hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Emergency Liquidity Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1662
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2023-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: 

Emergency Liquidity Act of 2023 

 
This bill requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish and maintain a permanent emergency lending program through which a Federal reserve bank may provide short-term liquidity to member banks or other depository institutions that pledge collateral eligible for purchase by the Federal reserve banks in open market operations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Critical Bank Review Act

Bill: 118-hr-1663
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2023-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: 

Critical Bank Review Act 

 
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to create a new designation (
sectorially critical
) for certain banks and credit unions that are systemically important to a critical sector of the U.S. economy. The appropriate federal banking agency must apply a higher level of regulatory supervision to institutions designated as 
sectorially critical
. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Financial Stability Mandate Act

Bill: 118-hr-1664
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2023-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: 

Financial Stability Mandate Act 

 
This bill requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee to consider inflation, employment, and financial stability when setting interest rates. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Safe Charging Electrical Bikes and Scooters Act

Bill: 118-hr-1665
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: 

Safe Charging Electrical Bikes and Scooters Act

 
This bill establishes a program to provide grants for the installation of publicly accessible lithium-ion battery power charging stations for electric bicycles and scooters. 
 
Under the program, the Department of Transportation (DOT) may award grants to local governments for the acquisition or installation of safe lithium-ion battery power stations and storage for electric bicycles or scooters in public places. Public places include any public road or other publicly accessible location, such as parking facilities at public buildings and public parks or publicly accessible parking facilities owned or managed by private entities.
 
DOT must also develop a publicly available educational program about the health and safety risks related to these types of lithium-ion batteries and how to buy, store, and charge the batteries.
 
Further, DOT must conduct a study on the number of uncertified lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles and scooters that are currently available in the U.S. market. DOT must report on the study and provide recommendations for legislative or regulatory action to ensure the availability of certified and affordable lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. market.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1666
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2023-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: 

Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023

 
This bill extends the specialized rate increase for Medicare payment of ground ambulance services in rural areas for an additional three years (until January 1, 2028).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-17
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: 2023-03-17
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: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act

Bill: 118-hr-1667
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2023-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Arkansas
Forests, forestry, trees
Outdoor recreation
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: 

Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act

 
This bill requires the Forest Service to identify and develop campsites and related facilities within the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas to be reopened for overnight camping.

Overnight camping within that area has been prohibited since several people died in a major flood on June 11, 2010.
 
Specifically, the Forest Service must identify areas within the Albert Pike Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping and select and establish campsites and related facilities for public use within the identified areas.
 
The Forest Service must ensure that (1) at least 54 campsites are available, of which at least 8 have electric and water hookups; and (2) each campsite and related facility identified or established is located outside of the recreation area's 100-year floodplain, which is an area that has a 1% chance of flooding in any given year. 
 
Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, the Forest Service shall open each existing campsite within the recreation area that is located outside of the 100-year floodplain.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

Bill: 118-hr-1668
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

 
This bill amends the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to include additional bicyclist and pedestrian safety measures and increases the federal cost share for certain safety projects.
 
Specifically, the bill allows HSIP to fund projects (1) for the connection of two or more segments of existing bicyclist or pedestrian infrastructure, or (2) that are based on a state's plan to improve the safety of vulnerable road users (e.g., bicyclists or pedestrians) in areas identified as high-risk. In addition, the bill allows an increased federal cost share of up to 100% for these projects. 
 
The bill also allows an increased federal cost share of up to 100% for certain transportation projects that include a Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasure for bicyclists or pedestrians. These measures include bicycle lanes, walkways, and crosswalk visibility enhancements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
MATCH Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1670
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2023 or the
 
MATCH Act of 202

3

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to (1) identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a state, local government, or Indian tribe prior to entering into an agreement with USDA under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program; and (2) develop procedures, including appropriate deadlines, to be implemented at the state level, through which such entities may request and incur the cost for additional emergency watershed protection measures.
 
USDA must consider any applicable pre-agreement costs incurred by a state, local government, or Indian tribe for undertaking emergency watershed protection measures as meeting part of its contribution towards the project costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Bill: 118-hr-1671
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Dental care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

 
This bill permits individuals to enroll in a dental benefits plan on a health insurance exchange without also enrolling in a qualified health plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Bill: 118-hr-1672
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hereditary and development disorders
Home and outpatient care
Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

 
This bill establishes and provides funds for a demonstration project for state Medicaid programs to improve outpatient care for individuals with sickle cell disease, with a focus on young adults and pregnant women. 
 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must award planning grants to at least 10 states and must select between 5 and 10 states to participate in the project. Participating states must provide specified services and support for individuals with sickle cell disease, including multidisciplinary care teams, appropriate treatments, mental health services, and specialist services. 
 
