hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
China Social Media Reciprocity Act

Bill: 117-hr-8041
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

China Social Media Reciprocity Act

 
This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions by requiring social media companies to block certain individuals and entities from using the company's social media services. 
 
The bill also requires the President to impose such sanctions on certain individuals and entities, including those that a social media company knows or should have known are (1) on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons, (2) senior officials in China's government, or (3) agents or instrumentalities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or China's government. The President may waive such sanctions if the President certifies to Congress that the CCP and China's government have removed all prohibitions on U.S. government officials participating in social media platforms in China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
AIR Act

Bill: 117-hr-8042
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Airlines Independent of Restrictions Act or the
 
AIR Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to rescind no fly zone restrictions over Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland in Anaheim, California, imposed under Federal Aviation Administration Notices to Airmen and stop maintaining the restrictions imposed under such notices.
 
DOT may not issue a regulation or Notice to Air Missions to impose a no fly zone over Disneyworld and Disneyland for a period longer than 30 days, with specified exceptions for national security concerns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Local Task Forces on 21st Century Policing Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8043
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Local Task Forces on 21st Century Policing Act of 2022

 
This bill allows grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to be used to establish task forces to promote effective partnerships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E611)
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Planes Not Panels Act

Bill: 117-hr-8044
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Planes Not Panels Act

 
This bill prohibits the President from using any authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to make provision for purchases of or commitments to purchase solar panels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8045
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022

 
This bill permits the inclusion of fuel minerals (e.g., uranium) on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security. (Fuel minerals are currently excluded from the list.)
 
Additionally, the U.S. Geological Survey must revise the list to add critical fuel minerals if it determines the revisions are necessary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

Bill: 117-hr-8046
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Arizona
California
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

C&eacute;sar E. Ch&aacute;vez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act

 
This bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the C&eacute;sar E. Ch&aacute;vez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in California and Arizona. It also establishes the Farmworker Peregrinaci&oacute;n National Historic Trail in California. 
 
The boundary of the historical park shall include 
 
 
The Forty Acres in Delano, California;
 
 the C&eacute;sar E. Ch&aacute;vez National Monument, including Nuestra Se&ntilde;ora Reina de la Paz, in Keene, California; and 
 
the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
 
 
The Department of the Interior may acquire land and interests in land that are within the boundary of the park by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
 
 The C&eacute;sar E. Ch&aacute;vez National Monument shall continue to be administered as a distinct and identifiable unit of the National Park System. 
 
Interior may provide public interpretation of historic sites, museums, and resources on land not administered by Interior related to the life of C&eacute;sar E. Ch&aacute;vez and the history of the farmworker movement.
 
Interior must prepare a general management plan for the park. 
 
The Farmworker Peregrinaci&oacute;n National Historic Trail is added to the National Trails System. 
 
The federal government shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the owner's consent.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-06-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 117-hr-8047
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
 
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties for the objects and purposes related to the hosting of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and to aid in the execution of its legacy programs, including the promotion of youth sports in the United States.
 
Treasury is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program to promote and sell the coins.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8048
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2022-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: 

Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission to study the impact of solitary confinement on governments, communities, and social institutions. Additionally, the bill (1) directs the Department of Justice to publish national standards to reduce solitary confinement in correctional facilities; and (2) authorizes grants for community-based prevention and education programs, community-based mental health care, or community-based drug treatment or harm reduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Introduced in House
American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency, Innovation, and Advancement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8049
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency, Innovation, and Advancement Act of 2022 

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish an Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force to identify and assess risks to the U.S. aerospace supply chain and identify best practices and make recommendations to mitigate such risks.
 
The task force must convene for an initial meeting within 120 days after enactment of the bill and at least every 90 days thereafter. It must also report to Congress on the activities it carries out, including recommendations for regulatory, policy, or legislative action to improve government efforts to reduce barriers, mitigate risk, and bolster the resiliency of the U.S. aerospace supply chain.
 
The task force shall terminate upon submission of the report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8050
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 a program through which a Member of Congress may provide, at no cost, a Capitol-flown flag to commemorate a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or other public safety officer who died in the line of duty if an immediate family member of the deceased requests such a flag.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Assault Weapons Excise Act

Bill: 117-hr-8051
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Assault Weapons Excise Act

 
This bill imposes an additional 1000% excise tax on large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons. It exempts from such additional tax devices and weapons acquired by the United States or by a state or local government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act

Bill: 117-hr-8052
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Air quality
Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Licensing and registrations
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Nuclear power
Public utilities and utility rates
Radioactive wastes and releases
Russia
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act

 
This bill establishes requirements concerning international nuclear energy cooperation and safety. 
 
Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must develop and carry out a program to train foreign nuclear energy experts and standardize safety practices. DOE must also study the global status of the civilian nuclear energy industry and its supply chain.
 
In addition, the bill prohibits any person from possessing or owning enriched uranium from Russian or China unless specifically authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). NRC may not issue a license to possess or own such fuel if DOE and the Department of State determine that the possession or ownership would pose a threat to national security.
 
NRC must establish an International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innovation Branch within its Office of International Programs to carry out and coordinate certain nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. NRC must also identify in its annual budget justification such activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
GRID Act

Bill: 117-hr-8053
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense Act or the GRID Act

 
This bill gives the Department of Energy (DOE) the authority to address the vulnerability of critical defense facilities to electric energy supply disruptions. Specifically, DOE may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with external providers of electric energy to (1) improve the resilience of defense critical electric infrastructure, or (2) reduce such vulnerability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act

Bill: 117-hr-8054
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act

 
This bill requires finished pasteurized orange juice to contain at least 10% by weight of orange juice soluble solids (currently 10.5%), exclusive of the solids of any added optional sweetening ingredients. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-8056
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Human trafficking
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and inland water transportation
Natural disasters
Smuggling and trafficking
Technology assessment
Terrorism
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress a needs analysis for operational and border security technology along the maritime borders of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8057
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Community life and organization
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical research
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public-private cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022 

 
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8058
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to report on one or more proposed programs to make treatment or preventative care available to public safety officers and public safety telecommunicators for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder.
 
The report must also include draft legislative language related to each proposed program, as well as the estimated cost for administering each proposed program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-8059
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental education
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Solid waste and recycling
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

 
This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-30
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Safe to Tell Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8060
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Safe to Tell Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states for establishing anonymous school threat reporting programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8061
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022

 
This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense to file a civil action to recover damages.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8062
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2022-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2022

 
This bill removes the intent requirement for the criminal offense related to picketing or parading in or near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Introduced in House