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Family Asthma Act

Bill: 116-hr-4622
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Intergovernmental relations
Medical research
Research administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

 Family Asthma Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collaborate with state and local health departments to (1) conduct activities regarding asthma, including deterring the harmful consequences of uncontrolled asthma, and disseminating health education and information regarding prevention of asthma episodes and strategies for managing asthma; and (2) develop state plans incorporating public health responses to reduce the burden of asthma, particularly regarding disproportionately affected populations.
 
 Additionally, the bill revises and expands requirements for asthma surveillance activities and requires the CDC to coordinate data collection activities to maximize the comparability of results.
 
Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must submit an assessment of current activities related to asthma prevention, management, and surveillance that includes recommendations for the future direction of asthma activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4623
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Science and engineering education
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

 
This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. Specifically, the alien must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have a job offer) in a field related to the degree and earn at least the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. 
 
The bill also allows an alien seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa to obtain an advanced STEM degree to have dual intent. Specifically, such an alien may obtain the nonimmigrant visa or change nonimmigrant status even if the alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an alien may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the alien actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that type of visa.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
END ENDS Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4624
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act of 2019 or the
 
END ENDS Act of 2019

 
This bill prohibits any e-liquid from having a concentration of nicotine higher than 20 milligrams per milliliter. (An e-liquid is a liquid intended for use with an electronic nicotine delivery system such as an e-cigarette or vape pen.)
 
The Food and Drug Administration may lower this cap to a minimally addictive or non-addictive level.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
SELF Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4626
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships
Minority education
Public-private cooperation
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Social Emotional Learning for Families Act of 2019 or the SELF Act
 
of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to develop, implement, and evaluate teacher and school leader training programs on family engagement. The objective of such programs will be to increase the capacity of teachers and school leaders to work with families to develop and support the social and emotional skills, habits, and mindsets of children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Student Borrower Advocate Act

Bill: 116-hr-4627
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Department of Education
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Student Borrower Advocate Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of the Borrower Advocate to replace the Student Loan Ombudsman that is currently responsible for informally resolving complaints from student loan borrowers.
 
The office established by the bill shall (1) assist student loan borrowers in resolving problems with the Office of Federal Student Aid; (2) compile, analyze, publish, and attempt to resolve borrowers' complaints; and (3) make recommendations with respect to federal student loan programs and the experiences of borrowers in repayment under such programs. The bill also places additional requirements on the office, such as making certain student loan oversight information available to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Better Tools to Lower Costs Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4628
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Better Tools to Lower Costs Act of 2019

 
This bill allows beneficiaries to qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit without having to meet certain resource requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-08
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: 2019-10-08
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: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

Bill: 116-hr-4629
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Medicare
Performance measurement
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish quality measures regarding biosimilar biological products under the five-star performance rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. The measures must assess the level of access that plans provide to covered biosimilars, including with respect to formularies, cost-sharing, and utilization management. 
 
The CMS must also incorporate such measures into similar rating systems for plans under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8232)
action_date: 2019-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-08
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: 2019-10-08
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: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act

Bill: 116-hr-4630
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: 

Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act

 
This bill reduces the required frequency of student achievement tests in mathematics and reading or language arts. Currently, students must be tested in those areas against state academic content and achievement standards in each of grades three through eight. This bill instead requires that those tests be administered at least once during grades 3 through 5, grades 6 through 9, and grades 10 through 12. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-08
text: Introduced in House
END the Epidemic Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4631
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Research administration and funding
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Excise Narcotics Distribution in the Epidemic Act of 2019 or the END the Epidemic Act of 2019

 
This bill imposes an excise tax on opioid manufacturers, producers, or importers and provides for grants to states for research on opioids (including heroin) and for opioid abuse prevention and treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Better Transparency in Information for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4632
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Better Transparency in Information for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide individuals who are eligible for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit with a comparison of premiums under certain benchmark (i.e., low-premium) plans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-11
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: 2019-10-11
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: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Investing in Safety and Innovation Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4633
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Customs enforcement
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Education programs funding
Employee hiring
Genetics
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government trust funds
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Postal service
Product development and innovation
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Investing in Safety and Innovation Act of 2019 

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 Food and Drug Administration innovation projects, including projects to support the development of new medical technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4634
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Insurance industry and regulation
Life, casualty, property insurance
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 

 
This bill reauthorizes through 2030 the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program within the Department of the Treasury. 

action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 

 
This bill reauthorizes through 2027 the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program within the Department of the Treasury. The Government Accountability Office must report on insurance coverage of cyberterrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 22 (Roll no. 626). (text: CR H8932-8933)
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 22 (Roll no. 626).(text: CR H8932-8933)
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8940-8941)
action_date: 2019-11-18
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: 2019-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4634.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8932-8937)
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 0.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act

Bill: 116-hr-4635
Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Guam
Smuggling and trafficking
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act

 
This bill extends the existing prohibition on trafficking in contraband cigarettes and contraband smokeless tobacco to Guam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
PLASTICS Act

Bill: 116-hr-4636
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Environmental technology
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Lakes and rivers
Marine pollution
Performance measurement
Pollution liability
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public-private cooperation
Solid waste and recycling
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act or the PLASTICS Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 

Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act or the PLASTICS Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and the USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts.
 
The bill also authorizes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to establish an initiative to pursue investment opportunities to address plastic waste pollution and support improved waste management systems in developing countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5911-5912)
action_date: 2020-11-18
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 H5911-5912)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4636.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5911-5913)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act

Bill: 116-hr-4637
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2019-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Food assistance and relief
Government information and archives
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: 

Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act

 
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHE) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Introduced in House