incentives; and 
 
recruiting. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 519.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-634.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-634.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Improving FHA Support for Small Dollar Mortgages Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5931
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing supply and affordability

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Improving FHA Support for Small Dollar Mortgages Act of 2020

 
This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to report on barriers to making Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single-family mortgage insurance available for mortgages under $70,000. Specifically, HUD must report on policies, practices, and products used by the FHA and actions that will be taken to remove such barriers. 

action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Improving FHA Support for Small Dollar Mortgages Act of 2020

 
This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to report on barriers to making Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single-family mortgage insurance available for mortgages under $70,000. Specifically, HUD must report on policies, practices, and products used by the FHA and actions that will be taken to remove such barriers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1426-1427)
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5931.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1426-1428)
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act

Bill: 116-hr-5933
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Foreign and international corporations
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act 

 
This bill requires certain issuers of securities to annually disclose information related to the tax jurisdiction, income, and assets of their constituent entities on a country-by-country basis. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
SCAM Debt Act

Bill: 116-hr-5934
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Civil actions and liability
Debt collection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented Debt Act of 2020 or the SCAM Debt Act 

 
This bill provides additional requirements for debt collectors when taking legal action to collect a debt. Among other things, debt collectors must provide advance notice to the consumer of the intent to take legal action, and provide in the initial pleading certain evidence regarding the debt and a sworn affidavit stating that the statute of limitations has not expired. 
 
The bill also sets forth additional information a debt collector must provide to a consumer regarding the debt. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

Bill: 116-hr-5935
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Legal fees and court costs
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

 
This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition.
 
An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored.
 
Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored.
 
The term 
transport
 includes staying in temporary lodging; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation.
 
The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill, and there is probable cause to believe the individual committed another crime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
California’s Land Preservation and Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-5936
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
California
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Land use and conservation
Oil and gas
Public participation and lobbying
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

California's Land Preservation and Protection Act

 
This bill delays hydraulic fracturing of oil or gas resources on certain federal lands in California.
 
On December 12, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a record of decision for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. This bill nullifies the EIS until the BLM completes and circulates for public comment a new EIS. The new EIS must consider the environmental effects of all oil or gas development in the planning area.
 
After the new EIS is published, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must review and publish comments regarding the EIS. If the EPA identifies significant environmental impacts or determines that there is insufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil or gas development in the planning area, then the BLM must consult with the EPA before proceeding with federal oil or gas leasing in the planning area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
To designate the headquarters building of the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, as the "William T. Coleman, Jr., Federal Building".

Bill: 116-hr-5937
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Transportation
District of Columbia
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 
This bill designates the headquarters building of the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, as the 
William T. Coleman, Jr., Federal Building
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.

Bill: 116-hr-5938
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Department of Defense
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 
This bill extends authority through September 30, 2023, for mentor firms to enter into mentor-protege agreements under the mentor-protege program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the bill extends authority though September 30, 2026, for DOD to provide incentives for such firms under the program. The program incentivizes DOD contractors to offer assistance to disadvantaged small businesses to enhance such businesses' capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5939
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Medical research
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2019

 
This bill requires research and education activities related to triple-negative breast cancer. (The cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein.)
 
The National Institutes of Health must conduct and support research into the disease, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information about triple-negative breast cancer for the public and for health care providers, respectively. Among other topics, the information must cover the elevated risk for minority women and the availability of a range of treatment options for such cancers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States whose visionary leadership secured passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Social Security Amendments Act (Medicare) of 1965, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Higher Education Act of 1965, and Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965.

Bill: 116-hr-5940
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Libraries and archives
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to President Lyndon B. Johnson in recognition of his contributions to the nation.
 
The bill requires such medal to be given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum following its award, where it will be available for display and research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act

Bill: 116-hr-5941
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child safety and welfare
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability and paralysis
Firearms and explosives
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Human rights
Human trafficking
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Military education and training
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex and reproductive health
South Sudan
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act 

 
This bill requires that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, or refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act

Bill: 116-hr-5942
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Employment and training programs
Government Operations and Politics
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Homeland security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program to identify and train DHS employees for cybersecurity work.
 
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within DHS must lead the program. Among other things, the agency must (1) track the status of cybersecurity positions at DHS, (2) develop a program curriculum, and (3) recruit DHS employees for the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
David’s Law

Bill: 116-hr-5943
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Department of the Treasury
Firearms and explosives
Fires
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Hate crimes
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2019 or David's Law

 
This bill adds hate crime offenses and penalties to the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits interference with federally protected activities. Current law already prohibits and penalizes similar offenses under the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits hate crime offenses. 
 
Additionally, the bill authorizes state and local grants to combat hate crimes committed by juveniles. It also authorizes the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice to hire additional personnel to prevent and respond to alleged criminal civil rights offenses involving interference with federally protected activities. 
 
Finally, the bill directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to study whether it is appropriate to provide a sentencing enhancement for adult defendants who recruit minors to commit hate crime offenses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
History Is Learned from the Living Act

Bill: 116-hr-5944
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Education programs funding
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: 

History Is Learned from the Living Act

 
 This bill establishes the History Is Learned from the Living grant program. 
 
The Department of the Interior shall make one-year grants to community groups, organizations, or institutions to carry out projects through which the community may learn about historical movements in the United States in the past century through the oral histories of community members who participated in those movements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Introduced in House