hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8021
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2022-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Education programs funding
Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Medical education
National and community service
Nursing
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: 

Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes and expands programs to reduce barriers to enter the nursing or allied health professional workforce that are faced by some immigrants.
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants to state, tribal, and local governments and private organizations for covering certain costs to assist lawfully present immigrants with entering such professions. These include costs related to education, training, or licensure and assistance in obtaining overseas academic or training records.
 
The bill also makes lawfully present immigrants eligible to participate in the National Health Services Corps. The corps provides scholarships and student loan repayment awards to health care providers who agree to work in areas with health care provider shortages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8022
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2022-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
International exchange and broadcasting
Licensing and registrations
Medical education
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: 

International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes grants and makes other changes to facilitate the practice of medicine by international medical graduates who are lawfully present in the United States and graduated from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada.
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants for states and territories to
 
 
establish programs that allow such international medical graduates to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician while completing the first two steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, and
 
provide assistance (e.g., costs to take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and career counseling) to such international medical graduates.
 
 
The bill also exempts under certain circumstances such international medical graduates from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-09
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: 2022-06-09
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: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Don Young Arctic Warrior Act

Bill: 117-hr-8023
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2022-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: 

Don Young Arctic Warrior Act

 
This bill requires the military departments and the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide certain benefits to specified members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to a duty station in Alaska or those assigned to perform cold weather operations. Additionally, DOD must establish various programs and incentives for certain behavioral health students or professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Stop CCP Infrastructure Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8024
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2022-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Asia
Business investment and capital
China
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infrastructure development
Political parties and affiliation
State and local finance
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: 

Stop Communist Construction of Public Infrastructure Act of 2022 or the Stop CCP Infrastructure Act of 2022

 
 This bill prohibits certain entities related to China or the Chinese government from receiving federal funds for public works projects in the United States. 
 
Specifically, this prohibition applies to entities that are (1) headquartered in China; or (2) owned, financed, influenced by, or affiliated with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or the Chinese military. Further, state and local governments must verify that a recipient for federal funds for a public works project is free from any obligations, influences, or connections to any of these entities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Charles W. Lindberg Post Office".

Bill: 117-hr-8026
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Minnesota
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Charles W. Lindberg Post Office."
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: 
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-310.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-310.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7282-7283)
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9665)
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9665)
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8026.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9665-9666)
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Request to order reported by unanimous consent failed.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Request to order reported by unanimous consent failed.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 117-310
To establish within the Executive Office of the President a Technology Competitiveness Council.

Bill: 117-hr-8027
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 
This bill establishes a Technology Competitiveness Council. 
 
The President shall establish such council within the Executive Office of the President.
 
The council's responsibilities include
 
 
developing recommendations for the President on U.S. technology competitiveness and technology-related issues, advising and assisting the President in the development and implementation of national technology policy and strategy; and 
 
 developing and overseeing the implementation of an annual National Technology Strategy. 
 
 
 The strategy shall be designed to maintain U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies essential to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8028
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2022 

 
This bill requires the federal government to transfer, without reimbursement, materials purchased for the construction of roadways or barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border and located in the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or California to the governments of those states.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8029
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to move Taiwan from Country Group A:6 to Country Group A:5 for the purposes of the Export Administration Regulations. (Generally, this reclassification allows Taiwan to acquire certain items and weapons systems subject to export controls on an expedited basis.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Fentanyl is a WMD Act

Bill: 117-hr-8030
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Fentanyl is a WMD Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
FIRE Act

Bill: 117-hr-8031
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Family relationships
Federal officials
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Family Integrity to Reform Elections Act or the FIRE Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of campaign funds to compensate the immediate family member of a candidate or an individual holding federal office. It also requires disclosure of payments made to immediate family members.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits an authorized committee of a candidate or any other political committee that is established, maintained, or controlled by a candidate or an individual holding federal office from directly or indirectly compensating the immediate family member of the candidate or individual for services provided to or on behalf of the committee. The prohibition does not apply to a political committee of a political party.
 
Next, the bill requires a political committee to report on disbursements to an immediate family member of the candidate or the individual holding federal office.
 
Finally, the bill requires any penalty for a violation of the bill to be imposed on the candidate or the individual holding federal office if the candidate or individual involved knew of the violation. Further, it prohibits the committee involved from reimbursing the candidate or individual for the penalty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
REEShore Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8032
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Restoring Essential Energy and Security Holdings Onshore for Rare Earths Act of 2022 or the REEShore Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes a strategic reserve of rare earth metals and rare earth metal products and sets out other requirements related to rare earth metals.
 
Specifically, the bill requires defense contractors to disclose the provenance of rare earth metal permanent magnets and restricts the use of rare earth metals sourced from China in certain defense items and services.
 
Additionally, the U.S. Trade Representative must investigate China for unfair trade practices related to the rare earth metals market, and the Department of Defense must report on efforts to reduce the dependence of U.S. allies on non-allied sources of rare earth metals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act

Bill: 117-hr-8033
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Government studies and investigations
Infrastructure development
Public contracts and procurement
Railroads
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act

 
This bill requires states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance. It also requires certain aspects of the bridge projects to be carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E610-611)
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Investment in the Chinese Solar Economy Act

Bill: 117-hr-8034
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Preventing Investment in the Chinese Solar Economy Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to solar photovoltaic modules and module components, including ingots, wafers, solar glass, and cells. Additionally, the bill nullifies the
 Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, on Solar Photovoltaic Modules and Module Components
 (June 6, 2022).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8036
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act

Bill: 117-hr-8037
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Under this program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes grants to eligible nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt organizations and those determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack) for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks.
 
In particular, the bill makes elementary, secondary, private, and religious schools eligible for grants under the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Formula Shortage Reporting Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8038
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Formula Shortage Reporting Act of 2022

 
This bill requires manufacturers of infant formula to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at least 72 hours in advance of a manufacturing interruption or product discontinuance that is expected to meaningfully disrupt the product's supply. The FDA must post such information on its website and notify health care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the period during which days of service on active duty or of performance of active service reduce the age of eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve for retired or retainer pay, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8039
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 
This bill expands the period of time during which members of the Ready Reserve can earn credit to reduce the age at which they can receive retired pay. Under this bill, credit may be earned for qualifying types of active duty or active service performed after September 11, 2001. Current law permits this from January 28, 2008 onwards. 
 
The bill also allows credit to accrue for such active duty or active service which spans two fiscal years from September 11, 2001, onwards. Current law permits this from September 30, 2014, onwards. 
 
The bill applies to retired pay applications pending on or submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
People Over Pentagon Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8040
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

People Over Pentagon Act of 2022

 
This bill reduces the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense in FY2023 by $100 billion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House