hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Debt Ceiling Reform Act

Bill: 117-hr-5415
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Debt Ceiling Reform Act

 
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to increase the public debt limit. Under current law, the debt limit restricts the amount of funds that the Department of the Treasury may borrow to fund the federal government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5500)
Give Kids a Chance Act

Bill: 117-hr-5416
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Give Kids a Chance Act

 
This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take various actions regarding pediatric cancer treatments, such as requiring pediatric cancer trials involving a combination of drugs when an applicant seeks market approval for a new drug (or biological product). 
 
For an application for market approval for a new adult cancer treatment drug, if the FDA determines that the drug in question is substantially relevant to the growth or progression of a pediatric cancer, the FDA may require a pediatric cancer investigation into that drug's active ingredient in combination with another active ingredient that has received market approval or an exemption for investigational use. Currently, the FDA may only require a pediatric cancer trial for the drug in the application. 
 
Furthermore, when the FDA receives an application for an investigational use exemption for an adult cancer treatment drug, the FDA may require the applicant to conduct up to two preclinical studies to determine the relevance of the drug to pediatric cancer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5417
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Due process and equal protection
Executive agency funding and structure
Firearms and explosives

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce red flag laws. The term 
red flag laws
 means a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective order that authorizes the removal of firearms without due process.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Bank Merger Review Modernization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5419
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Bank Merger Review Modernization Act of 2021 

 
This bill establishes additional requirements for bank mergers and acquisitions, including by requiring 
 
 
approval from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for certain mergers involving a provider of consumer financial products, 
 
financial regulators to determine that the public benefits of any merger outweigh the costs, 
 
specified community reinvestment ratings, and
 
institutions to meet certain financial stability standards and stress testing. 
 
 
Further, financial regulators must assess the competitive effects a merger will have on the market for certain financial products. 
 
Additionally, applicants for a bank merger must disclose specified communications regarding the proposed merger. 
 
The bill also provides citizens with standing to file a civil action to review a merger approval. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act

Bill: 117-hr-5420
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act

 
This bill provides funding for the Social Security Administration to continue to administer the payment of Social Security benefits without interruption if there is a lapse in appropriations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act

Bill: 117-hr-5421
Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Animal and plant health
Ecology
Forests, forestry, trees
Genetics
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Horticulture and plants
Insects
Pest management
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act 

 
This bill expands the research and extension grant program for the coffee plant health initiative. Under current law, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may provide competitive grants under the initiative to support research and extension activities to combat the insect known as the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei).
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes USDA to provide competitive grants for
 
 
developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact coffee plants;
 
establishing an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or at risk of being affected by, plant pests or noxious weeds that impact coffee plants;
 
surveying and collecting data on coffee plant production and health;
 
investigating coffee plant biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics; and
 
conducting research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with coffee plant immune systems and other serious threats to coffee plants.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Amendments Act

Bill: 117-hr-5422
Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Animal and plant health
Ecology
Forests, forestry, trees
Genetics
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Horticulture and plants
Insects
Pest management
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Amendments Act 

 
This bill expands the research and extension grant program for the macadamia tree health initiative. Under current law, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may provide competitive grants under the initiative to support research and extension activities to combat the insect known as the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei).
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes USDA to provide competitive grants for
 
 
developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact macadamia trees;
 
establishing an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or at risk of being affected by, the invasive plant pests or noxious weeds;
 
surveying and collecting data on macadamia tree production and health;
 
investigating macadamia tree biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics; and
 
conducting research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with macadamia tree immune systems and other serious threats to macadamia trees.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act

Bill: 117-hr-5423
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Income tax credits
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act

 
This bill allows a new tax credit for the production and sale of certain solar equipment produced and sold in a taxpayer's trade or business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Summer Meals REACH Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5424
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Summer Meals Reaching Every Area's Child Hunger Act of 2021 or the Summer Meals REACH Act of 2021

 
This bill permanently extends certain modifications to the Summer Food Service Program that were authorized and implemented to respond to COVID-19. The changes generally expanded the program, which provides free meals to children in low-income areas when school is not in session. Among other changes, the bill permanently makes all children eligible to participate in the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act

Bill: 117-hr-5425
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicare
Mental health
Rural conditions and development
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act

 
This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. 
 
Specifically, the bill permanently (1) removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary), (2) allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services, (3) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), and (4) expands coverage to include audio-only services for evaluation and management and behavioral health services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-29
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: 2021-09-29
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: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5426
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of staff-assisted home dialysis services for certain individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
 
Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of services for ESRD individuals who are either initiating peritoneal or home hemodialysis or receiving home dialysis and are unable to self-dialyze due to illness, injury, caregiver issues, or other temporary circumstances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop a payment system for such services.
 
The bill also requires the development of a patient-centered decision tool that includes home dialysis as an option, as well as a report on racial disparities with respect to the use of staff-assisted home dialysis services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-29
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: 2021-09-29
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: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5427
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2021

 
This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws.
 
Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Save our Stages Extension Act

Bill: 117-hr-5429
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Performing arts
Television and film
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Save our Stages Extension Act

 
This bill extends to March 11, 2023, the time frame during which Shuttered Venue Operators Grant recipients may use grant funds to cover their expenses.
 
These grants provide funds to certain types of entities in the arts and entertainment industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, a recipient may use such funds to cover expenses incurred between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5430
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
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: 2021-09-30
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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Designating the Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Organized Crime Group Act

Bill: 117-hr-5431
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government liability
Organized crime
Political parties and affiliation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Designating the Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Organized Crime Group Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to designate the Chinese Communist Party as a transnational organized crime group and a top international criminal organization. DOJ must also report on violations of federal racketeering laws committed or aided by the Chinese Communist Party.


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 Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Testing Coverage Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5432
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

COVID-19 Testing Coverage Act of 2021

 
 This bill requires private health insurance to cover, without cost sharing, testing to assess the T cell immune response of an individual to COVID-19. This test indicates a recent or prior infection with COVID-19.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
REPAIR Act

Bill: 117-hr-5433
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Renew Effective Protection of Americans' Information Rights Act or the REPAIR Act

 
This bill restricts the use of information reasonably linked to an individual (or the individual's internet-connected device) that is collected, processed, or transferred by certain entities subject to unfair competition laws.
 
Individuals must affirmatively and expressly consent to the use of their information and may withdraw their consent. Entities may only use information as reasonably necessary and for the allowable purposes (e.g., completing transactions at an individual's request, complying with legal obligations, and other purposes specified in the bill) to which the individual consented. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may allow additional purposes through rulemaking. Entities must also establish data security practices.
 
Additionally, entities must make their privacy policies publicly available, and individuals must consent to a policy change that weakens privacy protections before the change takes effect. Further, entities must (1) notify individuals in real-time when their information is being used; and (2) provide copies of, delete, mask, or correct information at an individual's request. However, these requirements shall not apply to entities that have revenues, staffing levels, and related indicators below specified limits.
 
The FTC must also develop a downloadable program that allows individuals to opt out of unwanted data harvesting and targeted advertising by public-facing websites, applications, and related operators (e.g., social networks and search engines). Operators must comply with requirements related to the program.
 
Along with existing remedies, the bill provides civil penalties for violations of the bill and allows enforcement by the FTC, states, Indian tribes, and territories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House