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Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act

Bill: 118-s-84
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Environmental health
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Political parties and affiliation
Research administration and funding
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act

 
This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to EcoHealth Alliance, Inc (including any subsidiaries or related organizations). This is a nonprofit research organization that studies coronaviruses in bat populations and other environmental health concerns.
 
The Government Accountability Office must also audit federal funds provided to that organization over the past decade. The audit must include the amount of those funds provided by EcoHealth Alliance to China, the Chinese Communist Party, or the Wuhan Institute of Virology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
No TikTok on United States Devices Act

Bill: 118-s-85
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

No TikTok on United States Devices Act

 
This bill imposes sanctions on the parent company of the TikTok social media service, ByteDance Limited, as long as it is involved with TikTok.
 
Specifically, the President must impose property-blocking sanctions on ByteDance or any successor entity or subsidiary if it is involved in matters relating to (1) TikTok or any successor service; or (2) information, video, or data associated with such a service.
 
 The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) must report to Congress on any national security threats posed by TikTok, including the ability of China's government to access or use the data of U.S. users of TikTok. Within 180 days of this bill's enactment, ODNI must brief Congress on the implementation of the bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

Bill: 118-s-86
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

 
This bill allows future Members of the House of Representatives to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, an option currently available to Members of the House who began serving before September 30, 2003, and all Senators. In addition, it permits Members of Congress who opt out to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
EPIC Act

Bill: 118-s-87
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

End Pensions in Congress Act or the EPIC Act

 
This bill excludes future Members of Congress from the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and requires Members currently enrolled in FERS or the Civil Service Retirement System to opt in to continue their enrollment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
BLAST Act

Bill: 118-s-88
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust Act or the BLAST Act

 
This bill revises the post-employment lobbying ban on former Members and elected officers of Congress. 
 
Specifically, it imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill: 118-s-89
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

No Budget, No Pay Act

 
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year. Retroactive pay is prohibited for such a period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Bill: 118-s-90
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computers and information technology
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet, web applications, social media
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

 
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers prior to purchase that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
 
The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.

action_date: 2023-11-28
text: 

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

 
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers prior to purchase that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
 
The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
action_date: 2023-11-28
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
action_date: 2023-11-28
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater".

Bill: 118-s-92
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Music
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performing arts
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 
This bill designates the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center, located at 700 Foothills Road in Galax, Virginia, as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.

action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This bill designates the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center, located at 700 Foothills Road in Galax, Virginia, as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-48.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-48.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-93
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 
 
Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act of 2023

 
This bill excludes from the gross income of certain farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners who are at financial risk payments for debt relief and for remedying past discrimination against such individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Investing in State Energy Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-94
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Investing in State Energy Act of 2023

 
This bill revises requirements concerning the distribution of funds under the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the State Energy Program (SEP) to state agencies and local partners that implement energy initiatives. Under WAP, the Department of Energy (DOE) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Under SEP, DOE supports state energy conservation plans and energy security.
 
This bill requires DOE, upon receiving state or area plans under WAP or SEP, to distribute funds to the recipients of the funding as quickly as practicable.
 
Within 60 days of Congress making the funds available for WAP and SEP, DOE must (1) provide application guidance for financial assistance, and (2) publish the allocation of financial assistance to be provided to states under the programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-95
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Marketing and advertising
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Support And Value Expectant Moms and Babies Act of 2023 or the SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2023

 
This bill prohibits the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from approving any new drug (either as a brand-name drug or a generic) intended to terminate a pregnancy and imposes additional restrictions on such drugs that are already approved.
 
Under the bill, an already-approved drug intended to terminate a pregnancy may be dispensed to a patient only with a prescription. Furthermore, the FDA may not approve any labeling change that would authorize (1) using the drug after 70 days of gestation, or (2) dispensing the drug by any means other than in-person administration by the prescribing health care practitioner. 
 
The FDA must also impose additional restrictions on such already-approved drugs, including by (1) requiring the prescribing health care practitioner to receive a special certification, (2) prohibiting the practitioner from also acting as the dispensing pharmacist, and (3) requiring the practitioner to have the ability to provide surgical intervention to the patient. 
 
