hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Analyzing Kinetic Impact Projectiles Against Americans Act

Bill: 117-hr-9572
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Analyzing Kinetic Impact Projectiles Against Americans Act 

 
This bill requires a study on injuries caused by kinetic impact projectiles. These include rubber and plastic bullets, bean bag rounds, and other projectiles commonly used for crowd control.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services must, within 30 days, enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct the study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
JARED Act

Bill: 117-hr-9573
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Jumpstarting Accountability Relating to Ethical Disclosures Act or the JARED Act

 
This bill prohibits former political appointees from investing in a company in which a foreign principal has also invested within four years of initially communicating about the investment when the appointee was still a federal employee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act

Bill: 117-hr-9574
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act 

 
This bill allows certain restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic a credit against payroll tax liability up to 100% of the wages paid to their employees, not to exceed $25,000 in any calendar quarter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act

Bill: 117-hr-9575
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using federal funds to (1) pay for an abortion except if the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest, or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate any abortion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
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: 2022-12-15
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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9576
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Leveraging Our Water and Energy data to Reduce Energy Bills Act of 2022 or the LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement a benchmarking and transparency initiative for certain types of properties (such as commercial or multifamily properties) to (1) advance the knowledge of owners and occupants regarding building energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) inform efforts to reduce energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9577
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 

2022

 
This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
To provide that Donald J. Trump is ineligible to again hold the Office of President of the United States or to hold any office, civil or military, under the United States.

Bill: 117-hr-9578
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This bill declares that Donald Trump, under the Fourteenth Amendment (which disqualifies from office specified officials who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion), is ineligible to again hold the Office of President of the United States, or to hold any office, civil or military, under the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9579
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System Act of 2022

 
This bill modifies provisions under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program in order to more specifically address racial and ethnic disparities with respect to arrests, secure detentions, and other decision points.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
RISE from Trauma Act

Bill: 117-hr-9580
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act or the RISE from Trauma Act

 
This bill establishes and extends various programs to support infants, children, youth, and families who have experienced, or may experience, trauma.
 
Specifically, the bill allows federal agencies to use specified discretionary funds to implement pilot projects to improve outcomes for children experiencing trauma.
 
It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide tool kits and other guidance to train frontline service providers and certain community members about trauma, toxic stress, and resilience. In addition, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must establish a national center to disseminate to law enforcement agencies best practices and other assistance to enhance interactions with infants, children, youth, and families who are exposed to violence and trauma.
 
Furthermore, the bill establishes grants for
 
 
multi-sector demonstration projects to prevent and mitigate trauma and toxic stress;
 
interventions to improve outcomes for hospital patients who experience drug overdoses, suicide attempts, or violent injury; and
 
clinical training in infant and early childhood mental health.
 
 
The bill also authorizes DOJ grants to reduce violence and substance use by preventing children's trauma from exposure to violence and substance use. Additionally, it incorporates trauma-informed practices and otherwise addresses trauma in programs for health care professional education, increasing access to health services, and training for educators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Short Line Railroad Relief Act

Bill: 117-hr-9581
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Emergency planning and evacuation
Public-private cooperation
Railroads
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Short Line Railroad Relief Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide grants or enter into contracts and other agreements for capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace short line railroad equipment and facilities in danger of suffering catastrophic damage, or that has suffered catastrophic damage, as a result of an emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9582
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program through FY2027, directs the program to develop and implement new standards to make housing and infrastructure more resilient, and requires a study of the impacts of climate change on windstorms.
 
Further, the bill encourages the implementation of cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the loss of life and property from windstorms through a coordinated federal effort, in cooperation with other levels of government, academia, scientific organizations, and the private sector.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9583
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2022

 
This bill prohibits the detention of individuals for nonviolent criminal offenses arising out of political protest activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
ACCESS Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-9584
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS Act of 2022 or the ACCESS Act of 2022

 
 This bill establishes rules for health care lawsuits where some amount of coverage or care was provided or paid for by a federal program, regardless of the number of other parties to the claim.
 
