hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
ALVIN Act

Bill: 118-hr-2581
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Accountability for Lawless Violence In our Neighborhoods Act or the ALVIN Act

 
This bill specifies that no federal funding is authorized to be awarded or made available to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act

Bill: 118-hr-2582
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act

 
This bill specifies that no funds or property received through equitable sharing by a state or local enforcement agency with the authority to prosecute a criminal case may be used to investigate or prosecute a current or former President or Vice President, or a candidate for the office of President. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2583
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 

2023

 
This bill expands certain changes that are scheduled to take effect relating to the coverage of cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare.
 
Currently, such programs require physician supervision. Effective January 1, 2024, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists may also supervise these programs. The bill allows these practitioners to administer programs in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
SAVE Act

Bill: 118-hr-2584
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Firearms and explosives
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Hospital care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law enforcement administration and funding
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees Act or the SAVE Act

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting or intimidating hospital personnel during the performance of their official duties in a manner that interferes with their performance of the duties or limits their ability to perform the duties.
 
Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to reduce the incidence of violence at hospitals, including violence or intimidation against hospital personnel in the performance of their duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Hawaii Air Tour Management Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2585
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Hawaii Air Tour Management Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish an air tour management plan for areas of Hawaii that are not located within the National Park System. (Current law requires the FAA to establish air tour management plans for national parks and tribal lands that are within or abutting a national park.)
 
The FAA and Hawaii must enter into an agreement to establish (1) the content of an air tour management plan, (2) the procedure for establishing a plan, and (3) the responsibilities of each party in carrying out the plan. 
 
Prior to the establishment of this air tour management plan, the FAA may grant an air tour operator that is operating within Hawaii, and not within the National Park System, interim operating authority. 
 
The legal requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act do not apply to the establishment of an air tour management plan under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act

Bill: 118-hr-2586
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act 

This bill revises coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels.

The Jones Act generally requires that a vessel transporting merchandise or passengers from one U.S. point to another U.S. point be (1) built in the United States, (2) at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and (3) mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. The act also includes several exemptions and exceptions.

The bill exempts carriage on a route in noncontiguous trade from Jones Act requirements unless (1) at least three owners or operators of coastwise qualified vessels regularly operate such a vessel on the route, (2) each of such owners or operators transports at least 20% of the volume of goods on that route, and (3) none of such owners or operators are under common ownership. (Generally, 
noncontiguous trade
 is trade between two U.S. points where at least one of the points is in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or an insular territory or U.S. possession.)
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2587
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2023

This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. (Under current law, a rate is required to be reasonable, and the Surface Transportation Board generally has the authority to determine whether certain rates are reasonable.) 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2588
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2023

This bill establishes a limited exception to coastwise laws to allow foreign-flag freight vessels to transport merchandise domestically to or from a port in the noncontiguous United States. The bill also addresses various issues related to foreign-flag freight vessels engaged in coastwise trade (i.e., domestic waterborne trade between U.S. ports). 

Under the coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, a freight vessel may not transport merchandise between U.S. ports unless it is U.S.-built, at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. The bill authorizes qualifying foreign-flag vessels to transport merchandise between (1) a port in the contiguous United States and a port in the noncontiguous United States (i.e., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory or possession); or (2) two ports in the noncontiguous United States. 

Under the bill, all foreign-flag freight vessels operating in U.S. coastwise trade must comply with the (1) minimum international labor standards applicable to U.S. seafarers, and (2) same environmental standards that apply to U.S. vessels.

The bill authorizes such operators to participate in the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation program on behalf of masters and crew members they employ.

The bill also requires foreign-flag vessel owners and operators engaging in coastwise trade to identify an agent for service of process, abide by U.S. tax and other laws, and maintain specified documentation on board. Additionally, lawsuits against such vessels alleging personal injury or death must be brought in U.S. district court. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

Bill: 118-hr-2589
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

 
This bill prohibits Members of Congress (and other congressional officers and employees) from using official travel funds to purchase airline tickets that are not coach-class unless applicable regulations would authorize the purchase of a higher class of ticket for a federal employee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2590
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act of 2023

 
This bill revises the regulatory treatment of private-placement brokers (brokers who receive transaction-based compensation for the sale of securities to preselected individuals or institutions) and finders (private-placement brokers who do not exceed a specified amount of compensation, transaction value, or number of transactions in a year).
 
Specifically, the bill (1) requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish registration requirements for private-placement brokers that are no more stringent than those imposed on crowdfunding portals, (2) allows for membership in any national securities association for private-placement brokers, (3) exempts private-placement brokers from broker regulations, and (4) otherwise modifies provisions related to private-placement brokers and finders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
RAISE Minimum Base Pay Act

Bill: 118-hr-2591
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Raising the Annual Income of Servicemembers by Enhancing Minimum Base Pay Act or the RAISE Minimum Base Pay Act

 
This bill sets a minimum base rate of pay of $31,200 for members of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Safe Schools Act

Bill: 118-hr-2592
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Safe Schools Act

 
This bill allows state and local educational agencies to use certain COVID-19 emergency relief funds to carry out school security measures (e.g., trainings and security assessments).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2076-2077)
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2593
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Aging
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2023 or the Senior Security Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes the Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission. The taskforce must report on topics relating to investors over the age of 65, including industry trends and serious issues impacting such investors, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions to address problems encountered by senior investors. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the financial exploitation of senior citizens. 

action_date: 2023-06-05
text: 

National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2023 or the Senior Security Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes the Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission. The taskforce must report on topics relating to investors over the age of 65, including industry trends and serious issues impacting such investors, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions to address problems encountered by senior investors. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the financial exploitation of senior citizens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2721-2722)
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2721-2722)
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2593.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2721-2723)
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-93.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-93.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2594
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023

 
This bill controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China.
 
Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (3) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.
 
The President must control exports to China of any covered technology or intellectual property. Further, the President must sanction (1) a foreign person who sells to China or purchases from China any covered item, and (2) a Chinese person who knowingly uses a covered item provided to them in violation of U.S. export control law.
 
In addition to a specified list of industries subject to the bill, the USTR must identify certain products from China that either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act

Bill: 118-hr-2595
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act

 
This bill requires state and local law enforcement agencies that receive forfeited property or funds from the federal government through equitable sharing to report the details of each receipt of property or funds and the activity to which it was directed. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-29
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
action_date: 2024-02-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act

Bill: 118-hr-2596
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act

 
This bill prohibits utility companies from selling, in any county where a declared major disaster applies, natural gas at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the utility company is taking unfair advantage of the disaster to unreasonably increase prices.
 
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, including a maximum civil penalty of $100 million for a violation.
 
In addition, the Department of Justice may bring a criminal action with a maximum penalty of $500 million for a violation.
 
State attorneys general also may bring a civil action to enforce the prohibitions of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act

Bill: 118-hr-2597
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 

Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act

 
This bill provides parental leave to members of the National Guard or a reserve component who are on inactive-duty training. 
 
Under current law, only maternity leave is available to such inactive-duty members. The bill expands the parental leave benefit to all members for the birth or adoption of a child or the placement with the member of a minor child for adoption or long-term foster care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House