hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1679
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act of 2023

 
This bill prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses from owning or trading stocks, bonds, commodities, futures, or any other form of security.
 
Each current Member must divest within 180 days after the bill is enacted and each new Member must divest within 180 days after becoming a Member. However, Members and their spouses have 5 years to divest from specified complex investment vehicles. The bill does not apply to certain investments, such as investments in widely held investment funds that are diversified and do not present a conflict of interest and investments held in government employee retirement plans. 
 
A Member or spouse who violates the bill may be subject to a fine of up to $50,000 for each violation. The bill permits a Member or spouse who is required to divest property under the bill to avoid recognizing gain for income tax purposes from the sale of that property to the extent that the Member or spouse purchases permitted bonds or diversified investment funds within 60 days of the divestiture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and 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: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Black Sea Security Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1680
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Bulgaria
Collective security
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Georgia
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Moldova
Political movements and philosophies
Romania
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Turkey
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Black Sea Security Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the National Security Council to direct an interagency strategy to (1) increase coordination with NATO and the European Union, (2) deepen economic ties, and (3) strengthen the security and democratic resilience of partners in the Black Sea region in accordance with U.S. values and interests. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act

Bill: 118-hr-1681
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act

 
This bill addresses child care services provided by the Department of Defense (DOD). Specifically, the bill expands (from five to six locations) the DOD pilot program that provides financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces who pay for in-home child care.
 
The bill also requires DOD to publish and maintain waiting lists for child care services at military child development centers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

Bill: 118-hr-1682
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

 
This bill makes an institution of higher education (IHE) ineligible to receive federal student financial assistance if it fails to meet certain requirements. It also requires an IHE to make certain certifications about its gainful employment programs.
 
Specifically, an IHE that offers a degree or certificate program to prepare students for entry into a profession that requires licensing or certification as a precondition for entry is not eligible to receive any federal student financial assistance unless (1) a student is fully qualified to take the required entry examination or be licensed or certified for the profession upon the successful completion of the program, and (2) the institution provides timely placement for all of the academically related pre-licensure requirements for entry into the profession (e.g., clinical placements or internships).
 
An IHE must also certify that each eligible gainful employment program meets specified requirements, including approval or accreditation by a recognized agency and satisfaction of applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification. If an IHE does not satisfy such prerequisites, it must notify a student who intends to enroll in the program and obtain a handwritten acknowledgement from the student that they wish to enroll.
 
Lastly, an IHE that offers distance education or correspondence courses must be legally authorized within each state in which its enrolled students are located.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act

Bill: 118-hr-1683
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act

 
This bill allows for the approval and corresponding labeling of generic animal drugs that are bioequivalent to another approved drug with respect to at least one species, rather than with respect to all of the same species. (Animal drugs are drugs that are intended for animals other than humans (e.g., pets and livestock). Animal drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration before they may be offered on the commercial market.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1684
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Haiti
Human rights
Organized crime
Sanctions
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of State to provide an annual report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. The bill also requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain individuals identified in the report if appropriate under specified U.S. laws.
 
Among other things, the report must (1) identify prominent criminal gangs in Haiti, (2) list Haitian political and economic elites that have links to criminal gangs, (3) assess how collusion between Haitian political and economic elites and criminal gangs threatens the Haitian people and U.S. national interests, and (4) assess what actions the governments of the United States and Haiti could take to address those threats.
 
The President may waive sanctions in certain circumstances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3907-3908)
action_date: 2023-07-25
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 H3907-3908)
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1684.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3907-3910)
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
E-BIKE Act

Bill: 118-hr-1685
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 
 
Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act or the E-BIKE Act

 
This bill allows individual taxpayers a new tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle. The bill defines 
qualified electric bicycle
 to mean a bicycle or tricycle that does not cost more than $8,000 and that is equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts designed to assist in propelling the bicycle or tricycle under certain conditions
 
The bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to establish a program to make advance payments of the credit and to publicly report on the number of taxpayers claiming the credit and the aggregate dollar amount of the credit, beginning in 2023 and 2024.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Sunshine in Product Safety Act

Bill: 118-hr-1686
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Sunshine in Product Safety Act

 
This bill repeals provisions that restrict the disclosure of certain information by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 
 
Specifically, the bill repeals provisions that prohibit the CPSC from disclosing certain information about a consumer product that may reveal the identity of the product's manufacturer without first taking reasonable steps to ensure that the information is accurate, the disclosure of the information is fair in the circumstances, and that releasing the information to the public serves the purposes of the laws administered by the commission. The provisions also (1) require the CPSC to provide the manufacturer with an opportunity to comment on the accuracy of the information prior to disclosure, and (2) allow the manufacturer to file a lawsuit in federal court to block a disclosure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

Bill: 118-hr-1687
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-04
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2024-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3554)
action_date: 2024-06-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3554)
action_date: 2024-06-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1687.
action_date: 2024-06-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3554-3555)
action_date: 2024-06-03
text: Mr. Grothman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1688
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Government information and archives
Inflation and prices
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023

 
This bill bases cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits on a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor must publish that price index on a monthly basis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act

Bill: 118-hr-1689
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education (in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services) to carry out a grant program for eligible entities to support the mental and behavioral health of elementary and secondary school students. An eligible entity is a partnership between (1) a local educational agency or a consortium of such agencies, and (2) a community health care provider or an educational service agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Health Care Affordability Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1692
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2023-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: 

Health Care Affordability Act of 2023
 
 
This bill revises the tax credit for health care premium assistance to expand the eligibility of low-income taxpayers for such credit and reduce the cost of health care premiums.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House
REPORT Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1693
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2023-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: 

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2023 or the REPORT Act of 2023

 
This bill requires specified federal agencies to report to Congress concerning any act of terrorism that occurs in the United States.
 
Whenever an act of terrorism occurs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and, as appropriate, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCC), must submit to Congress an unclassified report. Such report shall be posted on a publicly available website of the primary government agency.
 
Such report shall (1) include a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism, (2) identify any gaps in homeland or national security to prevent future acts of terrorism, and (3) include any recommendations for additional measures to improve homeland or national security. 
 
If the reporting agencies determine that any information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, such agencies may withhold such information from reporting and shall notify Congress of that determination.
 
This bill shall terminate five years after its enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Emergency Care Improvement Act

Bill: 118-hr-1694
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2023-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health facilities and institutions
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: 

Emergency Care Improvement Act

 
This bill permanently allows for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid of services that are provided by freestanding emergency centers. The bill takes effect May 11, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-22
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: 2023-03-22
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: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House