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No Surprises for COVID–19 Tests Act

Bill: 117-hr-6851
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 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
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

No Surprises for COVID-19 Tests Act

 
This bill extends the temporary period during which private health insurance plans must cover testing and related services for COVID-19 without cost sharing. It also temporarily applies certain consumer protections against surprise billing to such testing and related services.
 
Finally, beginning on May 1, 2022, insurance plans without a negotiated price for COVID-19 testing services are no longer required to pay providers the published cash price for such services.


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 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: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Porch Pirates Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6852
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Porch Pirates Act of 2022

 
This bill extends federal criminal penalties for obstruction of correspondence and theft of stolen mail matter (which apply to U.S. Postal Service mail) to matter (e.g., packages) sent or delivered by private or commercial interstate carriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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
Russian Travel Sanctions for a Democratic Ukraine Act

Bill: 117-hr-6853
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Conflicts and wars
Corporate finance and management
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign and international corporations
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sanctions
Ukraine
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Russian Travel Sanctions for a Democratic Ukraine Act

 
This bill imposes visa-blocking sanctions on certain citizens of Russia.
 
Specifically, the President must impose such sanctions on citizens of Russia who are (1) Russian oligarchs, (2) employees of Russia's government, or (3) employees of companies that are owned by or receive funding from Russia's government. The President must also impose the sanctions on family members of such individuals.
 
 The President must coordinate with allies, including NATO member states, on the imposition of such sanctions. The President may waive the application of such sanctions in certain instances. 


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
Duty Drawback Clarification Ac

Bill: 117-hr-6854
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Duty Drawback Clarification Act

 
This bill provides for drawback (refund of certain duties, taxes, and fees) on whiskies imported into the United States when the same or similar products are later exported or destroyed. Further, the bill prohibits a proprietor of a distilled spirits plant from voluntarily destroying distilled spirits as a basis for claiming a drawback.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
SCREEN Act

Bill: 117-hr-6855
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Intellectual property
Public contracts and procurement
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Stopping Communist Regimes from Engaging in Edits Now Act or the SCREEN Act

 
The bill limits the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State from providing technical support or access to DOD/State facilities or assets to U.S. firms producing or funding films. The limitation does not apply if the firm enters into a written agreement with DOD or State not to alter the content of the film in response to, or in anticipation of, a request from China or the Chinese Communist Party. The bill also prohibits U.S. government agencies from providing technical support or access to U.S. firms producing or funding films if the film is co-produced by an entity subject to Chinese government or Chinese Communist Party conditions on content.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Securing Air Travel Act

Bill: 117-hr-6856
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Securing Air Travel Act

 
This bill addresses penalties for, and other matters pertaining to, carrying firearms beyond airport security checkpoints or on aircraft.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes minimum civil monetary penalties for repeat or egregious violations of prohibitions against carrying unauthorized firearms at airports or on aircraft. It also makes individuals who violate the prohibitions ineligible for programs that expedite security screenings at airports.
 
Additionally, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must display signage and carry out a campaign to inform travelers of the prohibitions and of the penalties for violating them.
 
The bill also requires the TSA and the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress about the bill's implementation and related issues.

action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 

Securing Air Travel Act

 
This bill addresses penalties for, and other matters pertaining to, carrying firearms beyond airport security checkpoints or on aircraft.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes minimum civil monetary penalties for repeat or egregious violations of prohibitions against carrying unauthorized firearms at airports or on aircraft. It also makes individuals who violate the prohibitions ineligible for programs that expedite security screenings at airports.
 
Additionally, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must display signage and carry out a campaign to inform travelers of the prohibitions and of the penalties for violating them.
 
The bill also requires the TSA and the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress about the bill's implementation and related issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-641.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-641.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
FARM Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6857
Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 or FARM Act of 2022

 
This bill makes solar and wind electricity ineligible for certain renewable energy tax credits if the electricity was generated by facilities that a public utility placed on agricultural land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
No Profits for Taliban-Controlled Mines Act

Bill: 117-hr-6859
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

No Profits for Taliban-Controlled Mines Act

 
This bill directs the President to prohibit the use of rare earth minerals that originate from Taliban-controlled areas of Afghanistan in domestically sold or manufactured components.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Reducing Costs of DHS Acquisitions Act

Bill: 117-hr-6861
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Reducing Costs of DHS Acquisitions Act

 
This bill requires notification of the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress if a major acquisition program of DHS fails to satisfy any approved cost, schedule, or performance threshold. 
Major acquisition program
 means (1) a capital asset, service, or hybrid acquisition program that is estimated by DHS to require an eventual total expenditure of at least $300 million over the life-cycle cost of the program; or (2) an acquisition program identified as a program of special interest.
 
If such a failure occurs, or is expected to occur, the bill requires a remediation plan and root cause analysis. The Management Directorate must review such plan and either approve it for continuation or provide an alternative proposed corrective action.


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: 2022-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude information relating to certain evictions from consumer reports, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-6862
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Consumer credit
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

 This bill prohibits from inclusion in a consumer credit report information related to an eviction occurring during the COVID-19 national emergency or occurring in the 30 days after the termination of such emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the "Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center".

Bill: 117-hr-6863
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.

action_date: 2022-11-14
text: 
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.

action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.

action_date: 2022-12-20
text: 
This act designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Became Public Law No: 117-236.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Became Public Law No: 117-236.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7008)
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8450)
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6863.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8449-8452)
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 117-236
Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act

Bill: 117-hr-6864
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act

 
This bill removes the exemption from federal antitrust laws for ocean common carriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Safer Seas Act

Bill: 117-hr-6866
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Safer Seas Act 

 
This bill addresses sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. maritime industry.
 
Among other provisions, the bill
 
 
requires the U.S. Coast Guard to revoke or suspend a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document to an individual who has been convicted of sexual assault within the previous 10 years and to revoke or suspend such credentials to an individual who has been convicted of sexual harassment within the previous 5 years; 
 
provides protection of seaman against discrimination for those who report or intend to report sexual assault or sexual harassment incidents; 
 
directs the Coast Guard to promulgate regulations related to possession and consumption of alcohol by crewmembers aboard documented vessels; 
 
requires non-passenger carrying, ocean-going, commercial vessels to install and maintain a video surveillance system with audio capability in areas adjacent to bedrooms and limit access to the surveillance to law enforcement officials and victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment; and 
 
creates new reporting mandates and procedures for crew and vessel owners to report sexual assault or sexual harassment. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Payá Way".

Bill: 117-hr-6867
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
District of Columbia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as 

 Oswaldo Paya Way. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the purpose of seizing the assets of certain Russian citizens, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-6869
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Foreign property
Licensing and registrations
Russia
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This bill authorizes the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal to privately armed individuals and entities to seize the assets of certain Russian citizens.
 
Specifically, the holder of such a letter shall be authorized to employ all means reasonably necessary to seize any asset, such as a yacht or plane, outside of the United States that belongs to a Russian citizen on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act

Bill: 117-hr-6870
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act

 
This bill makes various changes to Social Security benefits, including to expedite disability benefit payments to individuals with certain terminal medical diseases or conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House