hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Affordable Insulin for the COVID–19 Emergency Act

Bill: 116-hr-7062
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug therapy
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 

Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act

 
This bill eliminates cost-sharing under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage for insulin and associated medical supplies during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill also allows beneficiaries to receive their insulin and supplies via mail order during the emergency period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Foreign Influence Transparency Act

Bill: 116-hr-7063
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Cultural exchanges and relations
General science and technology matters
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
International exchange and broadcasting
Performing arts
Public participation and lobbying
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 

Foreign Influence Transparency Act

 
This bill addresses foreign influence in higher education and in certain other academic, religious, and artistic pursuits.
 
Current law exempts from foreign agent registration requirements a person engaging in activities in furtherance of religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or of the fine arts. The bill specifies that this exemption applies only to those activities that do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government.
 
 Under current law, an institution of higher education is required to disclose to the Department of Education a gift or contract that is from a foreign source and is valued at $250,000 or more, considered alone or in combination with all other gifts from or contracts with a foreign source. The bill instead requires the institution to disclose such a gift or contract that is valued at $50,000 or more.
 
An institution must include in its disclosure report the contents of any such contract and make the contents available for public disclosure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Stop Funding the PLA Act

Bill: 116-hr-7064
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
Financial services and investments
Foreign and international corporations
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Stop Funding the PLA Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a list of entities the securities of which a U.S. person shall be prohibited from purchasing or holding.
 
Specifically, the Treasury must submit a report specifying each foreign industrial defense corporation with substantial contacts with, ties to, or support from any PLA entity (any entity of the Chinese military). The bill prohibits U.S. persons from purchasing a security of a foreign industrial defense corporation specified in the report, and it requires U.S. persons who own any such security to divest themselves of it. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
To require States to certify a process for distributing Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments.

Bill: 116-hr-7065
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 
This bill requires states to certify a process for distributing Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments.
 
Specifically, each state that received such funds shall provide the Department of the Treasury, by June 12, 2020, with a certification that the state has in effect a procedure to distribute the funds to units of local government, including a detailed description of such procedure.
 
If a state fails to comply with this requirement, 25% of such payment shall be booked as a debt owed to the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7066
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Labor and Employment
State and local government operations
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020

 
 This bill permits states to provide not more than two weekly payments of $600 to individuals who were eligible for pandemic unemployment compensation during any week after the enactment of this bill but who are no longer eligible as a result of becoming thereafter reemployed. A state may make such payments as a lump sum. 
 
Additionally, states participating in pandemic unemployment programs must (1) establish a process for employers to report when an individual refuses an offer of employment; and (2) provide individuals claiming unemployment benefits with notice of the state&rsquo;s laws with respect to returning, or refusing to return, to work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7067
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Financial services and investments
Government information and archives
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2020

 
This bill allows an issuer of securities to communicate with potential investors to ascertain interest in a contemplated securities offering, either before or after the filing of a registration statement (i.e., 
test the waters
). Under current law, only emerging growth companies may engage in such communications. 
 
The bill also allows an issuer to submit a confidential draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission for review prior to public filing or within one year after the initial public offering or registration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
VoteSafe Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7068
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Disability assistance
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Voting rights
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

VoteSafe Act of 2020

 
This bill expands vote-by-mail and early in-person voting during the 2020 federal elections. It also directs polling places to follow certain guidance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) preparedness. 
 
Specifically, each state and local jurisdiction must permit no-excuse mail-in absentee voting. Among other things, each state and jurisdiction must (1) provide a mail-in ballot with prepaid return postage to each registered voter who requests such a ballot, (2) allow voters to submit online ballot requests, (3) allow voters to cure certain signature discrepancies, and (4) provide secured drop-off boxes from 45 days before the date of the election.
 
Each state and local jurisdiction must maintain an early in-person voting period of at least 20 days.
 
Additionally, each state must establish a plan to ensure that polling places are implementing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to COVID-19 preparedness. Among other requirements, each plan must (1) keep as many voting locations open as possible, (2) prepare polling locations to implement social distancing protocols, (3) provide sufficient quantities of hygiene and cleaning supplies at polling locations, and (4) provide additional compensation and protective equipment to poll workers.
 
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must make a payment, within 30 days, to each state to carry out these requirements. 
 
Finally, the EAC must make payments to eligible states to carry out certain activities related to in-person voting, such as ensuring that elections are accessible to individuals with disabilities and implementing curbside voting.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
WATER Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7069
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Military facilities and property
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

DOD Water Assessment and Testing Enhanced Reporting Act of 2020 or the WATER Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the water scarcity evaluation practices used by DOD with respect to defense installations. Based on the results of the report, DOD must develop and implement a recurring water scarcity assessment at defense installations.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act

Bill: 116-hr-7070
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Monuments and memorials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

COVID-19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act

 
This bill directs the President to issue a proclamation designating a National Day of Mourning and Lament and calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of the lives lost in the United States due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act

Bill: 116-hr-7071
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug therapy
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act

 
This bill establishes a grant program, as well as a new center within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to facilitate access to investigational therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (i.e., ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a progressive and fatal disease).
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants for the provision of investigational drugs for ALS and other rapidly progressing neurodegenerative diseases through an expanded access (i.e., compassionate use) program. HHS may award these grants to (1) a small business that is the sponsor of an investigational new drug application, or (2) a participating clinical trial site for such a sponsor.
 
Additionally, HHS must establish within the FDA a Center of Excellence for Neurodegenerative Diseases. The center shall have duties and authorities similar to those of the FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence, which helps expedite the development of medical products and assists providers in requesting access to investigational drugs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

Bill: 116-hr-7072
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Fires
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Iraq
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure, and to inform veterans of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry if a veteran presents at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals caused by open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act

Bill: 116-hr-7073
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Reserve System
Government information and archives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Securities
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act

 
This bill makes special districts eligible for payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund if more than $150 billion is appropriated to the fund. The bill also directs the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to include special districts as eligible issuers in the Municipal Liquidity Facility program.
 
A special district is a political subdivision, formed pursuant to general law or special act of a state, for the purpose of performing one or more governmental or proprietary functions. Services that such districts provide include first responders, firefighting, public health, or transit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2020-06-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E505)
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Climate Change and Hurricane Correlation and Strategy Act

Bill: 116-hr-7075
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental health
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Natural disasters
Nuclear weapons
Radiation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Climate Change and Hurricane Correlation and Strategy Act

 
This bill addresses climate change and hurricanes, including by banning the use of strategic weapons for altering the weather.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal officials from deploying strategic weapons, such as nuclear bombs, to alter weather patterns or address climate change.
 
In addition, the President must report annually for five years on plans to combat increasing hurricane activity due to warming oceans from climate change. The first report must include a scientific explanation and analysis on the use of nuclear bombs to alter severe weather, such as hurricanes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Community Solutions for COVID–19 Act

Bill: 116-hr-7077
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Community life and organization
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immigrant health and welfare
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 

Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act

 
This bill provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to nongovernmental entities for programs to reduce or eliminate disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible entities must have experience working to address issues related to health equity among those disproportionally impacted by adverse health outcomes. Grant funds may be used to improve access to testing, treatment, and other services with respect to COVID-19 and for other purposes.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House