hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-116
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics.
 
Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise.
 
A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted.
 
The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-117
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill prohibits any entity that receives specified COVID-19 relief funds from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for its employees. An entity that violates this prohibition must return the funding it received.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
No Vaccine Passports Act

Bill: 118-hr-118
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

No Vaccine Passports Act

 
This bill prohibits certain actions related to vaccine passports and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
 
Specifically, a federal agency may not issue a vaccine passport, vaccine pass, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the COVID-19 vaccination status of a U.S. citizen to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any COVID-19 vaccination record of a U.S. citizen or similar health information.
 
 Additionally, proof of COVID-19 vaccination shall not be required to access federal or congressional property or services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Bill: 118-hr-120
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Chemistry
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

 
This bill modifies procedures related to specified chemical assessments performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, chemical hazard identification and dose response assessments must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office (they are currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program).
 
Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a steering committee to ensure there is no duplication of effort by relevant program offices in conducting covered assessments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-01-09
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: 2023-01-09
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: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-121
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2023

 
This bill provides that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after a declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted.
 
 All existing emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal that receives congressional approval. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Original Living Wage Act

Bill: 118-hr-122
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Labor standards
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Original Living Wage Act 

 
 This bill increases the federal minimum wage to the minimum hourly wage sufficient for a person working for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, to earn an annual income 25.5% higher than the federal poverty threshold for a four-person household, with two children under age 18, and living in the 48 contiguous states. (Under current poverty thresholds, the national minimum wage would be set at approximately $15.64 per hour.)
 
 The Department of Labor must determine the minimum wage rate by June 1, 2023, and review it every four years. Labor may not adjust the minimum wage to a lower rate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Alternative Data for Additional Credit FHA Pilot Program Reauthorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-123
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Alternative Data for Additional Credit FHA Pilot Program Reauthorization Act 

 
This bill establishes a pilot program for an additional credit rating system for use by mortgage lenders. Specifically, the program must utilize one or more commercially available credit scoring models that apply additional credit information about borrowers who have insufficient credit histories for purposes of determining their creditworthiness for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-124
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 

2023

 
This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. (Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-125
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 202

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This bill prohibits federal agencies from mandating the use of masks or face coverings on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
 
Specifically, the bill nullifies (1) the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 29, 2021, that mandates such use of masks or face coverings; and (2) orders and directives of the Transportation Security Administration that relate to the CDC rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act

Bill: 118-hr-126
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civics education
Education programs funding
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act

 
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2023, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information.
 
LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-128
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 

2023

 
This bill restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. or any of its affiliates or clinics for one year.
 
Specifically, it prohibits funding those entities unless they certify that the affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide funds to entities that perform, abortions during that year. If the certification requirement is not met, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture must recoup any federal assistance received by those entities.
 
However, the bill's funding restriction does not apply to abortions performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a physical condition that endangers a woman's life.
 
The bill also provides additional funding for community health centers for the one-year period. These funds are subject to the same abortion-related restrictions and exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Defense to ensure drop boxes are maintained on military installations for the deposit of unused prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-129
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military facilities and property
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to ensure there is an accessible drop box on each military installation for members of the Armed Forces (and family members) to deposit unused prescription drugs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill: 118-hr-130
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Thin Blue Line Act

 
This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Manatee Protection Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-131
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Endangered and threatened species
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Manatee Protection Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee (
Trichechus manatus
) in the endangered species list and give the species protections provided to endangered species.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act

Bill: 118-hr-132
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act

 
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a 
major disaster
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
MERIT Act

Bill: 118-hr-133
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Medical research
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act

 
This bill specifies that coverage determinations for drugs and biologics under Medicare must be made with respect to each drug or biologic, rather than with respect to a class of drugs or biologics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 779.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-764, Part I.
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-764, Part I.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
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: 2023-01-09
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: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House