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A bill to ensure that the Secretary of the Interior collaborates fully with State and local authorities and certain nonprofit entities in managing the Corolla Wild Horse population on Federal land.

Bill: 116-s-248
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Endangered and threatened species
Mammals
North Carolina
Seashores and lakeshores
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This bill instructs the Department of the Interior to allow for the introduction of a small number of free-roaming wild horses from the Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina as necessary to ensure the genetic diversity of the wild horse population in and around Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, consistent with the December 2014 Wild Horse Management Agreement. 
 
Interior may enter into an agreement with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to provide for the cost-effective management of the horses in and around the refuge while ensuring that its natural resources are not adversely impacted. Such agreement shall require the fund to pay the costs associated with: 
 
 
conducting a periodic census of, and inspecting the health of, the horses; 
 
maintaining records of the horses living in the wild and those living in confinement; 
 
conducting the removal and placement of horses and monitoring horses removed from the Currituck County Outer Banks; and 
 
administering a viable population-control plan for the horses. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Jury ACCESS Act

Bill: 116-s-250
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Federal district courts
Judicial procedure and administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2019 or the Jury ACCESS Act

 
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act

Bill: 116-s-251
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Federal-Indian relations
First responders and emergency personnel
Human trafficking
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Missing persons
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
 
Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a pilot program&#8212;the Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Program&#8212;to train law enforcement officers and other professionals to identify and assist victims of child exploitation and human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

Bill: 116-s-252
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Kansas
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This bill provides for the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole, of Kansas, to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

action_date: 2019-03-04
text: 
This bill provides for the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole, of Kansas, to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

action_date: 2019-03-26
text: 
This bill provides for the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole, of Kansas, to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

action_date: 2019-04-06
text: 
This bill provides for the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole, of Kansas, to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-06
text: Became Public Law No: 116-11.
action_date: 2019-04-06
text: Became Public Law No: 116-11.
action_date: 2019-04-06
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-04-06
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2817-2818)
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H2817-2818)
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: H2817-2818)
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Mr. Cisneros asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1633-1634)
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1633-1634)
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1633-1634)
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1633-1634)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-11
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

Bill: 116-s-253
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government information and archives
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs that support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools and outlines the requirements for such coordination and outreach.

action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs that support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. The bill also outlines the requirements for such coordination and outreach.
 
Specifically, the office must:
 
 
review such programs and financing mechanisms for such projects; 
establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to communicate about such programs; 
 provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects; 
develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the office; and 
establish a process to recognize schools that have successfully implemented such projects. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-107.
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-107.
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to rescind the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive Federal law to facilitate the construction of border barriers.

Bill: 116-s-254
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Border security and unlawful immigration
Department of Homeland Security
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This bill revokes the Department of Homeland Security's authority to waive federal law to facilitate the construction of border barriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Disability Employment Incentive Act

Bill: 116-s-255
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Employee hiring
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Poverty and welfare assistance
Railroads
Small business
Transportation employees
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Disability Employment Incentive Act 

 
This bill expands tax credits and deductions that are available for employers who hire and retain employees with disabilities.
 
The bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to include the hiring of employees who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. For employers who hire vocational rehabilitation referrals, Supplemental Security Income recipients, or SSDI recipients, the bill also (1) increases the amount of wages that may be taken into account for the credit, and (2) allows an additional credit for second-year wages. 
 
With respect to the tax credit for expenditures by eligible small businesses to provide access to disabled individuals, the bill increases the limits that apply to (1) the amount of expenditures that are eligible for the credit, and (2) the gross receipts and full-time employees of eligible small businesses.
 
The bill also expands the tax deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to the handicapped and elderly. The bill modifies the deduction to (1) increase limitation on the amount of the deduction, and (2) allow the deduction to be used for certain improvements in the accessibility of Internet or telecommunications services to handicapped and elderly individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Ruby Mountains Protection Act

Bill: 116-s-258
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Nevada
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Ruby Mountains Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing an oil and gas lease in the Ruby Mountains Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest located in Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada.

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 

Ruby Mountains Protection Act 

 
This bill withdraws approximately 309,272 acres of National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest located in Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under mineral leasing laws.
 
Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be withdrawn in accordance with the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-323.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-259
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Athletes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International law and treaties
Jurisdiction and venue
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019

 
This bill makes it unlawful to knowingly influence (or attempt or conspire to influence) a major international sports competition by use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method.
 
A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both&#8212;and mandatory restitution. Additionally, property used or intended to be used to commit an offense may be seized and forfeited to the U.S. government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Transformation to Competitive Employment Act

Bill: 116-s-260
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Employment and training programs
Family services
Labor standards
Mental health
Performance measurement
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Transformation to Competitive Employment Act

 
This bill addresses employment standards for individuals with disabilities. 
 
The bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to states and certain eligible entities to assist them in transforming their business and program models to support individuals with disabilities by 
 
 
operating competitive integrated employment businesses, 
 
assisting disabled individuals in finding and retaining work in such employment, and 
 
providing integrated employment and integrated community participation and wraparound services for such individuals. 
 
 
The bill prohibits the issuance of new special certificates that allow payment of subminimum wages to disabled individuals and phases out existing certificates over a six year period. 
 
The bill directs the Office of Disability Employment of Labor to award grants to provide technical assistance to employers transitioning from special certificates to competitive integrated employment for disabled individuals. 
 
Labor must contract with a nonprofit entity to conduct an evaluation of the impact of the transitioning requirements of this bill.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

Bill: 116-s-261
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Water resources funding
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

 
This bill reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-262
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019

 
This bill increases by 2.6% the rates of basic pay for most federal civilian employees for 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
FACE Act

Bill: 116-s-263
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Federal-Indian relations
Government information and archives
Historic sites and heritage areas
Indian lands and resources rights
Intergovernmental relations
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Latin America
Mexico
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Property rights
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Full Fair and Complete Exchange Act or the FACE Act

 
This bill requires the federal government to compensate land owners the full fair market value for land seized for the construction of any barrier or related infrastructure at the U.S.-Mexico border. The government shall not take possession of such land before the compensation has been received and all relevant court proceedings have been completed. For tribal land, the government shall secure the approval of all relevant tribal stakeholders before taking possession.
 
The bill also imposes various consultation and public meeting requirements related to such land acquisitions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to prohibit the construction of certain elements of a physical barrier along the southern border of the United States in Federal wildlife and wilderness areas and on State land.

Bill: 116-s-264
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Land use and conservation
Latin America
Mexico
State and local government operations
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This bill prohibits the use of any federal funds for the design or construction of any levee wall, steel-bollard fence, or other wall within or on
 
 
a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; 
 
a unit of the National Wilderness Preservation System; 
 
a wildlife corridor, as determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; or 
 
land owned or under the jurisdiction of a state, unless an appropriate authority of that state approves the construction. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-265
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Homeland Security
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Higher education
Mental health
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 

Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Joint Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Task Force, which shall provide recommendations to Congress and DHS on the development and implementation of a national strategy for preventing targeted violence through behavioral threat assessment and management.
 
The bill defines 
behavioral threat assessment and management
 as the systematic and evidence-based process of (1) identifying individuals whose behavior indicates a capacity for committing acts of violence, (2) investigating and gathering information from multiple sources to assess whether such individuals pose a threat, and (3) the subsequent management of such a threat. 
 
DHS shall (1) develop and implement the national strategy and provide information and training services related to it, and (2) award grants to establish community based units for implementing the national strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate