hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Pueblos of Jemez and Zia Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8921
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Government trust funds
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
New Mexico
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Pueblos of Jemez and Zia Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo of Zia, the United States, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Jemez River Stream System in New Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes and provides funding for two settlement trust funds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8922
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2022

 
This bill prohibits the detention or removal of certain nationals of Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos.
 
Specifically, this protection from detention or removal shall apply to nationals of these countries who (1) entered the United States on or before January 1, 2008, (2) have continuously resided in the United States since entry, and (3) are subject to a final order of removal.
 
Such individuals shall also receive employment authorization. 
 
The Department of Homeland Security must notify each individual covered by this bill, as well as information and instructions on how to file a motion to reopen removal proceedings.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8923
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 

2022

 
This bill expands lender disclosure requirements and revises loan counseling requirements.
 
First, the bill requires a lender to provide a quarterly statement to a Federal Family Education Loan or Direct Loan borrower during a period when loan payments are not required. The statement must include specified information on the loan and interest amounts and explain the option to pay accrued interest while in deferment or forbearance. 
 
In addition, the bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs to provide pre-loan counseling to a student borrower of a federal student loan upon or prior to the first disbursement of each new loan. Currently, an IHE must provide one-time entrance counseling to a student who is a first-time federal student loan borrower. 
 
The bill also revises and expands required elements of pre-loan counseling to include an estimate of the borrower's monthly payment amount compared to the borrower's estimated monthly income after taxes and other expenses, a statement to borrow the minimum necessary amount, a warning that a high debt-to-income ratio makes repayment more difficult, options to reduce borrowing, and an explanation of the importance of on-time graduation. 
 
Prior to certifying a Federal Direct Loan disbursement to a student, an IHE must ensure that the student manually enters the exact dollar amount of the loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening Courts for Kids and Families Act

Bill: 117-hr-8924
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Strengthening Courts for Kids and Families Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Court Improvement Program, including providing for state courts to implement training for judges, attorneys, and other legal personnel to improve parent, family, and youth engagement in child welfare proceedings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
To provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in the United States merchant marine in the Southeast Asia theater of operations during the Vietnam Era.

Bill: 117-hr-8925
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 
This bill requires that the service of specified U.S. merchant marines be considered as active duty for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for veterans benefits. Specifically, the bill applies to merchant marines who served as crewmembers of vessels in oceangoing service during the Vietnam Era in the Southeast Asia theater of operations and receive a certificate of honorable discharge.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8926
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Inspectors General of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on domestic violent extremism against pregnancy centers.
 
Such report shall include 
 
 
criteria for opening, managing, and closing investigations related to domestic violent extremism;
 
information sharing relating to domestic violent extremism within and between the federal government, state, local, tribal, territorial, and foreign governments, specified congressional committees, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector;
 
all incidents of domestic violent extremism against pregnancy centers from May 1, 2022, through the date of this bill's enactment; and
 
a recommendation as to criteria to be utilized in establishing a potential program to make grants to pregnancy centers for purposes of enabling grantees to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to domestic violent extremism, and a report on current federal programs and federal funding streams available to pregnancy centers for such purposes.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Easy to READ Act

Bill: 117-hr-8927
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Easy to Read Electronic and Accessible Disclosures Act or the Easy to READ Act

 
This bill requires Members of Congress (or candidates for congressional office) to electronically file their financial disclosure reports. Additionally, the reports must be made publicly available in a searchable database.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8928
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Coal
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Judicial review and appeals
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Mining
Oil and gas
Performance measurement
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2022

 
This bill expedites the review of mining projects on federal lands and limits judicial review of mining projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
To designate the Cold War Museum located at 7142 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton, Virginia, as the "National Cold War Museum of the United States", and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8929
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2022-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 
This bill designates the Cold War Museum located at 7142 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton, Virginia, as the National Cold War Museum of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

Bill: 117-hr-8930
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

 
This bill conditions receipt of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funding on certain minimum bail standards and public safety reporting. It also expands the definition of 
business of insurance
 (as it relates to crimes by or affecting persons engaged in the business of insurance whose activities affect interstate commerce) to include the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and federal immigration bail bonds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8089)
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Improving Access to Safe Medicines Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8931
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Improving Access to Safe Medicines Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to issue a proposed rule to remove a drug from scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act within 180 days of a recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration to do so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Transparency for Transfer Students Act

Bill: 117-hr-8932
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Transparency for Transfer Students Act

 
This bill revises the requirements placed on institutions of higher education (IHEs) regarding the disclosure of their policies on transferring academic credits.
 
In particular, the bill specifies that an IHE must (1) include its credit transfer policies on its website and in at least one other relevant publication (e.g., a course catalogue); (2) include a link to the website of each IHE with which it has an articulation agreement; and (3) provide a list of transfer-related resources, including information regarding financial aid and relevant staff contact information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

Bill: 117-hr-8933
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Federal appellate courts
Federal-Indian relations
Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Industrial policy and productivity
Judicial review and appeals
Jurisdiction and venue
Land use and conservation
Small Business Administration
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act
 
 
This bill modifies the rulemaking requirements and procedures of federal agencies under the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 and the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, including, among others, how agencies consider economic impact.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Ferry Service Expansion Act

Bill: 117-hr-8934
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Ferry Service Expansion Act 

 
This bill revises and increases funding for grant programs related to ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities, including by making certain passenger ferries eligible and qualified vessels for capital construction funds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E963)
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Union Integrity Act

Bill: 117-hr-8935
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Union Integrity Act

 
This bill establishes whistle-blower protections for union employees. It prohibits a labor organization from discriminating against any of its employees who (1) provide information to the labor organization, the Department of Labor, or any other state, local, or federal government authority or law enforcement agency regarding any violation of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 or any Labor or National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) order; (2) testify in any Labor or NLRB administrative or enforcement proceeding; (3) file or institute any such proceeding; or (4) refuse to perform an assigned task that the employee reasonably believes is a violation of any law, order, or prohibition enforceable by Labor or the NLRB.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8936
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 2022 

 
This bill requires the President to appoint additional judges to specified U.S. circuit courts of appeals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8937
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 

2022

 
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to recruitment and retention in the Indian Health Service, including provisions regarding pay, credentialing, and housing needs of workforce personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Prioritizing Digital Infrastructure Financing Act

Bill: 117-hr-8938
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Prioritizing Digital Infrastructure Financing Act

 
This bill directs the United States International Development Finance Corporation to prioritize projects that increase digital infrastructure and connectivity. The bill also requires the Corporation to submit a report on regions and countries with the greatest need for digital infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act

Bill: 117-hr-8939
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act

 
This bill nullifies the portion of Executive Order 13936 that terminated the Fulbright exchange program with respect to exchanges with China and Hong Kong.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Protecting our Border, Protecting our Water Act

Bill: 117-hr-8940
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Protecting our Border, Protecting our Water Act

 
This bill requires the International Boundary and Water Commission to negotiate with Mexico an agreement related to aliens unlawfully crossing the southern international border of the United States. The agreement would commit Mexico to forfeit one acre-foot of water rights to a state that is a signatory to the Colorado River Compact for each such alien apprehended in that state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Preserving Small Business Prime Contracting Opportunities Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8941
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 

Preserving Small Business Prime Contracting Opportunities Act of 2022

 
This bill revises the procedures for federal agencies to select alternative procurement methods when the participation of small businesses as prime contractors is unlikely.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House