hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Greater Mental Health Access Act

Bill: 117-hr-8680
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2022-08-05 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-05
text: 

Greater Mental Health Access Act

 
This bill establishes a special enrollment period for family members of individuals who died by suicide to enroll in, or change enrollment under, a health insurance plan.
 
The bill also requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to use funds from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to award grants to medical providers and others to provide outpatient mental health services for individuals impacted by the attempted or completed suicide of a friend or family member.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-08-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-05
text: Introduced in House
Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8682
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022

 
This bill provides for the establishment of the Federal Infrastructure Bank Holding Company (FIBHC), which shall be the parent company of the Federal Infrastructure Bank (the bank).
 
The bank shall provide equity investments, direct loans, and loan guarantees for the construction or maintenance of infrastructure projects in the United States with sufficient revenue sources and guarantees to support the payment of dividends, interest, principal, or fees to the bank. At least 10% of the loans, equity investments, and loan guarantees shall be for infrastructure projects in rural areas.
 
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall have oversight and supervisory authority over the FIBHC and the bank. The bank shall establish an Infrastructure Guarantee Fund to cover loans and loan guarantees in the event of nonpayment by loan recipients.
 
The bill provides for a taxpayer credit in an amount equal to 10% of the amount such taxpayer paid to the FIBHC for an equity investment at its original issue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Pacific Islands Embassies Act

Bill: 117-hr-8683
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Pacific Islands Embassies Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to establish U.S. embassies in Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Tonga.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
To extend by 19 days the authorization for the special assessment for the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund.

Bill: 117-hr-8684
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 
This bill extends until September 30, 2022, the special assessment of $5,000 on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. Currently, the special assessment expires on September 11, 2022. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Afghan Adjustment Act

Bill: 117-hr-8685
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Afghan Adjustment Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues.
 
The Department of Homeland Security may provide such visas to Afghan nationals who provided qualifying service as a member of the Afghan Air Force or other specified entities and meet eligibility requirements, such as passing a background check. Currently, special immigrant visas for Afghan nationals are generally only available to those who were employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government in Afghanistan.
 
Such visas shall also be available to an Afghan national who is a qualifying relative of a veteran or member of the U.S. Armed Forces. 
 
The bill also modifies procedures for providing lawful permanent resident status to certain classes of Afghan nationals, such as by (1) providing a streamlined process with specified vetting requirements for certain individuals, including those who provided support to the U.S. government in Afghanistan; and (2) preserving the eligibility of certain battered spouses whose eligibility for such status stemmed from a marriage that has terminated. 
 
Furthermore, the Department of State (1) must respond to inquiries from Members of Congress about specific applications from Afghan nationals seeking special immigrant or refugee status; and (2) establish an office in Afghanistan to perform certain tasks, such as issuing visas, if no U.S. embassies are operational in Afghanistan. 
 
The President must establish a task force to develop and implement a strategy to assist Afghan nationals who qualify for admission to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E831)
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-8686
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act 

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-8687
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to eligible institutions to (1) establish a master's degree program in orthotics and prosthetics, or (2) expand upon an existing master's degree program in such area. The VA shall give grant priority to institutions that have entered into a partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense. An 
eligible institution
 is an educational institution that is either accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or that demonstrates an ability to meet such accreditation requirements if it receives a grant.
 
The bill also requires the VA to award a grant to an institution with orthotic and prosthetic research and education experience to (1) establish the Center of Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and (2) improve orthotic and prosthetic outcomes for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and civilians by conducting orthotic and prosthetic research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
To establish a grant program for certain institutions of higher education to plan and implement projects for economic and community development in economically distressed communities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8688
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 
This bill requires the Economic Development Administration to award grants to designated institutions of higher education located in distressed communities for use in projects including developing commercial infrastructure, building municipal broadband networks, and training health care professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Commercial Space Transportation Safety Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8689
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Commercial Space Transportation Safety Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate and establish the facts, circumstances, and cause or probable cause of a commercial space transportation accident in which there is (1) a fatality or significant injury of any individual, regardless of whether the individual was on board the commercial launch vehicle at the time of the accident; or (2) substantial damage to property that is not associated with commercial space launch activities and that is not located at the launch site.
 
The NTSB shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with any other government agency with the authority to certify a commercial space transportation operation or investigate a commercial space transportation accident. The memoranda must delineate the conditions under and manner in which (1) a commercial space transportation accident that may be investigated by the NTSB will be investigated by the other agency, and (2) the NTSB will participate in the other agency's investigation.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8690
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 222

 
This bill lowers the number of employees, from 20 to 15, that an employer must have in order to be subject to specified prohibitions against age discrimination in the workplace. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Reverend James Lawson, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-8691
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Reverend James Lawson, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr. in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of civil rights through nonviolent methods in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

Bill: 117-hr-8692
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employee hiring
Health personnel
Medical education
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

 
This bill modifies how a hospital's residency positions are redistributed after it closes for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.
 
Under current law, if a hospital with an approved medical residency program closes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must redistribute the hospital's residency positions to other hospitals in the following order: (1) hospitals in the same core-based statistical area as the closed hospital, (2) hospitals in the same state as the closed hospital, (3) hospitals in the same region of the country as the closed hospital, and (4) other remaining hospitals. In order to receive the additional positions, hospitals must demonstrate a likelihood of filling the positions within three years.
 
The bill removes the requirement that the CMS prioritize hospitals in the same region of the country as the closed hospital. It also requires hospitals to demonstrate a likelihood of (1) starting to use the positions within two years, and (2) filling the positions within five years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
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: 2022-08-09
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: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
No Cost for Monkeypox Testing Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8693
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

No Cost for Monkeypox Testing Act of 2022

 
 This bill requires specified public health care programs and private health insurance to cover, through December 31, 2023, testing for monkeypox without imposing cost-sharing, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. (Monkeypox is a viral disease that is endemic to parts of Africa and causes symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox.)
 
The bill also establishes procedures for uninsured individuals to access such testing at no cost.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Natural Resources, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Natural Resources, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Natural Resources, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Natural Resources, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Natural Resources, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Natural Resources, 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: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Increased Transparency in 501(c)(4) Organizations Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8694
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 
 
Increased Transparency in 501(c)(4) Organizations Act of 2022

 
This bill expands public notice requirements for tax-exempt social welfare organizations [(i.e., 501(c)(4) organizations] to make a notice of intent to operate as such an organization publicly available in the same manner as an application for an exemption from tax.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E832)
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-8695
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

 
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Stop Scam PACs Act

Bill: 117-hr-8696
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Introduced: 2022-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: 

Stop Scam PACs Act

 
This bill expands prohibitions with respect to fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority.
 
For example, current law prohibits any person from fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as speaking or otherwise acting for or on behalf of any candidate or political party to solicit contributions or donations. The bill instead applies this prohibition to any misrepresentation and for purposes of soliciting money or any other thing of value.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Introduced in House