hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
End Junk Fees for Renters Act

Bill: 118-hr-4907
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer credit
Housing discrimination
Housing finance and home ownership
Landlord and tenant
User charges and fees

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act

Bill: 118-hr-4908
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Environmental regulatory procedures
Navigation, waterways, harbors
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act

This bill expands a Department of Transportation (DOT) program that allows up to two states to approve environmental reviews for certain transportation projects under state laws and regulations instead of under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). 

Specifically, the bill makes permanent a pilot program that allows DOT to approve a state to participate in a program to conduct environmental reviews and approve permits for certain transportation projects if DOT (with the concurrence of the Council on Environmental Quality) determines that the state laws and regulations are at least as stringent as the federal NEPA requirements.

The bill also expands project eligibility for the program to include certain federally funded airport and port development projects.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E726-727)
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4909
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health care costs and insurance
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023

This bill expands the policy of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include reducing food insecurity, increasing nutrition security, and improving diet quality for low-income people in the United States. It also requires additional related reporting by states and the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The bill defines (1) 
food security
 as access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life; (2) 
nutrition security
 as consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, affordable foods essential to optimal health and well-being; and (3) 
diet quality
 as the extent to which a set of foods aligns with key recommendations of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Under current requirements, a state agency that provides nutrition education and obesity prevention services under SNAP must submit an annual report to USDA. The bill requires the report to include (1) state actions taken to enhance the food and nutrition security of SNAP participants, and (2) recommendations regarding administering SNAP in a manner that would enhance state food and nutrition security in the state.

Further, USDA must submit an annual report to Congress on U.S. food security, nutrition security, and diet quality.

USDA must use data collected from retail stores participating in SNAP to submit a report to Congress at least every four years on food sales in SNAP. The report must be made publicly available and include an analysis of the specific food items acquired with SNAP benefits by eligible households.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Deplatform Drug Dealers Act

Bill: 118-hr-4910
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Deplatform Drug Dealers Act

This bill specifies that Section 230 protection does not apply to the illegal advertisement or distribution of controlled substances on the internet. (Section 230 generally precludes providers and users of an interactive computer service from being held legally responsible under federal law for content provided by a third party.)

 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4911
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
To require the evaluation of certain criteria relating to locations for deployment of successor radar systems of the National Weather Service, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-4912
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the National Weather Service to develop a plan to improve radar coverage for hazardous weather detection and forecasting, with priority given to locations for deploying the successor system to the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-4913
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This bill establishes a program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve precipitation forecasts. The program must support research, development, and implementation of Earth System Models (i.e., simulations used to understand and project changes in climate and ecosystems), including with respect to precipitation extremes and related weather events.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4914
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Health programs administration and funding
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 

2023

 
This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award supplemental grants to states for heart-disease research and awareness among communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, including the South Asian population of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
The Project Spectrum Authorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-4915
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
CLEAN Energy Act

Bill: 118-hr-4916
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive Energy Act or the CLEAN Energy Act

This bill repeals certain requirements that the Department of the Interior must meet before issuing an onshore wind or solar right-of-way for wind or solar energy development on federal land. Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Interior may not issue a right-of-way for such development unless (1) an onshore oil and gas lease sale has been held in the 120 days prior to issuing the right-of-way, and (2) Interior offers a specified minimum acreage for oil and gas lease sales in the previous year. The bill repeals those requirements. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

Bill: 118-hr-4917
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no cost-sharing. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-26
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: 2023-07-26
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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4918
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 

2023

 
This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a grant program for health professional schools or training programs to develop curricula in substance use disorder treatment or chronic pain education. Among other issues, the curricula must address (1) the reduction of stigma and bias associated with substance use and chronic pain, (2) prevention and early intervention for unhealthy substance use, and (3) best practices for prescribing addictive substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Oligarch Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4919
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Oligarch Act of 2023

 
This bill imposes a tax on the net value of all taxable assets of a taxpayer as of the last day of any calendar year (wealth tax). The amount of such tax is equal to certain percentages of the net value of all taxable assets of the taxpayers that exceed a specified threshold amount. The bill defines 
net value of all taxable assets 
as the excess of the value of all property of the taxpayer, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever situated, over any debts (including secured debts) owed by the taxpayer. The definition excludes property with a value of $50,000 or less, tangible personal property, certain property used in a trade or business, or collectibles. 
 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must report on the net value of assets subject to the wealth tax within one year after the enactment of this bill and must annually audit not less than 30% of taxpayers required to pay the tax. The IRS may extend payment of the tax for a reasonable period (not to exceed 5 years) for taxpayers with severe liquidity constraints or for whom immediate payment would impose an undue hardship.
 
The bill provides for enhanced penalties for understatements of the value of property subject to the wealth tax.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

Bill: 118-hr-4920
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for matching federal funds in fire recovery projects. Specifically, USDA may waive cost-sharing requirements for projects responding to fires resulting from management activities (e.g., controlled burns) conducted by USDA on National Forest System land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to include information relating to certain questionnaire on forms to apply for disability or pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 118-hr-4921
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Lacey Act Amendments of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4922
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
HOV Lanes for Heroes Act

Bill: 118-hr-4923
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commuting
Disability assistance
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways
Transportation costs
User charges and fees
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text:  

HOV Lanes for Heroes Act

 
This bill provides authority for a public authority to allow a disabled veteran to use a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) facility if such veteran has a license plate that clearly identifies the vehicle, a registered transponder, or other method of qualifying identification.
 
The public authority may not charge a toll to the veteran for use of the HOV facility.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Auto Reenroll Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4924
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Auto Reenroll Act of 2023

 
This bill allows sponsors of automatic contribution arrangements to reenroll their employees in such arrangements at least once every three years. The purpose of the bill is to increase employee participation in tax-exempt pension plans and other retirement arrangements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
EPIC Act

Bill: 118-hr-4925
Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

Bill: 118-hr-4926
Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act

Bill: 118-hr-4929
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to provide Congress with a report addressing security in Lebanon. Specifically, the report must include details regarding
 
 
the extent of Iranian and Syrian influence in Lebanon, 
 
 
the capability of the Lebanese Armed Forces, 
 
 
Lebanese Armed Forces' actions to prevent the forced return of refugees to Syria,
 
 
Hezbollah's influence on governmental and financial institutions in Lebanon, and 
 
implementation activities related to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and successor resolutions. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House