hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Golden-preneurship Act

Bill: 117-s-2348
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Golden-preneurship Act

 
This bill establishes the Golden Entrepreneurs Training and Demonstration Curriculum within the Office of Entrepreneurial Development of the Small Business Administration to provide small businesses owned by individuals who are 60 years of age or older with tools to accelerate the growth of those businesses. 
 
The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of amounts made available for the Community Navigator Pilot Program, which was an initiative designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs in accessing small business support programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4902-4903)
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2349
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 
 
2021

 
 This bill prohibits a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (i.e., credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.
 
The bill also sets forth criminal penalties for violations and empowers state Attorneys General to enforce the bill.
 
Credit card billing statements must include the fee and interest rate, displayed as 
FAIR
, instead of the total finance charge expressed as an annual percentage rate (APR).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4903-4904)
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Safe Skies Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2350
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Labor standards
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Safe Skies Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to modify a specified DOT final rule relating to flight crew member duty and rest requirements so that the requirements under that rule apply to all-cargo flight crew members to the same extent they apply to air passenger flight crew members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
SIMSA Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2351
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2021 or the SIMSA
 
Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes a process and requirements for regulating substances that have a similar chemical structure and actual or predicted effect as a controlled substance that is currently subject to such regulation because of its potential for abuse or dependence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act

Bill: 117-s-2352
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act

 
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover (1) specified infertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization), if the plan also covers obstetrical services; and (2) fertility preservation services for individuals who undergo medically necessary treatment that may cause impairment of fertility.
 
Private health insurance plans must apply cost sharing for such services that does not exceed the amount for similar services covered by the plan. Further, plans are prohibited from (1) providing incentives for plan holders to forego infertility treatment, or (2) reducing the reimbursement rate to providers of such treatments.
 
The bill also extends infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage to Medicaid enrollees, federal employees, members of the military, and veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
LABEL Opioids Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2353
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act of 2021

 
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act

Bill: 117-s-2354
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act
 
 
This bill establishes a new registration requirement for a practitioner (other than a hospital, pharmacy, or veterinarian) who is licensed to dispense or conduct research with a controlled substance in schedules II, III, IV, or V of the Controlled Substances Act. 
 
Specifically, the practitioner must comply with a training requirement as a condition of obtaining or renewing their registration. The training must include information on best practices for pain management and responsible prescribing of pain medications. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration make a technical correction to the Restaurant Revitalization program to allow distilleries that are prohibited by State law from meeting the onsite sales requirements under the program to participate in the program.

Bill: 117-s-2355
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food industry and services
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to revise the rules for the Restaurant Revitalization program to enable certain distilleries that are prohibited from meeting on-site sales requirements to participate in the program. The program provides support to eligible food and beverage purveyors to cover specified costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Twenty-First Century Dams Act

Bill: 117-s-2356
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Twenty-First Century Dams Act

 
This bill addresses dam infrastructure and safety.
 
First, the bill provides resources for programs related to state dam safety, the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams, and the inspection of dams. In particular, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the National Dam Safety Program.
 
In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a program related to the rehabilitation of structural measures and a program related to water infrastructure.
 
The bill directs the Department of the Army to establish a program to carry out dam removal projects.
 
Further, the bill establishes the Dam Removal Council to (1) coordinate with participating federal agencies to annually notify all known dam owners of the availability of dam removal funding and provide guidance on the existing programs of participating agencies; (2) evaluate and submit to Army recommendations for dam removal projects, technical assistance programs, and funding allocations; and (3) develop a dam removal strategy. 
 
The bill requires certain dam assessments, including a joint assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Energy.
 
The bill also authorizes specified federal agencies to undertake certain activities related to federal dam infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act

Bill: 117-s-2357
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Family services
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act

 
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to local and tribal government entities for the planning and implementation of programs to address homelessness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4928-4929)
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Workforce Support and Flexibility Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2358
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Workforce Support and Flexibility Act of 2021

 
This bill allows states to pay a lower weekly Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation supplement to unemployed individuals until September 6, 2021, when the supplement is set to expire. Specifically, the bill allows a state to choose the weekly supplement amount that will be paid to qualified individuals, so long as the chosen amount is no greater than $300. Current law requires states to provide a $300 weekly supplement under the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2359
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act of 2021

 
This bill provides emergency assistance for disaster response and recovery, and for other expenses, directly related to Hurricanes Laura, Delta, or Zeta.
 