The bill provides a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for services provided through the project. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1673
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2023

 
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the cumulative public health risks associated with multiple environmental stressors and recommend measures to reduce the number of violations of environmental law in certain environmental justice communities. 
Environmental justice communities
 are communities with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or tribal and indigenous communities that experience, or are at risk of experiencing, higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects, as compared to other communities.
 
In addition, the EPA must publish and implement a proposal for a protocol that assesses and addresses the cumulative public health risks associated with multiple environmental stressors, such as impacts associated with global climate change.
 
Further, the EPA must identify at least 100 communities that (1) are environmental justice communities; and (2) have had more environmental law violations than the national average, as determined by the EPA. The EPA must then identify the causes of the violations, identify measures to reduce the number of violations, and implement such measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Railway Safety Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1674
Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Civil actions and liability
Department of Transportation
First responders and emergency personnel
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infrastructure development
Railroads
Research and development
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Railway Safety Act of 2023

 
This bill addresses safety requirements for rail carriers and trains transporting hazardous materials.
 
Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must issue safety regulations for trains carrying hazardous materials to require that rail carriers or shippers (1) provide state emergency response commissioners with advanced notice and information about the hazardous materials; (2) reduce blocked rail crossings; and (3) comply with certain requirements regarding train length and weight specifications, track standards, speed restrictions, and response plans. 
 
DOT must also establish requirements for wayside defect detectors. These are used by railway systems alongside the tracks to detect defects and failures (e.g., wheel bearing failures). Current federal regulations do not require their use, but federal guidance does address their placement and use. Under the bill, DOT must issue regulations establishing requirements for the installation, repair, testing, maintenance, and operation of wayside defect detectors for each rail carrier operating a train carrying hazardous materials.
 
The bill also
 
 
 increases the maximum fines DOT may impose on rail carriers for violating safety regulations,
 
 requires DOT to update rail car inspection regulations and audit the federal inspection program,
 
requires a minimum two-person crew for certain freight trains,
 
phases out certain railroad tank cars by May 1, 2025 (four years sooner than required under current law), 

 
expands training for local first responders,
 
imposes a new fee on certain rail carriers, and
 
 authorizes grants to improve railway safety.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Territory Health Revitalization Act

Bill: 118-hr-1675
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Territory Health Revitalization Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of funding under the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program for U.S. territories. (Organizations use these grants to provide education and training to low-income individuals for health care occupations that are expected to either experience labor shortages or be in high demand.) The bill also makes organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for the grants and requires HHS to award at least two grants to organizations in U.S. territories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Bring American Companies Home Act

Bill: 118-hr-1676
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Bring American Companies Home Act 
 
 
This bill allows United States persons (i.e., U.S. citizens or residents, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts) to expense the cost of moving inventory, equipment, and supplies from China to the United States. 
Expensing 
is the tax rule that allows a taxpayer to deduct costs in the year in which they are incurred.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
SMART Spectrum Act

Bill: 118-hr-1677
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Simplifying Management, Access, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act or the SMART Spectrum Act

 
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to implement an incumbent informing capability in its regulation of the electromagnetic spectrum. The bill also outlines minimum requirements for the capability that address protection of classified information and other matters.
 

Incumbent informing capability
 is a mechanism that facilitates the sharing of spectrum allocated for both federal and nonfederal uses; it enables federal users to reliably inform nonfederal users when and where the federal systems are operating in order to manage harmful interference between the federal and nonfederal uses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Legal Firearms Ownership Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1678
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2023-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: 

Protecting Legal Firearms Ownership Act of 2023

 
This bill states that any firearm or firearm attachment that was lawfully manufactured before the effective date of a new rule or regulation shall be grandfathered and shall be permitted to be sold, transferred, and possessed in accordance with the previous rule regime. 
 
The bill specifies that the manufacturing date of a firearm or firearm attachment shall be determined by the serial number recorded on the firearm or firearm attachment, or any other legal method of recording the date of manufacturing, including packaging. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Introduced in House