hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5110
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2021

 
This bill allows for coverage of certain medically necessary dental services under Medicare. 
 
Specifically, the bill allows for coverage of dental services that are furnished (1) in conjunction with treatment relating to a prosthetic heart valve replacement, cancer of the head or neck, lymphoma, leukemia, or organ transplantation; and (2) within one year after the date of diagnosis or the date of the related surgical or medical treatment for the diagnosis, whichever is later.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-27
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: 2021-08-27
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: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
To amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5111
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This bill establishes Rosa Parks Day as a federal holiday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Space National Guard Establishment Act

Bill: 117-hr-5112
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military command and structure
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Space National Guard Establishment Act

 
This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
REMEDI Act

Bill: 117-hr-5113
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Act or the REMEDI Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for and expands the requirements regarding diversity and inclusion training for military personnel. 
 
The bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each military department conducts ongoing training programs regarding human relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of DOD, and contractors or subcontractors providing support to DOD. 
 
Such training must be tailored to specific leadership levels and local area requirements.
 
DOD must ensure that an individual preparing to enter an officer accession program, execute an original enlistment agreement, or serve as a civilian employee is (1) provided information concerning the meaning of the oath of office or oath of enlistment for service in the Armed Forces with regards to the equal protection and civil liberties guarantees of the Constitution, and (2) informed that if supporting such guarantees is not possible for that individual, the individual should decline to join the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to finance vessel retrofit, repair, or similar work required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5114
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This bill allows the Maritime Administration to guarantee financing (including reimbursement of an obligor for expenditures previously made) for reconstruction, reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, or similar work in a shipyard located in the United States for, among other things, making changes required for a vessel to be a vessel of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E929)
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
To ensure funding for the improvement of the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland.

Bill: 117-hr-5115
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This bill requires specified appropriations for FY2022 and FY2023 to be used by the Coast Guard to improve facilities at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, including improvements to dock or dry dock, capital equipment improvements, or dredging necessary to facilitate access to such yard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
To recognize the Memorial, Memorial Garden, and K9 Memorial of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national memorial, memorial garden, and K9 memorial, respectively, of Navy SEALs and their predecessors.

Bill: 117-hr-5116
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Florida
Mammals
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Service animals

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This bill designates the memorial, memorial garden, and K9 memorial of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national memorial, memorial garden, and K9 memorial, respectively, of Navy SEALs and their predecessors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5117
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Congressional oversight
Emergency planning and evacuation
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits providing federal funding to the government of Afghanistan until the President certifies to Congress that all U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, coalition partners, and Afghan allies who would like to evacuate from Afghanistan have been evacuated. The bill also requires asset-blocking sanctions on the Afghan government until the President makes the certification. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to Tribal Governments.

Bill: 117-hr-5119
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal-Indian relations
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority health
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This bill extends through December 30, 2022, the coverage period for the Coronavirus Relief Fund to make payments to tribal governments for necessary expenditures incurred as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill extends through December 31, 2022, the coverage period for the Coronavirus Relief Fund to make payments to tribal governments for necessary expenditures incurred as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Expenditures must be incurred between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 41 (Roll no. 421). (text: CR H7527)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 41 (Roll no. 421).(text: CR H7527)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7540)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5119.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7527-7528)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Political CRIMES Act

Bill: 117-hr-5120
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Political Corruption Review of Infractions for Misconduct by Executive Servants Act or the Political CRIMES Act

 
This bill addresses unlawful political activity by specified federal officials and revises the penalties for unlawful political activity by executive branch employees.
 
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct a preliminary investigation when it receives information sufficient to constitute grounds to investigate whether the President, Vice President, or other senior officials violated laws regarding political activities between January 20, 2009, and January 21, 2021. If further investigation is warranted, DOJ must apply for the appointment of an independent counsel.
 
The bill limits the political activity of the President and Vice President while on federal property.
 
Additionally, the bill increases criminal penalties for Hatch Act violations. The Hatch Act prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in some forms of political activity (e.g., advocating for or against a partisan political party while on duty). The purpose of the act is to maintain a federal workforce free from partisan political influence or coercion.
 
The bill establishes an Inspector General for the Office of Special Counsel.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on certain reimbursable political events held at the White House or on the White House grounds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Taliban Are Not Our Friends Act

Bill: 117-hr-5121
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Taliban Are Not Our Friends Act

 
This bill terminates Afghanistan's status as a major non-NATO ally and prohibits the President from designating Afghanistan with such status. (Major non-NATO ally status provides certain benefits, such as qualifying a country to receive excess defense articles.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5122
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021

 
This bill makes changes to grant programs administered by the Forest Service to promote wood products.
 
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and modifies a program that supports capital costs for installing community wood energy systems and building innovative wood products facilities, including by increasing the maximum grant amount per facility.
 
The bill also modifies a program that provides grants to develop and expand the market for innovative wood products. Specifically, the bill (1) modifies the grant priorities, and (2) increases the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by such a grant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5123
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop and implement Operation Starfall to deploy stratospheric balloons, aerostats, or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet anywhere on the planet from the stratosphere or higher.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Manufacturing Reinvestment Corporation Act

Bill: 117-hr-5124
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Manufacturing Reinvestment Corporation Act

 
This bill establishes the Manufacturing Reinvestment Corporation within the Department of Commerce.
 
The corporation must set national strategic objectives for the manufacturing industry with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. Based on specified criteria, the corporation also must establish and make grants to 30 local Manufacturing Renaissance Councils to support the corporation's objectives. Each council must have a governing board comprised of at least nine members, which include community stakeholder organizations, local governments, educational institutions, and manufacturing companies. Each council must use grants from the corporation for economic development programs in the community, education and training, and wraparound services such as child care and mental health services.
 
Additionally, the bill provides for the composition of the corporation's board of directors as well as the appointment of an executive director and other employees. The corporation must report annually about its national strategy and finances. The bill requires financial audits of the corporation and of each grantee and contractor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2021-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act

Bill: 117-hr-5125
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act

 
This bill makes a series of changes to requirements for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, including additional testing parameters, procedural steps, and reporting requirements for models.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5126
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 

Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act of 2021

 
This bill includes Direct PLUS Loans that are made to graduate students and parents on behalf of dependent students in an institution of higher education's (IHE's) cohort default rate. This rate is the percentage of an IHE's borrowers who enter repayment and default on certain student loans.
 
Further, the Department of Education must include this information in its annual report on cohort default rates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House