hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
RISC Act

Bill: 117-hr-9425
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: 

Responsibility and Integrity in Security Clearance Act or the RISC Act 

 
This bill revokes the security clearance of a family member or financial associate of the President that was granted contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A subsequent background investigation and agency adjudication is required before such an individual may be granted a security clearance.
 
In addition, the White House Chief of Staff must notify Congress if the President or any other individual grants a security clearance to a family member or financial associate of the President contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency. The notification must be made in writing no later than five days after the decision to grant the clearance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the use of Federal funds made available for foreign assistance to be used to support drag theater performances.

Bill: 117-hr-9426
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: 
This bill prohibits using federal foreign assistance funds for programs or activities that involve hosting or supporting drag shows or performances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

Bill: 117-hr-9427
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Introduced: 2022-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: 

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

 
This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
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: 2022-12-05
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: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Graduate on Your Own Schedule Act

Bill: 117-hr-9428
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2022-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: 

Graduate on Your Own Schedule Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies for assisting eligible secondary school dropouts in reentering a secondary school or entering a general educational development program and providing these individuals with support services. 
Eligible secondary school dropout
 refers to an individual who is between the ages of 16 and 24 and who is not enrolled in a secondary school or general educational development program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-9429
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2022-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: 

College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act

 
This bill outlines requirements for financial aid offers that must be provided to prospective and enrolled students.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to publish requirements for financial aid offers that each institution of higher education (IHE) participating in federal student aid programs must provide to students. These requirements include standardized terms and definitions, certain formatting requirements, and components regarding costs. 
 
In particular, a financial aid offer must first include a component related to direct costs (i.e., tuition, fees, and other expenses required for the student to enroll in the IHE). If the student completes the component related to direct costs and confirms that the student is seeking financial assistance for indirect costs (e.g., housing and food, books and supplies, and transportation), then the offer must include components related to those indirect costs. IHEs may not refer to these offers as award letters.
 
The bill requires ED to ensure that information published on the website of each IHE or the College Scorecard includes information on costs, earnings, and loan payments in a manner consistent with financial aid offers. The College Scorecard is a comparison tool for information on school sizes, settings, graduation rates, average costs, and salary ranges per field of study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Camp Lejeune Veterans and Families Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-9430
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Camp Lejeune Veterans and Families Protection Act 

 
This bill limits attorney's fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Second Look Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9431
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Second Look Act of 

2022

 
This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction.
 
Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests of justice warrant a sentence modification. The bill outlines the factors a court may consider in reducing a prison term.
 
Further, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of release for a defendant who is 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Act

Bill: 117-hr-9432
Sponsor: Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish the Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Program to improve understanding of, among other elements, wind resources and wind energy concepts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
SEEED Commission Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9433
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development Commission Act of 2022 or the SEEED Commission Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes the Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise to examine and make recommendations on ways the federal government can support and utilize social enterprises (i.e., businesses created to further a social purpose in a financially sustainable way).
 
The commission must (1) establish criteria for identifying social enterprises, which may include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for purposes of federal programs; and (2) identify opportunities for the federal government to engage social enterprises in creating jobs and strengthening local economies.
 
The areas studied and potential recommendations offered shall include, among other things
 
 
the role of social enterprises in addressing economic, social, and environmental policy challenges across all levels of government;
 
corporate legal structures that foster or impede the development of social enterprises;
 
how to encourage impact investing; and
 
barriers to social enterprise growth.
 
