hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3254
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Family relationships
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Temporary Family Visitation Act

Bill: 118-s-3255
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving Veterans’ Experience Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3256
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3257
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 

Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023

 
This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI bill benefits and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program by updating terminology related to certain Black veterans. Specifically, the bill explicitly includes the following individuals as eligible veterans under the programs:
 
 
Black veterans who served on active duty during World War II and can certify they were denied a specific benefit on the basis of race; and
 
the living surviving spouses, children, grandchildren, or other direct descendants of such veterans described above who can certify the veteran was denied a specific benefit on the basis of race.
 
 
 
Eligible veterans must apply for educational or home loan benefits within the five-year period after the bill is enacted.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the number of individuals who received VA educational or housing loan benefits due to the amendments made by the bill and the total value of such benefits. 
 
Finally, the VA must appoint a panel of independent experts to develop recommendations regarding additional benefits and assistance for female and minority members of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
ALS Better Care Act

Bill: 118-s-3258
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Peer Support Services Center of Excellence Act

Bill: 118-s-3259
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5429)
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3260
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Mental health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3261
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Fiscal Stability Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3262
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional leadership
Congressional operations and organization
Economic performance and conditions
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-29
text: Hearings Held Prior to Referral.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Bill: 118-s-3263
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alabama
Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

This bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Additionally, the bill reaffirms previous decisions by the Department of the Interior to take land into trust for the tribe under the IRA.

A 2009 Supreme Court case, 
Carcieri v. Salazar,
 decided that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the IRA was enacted in 1934. This bill (1) affirms the applicability of the IRA to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, thereby deeming the tribe to be under federal jurisdiction as of June 18, 1934, for purposes of the IRA; and (2) reaffirms prior decisions by Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
PRICE Act

Bill: 118-s-3264
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Building construction
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Low- and moderate-income housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-09
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3265
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill increases from 5 to 15 the number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5460)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Focus on Learning Act

Bill: 118-s-3266
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Focus on Learning Act

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to take certain actions related to mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.

First, the bill directs ED, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health.

Second, ED must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the "First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building".

Bill: 118-s-3267
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the "First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building."
action_date: 2024-11-25
text: 
This act designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-25
text: Became Public Law No: 118-135.
action_date: 2024-11-25
text: Became Public Law No: 118-135.
action_date: 2024-11-25
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-11-25
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5950)
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5950)
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3267.
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5950-5951)
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: Mr. Higgins (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2024-04-26
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-04-26
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-04-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-04-23
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2993; text: CR S2994)
action_date: 2024-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2993; text: CR S2994)
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 118-135
Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3268
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3269
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act of 2023

This bill prohibits Ukraine from using any U.S. government-provided funds for the nationalization, expropriation, forced liquidation, seizure, or imposition of restrictions on the rights of shareholders over property in Ukraine that is owned directly or indirectly by U.S. investors, including interests in a publicly traded company.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
REACH Our Tribes Act

Bill: 118-s-3270
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Agriculture
Indian social and development programs
Intergovernmental relations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Rural Economic-development Assistance and Consultation to Help Our Tribes Act or the REACH Our Tribes Act

This bill requires certain actions, particularly by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), for tribal consultation, data reporting, and interagency collaboration for economic development.

Specifically, the bill requires USDA to establish a formal process for consultation with tribal governments on (1) annual budget requests; and (2) bills proposing the reauthorization of certain USDA programs over a period of multiple years with budgetary impacts, including bills providing for the reauthorization of USDA programs (commonly known as farm bills). USDA must report to Congress on this consultation process.

Additionally, the bill requires USDA to establish a plan for analyzing and publicly reporting to tribal entities on funding provided through USDA programs for which tribal entities are eligible to apply.

The bill also requires USDA, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, to establish an interagency task force on economic development programs. This task force must (1) review guidance and application requirements for economic development programs administered by USDA, and (2) develop interagency agreements to reduce administrative and planning burdens for applicants to such programs and the federal agencies administering such programs.

The Department of Commerce must establish a working group to develop and regularly update a comprehensive and public repository of federal economic development programs that are available to tribal entities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 118-s-3271
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
FAMILIES Act

Bill: 118-s-3272
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

Bill: 118-s-3273
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5461)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Hire Student Veterans Act

Bill: 118-s-3274
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Hire Student Veterans Act

 
This bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to allows employers a credit for hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under programs provided by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
STAR Act

Bill: 118-s-3275
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
HOPE Act

Bill: 118-s-3276
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bill: 118-s-3277
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: 
This bill reauthorizes the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through FY2028.

The mission of the Marine Debris Program is to investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris on the U.S. economy, the marine environment, and navigation safety. Under current law, marine debris includes any manufactured or processed persistent solid material that is disposed of or abandoned into the marine environment or the Great Lakes (directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6788; text: CR S6788)
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-08-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479.
action_date: 2024-08-01
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-08-01
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-07-31
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
I–VETS Act

Bill: 118-s-3278
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify non-U.S. nationals (
aliens 
under federal law) who are serving or have served as a member of the Armed Forces when the individual applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding. Such membership shall be reflected in DHS records and may not be used to remove an alien from the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Advanced Coursework Equity Act

Bill: 118-s-3279
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Advanced Coursework Equity Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to establish three grant programs to increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses and programs. Local educational agencies receiving grants or subgrants must use such funds for certain activities, such as conducting community engagement, expanding enrollment of underrepresented students in advanced courses, and providing direct services (e.g., tutoring) to underrepresented students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3280
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Real MEAT Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-3281
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 

Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully Act of 2023 or the Real MEAT Act of 

2023

 
This bill prohibits the sale of any imitation meat food product unless its label includes (1) the word 
imitation
, and (2) a statement that clearly indicates the product is not derived from or does not contain meat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate