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Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act

Bill: 116-hr-2149
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Human trafficking
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act

 
This bill modifies the minimum standard for foreign government action toward the elimination of human trafficking. Specifically, an assessment of whether a government has made serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking shall include consideration as to whether the government vigorously investigates, seeks to prevent, and prosecutes financial crimes associated with such trafficking. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2150
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Home and outpatient care
Medicare
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 

2019

 
This bill allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant. Currently, coverage is provided only for services ordered by a physician. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-09
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: 2019-04-09
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: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2152
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Community life and organization
Emergency planning and evacuation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Massachusetts
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019

 
This bill prohibits the construction and operation of specified natural gas projects until certain Massachusetts state agencies certify that such projects do not pose a danger to surrounding residential communities and the general public.
 
Specifically, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must revoke the certificates of public convenience and necessity it issued authorizing the construction and operation of the Weymouth Compressor Station (Atlantic Bridge Project)in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and the West Roxbury Lateral Pipeline (Algonquin Incremental Market Project)in Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts, until it receives written certification from the state agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2154
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Crime prevention
Currency
Digital media
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to develop a plan for preventing unfair or deceptive practices relating to transactions involving digital tokens, including any recommendations for further action by Congress. Digital tokens include digital currency or cryptocurrency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Genetic Information Privacy Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2155
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Genetics
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Genetic Information Privacy Act of 2019

 
This bill prohibits commercial genetic testing services from disclosing consumers' personally identifiable information to third parties without the consumer's express consent. In the case of the disclosure of personally identifiable information for medical research, a genetic testing service must follow the federal rules for obtaining informed consent in the context of research involving human subjects.
 
 Further, genetic testing services must provide consumers with the option to consent to disclose a consumer's genetic information but not to disclose other personally identifiable information. A genetic testing service may not condition services on obtaining consent to disclose such information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must promulgate regulations establishing how genetic testing services are required to secure such personally identifiable information against unauthorized access.
 
The bill grants the FTC and state attorneys general powers to enforce compliance with the requirements of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
RECLAIM Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2156
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Coal
Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Economic development
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Indian social and development programs
Land use and conservation
Mining
Pollution liability
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019 or the RECLAIM Act of 2019

 
This bill expands the uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
 
Specifically, it makes specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2024 for distribution to states and Native American tribes for reclaiming and restoring abandoned mine lands and waters in such communities.

action_date: 2019-10-04
text: 

Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019 or the RECLAIM Act of 2019

 
This bill expands the uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
 
Specifically, it makes specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2024 for distribution to states and Native American tribes for reclaiming and restoring abandoned mine lands and waters in such communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-04
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
action_date: 2019-10-04
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-223.
action_date: 2019-10-04
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-223.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 10.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Easy Access to Mail Act

Bill: 116-hr-2158
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Easy Access to Mail Act

 
This bill establishes procedures for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the use of centralized delivery of the mail with respect to residential housing units.
 
Specifically, the bill
 
 
provides that, for any housing development with respect to which the primary mode of mail delivery is any such mode except for centralized delivery on the date of this bill's enactment, the USPS may not change such mode of delivery to centralized delivery; and
 
 prohibits the USPS from requiring centralized delivery with respect to any housing development constructed after this bill's enactment without prior approval from the local legislative body, or, in the absence of a local legislative body, the legislature of the state with jurisdiction over the affected property.
 
 
If approval for centralized delivery is granted, at least 60 days before commencing such delivery the local postmaster shall provide (1) written notice to any other units of local government and any planning commissions located within the applicable county; and (2) a period of 60 days for public comment from residents, property owners, and home builders within such county regarding the use of centralized delivery at the applicable housing development.
 
The Postal Regulatory Commission shall ensure that the USPS does not change any USPS policy in effect on the date of enactment that would result in a disproportionate negative affect on rural, lower income, elderly, disabled, or predominately minority communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2159
Sponsor: Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of State to appoint a Director of Research and Evaluation in the State Department's Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. The director's responsibilities shall include (1) overseeing research to improve State Department public diplomacy strategy and tactics, and (2) developing guidance and training for public diplomacy officers on interpreting and implementing public diplomacy-related research. 
 
The bill permanently reauthorizes the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy and directs the commission to establish the Subcommittee for Research and Evaluation. The subcommittee shall provide advice regarding audience research, digital analytics, and impact evaluation for State Department activities.
 
The bill directs the State Department's Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy to consolidate various executive support functions for all the bureaus reporting to the under secretary. The under secretary shall also identify opportunities to improve operations efficiency and to maximize the shared use of resources. 
 
The State Department shall adopt certain guidelines related to collecting and utilizing information in the event of a closure or consolidation of a public diplomacy facility.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

Bill: 116-hr-2160
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Homeland security
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor vehicles
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

 
This bill authorizes grants, and research and development, to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.
 
Specifically, the bill
 
 
includes among the responsibilities of the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks;
 
 includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, among the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security;
 
directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities; and
 
requires DHS to submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on potential terrorism vulnerabilities relating to emerging automotive technologies that support driverless vehicles and the threat such vehicles may pose to people in public spaces. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Pell Flexibility Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2161
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Performance measurement
Student aid and college costs
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Pell Flexibility Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to implement a demonstration program allowing institutions of higher education to award job training Pell Grants to students in approved short-term career and technical education programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2162
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Financial literacy
Housing finance and home ownership
Life, casualty, property insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2019 

 
This bill modifies the discount given by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on single-family mortgage-insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial-management counseling program. Under current law, the maximum premium amount for such homebuyers is 2.75% of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage (compared to 3% for other homebuyers). The bill instead requires that the premium amount for such homebuyers be 25 basis points (0.25% of the original insured principal obligation of mortgage) lower than the amount otherwise established by the FHA.

action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 

Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2019 

 
This bill modifies the discount given by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on single-family mortgage-insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial-management counseling program. Under current law, the maximum premium amount for such homebuyers is 2.75% of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage (compared to 3% for other homebuyers). The bill instead requires that the premium amount for such homebuyers be 25 basis points (0.25% of the original insured principal obligation of mortgage) lower than the amount otherwise established by the FHA. The bill also specifies that first-time homebuyers must complete the financial-management counseling program prior to applying for a mortgage or entering into a sales agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5278)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5278)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2162.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5278-5280)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 6.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Freedom for Families Act

Bill: 116-hr-2163
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Freedom for Families Act

 
This bill modifies requirements for health savings accounts (HSAs) to (1) exclude from gross income HSA distributions paid or distributed during a period of qualified caregiving, (2) allow participation in an HSA without enrollment in a high deductible health plan, and (3) increase the contribution limit for HSAs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Green Bus Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2164
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government information and archives
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor carriers
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Public transit
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

Green Bus Act of 2019

 
This bill requires all buses purchased or leased with Federal Transit Administration funds to be zero-emission beginning on October 1, 2029.
 
The Department of Transportation (DOT) must issue an annual best practices report on zero-emission bus programs to help states and transit agencies implement zero-emission bus fleets.
 
The bill reauthorizes through FY2029 specific programs related to low or no emission vehicles and components.
 
DOT must give preference in awarding grants under the low or no emission program to transit agencies who have completed a full fleet transition plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
9–1–1 Fee Integrity Act

Bill: 116-hr-2165
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Emergency communications systems
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
State and local finance
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 

9&#8211;1&#8211;1 Fee Integrity Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission, after consulting with public safety organizations and governmental entities, to issue final rules to prevent states from diverting 9&#8211;1&#8211;1 taxes, fees, or charges from purposes and functions related to 9&#8211;1&#8211;1 services and operational expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House