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Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4440
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Right of privacy
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2019

 
This bill requires each federal law enforcement agency to establish a protocol for investigating incidents involving the use of deadly force by a federal law enforcement officer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend titles 49 and 10, United States Code, to provide for the authority of the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border protection with respect to national security determinations concerning wind turbines proposed to be constructed in the United States in bodies of water that border Canada, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-4441
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Aviation and airports
Border security and unlawful immigration
Canada
Electric power generation and transmission
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Homeland security
Intergovernmental relations
North America

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 
This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make national security determinations concerning the proposed construction or alteration of wind turbines located in waters of the United States bordering Canada.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2019-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Equal Right to Life Act

Bill: 116-hr-4442
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Genetics
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Equal Right to Life Act

 
This bill prohibits prenatal genetic testing and abortions based on possible sexual orientation.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes new criminal offenses and related penalties for a physician who (1) performs a prenatal genetic test to identify the likely sexual orientation of the child, or (2) performs an abortion as a result of a prenatal genetic test for sexual orientation.
 
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Fair Wage Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4443
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: State and local finance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Fair Wage Act of 2019

 This bill phases in increases in the federal minimum wage based on the metropolitan statistical area or the nonmetropolitan portion in which an employer resides, adjusted to account for the cost-of-living in such area. 
In determining the cash wage any employer is required to pay a tipped employee, such wage shall be no less than the amount equal to 30% of the federal minimum wage determined for the metropolitan statistical area or the nonmetropolitan portion in which the employer resides. 
 
Any employer may pay a newly hired employee who is 18 years of age or younger, or in the case of the wage that applies in Puerto Rico 24 years of age or younger, during the first 90 consecutive days after the employee's initial employment, a wage which is not less than 2/3 of the federal minimum wage determined for the metropolitan statistical area or the nonmetropolitan portion in which the employer resides.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act

Bill: 116-hr-4444
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Department of Energy
Electric power generation and transmission
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Public utilities and utility rates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act

 
This bill directs the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for its customers.
 
WAPA must publicly display on its website a database of specific information dating back to FY2008, including 
 
 
rates charged to customers for power and transmission services, listed by power system;
 
the amount of capacity or energy sold by power system; and
 
a detailed accounting of its expenditures and costs by region and for the headquarters office.
 
 
Additionally, WAPA must annually update the information it provides on the website. The updates must include specified details regarding changes to the information, the reasons for the changes, and the amount of unobligated balances retained. 
 
The pilot project shall terminate in seven years.

action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act

 
This bill directs the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for its customers.
 
WAPA must publicly display on its website a database of specific information dating back to FY2008, including 
 
 
rates charged to customers for power and transmission services, listed by power system;
 
the amount of capacity or energy sold by power system; and
 
a detailed accounting of its expenditures and costs by region and for the headquarters office.
 
 
Additionally, WAPA must annually update the information it provides on the website. The updates must include specified details regarding changes to the information, the reasons for the changes, and the amount of unobligated balances retained. 
 
The pilot project shall terminate in seven years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-649.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-649.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
action_date: 2019-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

Bill: 116-hr-4445
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Legislative rules and procedure
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

 
This bill expands congressional authority to review and disapprove District of Columbia laws.
 
For example, it authorizes Congress to use resolutions of disapproval to disapprove specific provisions of District law. It also expands from 30 days to 60 days the time period for Congress to review laws of the District before the laws may take effect. Additionally, the bill revises the expedited parliamentary procedures available to Congress for the consideration of resolutions of disapproval.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4446
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Florida
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act of 2019

 
This bill designates the memorial and museum that is being constructed on an approximately 26-acre area on the POW-MIA Memorial Parkway in Jacksonville, Florida, as the &quot;National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum.&quot;
 
The director of the memorial and museum shall submit a report to Congress that includes a budget for the memorial and museum. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
GARLIC Act

Bill: 116-hr-4448
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Economic performance and conditions
Horticulture and plants
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Giving Agriculture Relief from Loopholes in International Commerce Act or the GARLIC Act

 
This bill specifies that processed dried garlic and dried garlic mixed with minimal amounts of other vegetables are subject to the higher duty imposed on dried garlic instead of the lower duties imposed on further processed vegetables and other mixed vegetables.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4449
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Indian social and development programs
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Telecommunication rates and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2019

 
This bill extends to Indian reservations, dependent Indian communities, Indian allotments, and areas with high populations of Indian people the universal service principle that telecommunications and information services in rural, insular, and high cost areas should be available at rates reasonably comparable to urban areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Increasing American Jobs and Exports Act

Bill: 116-hr-4450
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Executive agency funding and structure
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Increasing American Jobs and Exports Act
 
 
This bill authorizes the Export-Import Bank of the United States to use up to 3% of the bank's surplus to cover its administrative expenses, and it requires the bank to use at least one-third of that 3% of surplus to expand or establish regional bank offices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act

Bill: 116-hr-4451
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Family services
Government studies and investigations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers Act or the S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for such assistance to caregivers of veterans who have a serious illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military, naval, or air service. Under current law, such assistance is already provided to caregivers of veterans who sustained serious injuries in the course of their military, naval, or air service.
 
The bill also requires the provision of an annual multidimensional assessment to measure burdens felt by family caregivers who are designated as the primary providers of personal care services to such veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

Bill: 116-hr-4452
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult day care
Employee leave
Family relationships
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

 
 This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and federal civil service law to entitle to leave an eligible employee, including a federal employee, to care for an adult child, grandparent, or grandchild (as well as for a spouse, child, or parent), if that person has a serious health condition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, 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: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Seniors from Health Care Fraud Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-4453
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Health care quality
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Protecting Seniors from Health Care Fraud Act of 

2019
 
 
This bill directs the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to report annually to Congress and the public on health care fraud that targets seniors. 
 
Specifically, the report must include (1) the 10 most prevalent health care fraud schemes targeted to seniors, (2) steps being taken to combat such schemes, and (3) policy suggestions to improve protections for seniors. The report may omit information or details that would compromise an ongoing investigation or would serve criminals rather than seniors.
 
The report must be posted on certain agency websites and disseminated to Medicare beneficiaries, as specified.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-20
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: 2019-09-20
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: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Disclosing Official Spending at Presidential Businesses Act

Bill: 116-hr-4454
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive agency funding and structure
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Disclosing Official Spending at Presidential Businesses Act

 
This bill requires each executive agency to submit a quarterly report to the Office of Government Ethics listing each instance that the agency obligated or expended federal funds with any privately held company that is owned by the President. With respect to each such instance, the report shall include the amount of the obligation or expenditure and the name of the company. Not later than 10 days after receiving a report, the office shall publish the report on its public website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
BIOSIM Act

Bill: 116-hr-4455
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Product development and innovation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

Bolstering Innovative Options to Save Immediately on Medicines Act or the BIOSIM Act

 
This bill increases Medicare payments for biosimilars for five years. The bill applies to biosimilars for which the average sales price or wholesale acquisition cost is less than that of the reference biological product, as specified.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-20
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: 2019-09-20
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: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill: 116-hr-4456
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2019-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Department of Labor
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Human trafficking
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: 

 
 

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to train relevant personnel on how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Introduced in House