The bill also rescinds any investigational use exemption already granted to such a drug if the bill would have prohibited the FDA from granting the exemption. (Currently, the FDA may grant an exemption to certain market approval requirements if a drug is intended solely for use in safety and effectiveness investigations.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-96
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Justice for Black Farmers Act of 202

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This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide a variety of assistance to address historical discrimination and disparities in the agricultural sector. 
 
For example, the bill establishes an equity commission in USDA to examine discrimination by the agency against Black farmers and ranchers and recommend actions to end the systematic disparities in the treatment of Black farmers and ranchers.
 
USDA must also establish a Farm Conservation Corps to provide young adults who are from socially disadvantaged groups with the skills necessary to pursue careers in farming and ranching.
 
The bill provides funding for historically Black colleges and universities to commence and expand courses of study that are focused on careers in agriculture or related disciplines. The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for a program to resolve issues relating to ownership and succession on farmland. Additionally, it expands credit assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
 
Further, the bill (1) establishes that a minimum of 50% of a covered packer's (not including a packer that owns only one livestock processing plant) daily volume of livestock slaughter must be purchased through spot market sales from nonaffiliated producers; (2) increases funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program; and (3) gives priority to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers for conservation technical assistance, the Conservation Stewardship Program, and the Rural Energy for America Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to establish procedures for the removal of the Architect of the Capitol.

Bill: 118-s-97
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 
This bill provides for the removal of the Architect of the Capitol through impeachment or through a joint resolution of Congress. The grounds for removal through a joint resolution are limited to permanent disability, inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-98
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to identify, collect, link, and analyze certain data on the impact of conservation practices and other production practices on farm, ranch, and other working land profitability, including the effect on enhancing crop yields, soil health, ecosystem services, and other risk-reducing factors.
 
Additionally, USDA must
 
 
establish a conservation and farm productivity secure data center that ensures the security, privacy, and integrity of data;
 
make the results of the data collection and analysis available through the secure data center to academic institutions and researchers; and
 
 provide technical assistance, including through internet-based tools, based on the analysis conducted and other relevant data, to assist producers in improving sustainable production practices that increase yields and enhance environmental outcomes.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-99
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes the Interagency Committee for the Coordination of National Development Financing Programs within the Executive Office of the President. The committee must develop a national strategy to (1) address vulnerabilities in the domestic supply chains of critical industries, (2) strengthen U.S. industrial and manufacturing capabilities, and (3) support targeted job growth and economic development.
 
The bill authorizes the Federal Financing Bank to provide financing assistance to carry out certain directives made by the committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Better Care Better Jobs Act

Bill: 118-s-100
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Intergovernmental relations
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Marriage and family status
Medicaid
Performance measurement
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Better Care Better Jobs Act

 
This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services (HCBS), such as home health care, personal care, case management, and rehabilitative services.
 
Specifically, the bill provides funds for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to award planning grants, develop quality measures, and provide technical assistance to states regarding specified HCBS improvements, particularly with respect to access, utilization, and the associated workforce. The bill also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for HCBS in states that develop plans and meet specified benchmarks for improvements.
 
The bill also makes permanent (1) the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program (a grant program to help states increase the use of HCBS for long-term care and decrease the use of institutional care), and (2) certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of HCBS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-101
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Hunting and fishing
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 202

3

 
This bill reduces from 10% to 3% the excise tax rate that applies to the sale of portable, electronically-aerated bait containers by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-102
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Foster Care Stabilization Act of 202

3

 
This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to award demonstration grants to foster care stabilization agencies to improve services for foster youth awaiting placement and for other emergency assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-103
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023 

 
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: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-104
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Canada
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Government studies and investigations
Latin America
Mexico
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: 

Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes a process by which a core seasonal industry may petition for countervailing and antidumping duties.
 

A core seasonal industry
 means the producers (1) of a domestic like product that is a raw agricultural product, (2) whose collective output constitutes a majority of the total production in any state or group of states that accounts for a major portion of the total production during a discrete season or cyclical period of time, and (3) that make substantially all of their sales during that season or time period.
 
The bill also provides that this process shall apply with respect to goods from Canada and Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate