hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4980
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2022

 
This bill generally revises consumer bankruptcy law by establishing a new Chapter 10 for individual debtors with not more than $7.5 million in debt. The bill eliminates the ability of individual debtors to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy and repeals Chapter 13, which requires individual debtors to comply with a repayment plan to receive a discharge of debt. 
 
Under Chapter 10, debtors may receive a discharge of debt through making minimum payment obligations based on the debtor's assets and income which may result in immediate discharge for individuals with no minimum payment obligation. The bill also provides for residential protections for debtors and revises what type of debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy. An individual may obtain a discharge under Chapter 10 once every six years. 
 
Individuals may seek limited bankruptcy proceedings on certain debts, such as a home mortgage. 
 
The bill also establishes consumer bankruptcy protections, including by creating a Consumer Bankruptcy Ombuds at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4981
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice to report on gang activity, reporting, investigation, and prosecution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4982
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Family relationships
Family services
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
BIDIRECTIONAL Act

Bill: 117-s-4983
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Bus Integration Dedicated to Improving Resilience, Eliminating Congestion, and Triggering Innovation Over Numerous Applications and Localities Act or the BIDIRECTIONAL Act

 
This bill establishes requirements to encourage the deployment of vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-everything technologies and applications that enable bidirectional charging, such as technologies that enable electric vehicles to use their batteries to power the energy grid or homes when they are not being driven. Specifically, the bill requires states to consider measures to promote vehicle-to-grid integration under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. 
 
The bill also directs the Department of Energy to establish a grant program for projects that use at least one electric school bus with such technology. Grants may be awarded to electric energy suppliers, state public utility commissions, school bus manufacturers, school districts, suppliers of charging infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and other eligible entities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Bill: 117-s-4984
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act

 
This bill adds five fentanyl analogues and the entire category of fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
 
Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense and penalties with respect to the deceptive sale of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or fentanyl-related substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

Bill: 117-s-4985
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 

 
This bill revises the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 to include cryptocurrency companies and insurance providers that insure against cybersecurity threats. The act allows companies to share information regarding cybersecurity threats with the federal government and with one another. 
 
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency must set forth procedures for these companies to provide notice to the federal government of such threats. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
SHORT Act

Bill: 117-s-4986
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act or the SHORT Act

 
This bill removes certain short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons from the definition of a 
firearm
 for purposes of regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
 
The bill also eliminates certain restrictions that apply to the sale or transportation of such rifles and shotguns in interstate commerce. 
 
If a state or local registration or licensing requirement is determined by reference to the NFA, the bill treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other weapon in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968 as meeting the registration and licensing requirements. 
 
The bill preempts certain state or local laws that tax or regulate these rifles, shotguns, and weapons. 
 
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must destroy records relating to the registration, transfer, or manufacture of applicable weapons described by this bill within one year after the enactment of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Think Tank Transparency Act

Bill: 117-s-4987
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Think Tank Transparency Act

 
This bill requires U.S. nonprofit think tanks to disclose to the Department of Justice any gifts, donations, or contributions from a foreign principal in amounts of $10,000 or greater. The bill also requires the think tanks to disclose contracts or agreements with foreign principals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Federal Prison Oversight Act

Bill: 117-s-4988
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Federal Prison Oversight Act

 
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct periodic inspections of correctional facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons. The bill also requires DOJ to establish an ombudsman to receive complaints relating to issues affecting the health, safety, welfare, or rights of incarcerated people or staff. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4989
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to consider, when developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan, the reliability and security of energy resources in the event of military conflict and the value of resourcing energy from U.S. allies, such as those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to increase the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-s-4990
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 
This bill increases the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System from 3,090 miles to 3,105 miles to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
PROTECT Act

Bill: 117-s-4991
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act 

 
This bill addresses the online distribution of child sexual abuse materials and the nonconsensual online distribution of pornography, including by requiring platforms to (1) verify the identity and age of the uploader; (2) verify the identity, age, and consent of the participants; and (3) establish a mechanism for the removal of an image. The bill establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4992
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Financial services and investments
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act of 2022 

