hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act

Bill: 118-hr-2373
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act

 
This bill reinstates and augments certain cargo preference requirements and addresses related issues. (Cargo preference requirements specify that a minimum percentage of federally financed ocean cargo must be transported on U.S.-flagged commercial vessels.)
 
Under current law, federal agencies must ensure that 50% of the gross tonnage of their purchases and cargo transported via ocean vessel is carried on eligible U.S.-flagged commercial vessels. The bill increases this requirement to 75%. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) must issue regulations and interagency guidance implementing this policy and an earlier-enacted preference applicable to military cargo. 
 
The bill also reinstates a requirement for 25% of the total gross tonnage of certain federally financed agricultural cargo to be transported on U.S.-flagged commercial vessels. This requirement, which was repealed in a 2012 law, shall apply in addition to the 75% requirement.
 
Specifically, the additional 25% requirement applies to commodities, specialty crops, and food products exported by the Department of Agriculture under designated international food assistance programs, including the Food for Peace Act and the Food for Progress Act of 1985. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must finance any increased ocean freight expenses incurred as a result of the 25% cargo preference requirement.
 
The bill also details registration requirements for a vessel to be eligible to haul cargo under each preference.
 
DOT may temporarily waive these requirements under limited emergency circumstances if MARAD determines that there is an inadequate supply of vessels to satisfy the requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E275)
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
New Way Forward Act

Bill: 118-hr-2374
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

New Way Forward Act

 
This bill makes changes to immigration enforcement, including ending mandatory detention in certain cases.
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may not enter into or extend any contract with any for-profit entity to own or operate a detention facility. 
 
The bill provides for various protections related to detaining non-U.S. nationals (
aliens
 under federal law), such as (1) requiring DHS to make an initial custody determination and establish probable cause within 48 hours of taking an individual into custody, (2) establishing in hearings related to such determinations a presumption that the individual be released, and (3) requiring immigration judges to impose the least restrictive detention conditions necessary.
 
A DHS officer may not interrogate an individual as to immigration status based on factors such as the individual's race, religion, or spoken language. 
 
The bill removes mandatory detention requirements for certain individuals, such as asylum seekers with a credible fear of persecution. 
 
Certain individuals who were previously admitted into the United States may be removed only if removal proceedings commenced within five years of the individual becoming deportable or inadmissible. The bill also removes certain crime-related grounds of inadmissibility and deportability. 
 
The bill gives immigration judges discretion to provide relief from removal if the removal is not based on certain crime-related grounds.
 
State or local officers are prohibited from performing certain immigration enforcement functions. The National Crime Information Center database may not contain an individual's immigration information.
 
The bill repeals criminal penalties for improper entry or reentry into the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

Bill: 118-hr-2375
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

 
This bill expands congressional authority to review and disapprove District of Columbia laws.
 
For example, it authorizes Congress to use resolutions of disapproval to disapprove specific provisions of District law. It also expands from 30 days to 60 days the time period for Congress to review laws of the District before the laws may take effect. Additionally, the bill revises the expedited parliamentary procedures available to Congress for the consideration of resolutions of disapproval.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code to facilitate participation in Federal benefits programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-2376
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 
This bill expands eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to employees of tribal colleges and universities.
 
Specifically, the bill makes tribal colleges and universities eligible to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the FEHB program for their employees. The following tribal employers are currently entitled to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the program for their employees: (1) an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and (2) an urban Indian organization carrying out programs under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

Bill: 118-hr-2377
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

 
This bill modifies provisions relating to Medicare payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, including by requiring payment rates for certain widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests to be based on a statistical sampling of private sector rates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-29
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: 2023-03-29
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: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Farmers’ Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2378
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Farmers' Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act of 2023
 
 
This bill provides for increased support for farmers' markets. 
 
This bill reauthorizes, and extends funding for, the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program through FY2028.The bill also (1) expands eligibility for the program by increasing the income limit, (2) increases the minimum individual benefit, and (3) removes the maximum individual benefit limit.
 
The bill extends the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program through FY2028 and increases the minimum and maximum individual benefits under the program.
 
Further, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must make loans, loan guarantees, and grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the construction of new farmers' markets or the improvement or rehabilitation of existing farmers' markets. The bill provides funding for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants through FY2029, with certain cost-sharing requirements.
 
Additionally, USDA must establish a pilot grant program to allow food banks to voluntarily contract with local farmers to grow produce for food bank programs as a way to promote local procurement of produce. The bill provides funding for the pilot program through FY2025.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E282-283)
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2380
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023

 
This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1532)
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act

Bill: 118-hr-2381
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act

 
 This bill nullifies the portion of Executive Order 13936 that terminated the Fulbright exchange program with respect to exchanges with China and Hong Kong.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

Bill: 118-hr-2382
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

 
This bill designates September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act

Bill: 118-hr-2383
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act

 
This bill prohibits federal employees from conducting any financial trading on federal property. 
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal employees, including Members of Congress and the President, from engaging in any financial trading on federal property. Federal employees (with the exception of the President and Vice President) are also prohibited from using government-issued devices to engage in any financial trading. The bill's restrictions do not apply to activities that are related to an employee's official duties or Thrift Savings Plan account.
 
Federal employees who violate the bill's prohibitions are subject to fines, imprisonment (for knowing violations), and disciplinary action. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Complete American Pipelines Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2384
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Complete American Pipelines Act of 2023

 
This bill ends judicial review of the construction of certain natural gas pipeline projects that, prior to January 1, 2018, have been authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
ACE Agriculture Act

Bill: 118-hr-2385
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act or the ACE Agriculture Act

 
This bill reauthorizes the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) and expands the program's environmental sustainability goals. (The program supports innovative research and development of technology, research tools, and products to address long-term and high-risk challenges related to food and agriculture.)
 
 The bill expands the program's goals to include water conservation and responding to greenhouse gas emissions, as well as resilience to (1) drought, (2) infectious diseases, and (3) plant and animal pathogens and pests.
 
The bill also removes the current pilot program designation and requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and maintain an AGARDA staff.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2386
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023 

 
This bill makes changes to grant programs administered by the Forest Service to promote wood products.
 
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies a program that supports capital costs for installing community wood energy systems and building innovative wood products facilities, including by increasing the maximum grant amount per facility.
 
The bill also modifies a program that provides grants to develop and expand the market for innovative wood products. Specifically, the bill (1) modifies the grant priorities, and (2) increases the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by such a grant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

Bill: 118-hr-2387
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Land transfers
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

 
This bill adjusts the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California as depicted on a specified map to include the Rim of the Valley Unit. 
 
The Rim of the Valley Unit, and any lands or interests acquired by the United States and located within its boundaries, shall be administered as part of the recreation area. 
 
The Department of the Interior may acquire only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller any nonfederal land within the boundaries of the Rim of the Valley Unit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-2388
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 

Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023

 
This bill replaces the current maximum civil penalty of $11,000 for a violation of the child labor laws with a minimum civil penalty of $5,000 and a maximum of $132,270 (or, in the case of a violation that causes death or serious injury, $25,000 and $601,150, respectively).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1662)
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House