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Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

Bill: 118-s-482
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: California
Electric power generation and transmission
Fishes
Industrial facilities
Intergovernmental relations
Lakes and rivers
Land transfers
Oregon
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

 
This bill addresses projects in the Klamath River Basin in Oregon and California.
 
 The Bureau of Reclamation must support lowering the Klamath Irrigation District's net delivered power cost through certain agreements (e.g., an agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration).
 
Further, Reclamation may enter into contracts and agreements with state and local governments, tribes, and private parties to plan, construct, operate, and maintain projects in the basin watershed to include
 
 
 facilities to reduce fish entrainment (i.e., the transport of fish along the flow of water, out of their normal habitat and into unnatural or harmful environments);
 
projects that reduce or avoid impacts on aquatic resources caused by diversion of water for irrigation; and
 
projects that restore basin watershed habitats, including tribal fishery resources held in trust.
 
 
The bill also authorizes Reclamation to pay for a portion of the operation and maintenance costs of an irrigation pumping plant in Tulelake, California. It also provides for contracts to cover certain costs involved with the replacement of the C-Canal flume within the Klamath Project. 
 
Further, the bill provides statutory authorization for Reclamation to implement a 2016 agreement to take ownership and operation of the Keno Dam and operation of the Link River Dam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-287.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Internet PACT Act

Bill: 118-s-483
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency Act or the Internet PACT Act

 
This bill requires providers of interactive computer services (e.g., social media companies) to publish their policy explaining the types of content that is permissible on the service and provide a system for users to submit complaints about content that may violate the policy or involve illegal content.
 
Further, providers must establish a process for removing certain content that violates their policies and notifying the information content provider about the removal, including a mechanism to appeal the removal. Providers also must publish a report every six months that details the instances in which the company took action with respect to content, including removing content, deprioritizing content, and suspending content provider accounts. The bill removes certain liability protections for providers if the provider has actual knowledge of illegal content on its service and does not remove the content within specified time frames.
 
The bill provides for enforcement of these requirements by the Federal Trade Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-484
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Department of Commerce
Employment and training programs
Human rights
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred. 
 
Such guidance must address issues such as (1) the human rights abuses perpetuated by China's government, (2) risk factors that may be used to identify entities subject to the influence of governments implicated in human rights abuses, and (3) ways to avoid doing business with such entities. 
 
Commerce must also provide training related to human rights issues to Commerce employees who provide counseling services to businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2023-12-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2023-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6062)
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act

Bill: 118-s-485
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act

 
This bill makes changes to eligibility under the hazard mitigation grant program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to include mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the federal share of hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow to be not less than 75% of the cost and permits the President to contribute 100% of the cost (currently, the President may contribute up to 75% of the cost).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S459)
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Honest Ads Act

Bill: 118-s-486
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Government information and archives
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Political advertising
Television and film
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Honest Ads Act

 
This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to paid internet or digital political advertising. The bill sets forth special rules for disclosure statements for certain internet or digital ads.
 
Each television or radio station, provider of cable or satellite television, or online platform must ensure that the political advertising it hosts is not directly or indirectly purchased by a foreign national.
 
The bill outlines political record requirements for online platforms, including by requiring these platforms to publish a record of any qualified political advertisement purchased by a person whose aggregate purchases of qualified political advertisements on the platform during the calendar year exceeds $500.
 
Additionally, these online platforms must display notices with online political advertisements that identify the sponsor of the advertisement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
COST of Relocations Act

Bill: 118-s-487
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act or the COST of Relocations Act

 
This bill requires a federal agency seeking to relocate more than 5% of its employees or more than 100 employees to conduct and make public a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the proposed change.
 
Specifically, the agency must conduct such analysis and submit it to the agency's office of inspector general for review and submission to Congress.
 
The report must include
 
 
the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed relocation,
 
the metrics for measuring whether the proposed relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements,
 
a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed relocation,
 
a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed relocation, and
 
an assessment of the short- and long-term effects of the proposed relocation on the agency's mission.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
FOIA Fix Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-488
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
Caribbean area
China
Cuba
Europe
Foreign and international corporations
Freedom of information
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
North Korea
Russia
Syria
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

First Opportunity for Information to Americans Act of 2023 or the FOIA Fix Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill bars certain foreign nationals and entities from obtaining U.S. government records under the Freedom of Information Act.
 
The bill specifically prohibits an agency from making records available to specified requesters, including an entity that is a subsidiary of an entity with a principal place of business or headquarters located in China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria, or Venezuela.
 
Further, the bill sets penalties for knowingly assisting, conspiring, or abetting a request for information on behalf of an individual or entity that is prohibited from receiving it.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

Bill: 118-s-489
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

 
This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications.
 
Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members. The bill also prohibits obligating or expending funds in Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies that the entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

Bill: 118-s-490
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Cultural exchanges and relations
Hong Kong
Legislative rules and procedure
Licensing and registrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

 
This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841. The United Kingdom transferred sovereignty over Hong Kong to China in 1997).
 
Under this bill, the President must periodically (at least once a year) certify to Congress a determination as to whether the HKETOs should be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act. (The act provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.) 
 
If the President certifies that the HKETOs no longer merit receiving such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs must terminate operations in the United States no later than 180 days after the certification is delivered to Congress. 
 
If the President certifies that the HKETOs continue to merit such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs may continue operations for another year, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving of the certification.
 
The President may also revoke the application of such privileges and immunities to the HKETOs.
 
A federal government entity may enter into an agreement or partnership with an HKETO only if the HKETOs are still authorized to operate in the United States under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
CVV Act

Bill: 118-s-491
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 
 
Codification of Verified Values Act or the CVV Act

 
This bill requires a contributor to political organizations who uses a credit card to make online contributions to such organizations to disclose the credit verification value of such credit card at the time a contribution is made. A credit verification value is a series of numbers on a credit card (usually on the back of the card) that provides additional security for a transaction by credit card.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
CONSCIENCE Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-492
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Legal fees and court costs
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Conscience Objections to Negligent State COVID-19 Inoculation Edicts Need Constitutional Enforcement Act of 2023 or the CONSCIENCE Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill generally prohibits state and local governmental COVID-19 vaccine mandates that do not provide religious exemptions. 
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits state and local governments from establishing COVID-19 vaccine mandates that (1) place a substantial burden on the religious exercise of an individual or entity; (2) do not treat a religious exercise or condition the same as a nonreligious exercise or condition; or (3) exclude or unreasonably limit religious exemptions. An individual's refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or an entity's refusal to institute COVID-19 vaccine requirements, on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief is considered to be religious exercise.
 
The bill establishes a private right of action and authorizes the federal government to bring civil actions for violations.
 
The bill applies to any mandates adopted before, on, or after the bill's date of enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-493
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill imposes additional requirements on countries that are part of the Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens or nationals of such countries to travel to the United States without a visa.
 
Specifically, a country that is part of the program must (1) share information with the United States about any of its citizens or nationals who are known or suspected to be involved with terrorism, and (2) establish frameworks for enhanced law enforcement cooperation with the United States.
 
The Department of Homeland Security must terminate a country from the program if it fails to comply with these requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Background Check Expansion Act

Bill: 118-s-494
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Background Check Expansion Act

 
This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
 
Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
 
The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act

Bill: 118-s-495
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social security and elderly assistance
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Expanding Veterans' Options for Long Term Care Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of providing assisted living services to eligible veterans, including by assessing the satisfaction of veterans participating in the pilot program. Eligible veterans are those who (1) are eligible for assisted living services as determined by the VA; and (2) are already receiving nursing home level care paid for by the VA, are eligible for such care from the VA, or exceed the requirements for domiciliary care paid for by the VA but do not meet the requirements for nursing home level care paid for by the VA.
 
The Inspector General of the VA must report to Congress on the pilot program, and the VA must submit a follow-up plan to address any deficiencies that are identified in the report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Respect for Workers Act

Bill: 118-s-496
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Respect for Workers Act 

 
This bill requires at least one member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to have experience supporting or protecting the rights of workers. This member is in charge of developing policy recommendations regarding the board's goal of maximum employment. (The board is made up of seven members that are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Members serve 14-year terms, with one term beginning every two years.) 
 
The bill also requires the board to discuss in their semiannual report the distributional effect of monetary policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S459)
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
Military Family Nutrition Access Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-497
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 

Military Family Nutrition Access Act of 2023

 
This bill excludes military housing allowances from income when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate