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Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4529
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Department of Health and Human Services
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023

This bill establishes certain standards and requirements for guidance documents that are issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The bill specifies that CDC guidance documents may not create, restrict, or revoke any right of any person, may not be treated as having the force and effect of law, are not binding on the public or state or local agencies, and may not require an individual to take or refrain from an action. The bill also requires the CDC to develop guidance documents with input from the public, including with respect to emerging public health situations.

The CDC must post a list of all its guidance documents on its website and provide for an appeals process to address complaints about any violations of the bill's requirements.

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 627.
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-756.
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-756.
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4530
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Nuclear power
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2023

This bill establishes an independent office within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to advocate for the public within NRC jurisdiction and support public participation in NRC proceedings and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Defund Extremism Working Group Act

Bill: 118-hr-4532
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

Defund Extremism Working Group Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of funds authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 for the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Working Group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Cost of Wokeism in the Military Act

Bill: 118-hr-4533
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act

Bill: 118-hr-4535
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
 
Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act 

 
This bill increases funding for the Social Security and Medicare trust funds by extending the payroll tax on wages, self-employment income, and investment income to taxpayers with earnings exceeding $400,000. 
 
The bill also applies a payroll tax on the pass-through business income of taxpayers earning more than $400,000 (thus eliminating the classification of earned income as distributed business profits).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-4536
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This bill requires the President to direct the U.S. representative to each relevant international organization to call for a moratorium on the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration and oppose support of such activities until the President (1) certifies that the International Seabed Authority has promulgated regulations that ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from any harmful effects of such mining, and (2) reports to Congress on the details of the regulations and related information. The regulations must be informed by the scientific consensus on impacts to ocean ecosystems in order for the President to certify them. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
American Seabed Protection Act

Bill: 118-hr-4537
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act

Bill: 118-hr-4539
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
 
Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act

 
This bill eliminates the suspension period (2018 through 2025) for the tax deduction for personal casualty lossess and increases from $10,000 to $50,000 the limitation on allowable amount of the deduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4540
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Infrastructure development
Rural conditions and development
Water quality
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4542
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air quality
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Manufacturing
Materials
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Oil and gas
Performance measurement
Public transit
Research and development
Solid waste and recycling
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes through FY2028 Department of Energy (DOE) activities to support the research, development, and commercialization of innovative vehicle technologies in partnership or collaboration with industry, fuel producers and energy suppliers, electric utilities, universities, and laboratories. 
 
DOE must conduct a research and development program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies. DOE must seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure. 
 
The bill also requires DOE to carry out a research, development, and commercial application program for advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing. 
 
In addition, DOE must 
 
 
conduct a program on advanced technologies for medium- to heavy-duty commercial, vocational, recreational, and transit vehicles;
 
conduct a competitive grant program to demonstrate the integration of multiple advanced technologies on Class 8 trucks and trailers; and
 
undertake a pilot program for technologies to improve total machine or system efficiency for nonroad mobile equipment (e.g., agricultural, construction, air, and seaport equipment).
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Timely Reporting of Election Results Act

Bill: 118-hr-4543
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Timely Reporting of Election Results Act

This bill addresses the tabulation and reporting of election results in a District of Columbia election (i.e., any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including an election for federal office, a ballot initiative, or a referendum).

Under the bill, election officials must begin processing mail-in ballots as soon as they are received. The bill specifies that election results (1) may not be tabulated or reported to the public until after the polls close on election day, and (2) must be reported by 10 a.m. the next day.

Additionally, the bill requires election officials to make certain information available online, including the total number of voted ballots, the number of mail-in ballots, and the number of absentee ballots requested under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

The bill also directs election officials to administer the election in a bipartisan manner, such as by pairing election workers of different political parties when one must enter a room containing election ballots. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

Bill: 118-hr-4544
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act

 
This bill requires each state, in order to receive federal funds for election administration, to prohibit the knowing collection and transmission of a ballot in a federal election that was mailed to another person (commonly referred to as ballot harvesting), with exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act

Bill: 118-hr-4545
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-10
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Cline asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4545, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gallagher, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
B–VERIFY Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4546
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Family relationships
Genetics
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

Biometric Verification for Entry and Reconfirming Identity with Forensics Act of 2023 or the B-VERIFY Act of 2023

 
This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by imposing penalties on parents of unaccompanied alien children who arrive in the United States.
 
Under this bill, any applicant for an immigration benefit, including a U.S. national applying for a non-U.S. national (
alien 
under federal law) beneficiary, must provide biometric information, including DNA. 
 
Furthermore, before the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may release an unaccompanied alien child to a sponsor, the potential sponsor must undergo a background check that includes certain searches, including a Federal Bureau of Investigation National Criminal History Check. (HHS currently conducts background checks of potential sponsors, but is not required to conduct all the checks required by this bill.)
 
HHS must report a potential sponsor to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if the potential sponsor (1) fails to prove a claimed familial relationship with the child, or (2) provides a false identity document. 
 HHS may not use government funds to provide legal counsel to detained unaccompanied alien children. 
The bill also imposes penalties on the non-U.S. national parents of an unaccompanied alien child who arrives in the United States, including by deeming the parent inadmissible into the United States if the parent does not have lawful permanent resident status. 
Federal employees must promptly notify ICE if they receive an identification document indicating that an individual is unlawfully present. ICE must promptly place the individual in removal proceedings.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act

Bill: 118-hr-4547
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act or the LESS Act

This bill establishes the Inspection and Consumption of Shrimp and Shrimp Products Fund.

The fund consists of duties that are collected on shrimp and shrimp products that are imported into the United States. The fund must be used to support (1) the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to inspect imported shrimp and shrimp products in accordance with certain health and safety standards, including with respect to antibiotic contaminations and fair labor standards; and (2) the Department of Agriculture in encouraging the domestic consumption of shrimp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4548
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Labor standards
Mining
U.S. and foreign investments
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in House