 The bill sets a three-year maximum statute of limitations from the date of the injury, subject to specific exceptions. Further, noneconomic damages (e.g., damages for pain and suffering) are limited to a maximum of $250,000. The bill permits courts to supervise and limit contingent fees paid to attorneys and sets a maximum contingent fee percentage based on a downward sliding scale as a damages increase.
 
 The bill permits either party to introduce evidence of collateral source benefits (e.g., workers&rsquo; compensation programs, accident insurance coverage, or other future benefit). Statements by a health care provider expressing fault, sympathy, or apology are, however, inadmissible as evidence of liability.
 
 Additionally, a plaintiff must give 90 days&rsquo; notice to the health care provider before filing a lawsuit. When filing a health care lawsuit, plaintiffs also must simultaneously submit an affidavit in support of the claim from a health care professional who meets the standards for an expert witness that are provided in the bill.
 
 This bill generally does not preempt state laws that impose additional limits on health care liability claims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
American Property Act

Bill: 117-hr-9585
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
 
American Property Act 

 
This bill imposes an excise tax on foreign persons who own any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year. The amount of such tax is 1% of the estimated value of such property. 
 
The bill defines
 specified under-utilized residential real property
 as any specified residential property located in the United States that is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days during the taxable year.
 Specified residential property 
means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land that was conveyed with such home, structure, or building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
CLEANER Buildings Act

Bill: 117-hr-9586
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Creating Low-cost, Efficient And Net-zero Emissions Resilient Buildings Act or the CLEANER Buildings Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national model building performance standards initiative for specified purposes, including to assist state and local governments in the development and implementation of building performance standards. Not later than 2 years after the enactment of this bill, the EPA must develop national model building performance standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

Bill: 117-hr-9587
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Tenants' Right to Organize Act

 
This bill provides for the right of tenants who receive certain rental assistance to establish, operate, and participate in a tenant organization.
 
Specifically, tenants who participate in Housing Choice Voucher (i.e., Section 8 tenant-based housing assistance) or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development have the right to engage in a tenant organization to address issues related to their living environment and participate in community development activities.
 
Public housing agencies and unit owners are required to recognize tenant organizations and allow tenants to conduct protected activities, including distributing leaflets, initiating tenant contact, and convening meetings in the building. 
 
A public housing agency or building owner may not require prior permission for any of these activities. Further, these entities may not retaliate against a tenant for participating in a tenant organization.
 
The bill also provides grants for state and local organizations for training and outreach with respect to tenant organization capacity building and technical assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act

Bill: 117-hr-9588
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act

 
This bill requires federal financial regulators to set forth rules regarding data breaches. Specifically, these rules must require financial institutions, banks, and other specified entities to notify customers of breaches likely to result in identity theft, fraud, or economic loss. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
To ensure the successful development of the electronic Income Verification Express Service of the Internal Revenue Service by amending the Taxpayer First Act to clarify that taxpayer identity verification is the responsibility of users of the system rather than the taxpayer, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-9589
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This bill modifies provisions of the Taxpayer First Act relating to taxpayer identity verification (i.e., the electronic Income Verification Express Service) and disclosures of taxpayer information.
 
The bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to implement a program that insures that certain disclosures of taxpayer returns or return information are accomplished only after a financial institution or other relevant entity (other than the taxpayer) has formed a reasonable belief that the identity of the taxpayer has been authenticated. 
 
The bill requires the IRS to ensure that the taxpayer information disclosure program complies with specified security standards and guidelines, including those relating to security and confidentiality of taxpayer information. 
 
The bill prohibits the IRS from requiring a taxpayer seeking a disclosure of information to access any information technology system or service used by the IRS for any purpose relating to a disclosure, including identity verification or the provision of electronic consent.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House