hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Advancing Cybersecurity Through Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Act

Bill: 117-s-3894
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Advancing Cybersecurity Through Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Act

 
This bill establishes programs for continuously diagnosing and mitigating cyber threats to and vulnerabilities of government entities.
 
Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for a continuous diagnostic and mitigation program maintained by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that assists federal agencies to address cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The bill further requires that CISA maintain this program with or without reimbursement from other agencies.
 
In addition, the Department of Homeland Security must develop a strategy to implement CISA's program and carry out a pilot program to promote the use of tools developed as part of the program in state, tribal, territorial, and local governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Empowering Women in Small Business Act

Bill: 117-s-3896
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Empowering Women in Small Business Act

 
This bill permits certain women-owned small businesses to retain for seven years their certification under the Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program even if the ownership interests in the small business are held by a licensed small business investment company that would otherwise reduce the ownership percentage below the threshold required for participation in the WOSB program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Human Trafficking Online Research Act

Bill: 117-s-3898
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Human Trafficking Online Research Act

 
This bill directs the National Science Foundation to support merit-reviewed and competitively awarded research on the impact of online social media platforms on the maintenance or expansion of human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3899
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food assistance and relief
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Preschool education
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands programs and services under the Child Care and Development Fund.
 
 The bill expands eligibility to include families earning not more than 150% of the state medium income if the state provides an appropriate opportunity for families earning not more than 85% of the state median income to receive services.
 
Additionally, the bill provides grants for states to expand the supply and capacity of child care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3900
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2022

 
This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. 
 
Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

Bill: 117-s-3901
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to set aside $10 million each fiscal year to provide grants to certain airports and transit operators for human trafficking awareness, education, and prevention efforts.
 
DOT must give priority in grant amounts to entities that serve regions with a higher prevalence of human trafficking and take into consideration the effect such grants would have on surrounding areas.
 
Additionally, DOT must consult with its Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking in determining the grant amount each recipient receives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Prohibiting Religious Exemption and Accommodations Databases Act

Bill: 117-s-3902
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First Amendment rights
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Religion
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: 

Prohibiting Religious Exemption and Accommodations Databases Act

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies from disclosing to other agencies or organizations any information relating to the religious beliefs, identity, or affiliation of an individual with a religious accommodation, including with respect to a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. 
 
The bill specifically incorporates such information into the Privacy Act of 1974 (which restricts how agencies may disclose or share records that identify individuals in the absence of written consent) and exempts related records from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (which provides the public a right to access federal agency information).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
Find and Protect Foster Youth Act

Bill: 117-s-3907
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: 

Find and Protect Foster Youth Act

 
This bill requires the Office of the Administration for Children & Families to evaluate the protocols that states have developed to comply with the reporting requirements for locating a child missing from foster care. 
 
Additionally, the administration, through the Children's Bureau, must provide states, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia with information, advice, educational materials, and technical assistance relating to eliminating identified obstacles to identifying and responding to children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth and providing such children and youth with effective services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
Ensuring National Security Using Reliable Energy Act

Bill: 117-s-3908
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2022-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: 

Ensuring National Security Using Reliable Energy Act or the ENSURE Act

 
This bill reverts certain policies under which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission processes applications for natural gas pipelines and related projects to previous policies until specified conditions for power system reliability and natural gas and electricity pricing are met.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
Military Spouse Hiring Act

Bill: 117-s-3909
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2022-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: 

Military Spouse Hiring Act 

 
This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) 
 
A 
qualified military spouse
 is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being (as of the hiring date) a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1751)
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
EMS Staffing and Support Act

Bill: 117-s-3910
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2022-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: 

EMS Staffing and Support Act

 
This bill provides funding for FY2023 and each fiscal year thereafter to support organizations that provide medical transport and emergency medical services (i.e., EMS organizations). It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on reimbursement and other challenges faced by EMS organizations, including in rural areas.
 
Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must establish a competitive grant program for state, territorial, tribal, and local governments; nonprofit EMS organizations; and nonprofits that represent the interests of EMS organizations. Grant funds may be used for training and other personnel costs, purchasing necessary equipment and supplies, and related purposes. The bill further requires HRSA to allocate funding through compacts or contracts to Indian tribes for such purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
Shenandoah Mountain Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3911
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2022-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: 

Shenandoah Mountain Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area, consisting of approximately 92,449 acres of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Virginia. 
 
The bill designates specified lands in the George Washington National Forest as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1751)
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
PLUS Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3912
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022 or the PLUS Act

 of 2022

 
This bill makes it unlawful for a labor organization or its agents while representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect. It also prohibits a labor organization from impeding (1) modernization efforts at a port, or (2) the servicing of any automated vessel.
 
The bill allows a party injured by such conduct to recover two times the amount of damages sustained and reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving DATA in Public Health Act

Bill: 117-s-3913
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical education
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Improving Data Accessibility Through Advancements in Public Health Act or the Improving DATA in Public Health Act

 
This bill addresses the collection and reporting of public health data with a particular focus on electronic health information.
 
Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must designate data and technology standards for public health data systems no later than two years after enactment of this act. These standards must, among other requirements, align with standards designated by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). In addition, the ONC must study matters concerning the use of standards for certain laboratory information.
 
Further, the CDC may require, subject to some limits, additional reporting of public health and health care data by health care providers, health departments, and other entities for public health surveillance.
 
Additionally, the bill addresses agreements regarding access to, exchange of, and use of public health data, including for public health preparedness and response activities. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must develop or update interagency agreements while the CDC and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response may develop and update agreements with health departments and other nonfederal entities.
 
The bill also requires HHS to award grants and other support for developing and disseminating best practices to collect electronic health information. Entities eligible for the awards include state, tribal, and local governments; health care providers; and nonprofits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1775-1776)
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3914
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Financial services and investments
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022 
 
 
This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise venture capital investment regulations. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Under current law, non-qualifying investments&#8212;which include secondary transactions and investments in other venture capital funds&#8212;may comprise up to 20% of a venture capital fund. 
 
The bill allows investments acquired through secondary transactions or investments in other venture capital funds to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. However, for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, the fund's investments must predominately (1) be acquired directly, or (2) be investments in other venture capital funds.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Mining Schools Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3915
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Metals
Mining

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022 or the Mining Schools Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes a grant program for mining schools to recruit students and enhance educational programs, including those related to critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Increasing Opportunities for Retail Investors Act

Bill: 117-s-3916
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Increasing Opportunities for Retail Investors Act 

 
This bill expands the exemptions from registration requirements applicable to companies offering or selling securities. In general, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prohibits the offering or selling of securities unless the offering is registered with the SEC or it qualifies for an exemption. 
 
Specifically, the bill increases the annual offering limit applicable to the crowdfunding exemption from $1 million to $5 million. The bill also allows the SEC to increase through rulemaking the dollar threshold or limit applicable to other types of offerings, including offerings for small- and medium-sized companies.
 
 Additionally, the bill increases the offering limit applicable to small securities offerings and provides for adjustments to this limit in line with inflation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3917
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act of 2022

 
This bill requires states and U.S. territories to implement asset verification programs and resources tests for all enrollees as a condition of Medicaid eligibility (such requirements are currently generally limited to individuals who are eligible for Medicaid on the basis of being aged, blind, or disabled, and do not apply in all U.S. territories). 
 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must distribute any resulting federal savings to states for two years; states may use the funds to support maternal and child health under Medicaid or for other purposes that are approved by the CMS. The CMS must also track and report on any savings. The Government Accountability Office must report on the efficacy of the asset verification programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3918
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act of 2022

 
This bill addresses multigenerational poverty through the implementation of a two-generation approach (i.e., creating opportunities for, and addressing the needs of, caregivers and children together), including by establishing an interagency council to provide guidance and create a pilot program to improve academic outcomes for children and the earning potential of their caregivers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Reporting Requirements Reduction Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3919
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Financial services and investments
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Reporting Requirements Reduction Act of 2022 

 
This bill allows an issuer of securities to file financial statements and other disclosure reports semiannually instead of quarterly. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Gas Price Gouging Prevention Act

Bill: 117-s-3920
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Energy prices
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Motor fuels
Oil and gas
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Retail and wholesale trades
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

Gas Price Gouging Prevention Act

 
 This bill prohibits any person from selling, during a proclaimed international crisis affecting the oil markets, gasoline at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the seller is taking unfair advantage of the crisis to increase prices unreasonably. The President may issue a proclamation of such a crisis that specifies the geographic area covered and how long the proclamation applies.
 
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and imposes enhanced civil penalties and criminal fines. It also authorizes state attorneys general to bring a civil action to enforce the prohibitions of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate