hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Federal Gas Tax Suspension and Windfall Profits Tax Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7926
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2022-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: 

Federal Gas Tax Suspension and Windfall Profits Tax Act of 2022

 
This bill suspends the excise tax on gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) until December 31, 2023. It also imposes a 50% tax on the excess profits of certain large oil companies in the first taxable year after 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the use of funds to propose amendments to the International Health Regulations, the Global Pandemic Treaty, or any other agreement among World Health Organization member states, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-7927
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Introduced: 2022-05-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: 
This bill prohibits the federal government from proposing any agreement among World Health Organization (WHO) member states that would modify authorities under U.S. law unless the proposal is authorized in advance by an act of Congress. 
 
The bill also prohibits the federal government from providing contributions to the WHO unless the Department of State certifies that certain events have occurred, including the WHO holding China accountable for any failures to comply with the International Health Regulations adopted by the 58th World Health Assembly in 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Consent is Key Act

Bill: 117-hr-7928
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2022-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: 

Consent is Key Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice to increase a state's allocation of funds under the Sexual Assault Services Program if the state has in effect a law that authorizes civil damages and equitable relief against a person who engages in the nonconsensual removal of a sexual protection barrier (e.g., a condom). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for additional recovery rebates to taxpayers.

Bill: 117-hr-7929
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

This bill allows individual taxpayers a 2022 refundable rebate amount equal to $12,000 ($24,000 for joint returns). The rebate amount is reduced if taxpayer modified adjusted gross income exceeds a certain threshold. 
 
To be eligible for the rebate, taxpayers must provide a Social Security account number on their tax returns. Rebate amounts are exempt from certain reductions or offsets, including garnishments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Military Spouse Entrepreneur Reimbursement Act

Bill: 117-hr-7930
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Military Spouse Entrepreneur Reimbursement Act

 
This bill authorizes the military department concerned to reimburse certain business costs (e.g., equipment removal or relocation) incurred by the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces when the member is reassigned or moved to a new duty station.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
WHO Withdrawal Act

Bill: 117-hr-7931
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

WHO Withdrawal Act

 
This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. 
 
The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Foster Youth and Driving Act

Bill: 117-hr-7932
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Indian social and development programs
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Foster Youth and Driving Act

 
 This bill expands state foster care and adoption assistance programs to provide driving preparation assistance to foster youth and related training for foster parents. The bill further directs assistance to states and tribal organizations for age-appropriate foster youth to, among other things, obtain automobile insurance, complete driver's education, obtain a driver's license, and purchase a vehicle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Las Americas Energy Security Act

Bill: 117-hr-7934
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Caribbean area
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Foreign aid and international relief
Free trade and trade barriers
Government lending and loan guarantees
Latin America
Multilateral development programs
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Las Americas Energy Security Act

 
This bill establishes a sovereign lending program for eligible Latin American and Caribbean partner countries to support such countries' short-term energy needs and fund projects to transition to renewable energy. 
 
The bill also directs the Department of State to prioritize and expedite U.S. government support for such countries' efforts to increase energy security, including by providing support for projects that improve Latin American and Caribbean energy markets.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Opportunities in the Americas Act

Bill: 117-hr-7935
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Appropriations
Asia
Building construction
Caribbean area
China
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Electric power generation and transmission
Employee hiring
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international corporations
Free trade and trade barriers
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government trust funds
Industrial facilities
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Latin America
Manufacturing
Multilateral development programs
Political parties and affiliation
Russia
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Western Hemisphere

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Opportunities in the Americas Act

 
This bill provides assistance to eligible companies relocating manufacturing from China to a qualifying Latin American or Caribbean country, generally a country in the region that has a free trade agreement with the United States and is not a foreign adversary. 
 
For example, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation must use at least 10 percent of its funding for each fiscal year to provide assistance, such as financing eligible costs for moving and workforce development, to businesses relocating manufacturing from China to a qualifying Latin American or Caribbean country, subject to various conditions and requirements. 
 
The bill also provides tax benefits related to certain property acquired and placed in service in connection with such a relocation of manufacturing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
AMERICANS Act

Bill: 117-hr-7936
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military education and training
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Personnel records
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2022 or the AMERICANS Act

 
This bill modifies the classification of discharge and remedies available to specified individuals who were discharged for failing to obey an order to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Such individuals include members of the Armed Forces, individuals enrolled at a military service academy, or individuals enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) or Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (SROTC) program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act

Bill: 117-hr-7937
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Coal
Land use and conservation
Mining
Pollution liability
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act or the RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act

 
This bill authorizes grants for states and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects on mining sites if there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation and the value of any performance bonds forfeited by coal mining operators. The bill also phases out certain cost-sharing requirements for existing grants that support the development of state and tribal programs for regulating surface mining and reclamation.
 
Current law requires mining operators to reclaim land affected by their operations and demonstrate, through a performance bond, that they have adequate financial resources to carry out the reclamation. If the operator fails to complete the reclamation, the bond is forfeited to the state or tribal regulatory authority to cover reclamation costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2022-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Domestic USA Act

Bill: 117-hr-7938
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Department of the Interior
Metals
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Domestic Uranium Saves America Act or the Domestic USA Act

 
This bill requires the inclusion of uranium on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7940
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Atmospheric science and weather
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Disability assistance
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Law enforcement administration and funding
Lawyers and legal services
Natural disasters
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2022 

 
This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit an annual report on disaster damage to its facilities and contract prisons. The report must explain the effects of the damage on inmates and staff. The report must also include any corrective actions the BOP will take to modernize emergency preparedness plans and legislative recommendations to improve emergency preparedness within the BOP.
 
The bill also requires the National Institute of Corrections to conduct a public field hearing on how correctional facilities can incorporate in their emergency preparedness plans and recovery efforts various elements, including access to programs and services for inmates and risk management best practices for staff. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

Bill: 117-hr-7941
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

 
This bill allows the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit certain acts, including those amending the District Charter, in such form as it may choose, including in electronic form.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2022-06-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E574-575)
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Securing Our Students Act

Bill: 117-hr-7942
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Securing Our Students Act

 
This bill authorizes local educational agencies and nonpublic schools to use certain COVID-19 emergency relief funds, services, or assistance for school safety uses, that is improving school conditions for student learning by planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, providing safety education, and implementing technology or other measures that strengthen security on school premises.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use the Members' Representational Allowance to continue to provide services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district as the result of congressional redistricting.

Bill: 117-hr-7943
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 
This bill allows Members of the House of Representatives to use their Representational Allowance to provide continuing casework services during the first session of a new Congress to an individual who is no longer a constituent because of a congressional redistricting plan. The Representational Allowance provides funds to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic to be constructed in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-7944
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be constructed in Toms River, New Jersey, as the Leonard G. &quot;Bud&quot; Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act

Bill: 117-hr-7945
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Servicemembers Act or the MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act

 
This bill repeals the restriction on utilizing Department of Defense funds and facilities for performing abortions. The restriction only allows such funds and facilities to be used for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or where the mother's life is endangered.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-7947
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2022

 
This bill updates provisions related to weatherization assistance provided by the Department of Energy, including by increasing certain assistance amounts and establishing a weatherization readiness program to provide grants to make dwelling units occupied by low-income persons ready to receive weatherization measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-7948
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2022-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 
This bill requires any entity other than the legislature of a state that develops a congressional redistricting plan for a state, including an independent redistricting commission, to
 
 
hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan,
 
ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually,
 
hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest, and
 
ensure that members of communities of interest have meaningful opportunities to express their views on any of the entity's plans. 
 
 
For purposes of this bill, 
communities of interest
 may include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Introduced in House