hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act

Bill: 117-hr-9467
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act

 
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a final rule establishing evacuation standards for transport category airplanes that accounts for certain factors, including the ability of passengers of different ages (e.g., infants, children, and senior citizens) to safely and efficiently evacuate an airplane.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Improving Access to Higher Education Act

Bill: 117-hr-9468
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Improving Access to Higher Education Act 

 
This bill addresses accessibility issues of students with disabilities in higher education. 
 
Specifically, the bill revises a grant program that supports institutions of higher education (IHEs) in educating students with disabilities. The Department of Education must award at least five grants to an IHE that provides professional development and technical assistance in order to improve access to and completion of postsecondary education for students, including students with disabilities. 
 
The bill also (1) revises and reauthorizes through FY2028 a program for national technical assistance centers that assist students with disabilities, and (2) reauthorizes through FY2028 a program to promote training and job placement of real-time writers to provide closed captioning of videos. 
 
Further, the bill establishes a new program that awards grants to IHEs for certain activities that improve accessibility of instruction and materials, such as distance education courses. The bill also establishes an independent commission to develop guidelines for accessible postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies. 
 
In addition, the bill requires each IHE to establish an office of accessibility to develop and implement policies that support students with disabilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Student Mental Health Improvement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9469
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Student Mental Health Improvement Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes a grant program through which the Department of Education may award grants to eligible students attending institutions of higher education to pursue careers in mental health occupations. It also allows for a refundable tax credit for qualified school-based mental health professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
American SAFER Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9470
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022 or the American SAFER Act of 2022

 
This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review).
 
Specifically, the bill nullifies a 2004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that generally limits expedited removal to certain situations, such as for non-U.S. nationals encountered within 14 days of entry into the United States without inspection and within 100 miles of a U.S. international land border. 
 
The bill also (1) prohibits DHS from implementing a rule that limits expedited removal based on how far a non-U.S. national was from the border when encountered or apprehended, and (2) modifies the relevant statute to state that expedited removal authority applies regardless of where the non-U.S. national was encountered or apprehended. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act

Bill: 117-hr-9471
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish testbed capability for researching, developing, and demonstrating technologies for processing critical materials, including feedstock materials. (Testbeds are platforms or facilities that allow for rigorous, transparent, and replicable testing of theories, tools, and technologies.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
SNAP Back to Health Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9472
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

SNAP Back to Health Act of 2022

 
This bill revises the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase sugary beverages. 
Sugary beverages
 are beverages that contain brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, lactose, malt syrup, maltose, molasses, raw sugar, and sucrose, aspartame, Splenda, acesulfame potassium, stevia, or any similar substance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
END FENTANYL Act

Bill: 117-hr-9473
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government information and archives
Human trafficking
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of life Act or the END FENTANYL Act

 
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to review and update, as necessary, manuals and policies related to inspections at ports of entry to ensure the uniformity of inspection practices to effectively detect illegal activity along the border, such as the smuggling of drugs and humans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
WISE Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9474
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2022 or the WISE Act of 2022

 
This bill addresses immigration-related issues for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. 
 
For example, the bill (1) extends the period of admission into the United States for certain spouses or children who derive their immigration status from an individual who is abusing the spouse or child; and (2) establishes a presumption that an individual with certain pending applications, such as for a visa for a victim of human trafficking or certain other crimes, should be released from immigration detention without conditions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
TEACH Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9475
Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Teacher and Educator Access to Crucial Health and Wellness Act of 2022 or the TEACH Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to state educational agencies and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to implement or improve health and wellness programs for education professionals. It also requires the National Institutes of Health to study the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of education professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9476
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes new, and expands existing, programs and activities to prevent and respond to seasonal and pandemic influenza (flu).
 
In particular, the bill addresses
 
 
flu vaccine development, manufacturing, and supply chains;
 
genomic sequencing, diagnostic tools, and other technologies to detect, prevent, and respond to flu; and
 
public health communications and related efforts to increase flu vaccination rates and access to antiviral medications.
 
 
The bill also sets out a process through which Congress may adjust discretionary spending limits to accommodate additional funding for health defense operations (e.g., flu-related activities).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
SEAfood Act

Bill: 117-hr-9477
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food Act or the
 
SEAfood Act 

 
This bill addresses the development and production of aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.
 
For example, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to produce a report that examines aquaculture permitting, monitoring, and regulations during the 15-year period prior to the enactment of the bill.
 
Additionally, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must complete a study to develop the scientific basis for efficient and effective regulation of offshore aquaculture.
 
Further, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must (1) establish an assessment program to evaluate offshore aquaculture, including the development of performance standards for offshore aquaculture operations; and (2) establish the Aquaculture Centers of Excellence program to award grants to assist certain institution in establishing or enhancing an aquaculture curriculum for undergraduate or graduate courses of study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Improving Crowdfunding Opportunities Act

Bill: 117-hr-9478
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Improving Crowdfunding Opportunities Act 

 
This bill reduces regulations applicable to crowdfunding securities and portals. Crowdfunding is used to raise capital through a large number of individuals investing potentially small amounts of money. 
 
The bill exempts certain securities issued under crowdfunding regulations from state regulation of secondary transactions. It also exempts crowdfunding portals from certain anti-money laundering reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Finally, crowdfunding portals are exempted from liability for material misstatements or omissions unless the portal knowingly makes certain untrue statements or engages in fraud or deceit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Major General David F. Wherley, Jr., District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Program Act

Bill: 117-hr-9479
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Major General David F. Wherley, Jr., District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Program Act

 
This bill establishes a program to provide financial assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who are pursuing their first undergraduate, masters, doctoral, vocational, or technical degrees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1243)
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Homelands Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9480
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Arizona
Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Utah
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Homelands Act of 2022

 
This bill approves, ratifies, and confirms a specified treaty entered into by the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, thus settling land claims and other disputes. It also proclaims approximately 5,400 acres of land as the San Juan Southern Paiute Reservation to be held in trust as a reservation for the exclusive benefit of the tribe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act

Bill: 117-hr-9481
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 
 
Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act 

 
This bill allows a new tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. The amount of the credit in a taxable year is the lesser of 10% of the cost of such vehicle, or $2,500. The bill defines a 
new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle 
to include any vehicle that has a capacity of not less than 6 kilowatt hours (currently, 7 kilowatt hours), has a dry weight of less that 3,500 pounds, has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, and is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
No Hungry Kids in Schools Act

Bill: 117-hr-9482
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

No Hungry Kids in Schools Act

 
This bill modifies the school meal programs of the Department of Agriculture to establish an option for states to utilize a statewide community eligibility program for certain special assistance payments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Agriculture Foreign Investment Transparency Act

Bill: 117-hr-9483
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Agriculture Foreign Investment Transparency Act

 
This bill revises reporting requirements related to acquisitions or transfers of certain agricultural land interests by foreign persons.
 
Specifically, the bill (1) requires the Department of Agriculture to make all reports required under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA) publicly available on its website, and (2) expands the material required to be reported under the AFIDA to include security interests and land leases of any period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Election Mail Act

Bill: 117-hr-9484
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

Election Mail Act

 
This bill addresses the delivery and processing of election mail. Among other provisions, the bill requires same-day processing of mail-in ballots by the U.S. Postal Service, establishes certain standards for mail-in ballots, and requires states to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by election day and arrive within seven days after the election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House