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Unsubscribe Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2683
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Contracts and agency
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: 

Unsubscribe Act of 2019

 
 This bill prohibits negative option agreements online unless the terms provide the consumer with a way to cancel the agreement before incurring further or increased charges. For example, under free-to-pay conversion contracts, where a consumer is initially charged a nominal introductory rate and an increased rate after the introductory period ends, the provider of the good or service must require the consumer to perform an additional action, like clicking a confirmation button, before the increased rate takes effect. 
 
 The bill also requires that certain notifications are provided to consumers in the context of other forms negative option agreements online, such as notice 30 days in advance of an automatic renewal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
FAIR RATES Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2684
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business records
Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Inflation and prices
Insurance industry and regulation
Life, casualty, property insurance
Motor vehicles
Racial and ethnic relations
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: 

Fair Auto Insurance Ratemaking Reporting to Allow a Transparent Evaluation of Statistics Act of 2019 or the FAIR RATES Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) of the Department of the Treasury to collect private passenger automobile insurance data from certain automobile insurers, federal and state agencies, or other intermediaries. FIO must report on any racial disparities in premium costs and claims payment amounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2685
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [D-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
International law and treaties
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: 

Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Border Property Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-2686
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2019-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Executive agency funding and structure
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Property rights
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: 

Border Property Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits any federal department or agency from transferring, obligating, or expending funds in connection with using eminent domain to take property for constructing physical barriers along the southern border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Customer Non-Discrimination Act

Bill: 116-hr-2687
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2019-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Aviation and airports
Lawyers and legal services
Motor carriers
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Railroads
Religion
Retail and wholesale trades
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: 

Customer Non-Discrimination Act

 
This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity with respect to public accommodations and facilities. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. 
 
The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services.
 
Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin shall include protections against discrimination based on (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections. 
 
The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. The bill also prohibits the provision of less favorable treatment with respect to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions as compared to other physical conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

Bill: 116-hr-2688
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2019-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Child health
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: 

Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and implement a plan, including through a five-year program of competitive grants, to promote the use of salad bars in schools participating in the school lunch program.
 
Priority in the award of grants may be given to entities that (1) serve schools in which at least 50% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches or that are located in food deserts, or (2) provide nutrition education. (A food desert is a census tract with a substantial share of residents who live in low-income areas that have low levels of access to a grocery store or a healthy, affordable food retail outlet.)
 
USDA shall revise the March 27, 2013, policy memorandum SP 31-2013, "Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program," in light of recommendations submitted to Congress under this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2689
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cancer
Medical research
Postal service
Research administration and funding
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through December 31, 2027, provisions requiring the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp for first-class mail that costs more than the regular first-class stamp to raise funds for breast cancer research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, 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: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, 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: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, 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: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Trade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2690
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Agricultural trade
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Tariffs
Trade adjustment assistance
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

Trade Assistance for Farmers Act of 201

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This bill extends eligibility for trade adjustment assistance to farmers affected by a reduction in exports resulting from retaliation to tariffs imposed by the United States. Such farmers may apply to the Department of Agriculture for trade adjustment assistance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
USAID Branding Modernization Act

Bill: 116-hr-2691
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Marketing and advertising
National symbols
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

USAID Branding Modernization Act

 
This bill authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. 
 
Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as 
American Aid
. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in certain situations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2692
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Roads and highways
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue a notification and requirement to states that each state is required to evaluate the need for broadband conduit as part of any project. to construct a new highway or to construct an additional lane or paved shoulder for an existing highway that is commenced after the enactment of this bill and that receives funding under the federal-aid highway program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement.

Bill: 116-hr-2693
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This bill specifies that certain Medicare payment rules applicable to imaging services shall apply to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry services used in bone mass scans beginning in 2019.
 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish national minimum payment amounts for such services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-14
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: 2019-05-14
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: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
To rename the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the Richard L. Schafer Dam.

Bill: 116-hr-2695
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: California
Dams and canals

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This bill designates the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the &quot;Richard L. Schafer Dam.&quot;

action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This bill designates the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the &quot;Richard L. Schafer Dam.&quot;

action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 
This bill designates the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the &quot;Richard L. Schafer Dam.&quot;

action_date: 2019-08-09
text: 
This bill designates the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the "Richard L. Schafer Dam."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Became Public Law No: 116-41.
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Became Public Law No: 116-41.
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5149)
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5149)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4378)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4378)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4378)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Ms. Mucarsel-Powell asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-41
Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2696
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes a pilot program to promote coordination between community mental health centers and law enforcement agencies.
 
Specifically, it directs the Department of Justice to award grants for community mental health centers to place social workers with law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the placement is to facilitate coordination on law enforcement cases with an underlying mental health component.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Corporal Ronil Singh and Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

Bill: 116-hr-2697
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Higher education
Law enforcement officers
Marriage and family status
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

Corporal Ronil Singh and Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

 
This bill eliminates the expected family contribution (EFC) used to determine financial need in the case of a Pell Grant-eligible student whose spouse died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, or while in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety officer. Such a student is eligible to receive an automatic zero EFC and qualifies for the maximum Pell Grant award if the student was younger than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the spouse's death. Currently, the automatic zero EFC provision applies only to a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty. 
 
The bill also modifies the calculation of the increased Pell Grant award for these students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2698
Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 

Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Office of Justice Programs within the Department of Justice to award grants to law enforcement agencies for behavioral health crisis response training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House