hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
REEF Act

Bill: 118-hr-2785
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Railroads
Transportation employees
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 

Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act or the REEF Act

 
This bill permanently exempts payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration. Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.
 
 Currently, this exemption ends 30 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Climate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2786
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 

Climate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act of 2023

 
This bill revises support for urban and community forestry and establishes a program to support rooftop gardens for public elementary and secondary schools.
 
First, the bill revises provisions under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 that provide assistance for urban and community forestry. Assistance must be prioritized for areas with low tree equity scores which indicate whether there are enough trees in a neighborhood and are based on how the tree canopy and surface temperature of an area align with income, employment, race, age, and health factors of that area.
 
Second, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program that awards grants for rooftop gardens on public elementary and secondary schools. In awarding grants, USDA must prioritize schools in areas with the lowest garden equity scores. The scores must be based on the population density, racial composition, incidence of respiratory illness, number of urban gardens, food sovereignty, and average surface temperature of the areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.

Bill: 118-hr-2787
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2028 a program that provides financial assistance for rural water systems under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.
 
Under the existing program, the Department of Agriculture may provide grants to nonprofit organizations that in turn must provide subgrants and loans to individuals for household water well systems or individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas. 
 
This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for subgrants. To be eligible for a subgrant, an individual must be a member of a household with an annual combined income that is no more than 60% of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the area served by the nonprofit (currently, the state or territory in which the individual resides).
 
The bill also allows a subgrant for a household decentralized wastewater system to include sufficient additional funding to cover the cost of a performance warranty with a duration of at least five years.
 
In addition, the bill allows loans to be awarded to an individual who is a member of a household with an annual combined income that is 60% or more of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
AIM Act

Bill: 118-hr-2788
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 

American Investment in Manufacturing Act or the AIM Act

 
This bill makes permanent the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion for purposes of determining the income limitation on the tax deduction for business interest.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

Bill: 118-hr-2789
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Caribbean area
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
International exchange and broadcasting
Internet, web applications, social media
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mexico
Sanctions
Spacecraft and satellites
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

 
This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
 
The bill requires the Department of State to 
 
 
submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking,
 
conduct a feasibility study on certain space-based telecommunications technologies for Mexico and the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, and
 
conduct a review related to expanding financial access to the countries of the Caribbean.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 19 (Roll no. 282). (text: CR H4136)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 19 (Roll no. 282). (text: CR H4136)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4140-4141)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2789.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4136-4137)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-04-29
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2021

Bill: 118-hr-2790
Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 

Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2021 [
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This bill revises qualification requirements for venture capital funds. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Currently, an investment firm qualifies as a venture capital fund if, among other requirements (1) the fund's securities are owned by 250 persons or less, and (2) the fund has $10 million or less in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital. The bill increases these amounts to 2000 persons and $150 million, respectively. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
NBACC Authorization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2791
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Chemical and biological weapons
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
First responders and emergency personnel
Homeland security
Internet, web applications, social media
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology assessment
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 

National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Authorization Act of 2023 or the NBACC Authorization Act of 2023

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) in the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate.
 
The directorate must conduct a mission needs assessment of the NBACC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 118-hr-2800
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Kids PRIVACY Act

Bill: 118-hr-2801
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Child safety and welfare
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Digital media
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
Mental health
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

 

Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Adolescents, Children, and Youth Act or the Kids PRIVACY Act 

 
This bill expands the requirements for digital services when handling the personal information of children. The bill establishes requirements for digital services directed to children and digital services likely to be accessed by children or teenagers. 
 
Specifically, the bill requires children's digital services to obtain express, affirmative consent that is specific, informed, and unambiguous before processing certain personal information of a child or teenager under the age of 18. The bill also prohibits the operator of a children's service from using information in a harmful manner or in a way that has been shown to be detrimental to the well-being of children and teenagers. Teenagers or the parents of children are allowed to access, correct, or delete personal information. 
 
A service likely to be used by children or teenagers is prohibited from using information for the purpose of targeted advertisements or marketing to a specific child or teenager (or group of children or teenagers) based on specified information or behavior. Regulations promulgated under the bill must require an operator to consider the best interests of children and teenagers when designing a service likely to be used by children or teenagers. 
 
The bill increases the civil penalty for violations of children's online privacy protections and provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act

Bill: 118-hr-2802
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act

 
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to share contact information for suicide prevention resources with students. 
 
If IHEs distribute student identification cards, then they must include on the cards phone numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and a campus mental-health center or program.
 
If IHEs do not create such cards, then they must publish the numbers on their websites.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Armenian Genocide Education Act

Bill: 118-hr-2803
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Armenian Genocide Education Act

 
This bill requires the Library of Congress to maintain a public website and otherwise support educational initiatives to promote understanding about the Armenian Genocide (the killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2804
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Health technology, devices, supplies
Licensing and registrations
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2023

 
This bill requires opioid treatment programs to meet additional conditions related to community engagement, location, and other matters to be registered to dispense controlled substances for treating opioid use disorders.
 
In particular, treatment programs must engage with the surrounding community to address concerns and mitigate any negative impacts of the treatment program on the community. This includes establishing a community advisory board and implementing a community relations plan.
 
Additionally, treatment programs may not provide treatment services near specified locations frequented by children (e.g., elementary schools, day cares, and playgrounds) or another drug treatment facility or program.
 
The bill also requires treatment programs to actively promote the use of telehealth to minimize the need for in-person treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-24
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: 2023-04-24
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: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
ASAP Act

Bill: 118-hr-2805
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Armed Services Always Paid Act or the ASAP Act

 
This bill provides funding to continue the pay and allowances of members of the Armed Forces, including reserve personnel, during a lapse in appropriations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2806
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Customs enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Law enforcement officers
Rural conditions and development
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023 

 
This bill requires the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue a strategy and implementation plan to improve CBP's hiring and retention of individuals in rural or remote areas.
 
Until the strategy and implementation plan are issued, DHS must periodically brief Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on its progress. After receiving each DHS report, the GAO must submit to Congress an assessment of the effectiveness of the actions described in the DHS report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2807
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to develop and submit to Congress a report containing recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes and estimates of the costs and benefits of such recommendations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E346)
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Arnold Daniel Palmer Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 118-hr-2808
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 

Arnold Daniel Palmer Commemorative Coin Act 

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in recognition and celebration of Arnold Palmer. 
 
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House