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Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-992
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Land transfers
Oregon
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act

 
This bill withdraws specified federal land in Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. 
 
The bill revises the segment designations for the Chetco River in Oregon. 
 
The federal land within the boundaries of such segments of the Chetco River is withdrawn from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area Designation Act

Bill: 116-hr-993
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Fishes
Forests, forestry, trees
Hunting and fishing
Oregon
Outdoor recreation
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area Designation Act

 
 This bill designates approximately 99,653 acres of Forest Service land in Oregon as the &quot;Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Chetco River Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-994
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Land use and conservation
Oregon
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Chetco River Protection Act of 2019

 
This bill modifies segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon.
 
Federal lands within the boundaries of the modified river segments are withdrawn from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-995
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Government information and archives
Legal fees and court costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019

 
This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.

action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019

 
(Sec. 2) This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 84). (text: 02/11/2019 CR H1500-1501)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 84).
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1557)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hill (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 995.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1500-1502)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

Bill: 116-hr-996
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Dental care
Education programs funding
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Income tax exclusion
Medical education
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

 
This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income payments received under the federally funded student loan repayment program for full-time faculty members of dental schools with programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry.
 
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding under the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
English Language Unity Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-997
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Citizenship and naturalization
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Department of Homeland Security
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

English Language Unity Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. It establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English as part of the naturalization process. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
State Mineral Revenue Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-998
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Energy revenues and royalties
Intergovernmental relations
Mining
Oil and gas
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

State Mineral Revenue Protection Act of 2019 

 
This bill increases the percentage that states receive from sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals for all public land or mineral deposits located in the states by eliminating administrative costs that are deducted from the share allocated to states under current law. 
 
The bill eliminates the 2% fee that the federal government currently deducts from a state's share to cover administrative or other costs.
 
On request of a state, the Department of the Interior must convey to the state a property interest in the state's share of royalties and other payments from public land or mineral deposits located in the state.Interior must provide prompt notice of any such conveyance and the duty of the leaseholder to make direct payments to the state. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-999
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Lakes and rivers
Oregon
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Devil's Staircase Wilderness Act of 2019

 
This bill designates approximately 30,621 acres of specified Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land in Oregon as the "Devil's Staircase Wilderness" and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. 
 
The bill also designates specified segments of Franklin and Wasson creeks in Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Jobs for All Act

Bill: 116-hr-1000
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Economic development
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Financial services and investments
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Housing and community development funding
Inflation and prices
Minority employment
Sales and excise taxes
Securities
State and local government operations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Humphrey-Hawkins 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act of 2019 or the Jobs for All Act

 
This bill creates the National Full Employment Trust Fund to fund employment opportunity grants for the purpose of achieving full employment. The grant program is to be administered by the Department of Labor and funded by a tax on securities transactions and loans from the Federal Reserve System. Labor shall make grants to public and nonprofit entities to create employment opportunities and free-standing job-training programs. Grant funds may be used for, among other things, (1) affordable housing, (2) employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth, (3) repair of schools and parks, (4) expansion of emergency food programs, and (5) the expansion of work-study opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
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: 2019-02-06
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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act

Bill: 116-hr-1001
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Fires
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act

 
This bill authorizes a family member to register on behalf of a deceased veteran or servicemember in the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. The registry allows certain veterans and servicemembers to report deployment exposures to airborne hazards such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution, as well as other exposures and health concerns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
WOOF! Act

Bill: 116-hr-1002
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Corporate finance and management
Family relationships
Licensing and registrations
Mammals
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 or the WOOF! Act

 
This bill establishes requirements to protect dogs from dog dealers who have had their licenses suspended or revoked in the last 10 years and certain individuals connected to such dog dealers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from licensing such a dealer if the license is for operating a facility that the dealer previously used for dogs. Further, for such a facility, USDA may not license (1) the dealer's immediate family members, (2) persons who reside at the same address as the dealer, or (3) certain legal entities where the dealer holds an ownership interest.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 116-hr-1003
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Smithsonian Institution
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill instructs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Aretha Franklin in recognition of her outstanding artistic and historical significance to the culture of the United States. 
 
Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
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: 2019-02-06
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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act

Bill: 116-hr-1004
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Latin America
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Venezuela
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act

 
This bill prohibits funds made available to federal departments or agencies from being used to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities with Venezuela, except pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) a specific statutory authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution and is enacted after the enactment of this bill, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States or the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Burn Pit Veterans Revision Act

Bill: 116-hr-1005
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability and paralysis
Health information and medical records
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Burn Pit Veterans Revision Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend the schedule for rating disabilities (for purposes of veterans benefit calculations) to add a diagnostic code and evaluation criteria for obliterative bronchiolitis, a respiratory disease that could be caused by burn pit exposure. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
 
The VA must provide a process for veterans who receive compensation due to a service-connected disability to have their disability reevaluated based on the diagnostic code and evaluation criteria established for obliterative bronchiolitis. Such veterans may then be assigned a new disability rating as a result of such reevaluation if such assignment does not reduce the veteran's existing disability rating.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Open Internet Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1006
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

Open Internet Act of 2019

 
This bill prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations.
 
Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management practices sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House