hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Consumer Financial Education and Empowerment Act

Bill: 116-hr-6012
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Consumer credit
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Higher education
Housing finance and home ownership
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 

Consumer Financial Education and Empowerment Act 

 
This bill establishes within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a program to award grants to certain nonprofit organizations, state governments, and local governments for financial literacy programs. Programs eligible for grants may include education regarding credit, student loan debt, homeownership, investments, retirement, or starting a business. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Veteran Families Financial Support Act

Bill: 116-hr-6013
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability and paralysis
Life, casualty, property insurance
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Veteran Families Financial Support Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a new veterans life insurance program starting January 1, 2023, for veterans with a service-connected disability. The policy does not go into force unless a veteran has been paying premiums for two years after enrollment. If a veteran dies during the two-year period, the VA shall pay the veteran's beneficiary the amount of premiums paid by the veteran plus interest.
 
The bill phases out an existing service-disabled veteran insurance program upon the implementation of the program in this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Employment Fairness for Taiwan Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6014
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional oversight
Employment discrimination and employee rights
International law and treaties
Multilateral development programs
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Employment Fairness for Taiwan Act of 2020

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. directors at each international financial institution to ensure that Taiwanese nationals are not discriminated against in employment decisions. (China's position is that Taiwan is a part of China and, as a result, international financial institutions generally do not recognize Taiwan as a country or a member country of the institution.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6015
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Business records
Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign and international banking
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act of 2020 

 
This bill allows the Department of the Treasury to subject a financial institution to operating restrictions and reporting requirements if the institution is connected with the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX). INSTEX is an entity designed to facilitate trade between Iran and non-U.S. countries and was created in response to the renewal of certain U.S. sanctions against Iran. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14955 West Bell Road in Surprise, Arizona, as the Marc Lee Memorial Post Office Building.

Bill: 116-hr-6016
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14955 West Bell Road in Surprise, Arizona, as the "Marc Lee Memorial Post Office Building."
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14955 West Bell Road in Surprise, Arizona, as the "Marc Lee Memorial Post Office Building."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Became Public Law No: 116-308.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Became Public Law No: 116-308.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-12-24
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-12-24
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7644)
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-11
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7136)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7136)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7135-7136)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Ms. Kelly (IL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-308
Twenty-First Century Courts Act

Bill: 116-hr-6017
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Bankruptcy
Federal appellate courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Intellectual property
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Judges
Legal fees and court costs
Supreme Court
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Twenty-First Century Courts Act

 
This bill requires that certain information regarding Supreme Court Justices, federal judges, and court proceedings be made publicly available. It also requires the Supreme Court to establish a code of ethics for Justices.
 
If a Justice or judge disqualifies himself or herself from a case, the relevant court must publish on its website a notice explaining the circumstances of the disqualification, with exceptions for health and privacy concerns. In addition, the financial disclosure of each Justice and judge must be available on a public website.
 
Audio recordings of public proceedings before the Supreme Court or a federal court of appeals must be made available online in real time to the extent practicable. The recordings must remain available online for specified lengths of time.
 
Additionally, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts must establish a single system for all public federal court records. The system must be publicly accessible at no cost.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collect overpayments of specially adapted housing assistance.

Bill: 116-hr-6018
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Department of Veterans Affairs
Interest, dividends, interest rates
User charges and fees
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to collect overpayments of assistance made to specified individuals (e.g., individuals who applied for assistance or attorneys) in relation to the specially adapted housing program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E234)
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Cure the Coronavirus Act

Bill: 116-hr-6019
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Cure the Coronavirus Act

 
This bill expands the tropical disease priority review voucher program to include COVID-19 (a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus), thereby providing manufacturers with incentives for development of a vaccine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To require an evaluation by the Government Accountability Office of the social, economic, and historic contributions that Minor League Baseball has made to American life and culture.

Bill: 116-hr-6020
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Professional sports
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the social, economic, and historic contributions that Minor League Baseball has made to American life and culture.

action_date: 2020-03-10
text: 
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the social, economic, and historic contributions that Minor League Baseball has made to American life and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1564-1565)
action_date: 2020-03-10
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: 2020-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6020.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1564-1567)
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Development Act

Bill: 116-hr-6021
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Government lending and loan guarantees
Northern Mariana Islands
Small business
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Development Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for certain Small Business Administration programs to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

action_date: 2020-09-14
text: 

Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Development Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for certain Small Business Administration (SBA) programs to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
 
Specifically, the bill includes the Northern Mariana Islands within the purview of the SBA's Small Business Development Center Program and the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4345-4346)
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6021.
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6022
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

 
This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black calvary and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces), in recognition of their vital service to the United States.
 
Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed as appropriate and made available for research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
COMPOST Act

Bill: 116-hr-6023
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Farmland
Solid waste and recycling
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act or the
 
COMPOST Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue regulations that designate composting as a conservation practice and a conservation activity
.

 
USDA must also issue regulations for determining whether a community is nearby for purposes of ensuring that bringing organic waste from the community to the farm to produce compost results in a net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6024
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Congressional oversight
Ecology
Government studies and investigations
Horticulture and plants
Land use and conservation
Natural disasters
Pest management
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes a pilot program for native plant species and a study on the cost-effectiveness of using native plant materials to carry out land management activities on federal lands. 
 
The National Park Service (NPS) shall establish a pilot program in at least two NPS regions to promote the use of native plant materials. 
 
The NPS shall conduct a study to determine the cost-effectiveness of using native plant materials in land management activities on federal lands under the jurisdiction of the NPS or other federal land management agencies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Clean Air Sharp Minds Act

Bill: 116-hr-6025
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Air quality
Child health
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental technology
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Clean Air Sharp Minds Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to jointly administer a school air filters demonstration program in public elementary and secondary schools.
 
Specifically, ED and the EPA must select at least 175 schools to participate in the program, with priority given to schools located in areas with higher levels of air pollution.
 
ED and the EPA must use program funds to (1) purchase and install commercial air filters in every classroom, office, and common area that students access in participating schools; (2) maintain such air filters for three years; and (3) provide technical support to participating schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-6026
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2020-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alabama
Colorado
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Disability and health-based discrimination
District of Columbia
Government information and archives
Indiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Missouri
Monuments and memorials
New York City
Ohio
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
South Carolina
Tennessee
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: 

Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act

 
This bill makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy certain memorials that commemorate civil rights events or figures.
 
An individual convicted under this act must pay restitution and is subject to additional penalties that vary based on the cost of the defacement, damage, or destruction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: Introduced in House