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Democracy Dollars Act

Bill: 117-hr-1572
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Government studies and investigations
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Democracy Dollars Act

 
This bill directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to select three states to operate voucher pilot programs under which individuals who are eligible to vote may receive $25 vouchers toward contributions to the congressional candidates of their choice. Each participating state must (1) establish a commission or designate an existing entity to oversee and implement its pilot program, (2) carry out a public awareness campaign, and (3) submit reports to the FEC about the operation and effectiveness of its pilot program.
 
Upon receiving a preliminary report from a participating state, the FEC must reimburse the state for the costs of operating its pilot program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act

Bill: 117-hr-1574
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Honduras
Human rights
Judicial procedure and administration
Latin America
Law enforcement officers
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military civil functions
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act

 
This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to the police or military of Honduras. The Department of the Treasury shall instruct U.S. representatives of multilateral development banks to vote against providing loans to the Honduran police or military. 
 
The prohibition shall be lifted if the Department of State certifies to Congress that various conditions have been met, including that the Honduran government has (1) pursued all legal avenues to reach verdicts in specified crimes, such as the killings of indigenous land-rights activist Berta Caceres and of 100 small-farmer activists in the Aguan Valley; (2) investigated and prosecuted members of the military and police who have violated human rights; and (3) taken effective steps to establish the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1575
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Oil and gas
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act
 
of 2021

 
This bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the authority to approve or deny applications for facilities, such as liquefied natural gas terminals, to export natural gas from the United States to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
National Gun Violence Research Act

Bill: 117-hr-1576
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Business records
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Commerce
Department of Health and Human Services
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Licensing and registrations
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Science Foundation
Product safety and quality
Research administration and funding
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

National Gun Violence Research Act

 
This bill promotes gun violence research, including by
 
 
removing limitations on the use of firearms tracing data by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; 
 
permitting funds made available to the Department of Health and Human Services to be used for gun violence research; 
 
establishing the National Gun Violence Research Program to promote gun violence research; and 
 
authorizing various competitive grants to support research into the nature, causes, consequences, and prevention of gun violence. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201-202)
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1577
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medicare
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 

2021

 
This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner. 
 
The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
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: 2021-03-03
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: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act

Bill: 117-hr-1578
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government studies and investigations
Judicial review and appeals
Licensing and registrations
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Nuclear power
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act

 
This bill revises the permitting and licensing process for nuclear production or utilization facilities.
 
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must follow specified procedures when reviewing an application for an early site permit, construction permit, operating license, or combined construction permit and operating license for a nuclear production or utilization facility.
 
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of eliminating mandatory hearings for uncontested licensing and construction permit applications under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
 
The bill revises the composition of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, and provides specific timelines for the committee to complete its review for a construction permit or an operating license for a nuclear facility.
 
The bill also places a limit on the amount of annual fees that may be charged to a nuclear fuel facility, with specified exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Ban Conflicted Trading Act

Bill: 117-hr-1579
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Commodities markets
Congressional officers and employees
Corporate finance and management
Financial services and investments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Ban Conflicted Trading Act

 
This bill prohibits a Member of Congress or certain congressional officers or employees from (1) purchasing or selling specified investments, (2) entering into a transaction that creates a net short position in a security, or (3) serving as an officer or member of any board of any for-profit entity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and House Administration, 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: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and House Administration, 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: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and House Administration, 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: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

Bill: 117-hr-1580
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

 
This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
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: 2021-03-03
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: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Build America’s Libraries Act

Bill: 117-hr-1581
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Air quality
Building construction
Buy American requirements
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Education programs funding
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Libraries and archives
Lighting, heating, cooling
Metals
State and local government operations
Water use and supply
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Build America's Libraries Act

 
This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2024 for the Build America's Libraries Fund, from which the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) must allocate funding to states and, through them, need-based grants to libraries to make long-term improvements to library facilities. The IMLS must also award grants to Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.
 
Specifically, the bill requires each state that receives an allocation, and each library that receives a grant, to carry out certain activities to improve library facilities. These activities include constructing and renovating library facilities, investing in infrastructure projects to improve internet access and connectivity, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities.
 
The bill also outlines administrative and oversight provisions, including by requiring library projects to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Nonpartisan Postmaster General Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1582
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Political parties and affiliation
State and local government operations
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Nonpartisan Postmaster General Act
 
of 2021
 
 
This bill restricts the political activities of the members of the Postal Service Board of Governors, including the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits (1) the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns; and (2) the Board of Governors, the Postmaster General, and the Deputy Postmaster General from holding any political position while in office or soliciting funds for the campaign of a candidate for elected office or for a political party.
 
An individual must make certain financial disclosures prior to assuming the duties of Postmaster General or Deputy Postmaster General.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act

Bill: 117-hr-1583
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Government trust funds
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act

 
This bill increases annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund for FY2021-FY2027. This fund supports prevention, wellness, and public health activities carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services, including researching and tracking public health threats.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Act

Bill: 117-hr-1584
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Financial services and investments
Sales and excise taxes
Securities
State and local taxation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Protecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Act 

 
This bill prohibits states and local governments from imposing taxes upon a securities industry participant based on the number, volume, or value of securities transactions processed or consummated by the participant, with exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

Bill: 117-hr-1585
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cancer
Marshall Islands
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

 
This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.
 
Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Student Loan Reform Act

Bill: 117-hr-1586
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Debt collection
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Interest, dividends, interest rates
School administration
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Student Loan Reform Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to carry out a program that allows participating institutions of higher education (IHEs) to cosign certain Federal Direct Loans made to its enrolled students.
 
An IHE that participates in the program assumes the obligation to repay the outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the loan over 10 years if the borrower defaults on the loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1587
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 

2021

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain audiologist services. Specifically, the bill expands coverage to include diagnostic and treatment services that are furnished by audiologists and that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, including incidental services, regardless of whether such services are provided pursuant to a referral from, or under the supervision of, a physician or other health care practitioner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
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: 2021-03-03
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: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House