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Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7300
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for distributing controlled substances via the dark web. It also establishes other programs and requirements to address the use of the dark web for illicit drug activities. (
Dark web
 means the portions of the internet with hidden sites and services that (1) are not generally searchable, and (2) can only be accessed with specialized devices or services that conceal the identities and locations of users.)
 
Specifically, the bill provides an enhanced criminal penalty for delivering, distributing, or dispensing controlled substances via the dark web. 
 
The bill also provides statutory authority for the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force, which supports the investigation and prosecution of drug offenses committed via the dark web domestically and internationally. In addition, the Department of Justice must report on how and to what extent virtual currencies are used for opioid distribution via the dark web.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Survivors from Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7301
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 

Protecting Survivors from Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to collect and analyze data about brain injuries resulting from domestic and sexual violence and publish its findings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7302
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022

 
This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities, including agencies of a foreign state) that are knowingly responsible for or have engaged in certain state-sponsored cyber activities, generally those that originate from outside of the United States and are reasonably likely to contribute to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, economic health, or financial stability. The bill also imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons that provide material support for such state-sponsored cyber activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 129 Walnut Street in Corning, New York, as the "Amory 'Amo' Houghton, Jr. Post Office Building".

Bill: 117-hr-7303
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 129 Walnut Street in Corning, New York, as the "Amory 'Amo' Houghton, Jr. Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Restore Onshore Energy Production Act

Bill: 117-hr-7304
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 

Restore Onshore Energy Production Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to immediately resume sales of oil and gas leases in accordance with applicable onshore mineral leasing laws and specifies a minimum number of sales that Interior must conduct in each state where there is land available for oil and gas leasing. The bill also prohibits the President from taking actions to cancel, delay, or otherwise impede federal processes related to energy mineral leasing without congressional approval.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages.

Bill: 117-hr-7305
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 
This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above the line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs awarded with respect to a qualifying wildfire disaster (i.e., any forest or range fire that is a federally declared disaster, occurs in a disaster area, and occurs in 2015 or later). 
 
The bill excludes from the gross income of a taxpayer, for income tax purposes, amounts paid to compensate victims for losses or damages in connection with a qualifying wildfire disaster.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Strategy to Secure Offshore Energy Act

Bill: 117-hr-7306
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 

Strategy to Secure Offshore Energy Act

 
This bill modifies requirements for the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, including by specifying that the program must be updated on a five-year basis and setting a minimum number of annual lease sales for the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act

Bill: 117-hr-7307
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act

 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to ensure that for each fiscal year the cost to small businesses of the administration's rulemaking (including the modification or repeal of a rule) is not greater than zero.
 
 The administration also must report on any regulations issued by other federal agencies that have an impact on small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7308
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022

 
This bill terminates the COVID-19 emergency and requires an investigation into adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also repeals federal income tax deductions for certain state, local, and foreign taxes paid by an individual.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must terminate the COVID-19 emergency within three months of the bill's enactment. The bill also removes, within three months of that termination, liability protections that apply to the administration or use of certain medical countermeasures (e.g., vaccines) during the public health emergency.
 
Additionally, the HHS Office of Inspector General must investigate adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccine that are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. In carrying out the investigation, the office must ask specified questions of (1) each individual (or the individual's survivors) who reported an adverse event, (2) each manufacturer of a COVID-19 vaccine distributed in the United States, and (3) a sample of health care providers. The office must report its findings and recommendations, and the report must include, among other matters, transcripts of all interviews with individuals, manufacturers, and health care providers. The office must also report on the costs of carrying out this investigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4158)
action_date: 2022-04-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-31
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: 2022-03-31
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: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

Bill: 117-hr-7311
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Government information and archives
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Mining
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sanctions
Subversive activities
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa. The State Department must also report to Congress annual updates on the strategy and implementation plan.

action_date: 2022-04-27
text: 

Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa. The State Department must also report to Congress annual updates on the strategy and implementation plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H4541-4542)
action_date: 2022-04-27
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): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 134).
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557-4558)
action_date: 2022-04-27
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: 2022-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7311.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4541-4543)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-7312
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 
This bill prohibits using federal funds to support or facilitate (1) Russia's participation in a Group of Seven (G-7) proceeding, or (2) a reconstituted Group of Eight (G-8) that includes Russia. (The G-7 is an informal group consisting of seven of the world's largest advanced economies. In 2014, the G-8 became the G-7 when Russia 's membership was suspended following Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act

Bill: 117-hr-7313
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act

 
This bill authorizes minority institutions to use Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program funds to (1) provide direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) improve institutional capacity to provide students with certain services, such as guidance counseling, academic advising, work-study opportunities, and peer mentorship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E327)
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Bill: 117-hr-7315
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Family services
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

 
The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to formally recognize caregivers of veterans by identifying any caregiver in the health record of the veteran. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services.
 
The bill requires the VA to notify veterans and their caregivers regarding any clinical determinations made relating to claims, tier reduction, or termination of assistance under, or eligibility for, the specified caregiver programs. The notifications must be standardized and contain specified details regarding the decisions.
 
The bill also requires the VA to temporarily extend benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers for at least 90 days after the receipt of notice that a veteran is no longer clinically eligible for the program. Such an extension shall not apply to the termination of caregiver benefits (1) if the VA determines the caregiver committed fraud or abused or neglected the veteran, (2) if another primary provider or individual caregiver is designated within 90 days after the termination, (3) if the terminated individual moves out or abandons their relationship with the veteran, or (4) upon request of the caregiver or veteran. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

Bill: 117-hr-7316
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Health care coverage and access
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
FIND Food Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7317
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Further Incentivizing Nutritious Donations of Food Act of 2022 or the FIND Food Act of 2022

 
This bill provides tax incentives for food donation. Specifically, it expands the charitable tax deduction for contributions of food inventory to allow donations at reduced prices, allows a deduction for the cost of transporting donated food, and allows a tax credit for donations of food by farmers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Navigating to Success Act

Bill: 117-hr-7318
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Navigating to Success Act

 
This bill includes certain activities such as diagnostic skills assessments and information on skills development programs within the provision of career services for adults under local workforce training programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 33 Coxe Avenue, in Asheville, North Carolina, as the "Dorothy Hansine Andersen Post Office".

Bill: 117-hr-7319
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 33 Coxe Avenue, in Asheville, North Carolina, as the "Dorothy Hansine Andersen Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Restorative Practices in Schools Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7320
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

Restorative Practices in Schools Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to award grants for local educational agencies to replace existing zero-tolerance disciplinary polices and punitive discipline in elementary and secondary schools with restorative practices.
 
Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the use of discipline practices that funnel students out of school and toward the juvenile legal and criminal legal systems (i.e., the school-to-prison pipeline).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House