 
 The commission shall (1) report to the President and Congress within one year after it establishes criteria by which to identify social enterprise, and (2) terminate 90 days after it submits its report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Airport Energy Resiliency and Renewable Energy Act

Bill: 117-hr-9434
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Airport Energy Resiliency and Renewable Energy Act 

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program to incentivize air carrier airports to acquire or install new renewable energy generation resources that directly and substantially benefit such airports, including solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage systems, or microgrids.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Saudi Arabia December 6, 2019, Anti-Terror and Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-9435
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Saudi Arabia December 6, 2019, Anti-Terror and Accountability Act

 
This bill prohibits using federal funds to support Saudi Arabia's military actions in Yemen or to conduct military officer exchange programs with Saudi Arabia. The bill also adds authorization for a $10 million claim for each victim of the December 6, 2019, shooting at the Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station to the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. The bill appropriates to the fund a specified amount from unobligated balances appropriated for security assistance for Ukraine in FY2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2022-12-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8781)
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-9436
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Labor rule issued on December 9, 2020, entitled 
 Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption 
. (Generally, the rule addresses religious exemptions to certain anti-discrimination provisions in relation to federal procurement.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Securities and Exchange Atonement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9437
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Securities and Exchange Atonement Act of 2022 

 
This bill addresses the racial equity of publicly traded companies. Specifically, the bill requires certain publicly traded companies to regularly audit the company's ties to slavery and the company's policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The bill also establishes the Office of Reparations Programs within the Department of the Treasury to provide grants to further racial equity, including for startup capital and funded savings programs for Black communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
American Property Act

Bill: 117-hr-9438
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 
 
American Property Act 

 
This bill imposes an excise tax on foreign persons who own any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year. The amount of such tax is 1% of the estimated value of such property. 
 
The bill defines
 specified under-utilized residential real property
 as any specified residential property located in the United States that is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 29 days during the taxable year.
 Specified residential property 
means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land that was conveyed with such home, structure, or building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

Bill: 117-hr-9440
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

 
This bill makes an institution of higher education (IHE) ineligible to receive federal student financial assistance if it fails to meet certain requirements. It also requires an IHE to make certain certifications about its gainful employment programs.
 
Specifically, an IHE that offers a degree or certificate program to prepare students for entry into a profession that requires licensing or certification as a precondition for entry is not eligible to receive any federal student financial assistance unless (1) a student is fully qualified to take the required entry examination or be licensed or certified for the profession upon the successful completion of the program, and (2) the institution provides timely placement for all of the academically related pre-licensure requirements for entry into the profession (e.g., clinical placements or internships).
 
An IHE must also certify that each eligible gainful employment program meets specified requirements, including approval or accreditation by a recognized agency and satisfaction of applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification. If an IHE does not satisfy such prerequisites, it must notify a student who intends to enroll in the program and obtain a handwritten acknowledgement from the student that they wish to enroll.
 
Lastly, an IHE that offers distance education or correspondence courses must be legally authorized within each state in which its enrolled students are located.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Identifying Mass Shooters Act

Bill: 117-hr-9441
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Identifying Mass Shooters Act

 
This bill requires the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to report to Congress on the content patterns used by mass shooters through online platforms and social media channels. 
 
Additionally, the bill directs the NIJ to identify items for further study that are identified in the report. 
 
Finally, the bill requires the NIJ to submit findings and federal legislative recommendations to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9442
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alaska
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022

 
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, Alaska, as the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-9443
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Small Business Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

 
This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration to guarantee up to 90% of the amount of a loan made to a small business that has 100 or fewer employees, has been in business for at least one year, and has obtained training from a small business development center. The loan guarantee must be used for the acquisition of cybersecurity technology and services and the cost of the installation or use of such technology and services.
 
For purposes of this bill, 
cybersecurity technology and services
 excludes information technology whose sole use is financial management, maintenance of inventory of basic supplies, or appointment scheduling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Courtney Wild Crime Victims’ Rights Reform Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9444
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2022

 
This bill expands the rights of crime victims, including by (1) allowing victims to make motions requesting that the government seek to void prosecutorial agreements, and (2) providing for attorneys' fees for victims who prevail against the United States in enforcement actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
ACCESS Rural America Act

Bill: 117-hr-9445
Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 

Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act or the ACCESS Rural America Act 

 
This bill increases the shareholder registration threshold for issuers receiving support through federal universal service support mechanisms, which provide communication services to underserved areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House