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Postal Police Reform Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3005
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Postal Police Reform Act of 2023

 
This bill removes certain restrictions on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) police officers to investigate criminal matters related to the USPS and postal mail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-3006
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This bill establishes certain resources for placing social workers in public libraries to assist patrons with accessing health, nutrition, and other social services.
 
Specifically, the Department of Education (ED) must award competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) with an accredited school of social work to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries.
 
Additionally, ED must establish a center to provide resources and technical assistance to states, local governments, Indian tribes, IHEs, and others related to hiring and retaining social workers in libraries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2092)
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3007
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Kentucky
Land transfers
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire specified acres of land for inclusion in Mammoth Cave National Park. Further, it adjusts for inflation the cap on the amount authorized to be appropriated to acquire property for inclusion in the park.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3008
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Manufacturing
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023

 
This bill requires drug manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if there is an increased demand for certain critical essential medicines that may result in a shortage. 
 
Currently, drug manufacturers are required to notify the FDA in the event of a discontinuation or interruption in the supply of prescription drugs that are life-supporting, life-sustaining, or used for a debilitating disease or condition, including those used in medical emergencies, surgeries, or public health emergencies.
 
The bill requires drug manufacturers to also notify the FDA if there is an increased demand for such drugs that lasts for at least six weeks and that may result in a shortage. Manufacturers must initially notify the FDA of the increased demand within 48 hours after this six-week period and must submit an additional notice within 30 days of the initial notification. The notice must include the reasons for the increased demand, the expected duration, and any other information the FDA requires. The bill's requirements apply to both prescription and nonprescription drugs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

Bill: 118-hr-3009
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to carry out a two-year pilot program to program suicide prevention resources onto smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces and to provide training on these resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Community Colleges and Universities Safety Grant Act

Bill: 118-hr-3010
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Community Colleges and Universities Safety Grant Act

 
This bill makes a campus law enforcement agency eligible to apply for any program or grant that is administered by the Department of Justice for which a state law enforcement agency or local law enforcement agency is eligible to apply.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
To establish a task force of the Department of Defense on mental health.

Bill: 118-hr-3011
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a task force to examine matters relating to the mental health of members of the Armed Forces. The task force must submit a report to DOD that includes recommendations related to the mental health services provided to members of the Armed Forces. DOD must develop a plan based on the recommendations of the task force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3012
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
North Korea
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Travel and tourism
United Nations
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that are not controlled by North Korea's government; and (3) supporting organizations that provide humanitarian assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of North Korea's government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 335 - 37 (Roll no. 474). (text: CR H6121-6122)
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 335 - 37 (Roll no. 474). (text: CR H6121-6122)
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6139)
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3012.
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6121-6123)
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
LICENSE Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3013
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
Employment and training programs
Licensing and registrations
Motor carriers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 or the LICENSE Act of 2023 

This bill provides statutory authority for waivers of training, testing, and other requirements for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) that were issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specifically, this bill allows a state or third-party examiner who has maintained a valid CDL test examiner certification and has previously completed a CDL skills test examiner training course to administer the CDL knowledge test, so long as they have completed one unit of the CDL knowledge test training course.

The bill also allows a state to administer a driving skills test to any CDL applicant regardless of the applicant's state of domicile or where the applicant received driver training. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-871.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-871.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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: 2023-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
CART Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3014
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Catastrophic Risk Transfer Act of 2023 or the CART Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill establishes a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies and their security holders to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses. The bill defines
 catastrophic risk
 as a risk of loss that has a low likelihood of occurring but that would be large in amount.
 
 The bill defines 
catastrophic risk transfer company
 as any domestic corporation created and regulated under state law with the purpose of entering into one or more insurance or reinsurance agreements covering catastrophic risk.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
SOFA Act

Bill: 118-hr-3015
Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Safeguarding Our Forces Abroad Act or the SOFA Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to reduce, at a rate of 1% each month, the number of members of the Armed Forces stationed in foreign countries where (1) at least 1,000 members of the Armed Forces were stationed in the previous fiscal year, and (2) there are not enforceable Status of Forces Agreements in place that contain specified elements. 
 
Specifically, the bill applies to countries that do not have enforceable Status of Forces Agreements in place that
 
 
prohibit pretrial detention of any member of the Armed Forces who has been accused of committing a non-violent crime,
 
guarantees an accused member of the Armed Forces immediate access to legal counsel and language translation services during the legal process,
 
guarantees an accused member of the Armed Forces may not be compelled to be a witness against themselves, and
 
guarantees an accused member of the Armed Forces will be protected from confessions obtained through torture, coercion, threats, violence, or any means of improper influence.
 
 
The requirement to reduce force numbers may be waived if DOD certifies to Congress that it is in the national security interests of the United States to avoid a reduction in forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
PI Post Acute Access Act

Bill: 118-hr-3017
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Immunology and vaccination

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
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: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-28
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: 2023-04-28
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: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3018
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue federal extreme risk protection orders. Additionally, the bill establishes grants to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws at the state and local levels, extends federal firearms restrictions to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders, and expands related data collection. 
 
Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms.
 
Among its provisions, the bill
 
 
authorizes a family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, to petition for a federal extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others;
 
directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to help states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other entities implement extreme risk protection order laws;
 
extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders; and
 
requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to compile records from federal, tribal, and state courts and other agencies that identify individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-26
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. McBath. Petition No: 118-13. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024062613?Page=2">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

Bill: 118-hr-3020
Sponsor: Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

 
This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a determination as to whether the President will apply sanctions to the Iran Airports Company pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (
Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism
). The determination must be sent to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act

Bill: 118-hr-3021
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Workers’ Memorial Day

Bill: 118-hr-3022
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Workers' Memorial Day

 
This bill establishes Workers' Memorial Day as a federal holiday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
TREAT PTSD Act

Bill: 118-hr-3023
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act or the TREAT PTSD Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to furnish stellate ganglion block to certain veterans or members of the Armed Forces (including reserve components) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Blocking the stellate ganglion (a group of nerves at the base of the neck) by injecting a local anesthetic is a treatment that may alleviate PTSD symptoms.
 
The bill authorizes this treatment for any veteran or member of the Armed Forces who (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system or TRICARE program, (2) has been diagnosed with PTSD, and (3) has elected to receive stellate ganglion block after being informed by a physician of the risks and benefits. Such treatment may be furnished at a VA medical center, DOD medical facility, or through health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program or TRICARE health insurance program.
 
The bill also requires the VA and DOD to update the 
VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of PTSD 
to ensure that information about stellate ganglion block is included.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House