Specifically, the bill appropriates funds to the Community Development Fund for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization in areas in states for which the President declared a major disaster. 
 
The bill further provides for the use of proceeds from a system of competitive bidding to award licenses in the band of frequencies between 3700 megahertz and 3980 megahertz, to be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and used for emergency assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
8–K Trading Gap Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2360
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Corporate finance and management
Government information and archives
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

8&#8211;K Trading Gap Act of 2021 

 
This bill requires certain publicly traded companies to create policies reasonably designed to prevent executive officers and directors from trading their securities after a significant corporate event but before disclosing that event through a public filing. Certain companies required by regulation to adopt a code of ethics are exempt from this requirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Green Retrofits Act

Bill: 117-s-2361
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Building construction
Housing and community development funding
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public utilities and utility rates
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Green Retrofits Act

 
This bill reauthorizes a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) water and energy conservation demonstration program through FY2027. Prior to its FY2019 expiration, the program allowed HUD to execute agreements with specified entities to reduce utility costs through improvements at multifamily subsidized housing projects.
 
The reauthorization makes a number of changes to the original program, including increasing the cap on eligible residential units from 20,000 to 35,000 and extending the cap on agreement terms from 12 to 15 years.
 
The bill also creates a green retrofit program that allows HUD to provide grants or loans to owners of multifamily subsidized housing projects. The grants or loans must be used to perform in-home health and green retrofits to the property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4929)
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2362
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to amend the rules concerning the factors it considers when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration.
 
FEMA must (1) provide that, with respect to the evaluation of the need for public assistance, specific weighted valuations shall be assigned to the estimated cost of the assistance (10%), localized impacts (40%), insurance coverage in force (10%), hazard mitigation (10%), recent multiple disasters (10%), programs of other federal assistance (10%), and economic circumstances (10%); and (2) consider the economic circumstances of both the local economy of the affected area (including the local assessable tax base and local sales tax, median income, and poverty rate) and the state economy (including the unemployment rate).
 
Such rules are applicable to any disaster for which a governor requested a major disaster declaration and was denied on or after January 1, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4929-4930)
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Better Wound Care at Home Act

Bill: 117-s-2363
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Better Wound Care at Home Act

 
This bill modifies the Medicare payment methodology for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. In particular, the bill specifies that payment must be a national payment rate for the device itself and not for related professional services or visits, and must be made as an add-on payment for the device under the prospective payment system for home health services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Bree’s Law

Bill: 117-s-2364
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Bree's Law

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 certain adolescent health demonstration projects, and it changes their focus from reducing violence among minority males to reducing teen dating violence. The bill also establishes an interagency work group to examine and report on federal efforts for reducing and preventing teen dating violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Local Transit Planning Support Act

Bill: 117-s-2365
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Georgia
Public transit
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
Transportation programs funding
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 

Local Transit Planning Support Act

 
This bill increases the federal share of certain grants that support states and localities with planning and related activities for public transportation projects in areas with a lower population density or a lower average income than surrounding areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the Capitol, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-s-2366
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arkansas
Art, artists, authorship
Conflicts and wars
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Judges
Kentucky
Members of Congress
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Senate
Smithsonian Institution
South Carolina
State and local government operations
Supreme Court
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: 
This bill provides for the removal of certain statues and busts from display in the Capitol.
 
The bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court chamber of the Capitol and replace it with a bust of Thurgood Marshall.
 
The committee must remove the statues of Charles Brantley Aycock, John Caldwell Calhoun, and James Paul Clarke and the bust of John Cabell Breckinridge from areas of the Capitol accessible to the public. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) must store the statues and bust until it arranges their return to the states that provided them.
 
Additionally, the bill
 
 
 prohibits the display of statues in National Statuary Hall of persons who served as officers or voluntarily with the Confederate States of America or of the military forces or government of a state while it was in rebellion against the United States;
 
requires the AOC to identify such statues and arrange for their transfer and delivery from the Capitol to the Smithsonian Institution;
 
 requires the Smithsonian to follow its preexisting policies and procedures regarding the storage and display of such transferred statues;
 
 requires each statue to be returned to the providing state, including its ownership, if the state requests and agrees to pay any transportation-related costs; and
 
 permits a state that has a statue removed to replace the statue.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate