hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4120
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Age discrimination
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Employment discrimination and employee rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a dispute involving age discrimination.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Right to Contraception Act

Bill: 118-hr-4121
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Family planning and birth control
Federal preemption
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Right to Contraception Act

 
This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. 
Contraception
 refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures.
 
Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances the safety of contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The bill also specifies that the prohibition preempts inconsistent state and local laws and applies in spite of other federal laws, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993.
 
The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2946)
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 118-hr-4122
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act 

 
This bill awards posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Henrietta Lacks in recognition of her immortal cells which have made invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, our quality of life, and patients' rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4123
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Civil actions and liability
Domestic violence and child abuse
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family relationships
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2023

This bill restricts the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under 18 years of age.

Specifically, it prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting with an abortion on an unemancipated minor without first complying with certain requirements, including parental notification and a 96-hour waiting period.

It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation.

A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may sue in federal court to prohibit the abortion.

Parental notification requirements may be waived in a medical emergency or in a case of physical abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Flag Standardization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4124
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Dairy Farm Resiliency Act

Bill: 118-hr-4125
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Agricultural trade
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Livestock

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

 Dairy Farm Resiliency Act 

This bill updates the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. (The DMC program was enacted in the 2018 farm bill to support dairy operations by allowing producers to buy a guaranteed margin for their milk production. The margin is the difference between the Department of Agriculture's [USDA's] national all milk price and a calculated feed cost, which provides producers optional risk protection on price and feed costs.)

The bill requires that a dairy operation's production history for DMC be based on the most recent three-year history and be recalculated every five years. (A participating dairy producer must have an established milk production history with USDA's Farm Service Agency.) 

The bill also increases Tier 1 margin coverage for annual milk production to 6 million pounds or less (currently 5 million pounds or less) and Tier 2 margin coverage to over 6 million pounds (currently over 5 million pounds). 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Future of Aviation Act

Bill: 118-hr-4126
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Infrastructure development
Lighting, heating, cooling
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Future of Aviation Act

This bill expands the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to include grant coverage for current and future electric power requirements of public-use airports.

Specifically, this bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a program and provide airport sponsors grants to conduct airport development to increase energy efficiency or meet future electrical power demands.

The bill also expands two definitions under the AIP to specify that (1) 
 airport development
 includes an on-airport project to meet current and future electrical power demand, and (2)
 airport planning 
 includes assessing current and future electrical power demand.

The FAA may also establish an AIP pilot program to provide funding for electric aircraft infrastructure. Up to 10 public-use airports may be eligible for grants to carry out (1) the acquisition, operation, and installation of equipment to support electric aircraft operations; and (2) the construction or modification of infrastructure for power delivery or services for electric aircraft. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act

Bill: 118-hr-4127
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural insurance
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Disaster relief and insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act

This bill waives the adjusted gross income limitations for payments or benefits under specific Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs for a person or legal entity that derives a portion of their income from agriculture. (Currently, a person or entity is not eligible to receive certain benefits during a crop, fiscal, or program year if their average gross income exceeds $900,000.)

Specifically, in the case of an excepted payment or benefit, the adjusted gross income limitation is waived if 75% or more of the average adjusted gross income for the person or entity is derived from farming, ranching, or silviculture activities. These activities include agritourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural equipment owned by such person or entity.

The bill applies to the USDA

Livestock Indemnity Program;

Livestock Forage Disaster Program;

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program;

Tree Assistance Program; and

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Payment Choice Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4128
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Inflation and prices
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Payment Choice Act of 202

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This bill requires retail businesses to accept cash as a form of payment for on-site sales of $500 or less, and it prohibits them from charging cash-paying customers a higher price compared to customers not paying with cash. Businesses covered by this bill are those engaged in the business of selling or offering goods or services at retail to the public that accept in-person payments at a physical location.
 
The bill provides for enforcement through preventative relief, damages, and civil penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-07
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Rose asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4128, a bill originally introduced by Representative Payne, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
No Electric Ferries Act

Bill: 118-hr-4129
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Marine and inland water transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

No Electric Ferries Act 

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing passenger ferry grants for zero-emission or electric ferry projects under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
No Desire for Streetcars Act

Bill: 118-hr-4130
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Motor carriers
Public transit
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

No Desire for Streetcars Act

 
This bill prohibits funds provided under certain Department of Transportation programs from being used for the procurement, operation, or maintenance of a streetcar, including the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
NO TOD Act

Bill: 118-hr-4131
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Infrastructure development
Public transit
Transportation programs funding

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Falun Gong Protection Act

Bill: 118-hr-4132
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Foreign property
Human rights
Medical ethics
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
Sanctions
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Falun Gong Protection Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. The sanctions shall not apply to certain activities, such as authorized U.S. intelligence or law enforcement activities.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4134)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4134)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4132.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4133-4136)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Private Prison Information Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4133
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Private Prison Information Act of 2023

This bill specifies that a record related to a nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility must be considered a federal agency record for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

A nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility must disclose information under FOIA unless the information is exempt from disclosure or the disclosure is prohibited by law.

The term 
nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility
 means (1) a private prison, correctional, or detention facility; or (2) a state or local prison, jail, or other correctional or detention facility.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Updated Drug Labeling for Patient Safety Act

Bill: 118-hr-4134
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Updated Drug Labeling for Patient Safety Act

 
This bill allows generic drug manufacturers to revise labels with updated safety information that differs from the referenced brand-name drug.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
AG RESEARCH Act

Bill: 118-hr-4135
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural research
Building construction
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

Augmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful Act or the
 
AG RESEARCH Act 

 
This bill provides funding for maintenance at agricultural research facilities.
 
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must (1) revise its review process for evaluating proposals for agricultural research facilities to include consulting with representatives of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) peer review panels; and (2) establish a grant program within NIFA to provide agricultural research facilities with a federal share of the cost for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of the research facilities or the equipment necessary for agricultural research.
 
Additionally, the bill provides funding for the grant program and for USDA to provide direct payments to research facilities of the Agricultural Research Service for addressing deferred maintenance. USDA must give priority to the most critical structures in accordance with the Agricultural Research Service Capital Investment Strategy (April 2012).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

Bill: 118-hr-4136
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2023-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health facilities and institutions
Home and outpatient care
Members of Congress
Texas
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: 

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

 
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

action_date: 2024-07-22
text:  

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

 
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

 
action_date: 2025-01-02
text: 

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

This act designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-02
text: Became Public Law No: 118-214.
action_date: 2025-01-02
text: Became Public Law No: 118-214.
action_date: 2025-01-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2025-01-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-21
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7316)
action_date: 2024-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-21
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-21
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-07-23
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4712)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4712)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4136.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4712-4715)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 118-214