hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4417
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 

2021

 
This bill caps annual out-of-pocket spending under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-13
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: 2021-07-13
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: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
SPIKE Act

Bill: 117-hr-4418
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Stopping the Pharmaceutical Industry from Keeping drugs Expensive Act or the SPIKE Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine at least annually whether certain covered drugs under Medicare were subject to a price increase that exceeded specified thresholds. Drug manufacturers must submit justifications for such price increases to the CMS, subject to civil penalties. The bill's requirements do not apply to low-cost drugs, as identified by the CMS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-13
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: 2021-07-13
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: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
To extend the pilot program on partnership agreements to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-4419
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This bill extends through December 31, 2026, the pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4420
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2021

 
This bill repeals a limit on U.S. funding for, details U.S. policy objectives for, and revises reporting requirements related to United Nations (U.N.) peacekeeping operations.
 
Under current law, the United States may contribute no more than 25% of the assessed costs for a U.N. peacekeeping operation; the bill eliminates that funding restriction.
 
The Department of State must instruct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to advance the U.S. policy objectives outlined in the bill for standardizing performance assessments of, diversifying the funding base for, and other aspects of U.N. peacekeeping operations.
 
The bill modifies annual reports about U.S. participation in U.N. activities by eliminating a requirement to report on costs of U.N. peacekeeping operations in the prior fiscal year and by adding a requirement to report on U.S. efforts to implement reforms of U.N. peacekeeping. Additionally, the State Department must report on (1) strengthening the role of conflict prevention in U.N. missions, and (2) transitioning U.N. peacekeeping operations to host-country security forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4148)
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Farm System Reform Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4421
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Farm System Reform Act of 2021

 
This bill places a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations; requires country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork, and dairy products; and otherwise revises provisions related to the marketing of livestock, poultry, and meat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

Bill: 117-hr-4422
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Capital gains tax
Financial services and investments
Foreign and international corporations
Securities
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This bill sets forth special tax rules for determining whether financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Gun Theft Prevention Act

Bill: 117-hr-4423
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Gun Theft Prevention Act

 
This bill makes various changes to federal firearms laws related to detecting and deterring the theft of firearms from federally licensed gun dealers.
 
Among the changes, the bill establishes security requirements for gun dealers; background check requirements for employees of gun dealers; inspection requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and reporting requirements for individual gun owners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
DEFEND Act

Bill: 117-hr-4424
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Deadly Escalation by Foreign Entities Notification and Disclosure Act or the DEFEND Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide specified notice to Congress if it is determined with high confidence that an official of a foreign government has taken or plans to take a substantial step that is intended to cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any member of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4425
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide information about voting to inmates from jurisdictions that allow inmates to vote while in custody. 
 
Specifically, before a federal, state, or local election, the BOP must send inmates voting-related information, such as how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot. The BOP must send additional voting-related information to the reentry affairs coordinator at each federal correctional facility. The information must be provided in English and Spanish. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E753)
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4427
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 

2021

 
This bill extends through 2024 the election to expense (i.e., deduct in the current taxable year) environmental remediation costs (i.e., costs for the abatement or control of hazardous substances at a qualified contaminated site). The bill applies to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Upward Mobility Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-4428
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Upward Mobility Enhancement Act

 
This bill increases the amount of the tax exclusion for employer-paid educational assistance programs. It also expands the exclusion to include amounts paid for education-related tools and technology (e.g., hand tools, computers, software, licensure fees).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 117-hr-4429
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $25.00 gold coins, $2.50 silver coins, 25 cent clad coins, and proof silver $2.50 coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States. 
 
The designs of the coins shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our nation.
 
On each coin there shall be 
 
 
a designation of the value of the coin;
 
an inscription of the years 1776-2026; and 
 
inscriptions of the words
 Liberty
,
 In God We Trust
, 
United States of America
, and 
E Pluribus Unum
. 
 
 
Treasury may issue coins under this bill only during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026.
 
All sales of coins issued shall include a surcharge as prescribed by this bill.
 
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of the U.S. National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the semiquincentennial commemoration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the establishment of security standards for international research in key technology focus areas.

Bill: 117-hr-4430
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alliances
Congressional oversight
International scientific cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This bill requires the Department of State to compile a list of allied countries with which joint international research and cooperation would advance U.S. national interests and scientific knowledge in key technology focus areas. The State Department must collaborate with similar entities in listed countries to establish general security policies and procedures for governmental, academic, and private-sector research in order to prevent sensitive research from being disclosed to adversaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4433
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to carry out a pilot program assessing the feasibility and advisability of making grants to eligible veterans to start or acquire a small business concern, a franchise business enterprise, or any other appropriate category of business enterprise. Eligible veterans are those veterans or members of the Armed Forces who (1) are currently retiring or separating from the Armed Forces or have been honorably discharged from active duty, (2) have completed a specified minimum period of active duty, and (3) are entitled to certain educational assistance programs.
 
Grant recipients must complete an entrepreneurship readiness program and prepare a business plan, and they may use grant funds for purposes such as purchasing goods or services, funding a project that is directed toward economic development objectives, and acquiring a business enterprise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

Bill: 117-hr-4434
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal officials

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

 
This bill requires, subject to limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by the head of the agency.
 
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4435
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021 

 
This bill prohibits certain types of fraud or misrepresentations related to immigration matters, provides for criminal penalties for such actions, and contains related provisions.
 
Specifically, a person shall be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, if that person knowingly executes a scheme related to immigration laws to (1) defraud another, or (2) receive anything of value from another based on false pretenses or representations. Such a person shall be subject to additional criminal penalties if that person (1) threatens to report another to federal or state authorities, (2) takes actions or makes attempts to adversely impact another's immigration status, or (3) demands or retains anything of value for services fraudulently performed or not performed.
 
Similarly, a person shall be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, if the person knowingly and falsely claims to be an attorney or an accredited representative in any matter arising under the immigration laws. (An accredited representative is an individual authorized by the Executive Office of Immigration Review to represent clients in certain immigration matters.)
 
The bill provides for longer terms of imprisonment for a person who causes a cumulative loss of more than $10,000 through actions prohibited under this bill. 
 
The Department of Justice shall establish at least 15 Special U.S. Attorney positions to enforce these provisions and take other actions related to enforcement and protecting consumers from fraudulent immigration schemes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4436
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 

Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

 
This bill generally prohibits federal agencies and private businesses from publicly posting the personally identifiable information (e.g., home addresses) of federal judges and their immediate family members. It also (1) requires information to be removed upon written request from the federal judge concerned, (2) prohibits data brokers from purchasing or selling such information, and (3) establishes programs to protect such information at the state and local level and to enhance security for judges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
HEALTH Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4437
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 

Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act of 2021 or the HEALTH Act of 

2021

 
This bill modifies requirements relating to Medicare coverage of telehealth services, including services that are furnished by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs). 
 
Specifically, the bill expands coverage to include audio-only telehealth services. It also permanently allows FQHCs and RHCs to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner) for telehealth services and excludes such services from certain geographic restrictions. Payment must be made in the same manner as for non-telehealth services, rather than in accordance with a separate methodology determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-16
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: 2021-07-16
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: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House