 
This bill allows certain issuers of securities regulated as emerging growth companies to continue operating under such regulations, including those related to reduced disclosures and other exemptions, for an additional five years. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Living Schoolyards Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4993
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Living Schoolyards Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to local educational agencies for developing outdoor learning spaces on school grounds. 
Outdoor learning space
 refers to an outdoor physical space on school grounds that is (1) dedicated to meet or conduct curriculum-tied activities, (2) a dedicated space for outdoor classrooms that has seating and tables installed for students and teachers to meet regularly, or (3) a place that is used when the need arises to take learning outdoors.
 
Additionally, ED must maintain a clearinghouse that provides specified information, including links and information about state and local entities with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
No Digital Dollar Act

Bill: 117-s-4994
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

No Digital Dollar Act 

 
This bill prohibits the use of a central bank digital currency as legal tender. Further, if a central bank digital currency is issued, (1) the Federal Reserve Board must continue issuing Federal Reserve notes, and (1) the Department of the Treasury must continue minting and issuing coins. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

Bill: 117-s-4995
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional oversight
Geography and mapping
Idaho
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Montana
New Mexico
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

 
This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a contiguous route by November 10, 2028.
 
The Forest Service and Interior must also establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the trail to facilitate its completion and optimization.
 
In addition, the Forest Service must submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive development plan for the trail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

Bill: 117-s-4996
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

 
This bill addresses detainees in Syria affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), including by requiring an interagency strategy regarding such detainees.

action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 

Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

 
This bill addresses detainees in Syria affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), including by requiring an interagency strategy regarding such detainees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act

Bill: 117-s-4997
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies from using funds made available for salaries and expenses to solicit or enter into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the agency's property or website. 
 
The bill also requires federal agencies to delay carrying out certain activities pursuant to Executive Order 14019 (which established requirements for expanding access to voter registration and election information) until various conditions are met, such as the agency submitting reports to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

Bill: 117-s-4998
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

 
This bill requires employers, public entities, and public accommodations that provide goods or services through a website or online application to make those websites and applications accessible to individuals with disabilities. The requirement applies even if the good or service is offered only digitally. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must issue standards of accessibility for applicable entities to meet this requirement.
 
 The bill provides for enforcement by DOJ, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and individual civil action. It also establishes various review and reporting requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Bill: 117-s-4999
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Puerto Rico Recovery Act 

 
This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. C itizens.
 
The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
No ESG at TSP Act

Bill: 117-s-5000
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

No ESG at TSP Act

 
This bill prohibits investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in mutual funds that are based on environmental criteria (e.g., emissions standards), social criteria (e.g., company diversity), political criteria (e.g., political affiliations), or corporate governance criteria that differ from the standards that currently apply under law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Tribal Connect Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-5001
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2022-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Tribal Connect Act of 2022

 
This bill expands tribal access to the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program, which provides discounted broadband internet access and telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. It also establishes a pilot program to provide broadband internet access service to essential community-serving institutions (e.g., community centers) located on tribal land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
FDA Modernization Act 2.0

Bill: 117-s-5002
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Medical research
Prescription drugs
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 

FDA Modernization Act 2.0

 
This bill authorizes the use of certain alternatives to animal testing, including cell-based assays and computer models, to obtain an exemption from the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a drug. 
 
The bill also removes a requirement to use animal studies as part of the process to obtain a license for a biological product that is biosimilar or interchangeable with another biological product.

action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 

FDA Modernization Act 2.0

 
This bill authorizes the use of certain alternatives to animal testing, including cell-based assays and computer models, to obtain an exemption from the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a drug. 
 
The bill also removes a requirement to use animal studies as part of the process to obtain a license for a biological product that is biosimilar or interchangeable with another biological product.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5514-5515; text: CR S5514-5515)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate