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SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-489
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Coast guard
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Strengthening Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Essential Law Enforcement Departments Act of 2019 or the SHIELD Act of 201

9

 
 This bill requires, in the event that the U.S. public debt limit is reached, priority payment of the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserves, who perform active service; and (2) critical law enforcement officers employed by federal agencies.
 
 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, during a period of lapsed appropriations for the Armed Forces or federal agencies employing critical law enforcement officers, to make available necessary amounts to continue such pay and allowances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and 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: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and 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: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and 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: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and 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: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-490
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Administrative remedies
Evidence and witnesses
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019

 
This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. 
 
It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. 
 
A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. 
 
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
ASAP Act

Bill: 116-hr-491
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Coast guard
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Armed Services Always Paid Act or ASAP Act

 
This bill provides funding to continue the pay and allowances of members of the Armed Forces, including reserve personnel, during any period of lapsed appropriations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Biased Algorithm Deterrence Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-492
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Biased Algorithm Deterrence Act of 2019

 
This bill provides that an owner or operator of a social media service shall be treated as a publisher or speaker of user-generated content (and, therefore, may potentially be held liable with respect to such content) if the service or its algorithm does any of the following:
 
 
displays user-generated content in an order that is not chronological; 
 
delays the display of such content relative to other content; or 
 
hinders the display of such content for reasons other than to carry out the user's direction or to restrict material that the provider or user considers obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-493
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act of 2019

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from prosecuting marijuana-related conduct that is authorized by state law, subject to specified exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E36)
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-494
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Government studies and investigations
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
 This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2023 the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Program.

action_date: 2019-02-07
text: 

Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2019

 
 (Sec. 2) This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2024 the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Program.
 
It subjects JABG grants to accountability measures. The Office of Inspector General in the Department of Justice (DOJ) must conduct annual audits of selected grant recipients. Additionally, DOJ must identify and report on duplicative grant awards.
 
(Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the use of best practices is encouraged for activities carried out with JABG funds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 494 to strike section 1 and insert a new short title. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1403)
action_date: 2019-02-07
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 H1403)
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 494.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1403-1406)
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-496
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Earth sciences
Emergency planning and evacuation
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Natural disasters
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to
 
 
study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and 
 
develop maps depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes. 

 
The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. 

action_date: 2020-06-04
text: 

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to
 
 
study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and 
 
develop maps depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes. 

 
The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-427.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-427.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
BRAVE Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-497
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Disability and paralysis
Inflation and prices
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Burial Rights for America&rsquo;s Veterans&rsquo; Efforts Act of 2019 or the BRAVE Act of 2019

 
This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for (1) burial and funeral expenses of veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. 
 
 The VA shall also increase such amounts each fiscal year to account for inflation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-28
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Kinzinger asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 497, a bill originally introduced by Representative Hunter, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Clean Up the Code Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-498
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Europe
Forests, forestry, trees
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Horticulture and plants
Intellectual property
Marriage and family status
National symbols
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Switzerland

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Clean Up the Code Act of 2019

 
This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: 
 
 
interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; 
 
fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); 
 
unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and 
 
unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan. 
 

action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Clean Up the Code Act of 2019

 
This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: 
 
 
interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; 
 
fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); 
 
unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and 
 
unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H967-968)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H967-968)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 498.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H967-970)
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act

Bill: 116-hr-499
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Public contracts and procurement
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act

 
This bill enables the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran who owned a small business to retain priority of the business for a period of time upon the death of the veteran spouse, regardless of the severity of the veteran's disability.

action_date: 2019-10-15
text: 

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act

 
This bill enables the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran who owned a small business to retain priority of the business for a period of time upon the death of the veteran spouse, regardless of the severity of the veteran's disability.

action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act

 
This bill enables the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran who owned a small business to retain priority of the business for a period of time upon the death of the veteran spouse, regardless of the severity of the veteran's disability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 613). (text: CR H8802)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 613).(text: CR H8802)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8812-8813)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 499.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8802-8803)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Mr. Schneider moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 116-235.
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 116-235.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-500
Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Currency
Education programs funding
Science and engineering education
Space flight and exploration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.
 
The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher.
 
Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020.
 
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program for the purpose of engaging and inspiring young people, through mentor-based programs, to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-501
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 

Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 

2019

 
This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises the national toll-free phone number, public awareness campaign, and grant program relating to poison control centers. 
 
Among other changes, the bill
 
 
supports enhancements of the national toll-free phone number, such as texting capabilities;
 
expands the public awareness campaign to include education about drug misuse; and
 
authorizes poison control centers and professional organizations to use grant funds for preventing and treating the misuse of opioids and other drugs.
 

action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 

2019

 
This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises the national toll-free phone number, public awareness campaign, and grant program relating to poison control centers. 
 
Among other changes, the bill
 
 
supports enhancements of the national toll-free phone number, such as texting capabilities;
 
expands the public awareness campaign to include education about drug misuse; and
 
authorizes poison control centers and professional organizations to use grant funds for preventing and treating the misuse of opioids and other drugs.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2052-2053)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2052-2053)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 501.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2052-2053)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House