hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Election Worker Protection Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1318
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Election Worker Protection Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes certain protections for election workers. 
 
Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or harass an election worker with the intent to interfere with the official duties of, or retaliate against, the worker.
 
The bill extends (1) the prohibition on certain types of intimidation in federal elections to also prohibit intimidation for processing ballots or tabulating, canvassing, or certifying votes; and (2) the prohibition on public disclosure of restricted personal information to also prohibit the disclosure of information about election officials, poll workers, or election volunteers in connection with a federal election.
 
The bill also authorizes election officials to remove poll observers who are interfering with or attempting to disrupt the administration of an election. 
 
Additionally, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to award grants to states (or local governments under specified circumstances) for (1) recruiting and training individuals to serve as poll workers and election volunteers on dates of elections for public office, and (2) physical security services and social media threat monitoring for election workers.
 
The bill directs the Department of Justice to (1) provide training to law enforcement and federal attorneys on addressing threats to election workers, and (2) establish a grant program to support programs to prevent the disclosure of personally identifiable information of election workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1319
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023
 
 
This bill requires the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and the Treasury to develop and implement a strategy to prevent or intercept the importation or trafficking of machinegun conversion devices. The term 
machinegun conversion device
 means parts or combinations of parts designed and intended for use in converting a weapon into a machinegun.
 
The bill also specifies that proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of a machinegun are subject to seizure and forfeiture.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1320
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Europe
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Militias and paramilitary groups
Russia
Sanctions
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 202
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This bill requires the President and the Department of State to provide Congress with certain information related to the conflict in Ukraine.
 
 The bill requires the President to determine, within 60 days of receiving a request from Congress, whether a person (individual or entity) described in the request meets the criteria to be subject to a sanctions law that targets those who commit serious human rights abuses in territory forcibly occupied by Russia. The President must submit a report to Congress stating whether the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions on any person described in such a request. 
 
 The bill also requires the State Department to include additional information in certain human rights reports to Congress. The additional information concerns human rights abuses committed by Russian forces in Ukraine or against individuals in Ukraine who are forcibly relocated. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Unlock Ticketing Markets Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1321
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Unlock Ticketing Markets Act of 2023

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to limit the duration of an agreement that a ticket service provider may enter into with a venue for the exclusive right to conduct the initial sale of tickets to all, or substantially all, live concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, comedy shows, or other scheduled performances held at that particular venue.

The FTC must issue regulations to define the period of time that constitutes an excessive duration for such an exclusivity agreement. However, the minimum period of time that constitutes an excessive duration must be more than four years.

The bill provides the FTC with authority to enforce this limitation.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1322
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Economic development
Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2023

 
This bill allows all Indian tribes and individual Indian owners of restricted land to lease their land for up to 99 years, subject to the approval of the Department of the Interior. The bill also provides tribes with the authority to approve certain types of rights-of-way without obtaining approval from Interior.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6705-6707; text: CR S6706-6707)
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-159.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-159.
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-105.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
SAFE Banking Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1323
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Credit and credit markets
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of the Treasury
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Evidence and witnesses
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve System
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Insurance industry and regulation
Iran
Judicial procedure and administration
Licensing and registrations
Middle East
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
National Credit Union Administration
North Korea
Organized crime
Syria
Terrorism
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

 
 
 

Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2023 or the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 
 
 
This bill provides protections for federally regulated financial institutions that serve state-sanctioned marijuana businesses. Currently, many financial institutions do not provide services to state-sanctioned marijuana businesses due to the federal classification of marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. 
 
Under the bill, a federal banking regulator may not penalize a depository institution for providing banking services to a state-sanctioned marijuana business. For example, regulators may not terminate or limit the deposit or share insurance of a depository institution solely because the institution provides financial services to a state-sanctioned marijuana business.
 
The bill also prohibits a federal banking regulator from requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless (1) the regulator has determined that the depository institution is engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice or is violating a law or regulation, and (2) that determination is not based primarily on reputation risk. 
 
Additionally, proceeds from a transaction involving activities of a state-sanctioned marijuana business are no longer considered proceeds from unlawful activity. (Financial institutions that handle proceeds from unlawful activity are subject to anti-money laundering laws. Violators of these laws are subject to fines and imprisonment.)
 
