hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6023
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime victims
Mental health
Sex offenses
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Health Study Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6024
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

PFAS Health Study Act of 

2023

 
This bill extends through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer funds for the required study on the human health implications of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways, including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of PFAS contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels. (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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6025
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
No Cost Educational Resources Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6026
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

No Cost Educational Resources Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) for facilitating the adoption, adaption, and creation of open educational reading materials and establishing more open educational reading material courses.
 

Open educational reading material
 refers to a free digital text that is publicly available to be downloaded and redistributed. 
 

Open educational reading material course
 refers to a science, technology, engineering, or math course offered by an IHE that uses only open educational reading materials as the form of the required readings for the course.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6027
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act of 2023

This bill revises the definition of 
facility
 for purposes of regulation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Specifically, the bill provides that a facility does not include any property, premises, or service that can legally be offered by a person or entity that is not required to be registered as an exchange.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Bill: 118-hr-6029
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Disaster relief and insurance
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Intergovernmental relations
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicaid
Medicare
Mental health
National and community service
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex and reproductive health
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Unemployment
Women's health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-10-25
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: 2023-10-25
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: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act

Bill: 118-hr-6030
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Disability and paralysis
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act

 
This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying first responders.
 
Specifically, the bill allows first responders aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if they are retired or otherwise separated from service due to a disability. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option established under the bill, in accordance with specified requirements. The CMS must also award grants to states and nonprofit organizations for outreach and enrollment activities relating to the buy-in option.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Safe Schools Improvement Act

Bill: 118-hr-6031
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

Safe Schools Improvement Act

This bill requires states to direct their local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of elementary and secondary school students. In particular, these policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), sex characteristics (including intersex traits), disability, or religion.

Further, LEAs must provide (1) students, parents, and educational professionals with annual notice of the conduct prohibited in their disciplinary policies; (2) students and parents with grievance procedures that target such conduct; and (3) the public with annual data on the incidence and frequency of that conduct at the school and LEA level.

The Department of Education must conduct and report on an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The National Center for Education Statistics must collect state data to determine the incidence and frequency of the conduct prohibited by LEA disciplinary policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Transparency in Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6032
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Roads and highways
Watersheds

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
action_date: 2023-10-25
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: 2023-10-25
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: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Safer Homes and Families Act

Bill: 118-hr-6034
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Financial Services, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Financial Services, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Financial Services, 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: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Stop Electronic Stalking Act

Bill: 118-hr-6035
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
To require GAO to conduct annual assessments to determine the extent to which TSA's passenger security screening practices comply with TSA non-discrimination policies to identify any needed actions to improve compliance, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-6036
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government studies and investigations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
MAUI STRONG Act

Bill: 118-hr-6037
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT Act

Bill: 118-hr-6038
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act or the PROTECT Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a strategy and carry out a specific initiative to prevent and reduce the use of electronic cigarettes and emerging tobacco products among youth and young adults.
 
As part of the initiative, the CDC must
 
 
conduct research and surveillance on types of products, patterns of use, health impacts, and other aspects of the use of such products by youth and young adults;
 
evaluate prevention and intervention strategies and develop guidance for intervening and treating youth and young adults who use such products;
 
identify effective messaging and communication efforts and implement a national public education campaign concerning the use of such products; and
 
continue to fund grants for tobacco control programs in health departments, including efforts to prevent and reduce the use of such products by youth and young adults.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
CLASS Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6039
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2023-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 

2023 or the CLASS Act of 

2023

 
This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

Bill: 118-hr-6040
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 

Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for research or publications concerning gender transitions in individuals under the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6041
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Families

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
BUILDS Act

Bill: 118-hr-6042
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 

Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills or the BUILDS Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to award implementation or renewal grants to eligible industry or sector partnerships to achieve certain job training and employment objectives with respect to targeted infrastructure industries (e.g., transportation, construction, energy, information technology, or utilities industries). Partnerships may include representatives of businesses, labor organizations, and education or training institutions. 
 
Eligible grant activities include evaluating workforce needs in a local area, developing work-based learning programs, recruiting individuals with barriers to employment for such programs, and providing employment support services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
ACCESS Act

Bill: 118-hr-6043
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
PARTNERS Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6044
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act

Bill: 118-hr-6045
Sponsor: Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 

Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the effectiveness of federal drug surveillance systems, such as the Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology System of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in monitoring and addressing illicit drug use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
To require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-6047
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Bill: 118-hr-6048
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

 
This bill establishes the Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices to identify, investigate, and review instances of discrimination and other historical injustices carried out by federal agencies. The commission must also periodically recommend legislative or executive action to resolve such instances. 
 
In carrying out its duties, the commission must set up a mechanism to allow for public comment and input on instances of discrimination.
 
In addition, the bill grants the commission authority to issue a subpoena to any agency that the majority of the commission deems necessary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Armed Services, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Armed Services, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Armed Services, 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: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Air America Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6049
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in House