hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-97
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Espionage and treason
Firearms and explosives
Military law
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the imposition of a death penalty sentence for a violation of federal law.
 
It eliminates statutory authority for the death penalty as a sentencing option for federal offenses. 
 
It also requires a person who was sentenced to death before enactment of this bill to be resentenced.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

Bill: 117-hr-98
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Cemeteries and funerals
Department of Health and Human Services
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

COVID-19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

 
This bill allows individuals to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
A Special Master appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services must review claims submitted and determine whether a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
CLEAN Congress Act

Bill: 117-hr-99
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act or the CLEAN Congress Act

 
This bill (1) requires bills, orders, resolutions, or votes submitted by Congress to the President to include only one subject that is clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title; and (2) makes ineffective any provision of law that excludes its application to a Member of Congress or to an employee in a Member's office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
CLEAN Elections Act

Bill: 117-hr-100
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional districts and representation
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Members of Congress
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Elections Act or the CLEAN Elections Act

 
This bill establishes requirements for nonpartisan redistricting and open primary elections.
 
States must (1) conduct congressional redistricting using a plan developed by a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission, beginning with the 2020 census; and (2) hold open primaries for federal elections.
 
A state may not use federal funds provided for election administration purposes unless it certifies to the Election Assistance Commission that it (1) conducts redistricting for its state legislative districts using a plan developed by a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission, and (2) holds open primaries for elections for state and local office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
CLEAN Public Service Act

Bill: 117-hr-101
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act or the CLEAN Public Service Act

 
This bill excludes Members of Congress from further retirement coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System following the enactment of the bill. It also prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
 
This exclusion does not affect a Member's eligibility to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 2021-01-04
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: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-103
Sponsor: Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 

2021

 
This bill expands the awards program for cost-saving identifications by federal employees of fraud, waste, or mismanagement to include identifications of certain operational expenses that are wasteful. An agency must propose any such identified wasteful expenses for rescission.
 
The bill also doubles the maximum cash award that may be made under the program.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain appropriated funds to purchase duplicate medals authorized under Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-104
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Marine and inland water transportation
Military history
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This bill authorizes the Maritime Administrator of the Department of Transportation to purchase duplicate medals for U.S. merchant mariners who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, a merchant mariner must submit an application to the Maritime Administrator. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-105
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Caribbean area
Income tax credits
Poverty and welfare assistance
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2021

 
This bill makes residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the federal earned income tax credit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act

Bill: 117-hr-106
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Caribbean area
Income tax credits
Puerto Rico
Tax treatment of families
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2019

 
This bill (1) allows residents of Puerto Rico to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit on the same basis as U.S. taxpayers, and (2) allows such residents with one or two children to claim the refundable portion of the credit on the same basis as residents with three or more children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021.

Bill: 117-hr-107
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes several grant programs and requirements for registries that collect data from lung cancer screenings with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) under Medicare. (Currently, for purposes of Medicare coverage, radiology imaging facilities that furnish such LDCT screenings must report certain data to approved registries.)
 
Specifically, the bill provides funds for FY2022-FY2026 for grants to help entities establish free registries, and requires registries to be interoperable in order to receive federal funds. The bill also provides grants to support the development of related quality measures for lung cancer screenings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 2021-01-04
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: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
National Medal of Honor Monument Act

Bill: 117-hr-108
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Government trust funds
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

National Medal of Honor Monument Act

 
This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. 
 
The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. 
 
Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Advisory Committee Act

Bill: 117-hr-109
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Advisory Committee Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish the Electronic Health Record Advisory Committee to provide guidance regarding the implementation of and transition to an electronic health record system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act

Bill: 117-hr-110
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Family services
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Medical education
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act

 
This bill updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by requiring the VA to continue to provide assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program.
 
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. 
 
The bill requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver.
 
The VA must also standardize criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Federal Sunset Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-111
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Federal Sunset Act of 2021
 
 
This bill abolishes a federal agency one year after it is reviewed by the Federal Agency Sunset Commission, established by the bill, unless the agency is reauthorized by Congress. Each agency, including each advisory committee, must be reviewed by the commission at least once every 12 years.
 
The commission must (1) review and evaluate the efficiency and public need for each agency using specified criteria, (2) recommend whether each agency should be abolished or reorganized, and (3) report to Congress on introduced legislation that would establish a new agency or a new program. The commission shall terminate at the end of 2037.
 
The Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, in cooperation with the Congressional Research Service, shall prepare an inventory of federal programs to assist Congress and the commission in carrying out this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-112
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Hospital care
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2021

 
This bill expands the availability of care for veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and non-VA facilities.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the VA to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services via providers under the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or more who elect to receive care or services through a non-VA provider.
 
The bill requires the VA to extend the operating hours of its pharmacies. 
 
The VA must enter into contracts with physicians and nurses to work at VA medical facilities during nights and weekends.
 
Finally, the bill authorizes the VA to provide for a best-practices peer review of each VA medical center by a nongovernmental hospital organization to evaluate the efficacy of the care provided at each center. VA medical centers with the longest wait times for appointments or the worst health outcomes shall be given priority for peer review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-113
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Medical research
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2021

 
This bill requires research and education activities related to triple-negative breast cancer. The cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein, so they do not respond to hormonal therapy medicines or medicines that target the HER2 protein receptors.
 
Specifically, the National Institutes of Health must conduct and support research into the disease.
 
Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration must develop information about triple-negative breast cancer, including information regarding the elevated risk for minority women, for the public and for health care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program.

Bill: 117-hr-114
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Life, casualty, property insurance
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the feasibility of a national disaster insurance program that covers all hazards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States whose visionary leadership secured passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Social Security Amendments Act (Medicare) of 1965, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Higher Education Act of 1965, and Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965.

Bill: 117-hr-115
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Libraries and archives
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to President Lyndon B. Johnson in recognition of his contributions to the nation.
 
The bill requires such medal to be given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum following its award, where it will be available for display and research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House