Furthermore, a financial institution, insurer, or federal agency may not be held liable or subject to asset forfeiture under federal law for providing a loan, mortgage, or other financial service to a state-sanctioned marijuana business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act

Bill: 118-s-1324
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Department of Energy
Electric power generation and transmission
Executive agency funding and structure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act

 
This bill establishes a fund that the Southwestern Power Administration may use for the operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and other related expenses. The bill also transfers amounts into the fund from specified accounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1325
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Aviation and airports
Caribbean area
Collective security
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employment and training programs
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Human trafficking
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Natural disasters
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Organized crime
Rule of law and government transparency
U.S. and foreign investments
Western Hemisphere
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

 
This bill states that the Department of State should collaborate with democratic partners to promote certain objectives in the Western Hemisphere: (1) improvement of security conditions and the rule of law; (2) digitalization and cybersecurity; (3) improvement of economic conditions; and (4) transparent, accountable, and democratic governance. The first three of these objectives do not apply to Cuba, Nicaragua, or Venezuela.

action_date: 2023-05-04
text: 

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

This bill states that the Department of State should collaborate with democratic partners to promote certain objectives in the Western Hemisphere: (1) improvement of security conditions and the rule of law; (2) digitalization and cybersecurity; (3) improvement of economic conditions; and (4) transparent, accountable, and democratic governance. These objectives do not apply to Cuba, Nicaragua, or Venezuela.

The bill also requires the President to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for investment, trade, and development in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The focus of this strategy shall be on increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to those regions.

The State Department must report to Congress on efforts by the Maduro regime of Venezuela to detain U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Unlock Ticketing Markets Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1326
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Unlock Ticketing Markets Act of 2023

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to limit the duration of an agreement that a ticket service provider may enter into with a venue for the exclusive right to conduct the initial sale of tickets to all, or substantially all, live concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, comedy shows, or other scheduled performances held at that particular venue.

The FTC must issue regulations to define the period of time that constitutes an excessive duration for such an exclusivity agreement. However, the minimum period of time that constitutes an excessive duration must be more than four years.

The bill provides the FTC with authority to enforce this limitation.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Consumer Credit Control Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1327
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Consumer Credit Control Act of 2023

 
This bill requires a consumer's affirmative informed consent before a consumer reporting agency may share that consumer's report with third parties for specified purposes. A consumer reporting agency must verify a consumer's identity when obtaining this consent. (Currently, this sharing is generally allowed unless a consumer opts out.) 
 
If the consumer provides consent, a consumer reporting agency may share information with a third party for an extension of credit or the underwriting of insurance. 
 
Additionally, in connection with transactions not initiated by the consumer, a consumer reporting agency may provide a consumer report with the consumer's consent only if the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance. 
 
Furthermore, consumer reporting agencies may not charge consumers fees in connection with furnishing consumer reports. 
 
The bill also requires consumer reporting agencies to use reasonable efforts to prevent data breaches of consumer reports. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on how best to protect information collected in consumer files. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1390)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1328
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights
Labor-management relations
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 

2023

 
This bill excludes Indian tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). (Currently under the NLRA, employers may not engage in unfair labor practices and must allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Armenian Genocide Education Act

Bill: 118-s-1329
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

Armenian Genocide Education Act

 
This bill requires the Library of Congress to maintain a public website and otherwise support educational initiatives to promote understanding about the Armenian Genocide (the killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Gerald’s Law Act

Bill: 118-s-1330
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

Gerald's Law Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act

Bill: 118-s-1331
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Payment Completion Fairness Act or the PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act

 
This bill removes the requirement that a borrower must be employed in a public service job at the time of loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
 
Under the current PSLF program, the Department of Education must cancel the balance of interest and principal due on a borrower's Federal Direct Loans after the borrower makes 120 monthly loan payments while employed in a public service job and, at the time of loan forgiveness, the borrower is employed in a public service job. This bill removes the requirement that the borrower must be working in a public service job at the time of loan forgiveness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy. Hearings held.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Bill: 118-s-1332
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Home and outpatient care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals (i.e., individuals who provide services to promote independence in individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability) for data reporting purposes.
 

action_date: 2023-11-30
text: 

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to consider establishing a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals (i.e., individuals who provide services to promote independence in individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability) for data reporting purposes.
 

action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to consider establishing a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals (i.e., individuals who provide services to promote independence in individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability) for data reporting purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2477-2478; text: CR S2477)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2477-2478; text: CR S2477)
action_date: 2023-11-30
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.
action_date: 2023-11-30
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-116.
action_date: 2023-11-30
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-116.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate