hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Crowdfunding to Combat the Coronavirus Act

Bill: 116-hr-6253
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Educational technology and distance education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Financial services and investments
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Research and development
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Crowdfunding to Combat the Coronavirus Act

 
This bill (1) establishes an award for the successful development of a vaccine for the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19), and (2) extends specified Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration exemptions to issuers of securities responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. 
 
The bill provides appropriations for the purpose of awarding a prize to the creator of a vaccine that (1) reduces the incidence and mortality rate of COVID-19 by more than 50%, and (2) is affordable and widely available to the public. 
 
Additionally, an issuer of securities that is developing a coronavirus vaccine, researching or producing medical equipment related to COVID-19, or researching or producing technology related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 may qualify for an exemption from SEC registration requirements regardless of the size of the issuer's offers or sales. Furthermore, these issuers are not subject to joint and several liability for certain claims. 
 
The provisions set forth in this bill expire the earlier of (1) the date the prize is awarded, or (2) three years after enactment. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's effects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Gig Economy Infrastructure Act

Bill: 116-hr-6254
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government studies and investigations
Labor standards
Self-employed
Service industries

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Gig Economy Infrastructure Act 

 
This bill temporarily preempts any state law that classifies an individual providing labor or services for remuneration (i.e., an independent contractor) as an employee for purposes of wage-rate and benefit requirements. This preemption ends three years after enactment. 
 
The bill also broadens the existing Securities and Exchange Commission registration exemption for the issuance of securities as part of an employee-compensation package. Specifically, the bill applies this exemption to the issuance of securities as compensation for independent contractors.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's effects. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses.

Bill: 116-hr-6255
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: District of Columbia
Education programs funding
Higher education
National Guard and reserves
Student aid and college costs
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This bill directs the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a program to provide financial assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who are pursuing their first undergraduate, masters, doctoral, vocational, or technical degrees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E313)
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Five-Stars for Safe Cars Act

Bill: 116-hr-6256
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Motor vehicles
Product safety and quality
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Five-Stars for Safe Cars Act

 
This bill addresses consumer information related to passenger motor vehicles.
 
Among other requirements, the Department of Transportation must
 
 
publish a report on efforts over the next five-year period to improve passenger motor vehicle information, including damage susceptibility;
 
finalize its New Car Assessment Program which provides comparative information on the safety of new vehicles to assist consumers with vehicle purchasing decisions and encourages motor vehicle manufacturers to make vehicle safety improvements;
 
update and create crash avoidance tests and ratings such as forward automatic emergency braking (i.e., forward collision warning, crash imminent braking, and dynamic brake support);
 
establish tests and ratings for pedestrian, bicyclist, and other vulnerable road users crashworthiness, including the potential risks of injuries to the head, pelvis, upper and lower leg, and crash avoidance;
 
 create a combined overall five-star vehicle rating and separate five-star ratings for crashworthiness for adults, crashworthiness for elderly occupants and children, crash avoidance, and pedestrian and bicycling crashworthiness and crash avoidance;
 
complete research into the development of tests for safety features, including automatic collision notification, lane keeping assistance, traffic jam assist, and passive drunk driving prevention systems; and
 
update passenger motor vehicle information to expand consumer access to vehicles with improved safety.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Public Service Retirement Fairness Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6257
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Public Service Retirement Fairness Act of 2020

 
This bill expands the ability of 403(b) retirement plans (i.e., retirement plans designed for certain employees of public schools, nonprofits, and churches) to invest in collective investment trusts, which are groups of pooled investment assets held by a bank or trust company.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6258
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 

2020

 
This bill establishes a reciprocal marketing approval process that allows for the sale of a drug, biological product, or medical device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the product is approved for sale in another country and there is an unmet need.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the product's sponsor to demonstrate, among other things, that their product has been approved in one of the specified countries, the FDA and listed countries have not withdrawn approval because of safety or effectiveness concerns, and there is a public health or unmet medical need for the product.
 
The FDA may only decline approval if the FDA determines that the product is not safe or effective. The FDA must make such a determination not later than 30 days after receiving a request. 
 
Congress may pass a joint resolution to grant reciprocal marketing approval of a product that the FDA declines to approve through the reciprocal process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act

Bill: 116-hr-6259
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Prescription drugs
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide eligible veterans with the option to receive primary care services from a non-VA health care provider under a direct primary care service arrangement through the use of a veteran health savings account. Eligible veterans are those enrolled in the VA health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments for Coronavirus Patients Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6260
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments for Coronavirus Patients Act of 

2020

 
This bill establishes a reciprocal marketing approval process that allows for the sale of a drug, biological product, or medical device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the product is approved for sale in another country for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and there is an unmet need relative to certain diseases.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the product's sponsor to demonstrate, among other things, that 
 
 
the product has been approved for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 or another disease of epidemic potential,
 
the approval is in one of the specified countries,
 
the FDA and listed countries have not withdrawn approval because of safety or effectiveness concerns, and
 
there is a public health or unmet medical need for the product.
 
 
The FDA may only decline approval if the FDA determines that the product is not safe or effective. The FDA must make such a determination not later than 30 days after receiving a request. 
 
Congress may pass a joint resolution to grant reciprocal marketing approval of a product that the FDA declines to approve through the reciprocal process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6261
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cover, during the public health emergency and without cost-sharing, COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits for Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, who receive health services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), regardless of whether the COVID-19 services are covered under IHS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

Bill: 116-hr-6262
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Higher education
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

 
This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance entitlements and subsistence allowances.
 
Under the bill, an assistance payment for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to such assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the closure of an educational institution or disapproval of the course. 
 
The bill also authorizes the VA to continue to pay subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time during periods following the permanent closure of an institution or the disapproval of a course of study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19.

Bill: 116-hr-6263
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This bill requires Medicare to cover, without cost-sharing, visits to health care providers that relate to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act

Bill: 116-hr-6264
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Inflation and prices

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act

 
This bill creates a new criminal offense for price gouging during a state of emergency. 
 
Specifically, in a location that has received a state of emergency declaration, the bill prohibits the sale of certain goods or services&#8212;those vital and necessary for consumer health, safety, and welfare&#8212;at an unconscionably excessive price (e.g., a price higher than the average price during the 30-day period before the emergency declaration was made).
 
A violator is subject to fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Coronavirus Guidance for Financial Institutions Act

Bill: 116-hr-6265
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer credit
Department of the Treasury
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve System
Infectious and parasitic diseases
National Credit Union Administration
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Coronavirus Guidance for Financial Institutions Act 

 
This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration to report on the effectiveness of the joint release issued by federal and state financial regulators on March 9, 2020, encouraging financial institutions to meet the needs of customers affected by the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6266
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation costs
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations that require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse individuals for the ticket price of a cruise purchased on or before February 1, 2020, in the event of a cancellation due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
The bill applies for the duration of any emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House