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Polling Change Awareness Act

Bill: 117-hr-641
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government information and archives
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Polling Change Awareness Act

 
This bill establishes minimum requirements for notifying individuals of a change in their polling place for a federal election.
 
Specifically, the bill requires a state that changes an individual's polling place to notify the individual at least seven days before the federal election or the first day of an early voting period, whichever occurs first. However, if the change is made fewer than seven days before the federal election and the individual appears at the previously assigned polling place, the state must make every reasonable effort to enable the individual to vote. Further, the bill specifies the methods of notification. 
 
In addition, states must place signs at locations that no longer serve as a polling place.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-642
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Licensing and registrations
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to coordinate the establishment of a state-based response system for responding to questions and complaints from individuals related to registering to vote or voting in federal elections. Further, DOJ must establish and operate a toll-free telephone service through which individuals may (1) connect directly to the state-based response system; (2) obtain information on voting in federal elections; and (3) report information to DOJ on problems encountered in registering to vote or voting, including incidences of voter intimidation or suppression.
 
Additionally, the bill establishes the Voter Hotline Task Force to provide ongoing analysis and assessment of the telephone service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-02-01
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: 2021-02-01
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: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

Bill: 117-hr-643
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

 
This bill prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state may not receive such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, or (2) prohibits a local or state government entity or official from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
REBUILD Act

Bill: 117-hr-644
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Reducing Environmental Barriers to Unified Infrastructure and Land Development Act of 2021 Act or the REBUILD Act 

 
This bill sets forth a process to authorize states to assume the environmental review responsibilities of federal agencies. Specifically, it allows states to oversee the environmental review required under certain federal environmental laws for projects funded by, carried out by, or subject to approval by federal agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
School Security Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-645
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Building construction
Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

School Security Enhancement Act

 
This bill allows local educational agencies to use specified portions of Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing other measures to strengthen security on school premises. 
 
Further, the bill prohibits the use of these grant funds for the provision of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Mine Worker Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-646
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Coal
Department of Labor
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Mining
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to issue health and safety standards to protect coal miners from occupational exposure to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Labor shall provide for emergency standards within seven days of this bill's enactment, and such emergency standards shall be in force until permanent standards are promulgated.
 
Labor shall also collect data to track and investigate cases of exposure to COVID-19 among coal miners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act

Bill: 117-hr-647
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act

 
This bill restricts the sale or transfer of shotguns and rifles across state lines. 
 
Specifically, it prohibits a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector from selling or transferring a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident. Current law allows such sales or transfers if both parties meet in person to conduct the transaction and if the transaction complies with the laws of both states. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

Bill: 117-hr-648
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Civil actions and liability
Health information and medical records
Medical ethics
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

 
This bill requires abortion providers to conduct an ultrasound before performing an abortion. 
 
Specifically, before a woman gives informed consent to any part of an abortion, the abortion provider must
 
 
perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman;
 
provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting;
 
display the ultrasound images so the woman may view them; and
 
provide a complete medical description of the images, including the dimensions of the embryo or fetus, cardiac activity if present and visible, and the presence of external members and internal organs if present and viewable.
 
 
Providers are subject to civil actions and penalties for violations.
 
The bill's ultrasound requirements do not apply in cases where a physical disorder, illness, or injury caused by the pregnancy endangers a woman's life. A woman is also not required to view the ultrasound images; nor may she or the provider be penalized if she declines to do so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Abby Honold Act

Bill: 117-hr-649
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Abby Honold Act

 
This bill directs the Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice to make competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
STOP Act

Bill: 117-hr-650
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Employment and training programs
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Senior abuse Training and Offense Prevention Act or the STOP Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive grants to state or local governments, Indian tribes, or other entities to support law enforcement personnel, corrections personnel, and other first responders in elder justice matters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Public Health Emergency Privacy Act

Bill: 117-hr-651
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Consumer credit
Disability and health-based discrimination
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Genetics
Geography and mapping
Health information and medical records
Housing discrimination
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marketing and advertising
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Racial and ethnic relations
Right of privacy
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
Veterans' medical care
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Public Health Emergency Privacy Act

 
This bill imposes privacy, confidentiality, and security requirements on the use and disclosure of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency health data. This is data that is linked to an individual or device, such as test results.
 
The requirements apply to organizations that collect, use, or disclose emergency health data electronically or that manage websites or applications for contact tracing and other COVID-19 response activities.
 
These organizations must provide notice of privacy and other policies. They must also ensure the accuracy of, prevent discrimination based on, and limit disclosure of the data. If an organization collects data from at least 100,000 individuals, it must publicly report additional information about how it uses and discloses the data.
 
Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of emergency health data for commercial advertising or in ways that restrict access to opportunities, services, and other accommodations.
 
It also prohibits government entities and organizations from using this data to infringe on the right to vote. The Department of Health and Human Services must report on the civil rights impact of the collection, use, and disclosure of health data.
 
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, states, and a private right of action. It further specifies that certain dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, are unenforceable with respect to disputes arising under the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Bill: 117-hr-652
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Small business
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

 
This bill provides commercialization services for federally funded small business research and development under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
 
Specifically, the bill (1) expedites the application and award process for SBIR proposals and STTR solicitations, (2) requires determinations of commercialization potential for projects undertaken through SBIR and STTR awards, (3) provides continued flexibility of technical and business assistance for SBIR and STTR awardees, (4) instructs participating federal agencies to designate a technology commercialization official to help awardees commercialize, and (5) requires the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Patent Office to reach an interagency agreement to help SBIR and STTR awardees with intellectual property protection.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-653
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: California
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Mining
Oil and gas
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Securing Helium for Science Act

Bill: 117-hr-655
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Research and development
Strategic materials and reserves
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

Securing Helium for Science Act

 
This bill revises requirements governing the sale of the Federal Helium Reserve. 
 
Under current law, the federal government must sell or dispose of all assets of the Federal Helium Reserve by Sept 30, 2021. The bill requires any purchaser of the assets to agree to provide helium to holders of federal research grants at a discounted rate for the next eight years as specified by the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Bill: 117-hr-656
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

 
This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department during an emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E85)
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

Bill: 117-hr-657
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Military command and structure
National Guard and reserves
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act 
 
 
This bill makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia, rather than the President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the District of Columbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E80)
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Parole and Supervised Release Act

Bill: 117-hr-658
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
District of Columbia
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: 

District of Columbia Parole and Supervised Release Act

 
This bill transfers the authority of the United States Parole Commission to the District of Columbia to make parole and supervised release determinations for eligible imprisoned felons under District laws. The commission's authority or jurisdiction&#8212;including rulemaking and legislative responsibility for such parole matters&#8212;shall expire on October 31, 2022, and the District's authority or jurisdiction shall begin on November 1, 2022.
 
In addition, the bill provides for continuation of federal retirement and annuity benefits for former employees of the commission as of October 31, 2022, and who, on or after such date, are employees of the District office that exercises such transferred authority.
 
Finally, the bill treats the District as an employing agency with respect to its responsibility to make contributions towards the benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E82-83)
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-01
text: Introduced in House