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Streamlining Organic Research Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2756
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: 

Streamlining Organic Research Act of 2023

This bill expands Department of Agriculture (USDA) support for organic agricultural research.

USDA must establish the Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative for USDA resources dedicated to organic agricultural research. Every five years, the initiative must survey USDA's organic agricultural research and produce a report, including findings and recommendations on expanding research and increasing coordination. USDA must take the findings and recommendations into consideration when preparing USDA's annual budget recommendations.

The bill also reauthorizes the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative through FY2028. Further, eligible grant projects are expanded to include (1) facilitating the identification and adoption of traditional ecological knowledge; (2) developing cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National List of approved and prohibited substances for organic production; and (3) identifying how organic agriculture can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build landscape resiliency, and facilitate other related ecosystem services.

The bill also reauthorizes, and extends funding for, organic production and market data initiatives of the Economic Research Service (ERS) through FY2028. ERS must conduct an economic impact analysis of organic agricultural management conducted in accordance with the National Organic Program and submit a report to Congress.

USDA may make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities relating to the transition from nonorganic into organic agricultural production systems. 

Further, the Agricultural Research Service must submit a report to Congress on the resources needed to increase the research conducted on certified organic agricultural land.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
VA Emergency Transportation Access Act

Bill: 118-s-2757
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building".

Bill: 118-s-2758
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Pennsylvania
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
JUDGES Act

Bill: 118-s-2759
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Law

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act

Bill: 118-s-2760
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2023-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: 

Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act

This bill caps credit card interest rates at 18%, including all finance charges. Additional charges may not be imposed to evade this limitation. Creditors who violate this bill are subject to civil liability. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
DETER Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2761
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2023-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: 

Deterring Escalation Through Economic Retaliation Act of 2023 or DETER Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to apply certain duties to all products from China if any Chinese entities, including the People's Liberation Army, have engaged in an act that violated the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Taiwan during the past year. The President must certify annually whether such actions occurred.

The President may waive the application of duties (subject to a congressional joint resolution of disapproval) for one year if the President determines that a waiver is in the U.S. national interest.

The Department of Commerce must also assess and report to Congress on U.S. supply chain vulnerabilities and risk exposure to China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Robert Cleckler (Bobby) Bowden Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 118-s-2762
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Family relationships
Income tax deductions
Marriage and family status
State and local taxation
Tax treatment of families

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building".

Bill: 118-s-2763
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2764
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Manufacturing
Prescription drugs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Advisory for AI-Generated Content Act

Bill: 118-s-2765
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Honoring National Recovery Month Act

Bill: 118-s-2766
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 

Honoring National Recovery Month Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop communication materials, distribute best practices, and carry out other activities in recognition of National Recovery Month. SAMHSA may undertake these activities or enter into an agreement with a national organization to do so.
 
National Recovery Month is an annual observance to celebrate individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental illness, educate the public, and combat stigma. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

Bill: 118-s-2767
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Inflation and prices
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 

SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

 
This bill increases resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources.
 
Specifically, the bill increases the resource limits from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples. The bill annually adjusts the limits for inflation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
SAVE Act

Bill: 118-s-2768
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Hospital care
Worker safety and health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

Bill: 118-s-2769
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

Bill: 118-s-2770
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Civil actions and liability
Digital media
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Internet, web applications, social media
Legal fees and court costs
Photography and imaging
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 

Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

This bill prohibits the distribution of materially deceptive audio or visual media that is generated by artificial intelligence (AI) relating to federal candidates.

The bill generally prohibits individuals, political committees, and other entities from knowingly distributing materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media of a federal candidate, or in carrying out a federal election activity, with the intent to (1) influence an election, or (2) solicit funds. This prohibition does not apply to certain entities, such as radio or television broadcasting stations that broadcast such media with disclosures as part of a bona fide newscast.

The bill also permits a federal candidate whose voice or likeness appears in such materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media to bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 388.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Klobuchar with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Klobuchar with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Bill: 118-s-2771
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Dental care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 

Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

 
This bill permits individuals to enroll in a dental benefits plan on a health insurance exchange without also enrolling in a qualified health plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
School MEALS Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2772
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 

School Modernization and Efficient Access to Lunches for Students Act of 2023 or the School MEALS Act of 2023

This bill establishes programs and revises requirements relating to direct certification processes for the National School Lunch Program. Direct certification allows schools to use data matching procedures to approve school meals without the need for applications for children who receive assistance under other programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture to provide grants and technical assistance for states and tribal organizations to improve their direct certification processes, including with respect to children who receive assistance under a food distribution program on Indian reservations.

The bill also expands the time frame for schools to elect and gather eligibility data for the Community Eligibility Provision that permits schools in high-poverty areas to serve free meals to all enrolled students without the need for applications.

Further, the bill specifies that a state subject to a continuous improvement plan (for not directly certifying at least 95% of children eligible for direct certification because they receive SNAP benefits) must implement the improvement measures within three years.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act

Bill: 118-s-2773
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 

Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act

This bill requires each Member of Congress to divest or place in a blind trust any specified investment owned by the Member, the Member's spouse, or a Member's dependent who is less than 19 years old. This requirement applies for the entire period of a Member's service in Congress and for 180 days after that service ceases.

A Member of Congress who does not comply with the bill's requirements is subject to a fine equal to the Member's monthly congressional salary. The fine must be assessed 30 days after notice of the violation is issued and at least every subsequent 30 days.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
SEVER Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2774
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
CIVICS Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2775
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: 

Constitution education Is Valuable In Community Schools Act of 2023 or the CIVICS Act of 

2023

 
This bill requires national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants to include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Disarm Hate Act

Bill: 118-s-2776
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Child Care Stabilization Act

Bill: 118-s-2777
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Appropriations
Child care and development
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: 

Child Care Stabilization Act

 
This bill provides additional funding through FY2028 for child care stabilization grants under which lead state agencies make subgrants to child care providers for personnel costs, facility costs, the purchase of personal protective equipment, and other costs related to providing child care services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
VETS Business Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2778
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act

Bill: 118-s-2779
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4442-4443)
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act

Bill: 118-s-2780
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-2782
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Agricultural research
Animal and plant health
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Livestock
Meat
Medical research
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: 

Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 

2023

 
This bill provides that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may, under specified circumstances, request access to a concentrated animal-feeding operation (i.e., a stabled or confined animal-feeding operation) to conduct microbial sampling.
 
Specifically, the bill allows the FDA to request access if the FDA determines that sampling is necessary to facilitate an investigation of a foodborne-illness outbreak, determine the cause of the outbreak, or address other public health needs.
 
The bill provides that such an operation shall be subject to penalties for refusing such a sampling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

Bill: 118-s-2783
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Floods and storm protection
Florida
Geography and mapping
Indian lands and resources rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: 

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

This bill expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include a portion of Everglades National Park in Florida that is known as Osceola Camp. The Department of the Interior, in consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, must take appropriate actions to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6992; text: CR S6992)
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 560.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-245.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-245.
action_date: 2024-07-25
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2024-07-10
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-530.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate