hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Pardon Transparency to Protect Investigations Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3563
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2024-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate
GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3564
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2024-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal-Indian relations
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Land transfers

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2024-01-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S49)
action_date: 2024-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3565
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: 

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

 
This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive discounted internet service. The program also provides a one-time discount that may be used to purchase a connected device, such as a computer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3566
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: 

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2024

This bill establishes requirements regarding audits of certain financial agencies performed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Specifically, the bill directs the GAO to complete, within 12 months, an audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks. In addition, the bill allows the GAO to audit the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks with respect to (1) international financial transactions; (2) deliberations, decisions, or actions on monetary policy matters; (3) transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee; and (4) discussions or communications among Federal Reserve officers, board members, and employees regarding any of these matters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3567
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Historical and cultural resources
Lease and rental services
Libraries and archives
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: 

Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) History Office. The purpose of the office is to collect, preserve, and provide access to relevant historical records, artifacts, and cultural resources of the VA and to tell a comprehensive story of the VA and its predecessor organizations to veterans, government agencies, and the public.

The VA must report on proposed activities of the office leading up to the centennial of the establishment of the VA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3568
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Historic sites and heritage areas
Intergovernmental relations
Military history
Parks, recreation areas, trails
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text:  

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

 
This bill expands the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program.
 
The bill expands the battlefield acquisition grant program to allow grants to be (1) awarded to Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations, and (2) awarded to acquire certain Revolutionary War or War of 1812 battlefields.
 
The bill expands eligibility for the battlefield restoration grant program to include battlefield land that is owned by a state, tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization.
 
Not later than 2 years after this bill's enactment and every 10 years thereafter, the American Battlefield Protection Program must report to Congress on preservation activities and the condition of battlefields.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act

Bill: 118-s-3569
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-s-3570
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Judges
Postal service
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text:  

This bill designates the U.S. courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-01
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-03-01
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-03-01
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-02-27
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1014-1015; text: CR S1015)
action_date: 2024-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-01-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
action_date: 2024-01-25
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-01-25
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-01-18
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

Bill: 118-s-3571
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Health information and medical records
Legal fees and court costs
Religion

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Creative Workforce Investment Act

Bill: 118-s-3572
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act

Bill: 118-s-3573
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
National Fossil Act

Bill: 118-s-3574
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Mammals
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: 

National Fossil Act

This bill designates the fossil of the genus 
Mammut
, commonly known as the mastodon, as the national fossil.

action_date: 2024-07-29
text: 

National Fossil Act

This bill designates the fossil of the genus Mammut, commonly known as the mastodon, as the national fossil.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-07-29
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5542)
action_date: 2024-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5542)
action_date: 2024-07-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5541-5542)
action_date: 2024-07-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5541-5542)
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
Dillon’s Law

Bill: 118-s-3575
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
CONTAINER Act

Bill: 118-s-3576
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2024-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Land use and conservation
State and local government operations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building", and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-s-3577
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Nebraska
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text:  

This bill designates the federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the Virginia Smith Federal Building.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-01
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-03-01
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-03-01
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-02-27
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1014-1015; text: CR S1015)
action_date: 2024-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-01-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 315.
action_date: 2024-01-25
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-01-25
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-01-18
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Protect Medicaid Act

Bill: 118-s-3578
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health programs administration and funding
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: 

Protect Medicaid Act

 
This bill prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to noncitizens who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their immigration status. The Department of Health and Human Services must report on specified information regarding states that provide health benefits to such individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act

Bill: 118-s-3579
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Gambling
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3580
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: 

Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) participating in federal student aid programs to distribute information on how to report alleged violations of civil rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.)

Specifically, the bill requires ED's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct a public awareness campaign regarding the rights of individuals under Title VI. This campaign must be updated annually and distributed to IHEs.

The bill requires an IHE to post a link on its website on how to file a Title VI complaint with OCR. Additionally, the IHE must annually post the materials from OCR's public awareness campaign. The information must be posted in high-traffic public places on campus (e.g., student centers) and high-traffic websites (e.g., the website for student services). 

OCR must give monthly congressional briefings on (1) the number of complaints filed with OCR, (2) how OCR plans to address those complaints and the investigations opened in response to those complaints, and (3) how long those complaints remain open. Additionally, the bill prohibits OCR from closing or dismissing a complaint due to resolution via another agency or avenue. 

The bill also requires annual reporting by IHEs on discrimination complaints. Further, the bill directs ED's Office of Inspector General to audit and study discrimination complaints.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
HYDRO Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3581
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Our Money in China Transparency Act

Bill: 118-s-3582
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to address patent thickets.

Bill: 118-s-3583
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3584
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving human trafficking.

Bill: 118-s-3585
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Law

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Bilingual Public Safety Act

Bill: 118-s-3586
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act

Bill: 118-s-3587
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Constitutional Election Integrity Act

Bill: 118-s-3588
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2024-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3589
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2024-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Subversive activities
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: 

Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024

 
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to prohibit certain conduct involving actions as a part of (or on behalf of) a private paramilitary organization while armed.
 
An individual who violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties. The bill also authorizes civil remedies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3590
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text:  

Stopping Eating Waste And Guarantee Excellence for Garlic Assurance and Regulatory Legislation to Inhibit Chinese Imports Act of 2024 or the SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act of 2024

 
This bill prohibits the importation of garlic from China. The prohibition applies to garlic that originates in China, whether such garlic is fresh, peeled, frozen, dried, dehydrated, toasted, roasted, packaged, in the form of an essential oil, or otherwise processed.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act

Bill: 118-s-3591
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2024-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3592
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: 

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2024

This bill limits the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over entities that are regulated by a state insurance regulator. Specifically, the bureau is prohibited from pursuing enforcement against any person regulated by a state insurance regulator and offers a consumer financial product or service, to the extent that the person is engaged in the business of insurance. If a person engaged in the business of insurance is regulated by a state insurance regulator but is otherwise subject to the bureau's enforcement authority, the bureau must construe its authority narrowly.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate