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Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-399
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Economic performance and conditions
Executive agency funding and structure
Small Business Administration
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023

 
This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.

action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023

 
This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H301)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H301)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 399.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H301-303)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Investing in Main Street Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-400
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business investment and capital
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Investing in Main Street Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes certain banking entities to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs. The current limit is 5%.

action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 

Investing in Main Street Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes certain banking entities to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs. The current limit is 5%.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 411 - 13 (Roll No. 35). (text: CR H304)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 411 - 13 (Roll No. 35). (text: CR H304)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H312-313)
action_date: 2023-01-25
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: 2023-01-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 400.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H304-306)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
American Science First Act

Bill: 118-hr-401
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Asia
China
Foreign and international corporations
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

American Science First Act

 
This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from providing grants or other forms of assistance to certain foreign individuals and entities. Specifically, the NSF may not support any individual or entity that is affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract, with
 
 
an entity included on the entity list under the Export Administration Regulations, which identifies foreign entities subject to license requirements for the export, reexport, or transfer of certain items;
 
a Chinese military company operating in the United States or any of its territories or possessions on the list required under the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, or required under the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, or any successor list; or
 
any parent, subsidiary, affiliate of, or entity owned by or controlled by any such entity.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-402
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023 

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to notify a state before placing a non-U.S. national (
alien
 under federal law) in that state and gives the state final authority to prohibit such a placement.
 
At least 10 business days before placing (e.g., detaining or housing) such an individual in a state, DHS must provide certain information to that state, including (1) the individual's biographic and biometric information, including DNA; and (2) a certification that the biometric and biographic information has been checked in various law enforcement and counterterrorism databases. 
 
No federal court shall have jurisdiction to review (1) the requirements and procedures established under this bill, or (2) a decision by a state to prohibit the placement of such an individual in the state. The bill also prohibits any federal official from waiving any of the bill's requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
No Mandates Act

Bill: 118-hr-403
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

No Mandates Act

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies and certain entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
 
Specifically, federal agencies may not issue rules, regulations, or guidance that require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to access federal property and services or congressional grounds and services.
 
Additionally, an entity that received federal COVID-19 relief funds or receives other federal funds after this bill's enactment may not require a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of providing any service to an individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-404
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Tennessee Valley Authority

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2023

 
This bill revises the duties of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors to include holding public meetings. The board must provide public notice at least six days before such a meeting, unless the meeting is designated as an emergency. The TVA provides low-cost electricity in seven southeastern states. It also provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Essential Medicines Strategic Stockpile Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-405
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Essential Medicines Strategic Stockpile Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a pilot program to test the effectiveness of acquiring, maintaining, managing, and distributing a stockpile of generic drugs at risk of shortage.
 
To carry out the pilot program, HHS must enter into contracts for a term of up to three years with drug manufacturers, co-op or chain pharmacy warehouses, or other eligible entities to create a six-month stockpile of up to 50 types of such drugs.
 
The bill establishes various program requirements, including annual evaluations by the Government Accountability Office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Protect the UNBORN Act

Bill: 118-hr-407
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act or the Protect the UNBORN Act

 
This bill prohibits federal implementation of and funding for specified executive orders that address access to reproductive health care services, including services related to pregnancy or the termination of a pregnancy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H270)
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude information relating to certain evictions from consumer reports, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-408
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

 This bill prohibits from inclusion in a consumer credit report information related to an eviction occurring during the COVID-19 national emergency or occurring in the 30 days after the termination of such emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
IHS Contract Support Cost Amendment Act

Bill: 118-hr-409
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

IHS Contract Support Cost Amendment Act

 
This bill allows tribes to receive contract support costs for activities that would otherwise be carried out by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Health and Human Services for direct operation of a program, but for which the costs are not fully covered by the amount of funds required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Health Care PRICE Transparency Act

Bill: 118-hr-410
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Hospital care
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act or the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act

 
 This bill provides statutory authority for requirements for hospitals and health insurance plans to disclose certain information about the costs for items and services.
 
 Specifically, hospitals must publish in their list of standard charges certain rates negotiated with insurers, discounts for cash payments, and billing codes. Further, hospitals generally must publish the standard charges for the services provided by the hospital that may be scheduled in advance.
 
 Additionally, insurance plans must publish the in-network and out-of-network charges for covered items and services and the negotiated prices for covered prescription drugs. Plans must provide a tool for consumers to search for this cost information. Consumers also may request additional information about the costs of specific items or services under their plans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Lead by Example Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-411
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health facilities and institutions
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Lead by Example Act of 

2023

 
This bill provides that, beginning January 3, 2025, the only health care plan the federal government may make available to Members of Congress and congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 
By September 15, 2023, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out this bill, including recommendations for any necessary legislative actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office".

Bill: 118-hr-412
Sponsor: Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
Postal service
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
TOTS Act

Bill: 118-hr-413
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Transparency Over Toys Spying Act or the TOTS Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue rules requiring internet-connected toys to include a label indicating that the toy has the ability to connect to the internet and collect and transmit personal information of the user. The label must also indicate whether personal information collected by the toy is retained in the toy or by the manufacturer or another entity. Further, any user agreement or privacy policy associated with the toy must prominently state specified information about how personal information may be collected and used by the manufacturer or other entity.
 
Internet-connected toys include entertainment devices that are targeted to, or likely to be operated by, children and are able to connect to the internet and collect and transmit personal information.
 
The bill also authorizes the commission to enforce these rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Investing in Rural Manufacturing Act

Bill: 118-hr-414
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Investing in Rural Manufacturing Act

 
This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration to make loans for certain costs to businesses that manufacture goods essential to critical infrastructure sectors in rural areas. Businesses that meet at least 75% of their job creation goals under such loans may receive partial loan forgiveness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
End the Threat of Default Act

Bill: 118-hr-415
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

End the Threat of Default Act

 
This bill repeals the statutory debt limit, which limits the amount of money that the federal government may borrow.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting Abortion Industry’s Lucrative Loopholes Act

Bill: 118-hr-416
Sponsor: Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Prohibiting Abortion Industry's Lucrative Loopholes Act

 
This bill expands the prohibition on the sale or purchase of human fetal tissue in interstate commerce to include any payments associated with the transportation, implantation, processing, preservation, quality control, or storage of such tissue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House