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To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-1142
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This bill limits when the Department of the Interior or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may add a species to the endangered or threatened species list and revises the process to list species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
 
Specifically, Interior and NOAA may not add a species to the list if listing the species would cause significant economic harm to any state or locality.
 
In addition, the bill allows Interior and NOAA to prioritize the consideration of petitions to list a species as endangered or threatened other than in the order in which the petitions are received. However, Interior and NOAA may not give general priority to petitions to add species to the list over petitions to remove a species.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act

Bill: 118-hr-1143
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act

 
This bill prohibits the President and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from declaring a federal emergency relating to abortion.
 
Specifically, neither the President nor HHS may declare a national emergency for purposes of (1) promoting, supporting, or expanding access to abortion; or (2) taking adverse action against or litigating against states that prohibit or otherwise restrict abortion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Department of Veterans Affairs Telehealth Strategy Act

Bill: 118-hr-1144
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

Department of Veterans Affairs Telehealth Strategy Ac
t
 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a strategy to Congress for the telehealth services furnished by the Veterans Health Administration. Additionally, the VA must report on the utilization of end-user devices provided to veterans by the VA to facilitate telehealth during FY2023 and FY2024.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act

Bill: 118-hr-1145
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Firearms and explosives

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act

 
This bill establishes federal statutory requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises. 
 
Specifically, the bill requires firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if (1) a minor is reasonably likely to gain access without permission, and (2) a minor obtains the firearm and uses it in a crime or causes injury or death to themselves or another individual. 
 
An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1146
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 

2023

 
This bill establishes a process for designating foreign actors as foreign intelligence threats to higher education.
 
Specifically, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) must designate a foreign actor as a foreign intelligence threat to higher education if the foreign actor has committed, attempted to commit, or conspired to commit certain actions in connection with an institution of higher education (IHE), such as espionage, misuse of visas, or theft of trade secrets. Prior to making such a designation, the FBI must submit notice to Congress and the Department of Justice. 
 
Upon the designation of a foreign actor as a threat, the Department of State must revoke the nonimmigrant visa issued to the foreign actor present in the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings against the foreign actor. 
 
Additionally, the bill provides for judicial review and a process for revoking a foreign actor's designation as a threat.
 
Finally, the bill also expands disclosure requirements related to foreign gifts or contracts, including by requiring an IHE to disclose to the Department of Education any gift or contract with a foreign intelligence threat, including the fair market value of the gift or contract.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act

Bill: 118-hr-1148
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue regulations about reporting cybersecurity incidents with respect to critical electric infrastructure. The regulations must require federal agencies as well as the owners, operators, and users of critical electric infrastructure to report cybersecurity incidents or potential cybersecurity incidents to DOE within 24 hours of their discovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1150
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023 

 
This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Program).
 
The fellowship program shall honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting studies, research, and international exchange in the subject of nonviolent civil rights movements around the world.
 
The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall annually select qualified individuals to serve as fellows in the fellowship program. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may determine the number of fellows for each year, with at least 25 fellows each year whenever feasible. Each fellow shall (1) work in an internship or research position with an approved organization in a country with an operational Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and (2) receive an award sufficient to cover the fellow's reasonable costs during the fellowship period and certain travel and lodging expenses related to the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1157
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Organized crime
Political parties and affiliation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. 
 
For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic security, or sovereignty of the United States or other countries.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-10
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 36 (Roll no. 401). (text: CR H5066-5067)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 36 (Roll no. 401). (text: CR H5066-5067)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5080-5081)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5068)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act

Bill: 118-hr-1160
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue regulations about reporting cybersecurity incidents with respect to critical electric infrastructure. The regulations must require federal agencies as well as the owners, operators, and users of critical electric infrastructure to report cybersecurity incidents or potential cybersecurity incidents to DOE within 24 hours of their discovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 1.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

Bill: 118-hr-1161
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Multilateral development programs
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act 

 
This bill exempts from securities regulations any securities issued by the International Development Association of the World Bank. The association provides loans and grants to developing countries. The Securities and Exchange Commission may suspend this exemption at any time.

action_date: 2023-12-01
text: 

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act 

This bill exempts from securities regulations any securities issued by the International Development Association of the World Bank. The association provides loans and grants to developing countries. The Securities and Exchange Commission may suspend this exemption at any time.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 233.
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-289.
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-289.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Accountability for Government Censorship Act

Bill: 118-hr-1162
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
First Amendment rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

Accountability for Government Censorship Act

 
This bill requires federal agencies to report any actions taken to suppress lawful speech on privately owned or operated platforms, including interactive computer services (e.g., social media). 
 
Agencies must report actions taken within the last five years to (1) remove or suppress lawful speech, (2) add disclaimers, information, or other alerts to lawful speech; or (3) remove or restrict access to a platform. Agencies must include specified details about these actions, including the names of the employees involved and the legal authority for taking the action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
OFAC Outreach and Engagement Capabilities Enhancement Act

Bill: 118-hr-1164
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

OFAC Outreach and Engagement Capabilities Enhancement Act

 
This bill addresses the outreach activities of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), including by requiring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess such outreach activities. (OFAC, within the Department of the Treasury, is one of the agencies that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions.)
 
Specifically, GAO must conduct a study examining various aspects of OFAC&rsquo;s outreach activities, including (1) the goal and strategy of such activities; and (2) how, if at all, the activities help with sanctions enforcement.
 
After reviewing the GAO study, OFAC must assess the feasibility of a voluntary public-private information sharing program to support efforts to administer and enforce economic sanctions. 
 
After reviewing the GAO study and OFAC feasibility assessment, Treasury may direct OFAC to establish a pilot program to facilitate such voluntary public-private information sharing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Data Privacy Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1165
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Federal preemption
Right of privacy
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

Data Privacy Act of 2023

 
This bill addresses the privacy and security of personal information held by financial institutions. The bill expands the application of current protections, it provides individuals with controls for limiting the collection of their information, and it establishes data privacy standards nationwide. 
 
Currently, financial institutions must protect personal information and provide notice about privacy practices. The bill expands personal information protections that currently apply to customers (individuals who have a continuing relationship with a financial institution) to consumers (individuals who have a more limited relationship with a financial institution, such as those who apply for but do not receive a loan). The bill also expands notice requirements to apply to the collection of individual data. 
 
Under the bill, financial institutions must (1) inform individuals for what purpose their data is collected and how the data will be used, and (2) give individuals the opportunity to opt out of data collection. An individual may also end the sharing of the individual's data with third parties, as well as demand the deletion of the individual's data. 
 
The bill also prohibits states from establishing different privacy protections than those at the federal level. Under current law, states are allowed to establish stricter privacy protections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 673.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-822.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-822.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1166
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Manufacturing
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Small business
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2023
 
 
This bill expands certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to respond to public health emergencies.
 
Specifically, during a public health emergency, any medical equipment or supplies determined by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Homeland Security to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense may be deemed as such by the President, and funds available to implement the DPA may be used for the purchase, production, or distribution of such medical equipment or supplies.
 
Further, during a public health emergency, the President and federal agencies may take specific actions to support the production of such materials or supplies, including with respect to supply chains, private-sector coordination, needs assessments, and overall strategies.
 
The bill provides for enhanced reporting under the DPA during a public health emergency. Additionally, a report required under the DPA for FY2023 and FY2024 shall include the percentage of contracts awarded to small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-524.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-524.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 2.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House