hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
End Shutdowns Act

Bill: 116-hr-1180
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

End Shutdowns Act

 
This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. 
 
 The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. 
 
The bill also prohibits the House of Representatives from considering matters other than appropriations or emergency legislation on or after October 1 of each fiscal year if continuing appropriations provided by this bill are in effect. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act

Bill: 116-hr-1181
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act

 
This bill requires certain federal employees to notify Congress at least 30 days before spending more than $5,000 to furnish or redecorate their offices. The bill applies to individuals who are (1) the head of a federal agency, or (2) occupy a position in the federal government that requires confirmation by the Senate.
 
The notice must include (1) a justification and explanation for the expenditure, and (2) an overview of the current state of agency affairs. Individuals who fail to comply with the notice requirement must repay the Treasury for the expenditures that exceed $5,000.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act

Bill: 116-hr-1182
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Alternative treatments
Health personnel
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide qualified acupuncturist services to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. A qualified acupuncturist is an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise accredited and may be appointed as an employee of the VA or as a contractor.
 
The VA shall carry out such program in at least one VA facility in each Veterans Integrated Service Network (regional VA health care administrative areas) in both urban and rural areas. 
 
The bill requires the VA to establish the Advisory Committee on Acupuncturist Services, which must advise the VA on governing protocols and review and evaluate the ability of a veteran to access an acupuncturist at VA facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Every Kid Outdoors Act

Bill: 116-hr-1184
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
State and local government operations
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Every Kid Outdoors Act

 
This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and the Army to establish the Every Kids Outdoors program to provide fourth graders or home- schooled learners who are 10 years old and reside in the United States free access to federal lands and waters to which the public has access. 
 
Such Departments shall issue such students annual passes, upon request, which shall allow free access to
 
 
 a per-vehicle fee area for the student and any passengers accompanying the student in a private, noncommercial vehicle or for up to three adults accompanying the student on bicycles; or 
 
 a per-person fee area for the student and up to three adults accompanying the student. 
 
 
In carrying out such program, such departments
 
 
may collaborate with state park systems that opt to implement a complementary Every Kid Outdoors State park pass,
 
may coordinate with the Department of Education to implement the program,
 
shall maintain a publicly available website that provides information about the program,
 
may provide visitor services, and 
 
may support approved partners of the federal lands and waters by furnishing them with opportunities for participation in the program. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
FAMILY Act

Bill: 116-hr-1185
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Adult day care
Advisory bodies
Child care and development
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Employee benefits and pensions
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Employment taxes
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Railroads
Social Security Administration
Social security and elderly assistance
Transportation employees
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
 
or the FAMILY Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration.
 
The bill entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for a specified benefit period and prescribes a formula for determining the individual's monthly benefit amount, 
 
An FMLI benefit payment shall be coordinated with any periodic benefits received under a state or local temporary disability insurance or family leave program.
 
The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on employers, employees, and self-employed individuals to fund FMLI benefits. It also establishes the Federal Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund to hold tax revenues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Keep Americans Safe Act

Bill: 116-hr-1186
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Keep Americans Safe Act

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).
 
The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following:
 
 
 importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
 
importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
 
 possession by a retired law enforcement officer.
 
 
The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.
 
Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture.
 
 Additionally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
JARED Security Clearance Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1187
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Contracts and agency
Corporate finance and management
Criminal justice information and records
Executive Office of the President
Family relationships
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Personnel records
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Judgment and Responsibility in Executing Determinations for Security Clearance Act or the JARED Security Clearance Act of 2019

 
This bill revokes the security clearance of a family member or financial associate of the President that was granted contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A subsequent background investigation and agency adjudication is required before such an individual may be granted a security clearance.
 
In addition, the White House Chief of Staff must notify Congress if the President or any other individual grants a security clearance to a family member or financial associate of the President contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency. The notification shall be in writing within five days of the decision to grant the clearance. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
FLAT Prices Act

Bill: 116-hr-1188
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Business records
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
Licensing and registrations
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Forcing Limits on Abusive and Tumultuous Prices or the FLAT Prices Act

 
This bill directs the Food and Drug Administration to reduce the market exclusivity of an approved prescription drug if the drug manufacturer increases the drug's price by more than a specified percentage. This reduction may be waived under specified circumstances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
To repeal section 12616 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-1189
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Birds
Crimes against animals and natural resources

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This bill repeals a ban on sponsoring or exhibiting live birds in fighting ventures (e.g., cockfights) in states that do not ban such fights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit an alien who is not in a lawful immigration status in the United States from being eligible for postsecondary education benefits that are not available to all citizens and nationals of the United States.

Bill: 116-hr-1190
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This bill states that an alien without legal immigration status shall not be eligible to receive any postsecondary education benefit unless every U.S. citizen and national is eligible to receive the same benefit. The bill establishes that a U.S. citizen or national may sue to enforce this provision against an educational institution that the citizen or national is enrolled in. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1191
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Child health
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Indian social and development programs
Mental health
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 

2019

 
This bill requires a state or state-designated entity that receives support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for development and implementation of a statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategy to agree to collaborate with each of the state's federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and Native Hawaiian health care systems regarding the strategy.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1192
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Building construction
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2019

 
This bill allows local educational agencies to use certain federal funds for activities related to school safety, including infrastructure improvements to prevent, mitigate, or respond to incidents of school violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Bill: 116-hr-1193
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Legislative rules and procedure
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Reclamation of War Powers Act

 
This bill prohibits funding for the Armed Forces from being obligated or expended for the introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, in the absence of a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Armed Forces.
 
Funds may be used for such a national emergency for only 60 days.
 
The House of Representatives or the Senate may not consider a bill or joint resolution that makes funds available in violation of these provisions.
 
The President shall, in the case of such introduction of the Armed Forces, submit to Congress a report that includes
 
 
an analysis of the threat to be countered by the use of the Armed Forces;
 
the specific objectives and justification for those objectives; and
 
a description of the scope, duration, cost, and likelihood of success.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Graduate Student Savings Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1194
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Higher education
Income tax deductions
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Graduate Student Savings Act of 201

9

 
This bill allows funds paid to an individual to aid in the pursuit of graduate or postdoctoral study or research to be saved in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The bill permits the funds to be considered compensation for purposes of current law provisions that limit annual deductible IRA contributions to the lesser of (1) the deductible amount permitted under current law, or (2) the compensation includible in the individual's gross income for the year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House