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Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act

Bill: 118-hr-3368
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Low- and moderate-income housing
State and local finance
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prescribe a rule related to the waiver of certain requirements for the payment of per diem for domiciliary care in a state home. (A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.)
 
Under the bill, the VA must prescribe a rule that authorizes the waiver of certain requirements for a veteran to be eligible for per diem payments for domiciliary care at a state home if the veteran has met at least four of the current requirements or the waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran. 
 
In prescribing the rule, the VA must ensure its authority to provide payments to state homes is retroactive to January 5, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Bill: 118-hr-3370
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Reclamation of War Powers Act

 
This bill prohibits Armed Forces funding from being obligated or expended for the introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, in the absence of a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Armed Forces.
 
In the case of a national emergency created by an attack (or threat of attack), funds may be used for only 60 days.
 
The House of Representatives or the Senate may not consider a bill or joint resolution that makes funds available in violation of these provisions.
 
The President shall, in the case of such introduction of the Armed Forces, submit to Congress a report that includes
 
 
an analysis of the threat to be countered by the use of the Armed Forces;
 
the specific objectives and justification for those objectives; and
 
a description of the scope, duration, cost, and likelihood of success. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-3372
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Licensing and registrations
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program allowing states to issue permits for qualifying vehicles with six or more axles and a gross vehicle weight of up to 91,000 pounds to be operated on a state's Interstate System. (Generally, the federal commercial vehicle weight limit is 80,000 pounds, with some exceptions.) Permit holders must report to the issuing state each accident of a permitted vehicle and the estimated gross vehicle weight at the time of the accident. Permit holders must also annually report to the issuing state the estimated miles travelled by the permitted vehicle on the state's Interstate System. 

 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 287.
action_date: 2024-01-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-352.
action_date: 2024-01-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-352.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 27.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Sailor Standard of Care Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3373
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Sailor Standard of Care Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of the Navy (DON) to implement policies and procedures related to mental health and quality of life for members of the Navy.

Specifically, the DON must provide additional resources to any unit with greater than 15 members designated for limited duty at a given time. (Generally, limited duty status is designated for medical reasons and can be permanent or temporary.)

The DON must require that members who are designated for limited duty receive a mental health screening upon such designation and once every 60 days for the duration of the designation.

The DON must establish a framework to ensure (1) centralized leadership for the management of members of the Navy who are designated for limited duty, and (2) members who have suicidal ideations or other mental health care needs have smooth transitions during transfers between units or while designated for limited duty.

The DON must brief Congress on the average number of days for the medical separation of a member previously designated for limited duty and recommendations for steps the DON may take to streamline and expedite timely separation.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs must establish and maintain a dashboard to track quality of life programs (e.g., childcare programs) of the DON and the rate of usage of each program.

The DON must study recent cases in which multiple suicides occurred within 30 days of each other among members assigned to the same unit or command.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2562)
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2443)
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Early STEAM Achievement Act

Bill: 118-hr-3374
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Early STEAM Achievement Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to early childhood education programs to carry out early childhood STEAM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

Bill: 118-hr-3376
Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

 
This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers or career law enforcement officers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3377
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2023

 
This bill specifies requirements for the leasing of oil and gas resources on federal lands. 
 
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with respect to certain federal land that is covered by a reasonably foreseeable development scenario (i.e., a long-term projection of oil and gas development), must not offer the land for lease until such scenario includes an assessment of the land's oil and gas potential that specifically identifies the potential for all acres subject to decisions on availability for leasing.
 
If certain federal land that is otherwise available for leasing of oil and gas resources is not covered by a reasonably foreseeable development scenario, the BLM must complete such a scenario prior to making the land available for lease in accordance with the requirements and factors described in this bill. 
 
In general, the BLM must not offer for lease certain federal land otherwise available for leasing of oil and gas resources if such land is designated in the applicable reasonably foreseeable development scenario as having low or no potential for the development of oil or gas resources. However, the bill provides for a variance process.
 
With respect to each of these requirements, exceptions apply for federal land that is leased for the purpose of preventing oil or gas drainage or that meets specified requirements related to size and proximity to an oil- or gas-producing well.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Agricultural Security Risk Review Act

Bill: 118-hr-3378
Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Federal officials
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Agricultural Security Risk Review Act

 
This bill expands the membership of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include the Secretary of Agriculture on all transactions related to the purchase of agriculture land, agriculture biotechnology, and any other transaction related to the agriculture industry in the United States. (The committee reviews the national security implications of certain foreign investments in U.S. businesses or real estate, including critical infrastructure or technologies.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 783.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: House Committee on Foreign Affairs Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-798, Part I.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-798, Part I.
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign 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: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign 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: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign 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: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
PI Post Acute Access Act

Bill: 118-hr-3379
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Immunology and vaccination

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

PI Post Acute Access Act

 
This bill allows for separate payment under Medicare to skilled nursing facilities for items and services that are needed to administer intravenous immune globin (IVIG) to patients with primary immune deficiency diseases (rare genetic disorders that impair the immune system and increase vulnerability for other infections).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
HEADs UP Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3380
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Dental care
Disability and paralysis
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2023 or the HEADs UP Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary.
 
The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). The NHSC provides scholarships and student loan repayment awards to eligible providers who agree to work with designated populations or in areas that face shortages of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act

Bill: 118-hr-3381
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Program.
 
The bill further directs DOJ to award a grant under the program to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs operated by the of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and National Law Enforcement Museum. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act

Bill: 118-hr-3382
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health care costs and insurance
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act

 
This bill eliminates Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure, beginning in 2023 (rather than 2030).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-16
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: 2023-05-16
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: 2023-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2373)
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Employee Equity Investment Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3383
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Better Foreign Policy Through Better Pet Policy Act

Bill: 118-hr-3384
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Appropriations
Aviation and airports
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Better Foreign Policy Through Better Pet Policy Act

This bill authorizes the federal government to pay a foreign air carrier to transport a pet accompanying a federal employee's international travel in certain situations. 

Under current law, the official air transportation of federal employees, their dependents, and their property must be purchased from a U.S. flag air carrier (or authorized affiliate), subject to limited exceptions.

Under this bill, if no U.S. flag air carrier is willing or able to a transport a pet accompanying a federal employee's international travel, the federal government may pay a foreign air carrier to provide for the transportation of the traveling employee, their accompanying dependents and property, and up to three pets. The bill caps such payments at the amount that would have been paid to a U.S. flag air carrier for the same travel and specifies that the federal employee must pay any difference. 

Dogs and cats are covered under this bill, with other animals subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Bill: 118-hr-3386
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2023-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: 

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

 
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and related products that are subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards. Related products include ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs, and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice.
 
 In addition, the bill directs the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General to audit compliance with these requirements and submit a report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Introduced in House