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Build America Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-180
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Infrastructure development
Motor fuels
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Public transit
Railroads
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
Sales and excise taxes
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Build America Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out a national infrastructure investment grant program for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure. 
 
 Projects eligible for funding under the program include, at a minimum, highway and bridge projects, public transportation projects, passenger and freight rail transportation projects, and port infrastructure investments. In distributing grants under the program, DOT shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds, an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of urban and rural areas, and investment in a variety of transportation modes. At least 20% of grant funds must be set aside for projects in rural areas.
 
The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish a National Infrastructure Investment Trust Fund, and (2) increase the tax on gasoline other than aviation gasoline and on diesel fuel or kerosene.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
AMERICA Act

Bill: 116-hr-181
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Citizenship and naturalization
Civil actions and liability

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Authorizing Moderated Enumeration Responses Including Citizenship Acquisition Act or the AMERICA Act

 
This bill restricts application of the penalty on individuals who refuse or neglect to answer a decennial census question. The penalty shall apply only to individuals who do not answer a question included on the short form regarding household size or citizenship status.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.

Bill: 116-hr-182
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Massachusetts
Seashores and lakeshores

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 
This bill extends the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission through September 25, 2028. 

action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This bill extends the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission through September 25, 2028. 

action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This bill extends the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission through September 25, 2028. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-367.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9072)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9072)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 182.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9072-9074)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-272.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-272.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-183
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Land transfers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Massachusetts
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 
This bill states that Congress finds that the United States did not acquire any right, title, or interest in or to submerged lands in Nantucket Sound (near the coast of Massachusetts) or the waters above those submerged lands as a result of the taking described in the civil action, 
United States v. 3,000 Acres of Land
 (D. Mass. 1944). That taking involved land that is now part of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-184
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Indian lands and resources rights
Iowa
Land transfers
Nebraska

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2019

 This bill takes specified federal land in Iowa into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The land becomes part of the tribe's reservation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

Bill: 116-hr-186
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Economic development
Income tax credits
Poverty and welfare assistance
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

 
This bill allows a new business-related tax credit for the start-up expenses of a veteran-owned small business in an underserved community. 
 
The allowable amount of such credit is 15% of start-up expenditures that do not exceed $80,000. To be eligible for the credit, the small business must (1) be owned and controlled by one or more veterans or spouses of veterans, and (2) have a principal place of business in an underserved community. 
 
An "underserved community" is any area located within (1) a HUBZone (as defined by the Small Business Act), (2) an empowerment zone or an enterprise community, (3) an area of low income or moderate income (as recognized by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council), or (4) a county with persistent poverty (as classified by the Economic Research Service of the Department of Agriculture).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Bill: 116-hr-187
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Georgia
Land transfers
Military history
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act

 
 This bill modifies the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include approximately eight acres of land or interests in land identified as Wallis House and Harriston Hill. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
SALT Deductibility Act

Bill: 116-hr-188
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax deductions
Property tax
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Securing Access to Lower Taxes by ensuring Deductibility Act or the SALT Deductibility Act

 
 This bill repeals the limitation on individual tax deductions for certain state and local taxes. (For tax years 2018-2025, the deduction for certain state and local taxes is currently limited to $10,000 per year for individuals or $5,000 for married individuals filing a separate return.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-189
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Department of the Treasury
Evidence and witnesses
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve System
Government information and archives
Iran
Judicial procedure and administration
Middle East
National Credit Union Administration
North Korea
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 

2019

 
This bill specifies that a federal banking agency may not request or order a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless (1) the agency has a valid reason for doing so, and (2) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk.
 
Valid reasons for terminating an account include threats to national security and involvement in terrorist financing, including state sponsorship of terrorism.
 
A federal banking agency requesting a termination must provide the depository institution with notification and justification. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
EPIC Act

Bill: 116-hr-191
Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

End Pensions in Congress Act or the EPIC Act

 
This bill excludes future Members of Congress from the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and requires Members currently enrolled in FERS or the Civil Service Retirement System to opt in to continue their enrollment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Improving Embassy Design and Security Act

Bill: 116-hr-193
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Performance measurement
Protection of officials
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Improving Embassy Design and Security Act

 
This bill amends procedures related to Department of State overseas construction to reduce costs.
 
For any new embassy or consulate compound construction projects, the State Department may use a non-standard design only after consulting Congress. The State Department shall justify the choice to use such a design and provide documentation of the full lifecycle costs and the project's completion date, compared to the project if it used a standard design.
 
The State Department shall report to Congress quarterly on overseas capital construction projects; currently it is required to report annually on embassy construction costs. The bill also expands the required information for such reports, including the value of all requests to adjust the contract amount (such as a request for equitable adjustment or a certified claim).
 
The bill also directs the State Department to complete all contractor performance evaluations by October 1, 2021.
 
The State Department shall use the design-build project delivery method (where a single firm is responsible for both designing and construction) for all diplomatic posts and shall notify Congress if it seeks to use a different method for a project. 
 
The bill directs the State Department to report to Congress on various topics, including a six-year Long-Range Overseas Building Plan, a Long-Range Overseas Maintenance Plan, and a report detailing steps to expand the embassy construction contractor base to increase competition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Pay our Doctors Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-195
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Pay our Doctors Act of 201

9

 
This bill provides FY2019 appropriations to the Indian Health Service (IHS) if a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for FY2019 is not in effect. In the event of a partial government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations, the bill provides continuing appropriations to the IHS at the same level that was provided for FY2018. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Democracy Restoration Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-196
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Law enforcement administration and funding
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Democracy Restoration Act of 2019

 
This bill addresses the voting rights of persons convicted of a criminal offense and the restoration of their voting rights.
 
The bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence. The bill provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, the bill.
 
The bill sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of the restoration of their voting rights. 
 
The bill prohibits federal funding of construction or improvement of a place of incarceration unless U.S. citizens incarcerated in that jurisdiction are notified, upon release, of their voting rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

Bill: 116-hr-197
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judicial review and appeals
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

 
This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command.
 
Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed official
 
 
may only be removed by the Attorney General or the most senior Senate-confirmed DOJ official, in certain circumstances;
 
may only be removed for misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause;
 
must be provided written notice that specifies the reason for removal; and
 
may file an action to challenge the removal not later than 10 days after notice was provided.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
V.O.I.C.E. on Term Limits Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-198
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

National Voter Opportunity To Inform Congress Effectively on Term Limits Act of 2019 or the V.O.I.C.E. on Term Limits Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the chief election official of each state, in the regularly scheduled general election for federal office in 2020, to place on the ballot a nonbinding referendum on term limits for Members of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
SCRAP Act

Bill: 116-hr-199
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks Act or the SCRAP Act

 
This bill terminates certain benefits for Members of Congress or former Members.
 
The bill prohibits payments of death gratuities to survivors of Members of Congress.
 
The bill terminates coverage under (1) the Federal Employees Retirement System for Members who have served 10 years or less at the start of the 117th Congress, and (2) the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for former Members.
 
Certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House of Representatives who are registered lobbyists (e.g., access to the House chamber, parking spaces, or the Members' Dining Room) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House