hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2987
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2021-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: 

Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2021

 
This bill denies federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of child sex abuse. 
 
Specifically, an individual, or a survivor or beneficiary of an individual, may not be paid annuity or retired pay on the basis of the individual's service that is creditable toward the annuity or retired pay (with exceptions) following conviction of (1) aggravated sexual abuse of a child, (2) abusive sexual conduct, or (3) specified related offenses resulting in death.
 
Further, the bill denies benefits where the individual is under indictment for such an offense and willfully remains outside of the United States for more than one year to avoid prosecution.
 
Finally, the bill provides for payments to the victims of of sexual abuse from amounts that would otherwise be payable from the annuity or retired pay of offenders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
Parental Consent for Vaccination Act

Bill: 117-s-2988
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2021-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family relationships
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: 

Parental Consent for Vaccination Act

 
This bill stipulates that any COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by Congress or an executive agency must require the written, informed consent of a legal guardian when a COVID-19 vaccine is administered to an individual under the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-s-2989
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Employment and training programs
Human trafficking
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: 

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

action_date: 2022-12-13
text: 

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-250.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-250.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
DEMOCRACIA Act

Bill: 117-s-2990
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: 

Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act or the DEMOCRACIA Act

 
This bill provides for asset- and visa-blocking sanctions for conduct relating to Cuba. It also establishes an interagency task force to facilitate access to uncensored internet in Cuba.
 
The President must sanction foreign persons that provide financial support to Cuban government sectors involved in human rights abuses or terrorism (e.g., the defense sector). This includes foreign persons that (1) are military contractors or mercenaries operating on behalf of the Cuban government, or (2) violate laws restricting trade with Cuba. Specified transactions, including remittances to immediate family members (subject to some limitations) and payments related to U.S. military and diplomatic sites, are not subject to these sanctions.
 
The President must also sanction (1) foreign persons complicit or engaged in human rights abuses or corruption, (2) foreign persons supporting such conduct, and (3) specified Cuban government officials and their affiliates. The bill provides humanitarian exceptions to these sanctions, for example, donating food or agricultural commodities to organizations or individuals unaffiliated with the Cuban government.
 
The President may not license sanctionable conduct, and U.S. persons seeking to engage in a permitted transaction must submit a written request to the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury. The President may waive the sanctions in the interest of U.S. national security.
 
To terminate the sanctions, the President must certify that the Cuban government has legalized all political activities and taken other steps to promote political rights and freedoms. Congress must then enact a joint resolution approving the termination.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
PROTECT Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2994
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021

 
This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
RESOURCES Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2995
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Re-open Enrollment for Servicemembers to Opt-in to Updated Retirement Choice for Enduring Security Act of 2021 or the RESOURCES Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies the financial literacy training program for servicemembers (and spouses of such members) and revises procedures related to choosing retirement pay, including by creating additional open enrollment periods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Alaska Offshore Parity Act

Bill: 117-s-2996
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alaska
Energy revenues and royalties
Mining
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Alaska Offshore Parity Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to share more revenues derived from energy and mineral development in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) region with Alaska and its coastal political subdivisions. Currently, only revenue generated by certain nearshore areas of the OCS is shared with Alaska. Alaska may use the funding from such revenue for coastal protection, coastal infrastructure, systems to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, programs at institutions of higher education, and other related purposes.

action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 

Alaska Offshore Parity Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to share more revenues derived from energy and mineral development in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) region with Alaska and its coastal political subdivisions. Currently, only revenue generated by certain nearshore areas of the OCS is shared with Alaska. Alaska may use the funding from such revenue for coastal protection, coastal infrastructure, systems to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, programs at institutions of higher education, and other related purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 117-201.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 117-201.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to prohibit a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for eligibility in nutrition programs.

Bill: 117-s-2997
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food assistance and relief
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and state agencies from making individuals receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and school meals programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security and any officer or employee of the Social Security Administration from requiring that any individual be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving benefits under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act.

Bill: 117-s-2998
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 
This bill prohibits the Social Security Administration from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of receiving Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits. The prohibition also applies to receipt of Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled and have limited income and resources).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs.

Bill: 117-s-2999
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicaid
Medicare
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 
This bill prohibits federal and state agencies from requiring individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to prohibit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status as a requirement for receiving assistance under a program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-s-3000
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Housing and community development funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Low- and moderate-income housing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 
This bill prohibits a federal agency, a state government, or a local government from conditioning assistance under a program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on an individual providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act

Bill: 117-s-3001
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Appropriations
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of the Treasury
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act

 
This bill revises the procedures related to enrollment in health insurance affordability programs, including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and state-operated Basic Health Programs. The bill provides funding to support the changes.
 
Specifically, the bill permits individuals who do not have minimum essential coverage to, in conjunction with filing their tax return, determine whether any members of their household are eligible for an insurance affordability program and enroll in minimum essential coverage.
 
The bill makes individuals eligible for Medicaid or CHIP based on a prior finding of eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It also revises the continuous coverage standards under Medicaid and CHIP.
 
Additionally, the bill provides access to certain information to support enrollment in insurance affordability programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop the SURGE Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3002
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Stop the Surge of Unsafe Rio Grande Encampments Act of 2021 or the Stop the SURGE Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to transfer certain aliens who enter the United States unlawfully to new ports of entry.
 
Specifically, if DHS encounters such an individual in certain Border Patrol sectors (generally the sectors covering Texas), DHS must immediately transfer the individual to new ports of entry established under this bill in specified locations, including Greenwich, Connecticut, and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. DHS may not exercise discretion to process such individuals in any location other than the ports of entry created under this bill.
 
These provisions shall be deemed to have taken effect on September 1, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops of War Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3003
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops of War Act of 2021 or the COST of War Act of 2021

 
This bill addresses health care and the presumption of service-connection for certain conditions in veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces. 

action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops of War Act of 2021 or the COST of War Act of 2021

 
This bill addresses health care and the presumption of service-connection for certain conditions in veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Tester. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Tester. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving Care for Veterans Act

Bill: 117-s-3004
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Nursing
State and local government operations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Improving Care for Veterans Act

 
This bill requires state homes that receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies regarding the management and operation of the home. A 
state home
 is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.
 
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to provide payments for states to assist state homes in the hiring and retention of infection preventionists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
Make Rules Matter Act

Bill: 117-s-3005
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

Make Rules Matter Act

 
This bill modifies the requirements for raising and waiving several budget points of order that apply to legislation in the Senate. Among other modifications, the bill requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate to waive certain budget points of order. (Under current law, most budget points of order may be waived by a vote of three-fifths of the Senate.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.

Bill: 117-s-3006
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 
This bill establishes annual discretionary spending limits for FY2022-FY2031. (Discretionary spending is spending that is controlled through the appropriations process.) For each year, the bill specifies limits for both defense and nondefense discretionary spending. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits.

Bill: 117-s-3007
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 
This bill establishes annual discretionary spending limits for FY2022-FY2024. (Discretionary spending is spending that is controlled through the appropriations process.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate