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New START Policy Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-845
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

New START Policy Act of 2019

 
This bill requires reports related to Russia's nuclear arsenal and the effect that the Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START treaty) has had on that arsenal. (The treaty is set to expire in February 2021 but may be extended to February 2026.) 
 
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on (1) Russia's current nuclear forces and predicted force levels in 2026, (2) the impact the New START treaty has had on Russia's nuclear forces and strategic delivery systems, (3) how the expiration of the treaty would affect strategic stability and security for the United States and its allies, and (4) how the expiration of the treaty would affect the ability of the U.S. intelligence community to accurately assess Russia's nuclear arsenal.
 
The Department of Defense (DOD) shall report to Congress on (1) the impact the expiration of the treaty will have on the U.S. nuclear arsenal and posture, (2) the options available to respond to changes to Russia's nuclear posture if the treaty's limitations are removed, (3) the changes to DOD's budget that will be necessary if the treaty is not extended, and (4) how the expiration of the treaty would affect strategic stability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act

Bill: 116-s-846
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Corporate finance and management
Foreign and international corporations
Free trade and trade barriers
Intellectual property
Manufacturing
Public contracts and procurement
Public transit
Trade agreements and negotiations
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act

 
This bill prohibits the awarding of a contract to an entity for the procurement of rolling stock for use in public transportation if the manufacturer of the rolling stock is (1) incorporated or has manufacturing facilities in the United States; and (2) is owed or controlled by an entity based in a country that is identified as a nonmarket economy country, was identified by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as a priority foreign country (e.g., a country that does not protect intellectual property rights), and is subject to monitoring by the USTR. This includes the People's Republic of China. 
 
Any recipient of financial assistance for public transportation that operates a rail fixed guideway service must certify that it will not award any contract for the procurement of rail rolling stock for use in public transportation to a manufacturer of rolling stock that is described by this bill. A recipient that operates a rail fixed guideway public transportation system must certify that it has a written plan for identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-847
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019

 
 This bill prohibits entities from collecting, processing, storing, or controlling facial recognition data unless such entities (1) provide documentation that explains the capabilities and limitations of facial-recognition technology, and (2) obtain explicit affirmative consent from end users to use such technology after providing notice about the reasonably foreseeable uses of the collected facial-recognition data. Facial-recognition data includes attributes or features of the face that permit facial-recognition technology to uniquely and consistently identify a specific individual.
 
 Controllers of facial recognition data also are prohibited from (1) using such data to discriminate against end users, (2) using such data for a purpose that is not reasonably foreseeable to the end user, (3) sharing such data with a third party without the additional affirmative consent of the end user, or (4) conditioning the use of a product on an end user providing affirmative consent.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Digital Service Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-848
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Government information and archives
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Digital Service Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the U.S. Digital Service to make a grant to a state, Indian tribe, or local government to establish or support a team of relevant experts dedicated to modernizing the delivery of government services to the public through information technology. A state, tribe, or local government may receive up to two such grants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act

Bill: 116-s-849
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to authorize inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in the District of Columbia of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS 
Frank E. Evans
 killed on June 3, 1969.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-308.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Bill: 116-s-851
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Business records
Department of Labor
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to address workplace violence in the health care and social service sectors. Specifically, Labor must promulgate an occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers in the health care and social service sectors, as well as employers in sectors that conduct activities similar to the activities in the health care and social service sectors, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for protecting health care workers, social service workers, and other personnel from workplace violence.
 
In addition, those employers must 
 
 
 investigate workplace violence incidents, risks, or hazards as soon as practicable; 
 
provide training and education to employees who may be exposed to workplace violence hazards and risks; 
 
 meet record keeping requirements; and 
 
prohibit acts of discrimination or retaliation against employees for reporting workplace violence incidents, threats, or concerns.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-852
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019

 
This bill concerns the review by the Department of Education (ED) of certain alleged violations of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. For alleged violations based on an individual's actual or perceived shared Jewish ancestry or Jewish ethnic characteristics, ED must consider the definition of 
anti-Semitism
 as part of its assessment of whether a practice was motivated by anti-Semitic intent.
 
For purposes of this bill, the definition of 
anti-Semitism
 includes the definition set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on May 26, 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 to eliminate the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 116-s-853
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Building construction
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 
This bill eliminates the Asset and Infrastructure Commission, which was established to make recommendations regarding the closure, modernization, or realignment of Veterans Health Administration facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-854
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Law enforcement officers
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting
Organized crime
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Violent crime
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of State to certify that a proposed recipient of certain controlled defense articles and services complies with various human rights-related requirements.
 
For each proposed export of articles and services that fall within certain categories of the U.S. Munitions List, excluding ground-based missile defense systems, the State Department shall make various certifications, including that 
 
 
during the fiscal year in which the transfer will take place, the articles or services will not be used in hostilities where the receiving government has committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; 
 
during the last three fiscal years and the one in which the transfer took place, the receiving government has not ordered ethnic cleansing or used child soldiers; and 
 
the receiving government will facilitate unfettered civilian access to humanitarian relief in any conflict it is engaged in. 

 
The State Department shall report to Congress if it learns of facts that contradict a certification made in the last three years.
 
The President may waive the certification requirement for national security purposes, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution prohibiting the transaction.
 
The State Department shall report to Congress a strategy to ensure human rights protections for U.S. military assistance and arms transfers.
 
The bill expands an existing monitoring program to include monitoring to ensure that arms and services exported as foreign assistance are not being used by non-state actors and proxies for committing gross human rights abuses.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-855
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019

 
This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. 
 
Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both.
 
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-856
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Manufacturing
Public-private cooperation
Small business
Technology transfer and commercialization
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish a pilot grant program to help eligible manufacturers retain retiring employees for up to 90 days for the purpose of transferring job-specific skills and training to other employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-s-857
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 
This bill increases the special monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act

Bill: 116-s-858
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Department of Defense
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military facilities and property
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide blood testing, during annual physical examinations of DOD firefighters, to determine and document exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
RIVER Act

Bill: 116-s-859
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Dams and canals
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 
 
Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act or the RIVER Act
 
 
This bill extends through FY2036 authorization and eligibility for the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency.

action_date: 2019-09-10
text: 

Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act or the RIVER Act
 
 
This bill extends through FY2036 authorization and eligibility for the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of certain hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-81.
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-81.
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project Modification Act

Bill: 116-s-860
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Colorado
Dams and canals
Public-private cooperation
Water resources funding
Water storage

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project Modification Act

 
This bill modifies cost-sharing requirements between the Department of the Interior and the Mancos Water Conservancy District for the Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project in Colorado.

action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 

Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project Modification Act

 
This bill modifies cost-sharing requirements between the Department of the Interior and the Mancos Water Conservancy District for the Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project in Colorado.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 116-160.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 116-160.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-310.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-861
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime prevention
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Hate crimes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement officers
Military education and training
Public contracts and procurement
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people.
 
The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development may provide assistance to prevent and respond to such activities against LGBTI people. 
 
The bill also requires that annual country reports on human rights practices include information on criminalization, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate