hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3360
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Federally chartered organizations
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation as a federally chartered entity to serve as a national independent forum to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between aviation and aerospace stakeholders for the purpose of supporting and promoting civil and military aviation and aerospace in order to address the demands and challenges associated with ensuring a safe and vibrant national aviation system.
 
In furtherance of that purpose, the center must focus on the
 
 
development and sustainability of a well-qualified, well-trained civil and military aviation and aerospace workforce;
 
conduct of research and development of new aviation and aerospace training materials and products;
 
coordination of the dissemination of grants for the development of aviation and aerospace oriented high school STEM education curriculum;
 
facilitation of collaboration between institutions of higher education or other research institutions engaged in aviation, aerospace or related research or technical development, including those institutions designated as Centers of Excellence or Test Centers of the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation and aerospace stakeholders; and
 
engagement in other workforce development activities consistent with addressing the demands and challenges facing the aviation and aerospace industry.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3361
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
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
Labor standards
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: 2020-02-27
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; 
 
health and safety; 
 
compensation and incentives; and 
 
recruiting. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act

Bill: 116-s-3362
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Digital media
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Government trust funds
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Radio spectrum allocation
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 

Homework Gap Trust Fund Act

 
This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children.
 
A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 116-s-3363
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alabama
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
 
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act 

 
This bill establishes the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in Alabama, consisting of land in Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox Counties. 
 
The Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama shall prepare and submit a management plan for the heritage area. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Clean Air Sharp Minds Act

Bill: 116-s-3364
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
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: 2020-02-27
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: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, as the "Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office".

Bill: 116-s-3365
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Louisiana
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, as the "Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Gold Star Families Parks Pass Act

Bill: 116-s-3366
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 

Gold Star Families Parks Pass Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at no cost to members of Gold Star Families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-380.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3367
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Minority employment
Racial and ethnic relations
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women in business
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2020

 
This bill requires each issuer to disclose, in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual shareholders meeting, the gender, racial, and ethnic composition of its board of directors and nominees for board membership.
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission shall establish a Diversity Advisory Group, composed of government, academic, and private-sector representatives, to study strategies for increasing gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among the members of issuers' boards of directors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3368
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Finance and Financial Sector
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2020

 
This bill requires employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to be compensated according to the General Schedule pay scale for federal employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Bill: 116-s-3369
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Home and outpatient care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act 

 
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals (i.e., individuals who provide services to promote independence in individuals with a disability) for data reporting purposes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Coronavirus Vaccine Act

Bill: 116-s-3370
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Coronavirus Vaccine Act

 
This bill directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research to develop a coronavirus vaccine. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Bad Landlord Database Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3371
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Civil actions and liability
Corporate finance and management
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Housing and community development funding
Landlord and tenant
Public housing
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Bad Landlord Database Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a public database of property owners receiving housing choice voucher assistance for low-income tenants. This database must include, among other things, information regarding any violations by the property owner of certain housing quality standards and any litigation involving the property owner and housing choice voucher assistance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3372
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2020

 
This bill extends targeted liability protection to certain manufacturers, distributors, prescribers, and users of approved respiratory protective devices that are used under certain conditions during a declared public health emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3373
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2020-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Government trust funds
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor vehicles
Public transit
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 

Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020

 
This bill revises and extends through FY2025 the low or no emissions competitive grant program for buses and bus facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
‘Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act'

Bill: 116-s-3374
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2020-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Health information and medical records
Housing discrimination
Judicial procedure and administration
Prescription drugs
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 

Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act

 
This bill more closely aligns the federal privacy standards applicable to substance-use disorder patient records with the relevant privacy and de-identification standards applicable to other records that contain personal health information for the purposes of (1) treatment, payment, and health care operations by health plans, providers, or clearinghouses; and (2) disclosures to public health authorities. The bill requires patients to give affirmative, written consent; once given, that consent applies to future disclosures. Such consent may be revoked by written request.
 
The bill also (1) aligns criminal penalties for certain violations involving substance-use disorder patient records with the penalties that apply to violations involving other types of records containing personal health information; (2) expands the current prohibition against using substance-use disorder patient records in criminal proceedings to include any use in specified federal, state, and local criminal and civil actions; and (3) prohibits certain discrimination based on the release of such patient information with respect to access to treatment, employment, housing, and certain social services and benefits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
State Justice Improvement Act

Bill: 116-s-3375
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2020-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Employment and training programs
Government studies and investigations
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Judicial procedure and administration
National and community service
State and local courts
User charges and fees
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 

State Justice Improvement Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the State Justice Institute, a nonprofit corporation established by federal law, and authorizes the institute to award grants for the development and implementation of best policies and practices for the constitutional and equitable enforcement of fines, fees, and monetary bail.
 
 Specifically, the institute may award these grants to state and local courts, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and other specified entities. The policies and practices must incorporate guidance that courts should, among other things, prohibit the use of monetary bail schedules and consider alternatives to incarceration for defendants who are unable to pay fines and monetary bail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
Pathways to Health Careers Act

Bill: 116-s-3376
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2020-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Child care and development
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Health and Human Services
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Sex and reproductive health
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 

Pathways to Health Careers Act

 
This bill extends, revises, and provides funds for certain demonstration grant programs to train low-income individuals for jobs considered part of the health care career pathway. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide targeted technical assistance to grantees and conduct an evaluation of the demonstration projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

Bill: 116-s-3377
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2020-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 

Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

 
This bill permanently authorizes the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.
 
Currently, ACPERA expires on June 22, 2020.

action_date: 2020-06-25
text: 

Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

 
This bill permanently authorizes the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.
 
Currently, ACPERA expires on June 22, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3625-3626)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S3625-3626)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3625-3626)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3625-3626)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3378
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2020-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability assistance
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 
 
Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2020

 
This bill eliminates the 12-year eligibility limitation on Department of Veterans Affairs training or vocational rehabilitation benefits for veterans with a service-connected disability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate