hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Headstones for Honor Act

Bill: 117-hr-6830
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Headstones for Honor Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs headstones or markers for unmarked graves (or graves in private cemeteries) of specified individuals, including enslaved individuals who served in the Armed Forces in lieu of another individual or those who performed a military function while prohibited from serving as a member of the Armed Forces on the basis of race, gender, sex, or ethnicity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-6831
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Atmospheric science and weather
Coast guard
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency communications systems
Employment and training programs
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This bill sets forth requirements related to amphibious passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters.
 
The U.S. Coast Guard must issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels, including to require that operators provide reserve buoyancy for the vessels through passive means, such as watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that the vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding.
 
The bill also sets forth requirements for amphibious passenger vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations, including a requirement remove the canopies and window coverings of such vessels for waterborne operations, or to install in such vessels canopies that do not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E177)
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the Federal Government from limiting State access to key therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies, and from prioritizing Federal contracts over State contracts relating to purchasing supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 117-hr-6832
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug therapy
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This bill restricts various presidential and federal authorities related to the acquisition of supplies to combat COVID-19.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prioritize the performance of federal contracts or orders for COVID-19 supplies over the performance of state or territorial contracts or orders. In addition, states or territories may use federal COVID-19 relief funds for COVID-19 supplies that they had been unable to purchase because of prioritized performance of federal contracts or orders. (The Defense Production Act of 1950 confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.)
 
Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration may not ration, limit, restrict access to, or otherwise control the quantity of a medical product authorized for use during an emergency, including by requiring products to be distributed through a state- or territorial-based system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Recall Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6834
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Recall Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to order the recall of certain adulterated or misbranded drugs and contains other related provisions.
 
A producer of a medication must notify the FDA of the identity and location of a drug if the producer has reason to believe that (1) the drug is adulterated or misbranded, and (2) there is a reasonable probability that the drug will cause a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.
 
If use of a drug may cause serious adverse health consequences or death, the FDA may order the producer to immediately cease distribution and notify affected individuals. After issuing such an order, the FDA may also order a recall after affording the producer an opportunity for an informal hearing. 
 
If a drug presents an imminent threat of serious adverse health consequences or death, the FDA may order the producer to immediately recall the drug and notify affected individuals. The distributor may appeal such an order. 
 
An individual or entity required to register as a producer of drugs or medical devices must have a recall plan in effect.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act

Bill: 117-hr-6835
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Tariffs
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act

 
This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from Russia.
 
Additionally, the bill requires the President to encourage U.S. allies and partners to (1) consider taking similar actions; and (2) condemn, at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
 
Further, the President must direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the WTO to seek suspension of Russia's membership in the WTO.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-6836
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Minority education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Robert Parris Moses in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American education and civil rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act

Bill: 117-hr-6837
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Department of Homeland Security
Internet, web applications, social media
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act

 
This bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees and contractors from using the TikTok application on DHS computers or other information technology equipment. It also requires DHS to remove the application from DHS equipment. The bill includes exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6838
Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Canada
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022

 
This bill provides asylum or refugee status to certain Canadian nationals involved in protests and waives certain requirements.
 
Specifically, asylum or refugee status shall be available to a Canadian national who (1) engaged in nonviolent protest; (2) suffered certain harm, such as reputational harm, from their involvement in such protests and the government of Canada's invocation of the Emergencies Act; (3) continues to be subject to such harm; (4) requests asylum or refugee status at a port of entry or U.S. consulate; (5) consents to and tests negative for COVID-19; and (6) did not unlawfully enter the United States. 
 
Under this bill, such an individual may receive asylum or refugee status without a credible fear of persecution. (Generally, current law requires an individual applying for asylum or refugee status to be screened for credible fear, and their application is rejected if no credible fear is found.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Protecting the Future of America’s Federal Contractors Act

Bill: 117-hr-6839
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Protecting the Future of America's Federal Contractors Act

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies from evaluating bids and proposals on the basis of information related to noncompliance with a federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
 
Specifically, the agency may not, on the basis of COVID-19 federal contractor vaccine mandate noncompliance information (1) unfavorably evaluate the offeror's past performance, or (2) exclude the offeror from being awarded the contract.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Northern Border Reopening Act

Bill: 117-hr-6840
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Canada
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Immigration status and procedures
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Northern Border Reopening Act

 
This bill prohibits applying to any Canadian national any limitations or suspensions on entry into the United States that are based on a COVID-19 travel restriction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6841
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes grants for increasing the exposure of students who are underrepresented in aviation to that industry. The Department of Transportation must award the grants to state and local governments or educational agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Bill: 117-hr-6842
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Foreign property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This bill authorizes the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on any member of Russia's parliament who voted on February 15, 2022, to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as one or more independent states. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Building Civic Bridges Act

Bill: 117-hr-6843
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Building Civic Bridges Act

 
 This bill establishes an office and pilot grant program within the Corporation for National and Community Service to support civic bridge building, which aims to address local issues and polarization within communities.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
SALT Act

Bill: 117-hr-6847
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Supporting Americans with Lower Taxes Act or the SALT Act

 
This bill modifies the limitation on the tax deduction for certain state, local, and foreign real and personal property taxes. Specifically, the bill denies a tax deduction for foreign real property taxes to any individual taxpayer with an adjusted gross income that equals or exceeds $400,000. It also limits the deduction for the aggregate amount of other state and local taxes and sales taxes for such taxpayers to $60,000 in a taxable year. 
 
The bill transfers revenues from this bill to a Medicare Vision and Hearing Trust Fund to provide vision and hearing benefits under the Medicare program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6848
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 

2022

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to carry out a demonstration project to evaluate the fiscal impact of covering low-vision devices under Medicare in the same manner as Medicare coverage is provided for durable medical equipment. The bill defines 
low-vision device
 to mean a physician-prescribed device that magnifies, enhances, or otherwise augments or interprets visual images; the term does not include ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses.
 
 The bill appropriates $2.5 million for FY2022 and each of the next four fiscal years for the CMS to carry out the project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting All Veteran Families Act

Bill: 117-hr-6849
Sponsor: Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Supporting All Veteran Families Act

 
This bill updates terminology related to marriage under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including by removing the specification that a spouse must be a person of the opposite sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Salary Transparency Act

Bill: 117-hr-6850
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Salary Transparency Act

 
This bill requires employers to disclose the wage or wage range in the public or internal posting of an employment opportunity. This includes the range of wages or salaries and other forms of compensation reasonably expected to be offered for the employment opportunity.
 
Violations of these requirement are subject to civil penalties, statutory or actual damages, and injunctive relief as appropriate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E177)
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House