hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act

Bill: 118-s-3189
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: 

Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act

This bill authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for (1) the clearance of unexploded ordnance, and (2) assistance for survivors of the explosive remnants of war in the region. The President must annually brief Congress on such activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Training and Nutrition Stability Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3190
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: 

Training and Nutrition Stability Act of 2023

This bill excludes specific employment and training program allowances, earnings, and payments from income when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). (Under SNAP, a household must have an income below a certain level to qualify for program benefits.) Examples of programs excluded from income include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, vocational rehabilitation programs, and refugee employment programs.

This bill also removes the requirement that earnings from on-the-job training be considered earned income for purposes of determining SNAP eligibility.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
MAIN Event Ticketing Act

Bill: 118-s-3191
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

Bill: 118-s-3192
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign and international banking
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism
Yemen

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
TREATS Act

Bill: 118-s-3193
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health technology, devices, supplies
Mental health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Equal COLA Act

Bill: 118-s-3194
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5317)
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-s-3195
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
Parks, recreation areas, trails
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2024-12-20
text: 
This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)

The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area. 

Interior may not acquire property at the affiliated area or assume overall financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of the affiliated area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-24
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-12-24
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-20
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7275; text: CR S7275)
action_date: 2024-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 596.
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: 2024-05-15
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5317)
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3196
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3197
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: 

Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

This bill establishes an Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to pay expenses relating to seizures and forfeitures of Iranian property and provides statutory authority for the Export Enforcement Coordination Center, which is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and investigates and prosecutes violations of U.S. export control laws.

Specifically, the Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund may be used to pay (1) investigative costs incurred by a law enforcement agency of DHS or the Department of Justice; (2) expenses related to detention, security, or disposal of seized property; or (3) the costs of contracting associated with the seizure or forfeiture of Iranian property.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3198
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
IRS Act

Bill: 118-s-3199
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 
 
Increasing Rightful Sentences Act or the IRS Act 

 
This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act

Bill: 118-s-3200
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3201
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2023

 
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or extending a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Paperwork Burden Reduction Act

Bill: 118-s-3202
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Paperwork Burden Reduction Act

 
This bill modifies provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act so that employers and health insurance providers are no longer required to send tax forms to covered individuals showing proof of minimum essential coverage (1095-B and 1095-C tax forms) unless a form is requested.
 
Currently, employers and health insurance providers that provide minimum essential coverage must report this information for each covered individual to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and provide a copy of this information to the covered individual (through 1095-B and 1095-C tax forms) by January 31 of each year. 
 
The IRS allows for 1095-B tax forms, which are sent by certain health insurance providers and employers, to be made available to individuals only upon request. The bill provides statutory authority for this flexibility and extends this flexibility to 1095-C tax forms, which are sent by certain large employers. Such requests must be fulfilled by January 31 or 30 days after the date of the request, whichever is later. Employers and health insurance providers must give individuals timely notice of this option, in accordance with any requirements set by the IRS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Index Provider Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill: 118-s-3203
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Index Provider Transparency and Accountability Act 

This bill establishes requirements for an investment company related to its (1) use of market indices, and (2) investment in Chinese securities.

The bill requires an investment company to disclose information related to the company's use of a market index. (A market index is calculated based on a set of investments for the purpose of tracking the changes in the market represented by the investments. For example, the 
S&P 500 Index
 is generally used as an indicator of the U.S. stock market. Investment companies may use these indices for developing index funds, among other uses.) Specifically, an investment company must disclose whether it intends to track the returns of, or benchmark against, a specific market index and if so, disclose certain interactions between the company and the index provider.

Additionally, the bill requires an authorizing vote by the board of directors of the investment company in the event of certain deviations from investment policy relating to an index, including a deviation involving securities issued by a company headquartered or incorporated in China or listed on a Chinese exchange.

Finally, an investment company must annually disclose to stockholders specific information regarding securities owned by the company and issued by a company headquartered or incorporated in China or listed on a Chinese exchange.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Employer Reporting Improvement Act

Bill: 118-s-3204
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Employer Reporting Improvement Act

 
This bill modifies provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that require employers and health insurance providers to prepare tax forms showing proof of minimum essential coverage (1095-B and 1095-C tax forms).
 
Currently, employers and health insurance providers that provide minimum essential coverage must report this information for each covered individual to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including the covered individual's Tax Identification Number (TIN). Employers and providers must also send a copy of this information to the covered individual (through 1095-B and 1095-C tax forms) by January 31 of each year. 
 
The IRS allows for an individual's date of birth to be substituted for the individual's TIN if the TIN is not available. The IRS also allows employers and providers to offer 1095-B and 1095-C tax forms to individuals electronically. The bill provides statutory authority for these flexibilities. 
 
Additionally, under current law, large employers (generally those with 50 or more full-time employees) are subject to an assessment by the IRS if they do not offer affordable minimum essential coverage. The bill requires the IRS to give large employers at least 90 days to respond after sending its first letter about a proposed assessment (Currently, the IRS generally gives 30 days to respond.) It also establishes a six-year statute of limitations for collecting assessments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3205
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government studies and investigations
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023

 
This bill directs federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
 
Specifically, the bill requires NIST to issue guidelines for agencies to incorporate the framework into their AI risk management efforts, which shall, among other things
 
 
provide standards, practices, and tools consistent with the framework and how they can leverage the framework to reduce risks to people and the planet for agency implementation in the development, procurement, and use of AI;
 
specify appropriate cybersecurity strategies and the installation of effective cybersecurity tools to improve security of AI systems; and
 
set minimum requirements for developing profiles for agency use of AI.
 
 
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must issue guidance requiring federal agencies to incorporate the framework and the guidelines into their AI risk management efforts.
 
The Government Accountability Office shall study the impact of the application of the framework on agency use of AI.
 
The OMB must (1) periodically report to Congress on agency implementation and conformity to the framework, and (2) establish an initiative to provide expertise on AI pursuant to requests by agencies.
 
NIST shall (1) complete a study to review the existing and forthcoming voluntary consensus standards for the testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of AI acquisitions; and (2) convene relevant stakeholders to develop such standards and take other specified steps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3206
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3207
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act

Bill: 118-s-3208
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Justice for Angel Families Act

Bill: 118-s-3209
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Bill: 118-s-3210
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

 
This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
 
The bill provides appropriations to DOD for Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. The funding is provided for purposes such as 
 
 
 replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel, 
 
reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel, 
 
 procuring Israel's Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems, and 
 
 developing Israel's Iron Beam defense system.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for 
 
 
Diplomatic Programs, including Worldwide Security Protection; 
 
 Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service; and
 
 the Foreign Military Financing Program.
 
 
In addition, the bill includes provisions that expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to Israel. 
 
Finally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for activities of the Internal Revenue Service. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

Bill: 118-s-3211
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Federal Firearm Licensing Act

Bill: 118-s-3212
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Bill: 118-s-3213
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

Bill: 118-s-3214
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants for law enforcement officers in schools.
 
Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace law enforcement officers in elementary and secondary schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services, and (2) reform school safety and disciplinary policies to reflect evidence-based practices that do not rely on the criminal justice system.
 
A recipient must use grants funds to hire, maintain, or train specified staff. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing punitive school discipline policies, (2) purchasing or installing surveillance equipment (e.g., metal detectors), or (3) arming teachers or other school personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Flu Vaccine Act

Bill: 118-s-3215
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

Flu Vaccine Act

 
This bill requires the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to conduct or support research regarding the development of a universal influenza vaccine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3216
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Housing and community development funding
Housing industry and standards
Housing supply and affordability
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public transit
Regional and metropolitan planning
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate