hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act

Bill: 117-hr-8099
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act

 
This bill increases the required megabit capacity of broadband projects for purposes of private activity bond financing. It also requires the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Communications Commission to jointly report to Congress on private activity bond financing of broadband projects, taking into consideration certain input provided by appointed stakeholders and representatives of internet service providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8100
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to appoint a psychiatrist who completes a residency at a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility to a VHA health care position immediately after such residency, without regard to civil service or classification laws, if (1) the psychiatrist meets the qualifications established in regulations prescribed for the position, and (2) the position has been unfilled for at least 35 days.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Commissioner of Social Security to conduct a study relating to administrative costs.

Bill: 117-hr-8101
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to study and report on ways to insure the solvency of the Social Security program while protecting current benefits.
 
In its study, the SSA must address lowering administrative costs of the program and investigate means testing, flat benefits, and basing benefits on lifelong labor earnings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Student Loan Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-8102
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Student Loan Accountability Act

 
This bill generally prohibits the Departments of Education, Justice, or the Treasury from taking any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans. 
Covered loans
 refer to Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and loans under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program.
 
The prohibition does not apply to targeted federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs that are in effect by final regulation on March 12, 2020, and carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Harvesting Knowledge Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8103
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Harvesting Knowledge Act of 2022

 
This bill allows local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to provide students with hands-on learning experience related to hydroponic or aquaponic agricultural systems (i.e., indoor agricultural technology).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Defense Semiconductor Stockpile Act

Bill: 117-hr-8104
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Defense Semiconductor Stockpile Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study and report on the strategic materials (e.g., semiconductors and related manufacturing equipment) it requires to execute its operational plans in a conflict with a strategic competitor (e.g., China) lasting not less than six months.
 
The bill also requires DOD to implement a pilot program to acquire the highest priority minerals, materials, or equipment for the National Defense Stockpile.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Bill: 117-hr-8105
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

 
This bill addresses pay, benefits, and labor standards for certain airport service workers. Airport service workers include security officers, food service workers, cleaning staff, ticketing agents, and retail service workers.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum wage and benefit standard for such airport service workers at large, medium, and small hub airports. It also prohibits small, medium, and large hub airports from accessing federal funds for airport development projects unless the airports certify that such airport service workers are paid no less than the higher of $15 per hour, the applicable state or local minimum wage and fringe benefits, or the prevailing wage and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act as established by the Department of Labor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Fighting Foreign Influence Act

Bill: 117-hr-8106
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Fighting Foreign Influence Act

 
This bill addresses foreign influence in federal elections.
 
For example, the bill (1) requires tax-exempt charitable organizations to disclose in annual reports contributions and gifts exceeding $50,000 received from foreign governments and foreign political parties; and (2) prohibits any individual from registering or otherwise serving as the agent of a foreign principal if the individual at any time served as a Member of Congress, a senior political appointee, or a general or flag officer of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8107
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2022 or the STAMP Act of 2022

 
This bill makes it unlawful for a state or local government to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act

Bill: 117-hr-8108
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Federal-Indian relations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Religion
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act

 
This bill addresses tribal interests in the disposal and management of public land.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits the federal government from disposing of public land or National Forest System land unless the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture (USDA) determines, through consultation with any interested Indian tribe, that such disposal would not impact the rights and interests of any interested tribe and would not impair access to a reservation.
 

Interested Indian tribe
 means an Indian tribe with (1) historic, precontact, cultural, or religious connection to a cultural site located on the tract of public land; (2) a former reservation located on the tract of public land; or (3) treaty rights or other reserved rights associated with the tract of public land.
 
Interior and USDA must, prior to conducting a sale of a tract of public land, notify all tribes of the availability of land for sale. Further, Interior and USDA must sell the tract of land to an interested Indian tribe that submits a bid at fair market value. Land acquired by an interested tribe shall be taken into trust by Interior for the benefit of the tribe.
 
Additionally, the bill revises various public land provisions, including to (1) add the interests of tribes to the list of considerations for land exchanges, and (2) authorize tribes to acquire land for recreational and other public purposes.
 
 The bill also requires each public land advisory board to include at least one representative of an interested Indian tribe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-8109
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Federal-Indian relations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Livestock
Motor vehicles
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act

 
This bill provides for the preservation of tribal cultural sites on public land, including by establishing the Tribal Cultural Areas System, setting forth requirements related to land management, and authorizing certain actions by tribes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-8110
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam War and the fight against communism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
My Body, My Data Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8111
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

My Body, My Data Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes protections, subject to certain limits, for personal reproductive or sexual health information. This includes information relating to past, present, or future surgeries or procedures, such as the termination of a pregnancy.
 
Specifically, commercial entities, including individuals, nonprofits, and common carriers, may not collect, retain, use, or disclose personal reproductive or sexual health information except (1) with the express written consent of the individual to whom such information relates, or (2) as is strictly necessary to provide a requested product or service. 
 
Commercial entities also must provide individuals with access to, and a reasonable mechanism to delete, any of their reproductive or sexual health information upon request. Further, commercial entities must maintain and publish a privacy policy describing their practices with respect to such information.
 
The bill's provisions do not apply to entities that are subject to certain existing health-related privacy regulations, such as the privacy regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Additionally, the provisions do not apply to the disclosure of personal reproductive or sexual health information for the publication of newsworthy information of legitimate public concern.
 
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by private civil actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5831)
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Federal Work-Study Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-8112
Sponsor: Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Federal Work-Study Improvement Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise revises the Federal Work-Study Program, including by removing a provision that prohibits a participating institution of higher education from using more than 25% of program funds for wages for students employed with private for-profit organizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Dental Care for Our Troops Act

Bill: 117-hr-8113
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Dental Care for Our Troops Act

 
This bill allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a premium-free dental plan for members of the Selected Reserve. Participants in this dental plan may not be charged copays for services covered by the plan. (Current law requires DOD to offer a dental plan to members of the Selected Reserve, but the plan has premiums and copays.) 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Military Family Protection from Debt Act

Bill: 117-hr-8114
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Military Family Protection from Debt Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for certain debt protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to the dependents of members of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act

Bill: 117-hr-8115
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to sell or lease public lands to federally recognized Indian tribes for recreational or public purposes, subject to annual acreage limitations.

action_date: 2022-12-30
text: 

Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to sell or lease public lands to federally recognized Indian tribes for recreational or public purposes, subject to annual acreage limitations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 501.
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-684.
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-684.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8116
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Introduced: 2022-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

 Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 202

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This bill repeals the 12% excise tax on the retail sale of heavy trucks and trailers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Introduced in House