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Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3137
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Mammals
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Service animals
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2019

 
This bill provides for the establishment of program for the provision of service dogs to certain Armed Forces members. It requires the Department of Defense to establish a K-9 Service Corps Program to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist them in planning, designing, establishing, or operating programs to provide assistance dogs to members with a disability who are receiving receiving medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy; those in medical hold or medical holdover status; or those on the temporary disability retired list in cases where medical principles indicate that the disability may be of a permanent nature.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3138
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Minority employment
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Postal service
Smithsonian Institution
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

&quot;Six Triple Eight&quot; Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the &quot;Six Triple Eight&quot;) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.
 
 The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
STRIVE Act

Bill: 116-hr-3139
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Appropriations
Child care and development
Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Licensing and registrations
Minority employment
School administration
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Supporting the Teaching profession through Revitalizing Investments in Valuable Educators Act or the STRIVE Act

 
This bill provides qualifying teachers with a new, incremental loan-cancellation program. 
 
Specifically, with respect to a 12-month period, the Department of Education (ED) must cancel a specified portion of a borrower's qualifying Federal Direct Loan program loans if the borrower (1) has made 12 consecutive on-time monthly payments, (2) is employed in a qualifying teaching position at the time of such cancellation, and (3) was employed in a qualifying teaching position during the period in which the borrower made the 12 payments. After a borrower has received such partial loan cancellation for a specified number of years, ED must cancel the borrower's eligible loans in full. 
 
The bill also
 
 
increases and extends funding for teacher training;
 
establishes grants for mentoring and professional development; 
 
makes changes to the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education grant program, including by making early childhood teachers eligible for such grants; 
 
requires ED to award grants to institutions of higher education to subsidize teacher certification and licensing fees for low-income individuals who have accepted a teaching position; 
 
expands the Teacher Quality Partnership grant program to include early childhood educators; and
 
 expands the centers for excellence grant program to include early childhood educators and school leaders. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification Act

Bill: 116-hr-3140
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Transportation
Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Research administration and funding
Transportation employees
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification Act

 
This bill modifies provisions concerning uninspected fishing vessels to prescribe and require the prescription of certain safety standards on fishing, fish tender, or fish processing vessels.
 
Among other things, the bill addresses 
 
 
vessel construction standards, 
 
regulations for the operating stability of vessels, 
 
training requirements for vessel operators, 
 
 vessel certification requirements, 
 
the alternate safety compliance program, 
 
 the substitute safety compliance program, 
 
 the enhanced substitute safety compliance program, 
 
record keeping requirements for vessel operators, 
 
vessel inspection requirements, 
 
the Fishing Safety Training Grant Program, and 
 
the Fishing Safety Research Grant Program.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3141
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019 

 
This bill requires Federal Housing Administration mortgage borrowers to pay mortgage insurance premiums only when their remaining principal balance exceeds 78% or more of the home value or sales price. 

action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 

FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019 

 
This bill requires Federal Housing Administration mortgage borrowers to pay mortgage insurance premiums only when their remaining principal balance exceeds 78% or more of the home value or sales price. The bill applies only to mortgages insured after the bill's enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-282.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-282.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 25.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
SNAP Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3142
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

SNAP Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act of 2019

 
This bill allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits to be used to purchase multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements for home consumption.
 
Specifically, the supplements (1) must provide at least half of the vitamins and minerals for which the National Academy of Medicine establishes dietary reference intakes at 50% or more of the daily value for the intended life stage per daily serving, as determined by the Food and Drug Administration; and (2) may not exceed the tolerable upper intake levels for those nutrients for which an established tolerable upper intake level is determined by the National Academy of Medicine.
 
The bill amends the definition of &quot;staple food&quot; to exclude multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
To posthumously promote Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole, United States Air Force (retired), a colonel on the retired list.

Bill: 116-hr-3143
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This bill posthumously advances Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole, U.S. Air Force (retired), to the rank of colonel on the retired list of the Air Force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
PARK IT Act

Bill: 116-hr-3145
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act or the PARK IT Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finalize regulations relating to automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles and standards to prevent the movement of vehicles in specific situations.
 
Specifically, DOT must require manufacturers to install technology in each motor vehicle with
 
 
a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for a period necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning; and
 
a keyless ignition device and automatic transmission to prevent movement (i.e., rollaway) of the motor vehicle if (1) the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting, (2) the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by DOT, (3) the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open, (4) the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled, and (5) the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged.
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Fair Flood Insurance Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3146
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Floods and storm protection
Insurance industry and regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Fair Flood Insurance Act of 2019

 
This bill exempts from rulemaking the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) implementation of monthly premium payment schedules for flood insurance. FEMA may implement this schedule as a pilot program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the costs associated with monthly payment of premiums. FEMA must annually report on these costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
PAWS Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3147
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Mammals
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Service animals
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2019 or the PAWS Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, including post-traumatic stress disorder, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
STOP Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-3148
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Department of Defense
Evidence and witnesses
Judicial procedure and administration
Military education and training
Military law
Military personnel and dependents
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Sexual Trauma Ongoing Protections Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019

 
This bill modifies and establishes requirements relating to sexual assault policies, procedures, and reporting in the Armed Forces, including by requiring timely consideration of academy transfer requests from victims of sexual assault, requiring timely disposition of sex-related offenses that are not brought to trial due to insufficient evidence, and providing an option for victims to file restricted reports of sexual assault regardless of third-party disclosures.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
A PLUS Act

Bill: 116-hr-3149
Sponsor: Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or the A PLUS Act
 
 
This bill creates a framework under which states may receive federal elementary and secondary education funds on a consolidated basis and use such funds for any educational purpose permitted by state law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
RURAL Physicians Act

Bill: 116-hr-3150
Sponsor: Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Dental care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Medical education
Student aid and college costs
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 

Rural and Underserved Residencies to Attract Long-term Physicians Act or the RURAL Physicians Act

 
This bill makes student loan borrowers eligible for interest-free deferment on federal student loans if the borrowers are serving in medical or dental internships or residency programs that are located in areas with a shortage of health professionals, certain rural areas, or medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office.

Bill: 116-hr-3152
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Indiana
Members of Congress
Postal service
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Richard G. Lugar Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8173)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8173)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3152.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8173-8174)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E726)
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Homeownership for DREAMers Act

Bill: 116-hr-3154
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2019-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing discrimination
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing industry and standards
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: 

Homeownership for Dreamers Act

 
This bill prohibits federal mortgage providers from limiting insurance eligibility on the basis of the mortgagor's participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.

action_date: 2019-09-06
text: 

Homeownership for DREAMers Act

 
This bill prohibits federal mortgage providers from limiting insurance eligibility on the basis of the mortgagor's participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-06
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
action_date: 2019-09-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-197.
action_date: 2019-09-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-197.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Introduced in House
75th Anniversary of the End of World War II Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 116-hr-3155
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Currency
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: 

75th Anniversary of the End of World War II Commemorative Coin Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 500,000 $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. 
 
The coins shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by millions of people of the United States 75 years ago in bringing an end to World War II. The design on each coin shall represent the World War II Victory Medal, which was awarded to all 16 million U.S. military personnel who served from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946. 
 
The bill requires all sales of such coins include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by Treasury to the congressionally designated National WWII Museum to fund its educational mission of telling the story of the U.S. experience in World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Introduced in House