hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
OTC Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4626
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Family planning and birth control
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Prescription drugs
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 

Orally Taken Contraception Act of 2023 or the OTC Act of 2023

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on the approval process for over-the-counter oral contraceptives so as to encourage drug manufacturers to submit applications for approval. The FDA must also evaluate (1) whether and to what extent consumers understand the labeling on oral contraceptives, and (2) whether the labeling could be improved.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Afghan Adjustment Act

Bill: 118-hr-4627
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 

Afghan Adjustment Act

 
This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as
 green cards
) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.
 
Generally, to be eligible for a green card under this bill, an Afghan national must be (1) lawfully admitted into the United States, or (2) paroled into the United States on or after July 30, 2021. Any individual who was admitted or paroled after this bill's enactment is eligible only if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the individual provided support to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. DHS must provide a green card to an eligible individual who applies and meets certain requirements, including vetting requirements. 
 
The bill also authorizes special immigrant visas for certain Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan while serving in certain capacities, including an individual who (1) served in the Afghan Air Force or certain other branches of the Afghan armed forces, or (2) was a female member of certain entities in the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. To be eligible, such an individual must receive a recommendation from the Department of Defense (DOD). DOD must review the applicant's relevant records, including service records, after receiving a recommendation request.
 
(Special immigrant visa holders qualify for a green card after meeting certain criteria.)
 
The bill also authorizes a special immigrant visa for an Afghan national who is the parent or sibling of a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose and report on non-material disclosure mandates, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-4628
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on its website each required disclosure of nonmaterial information under federal securities laws and regulations and a justification for the disclosure. The SEC must also report this information to Congress every five years. 
 
The bill also establishes that a person's failure to disclose such nonmaterial information is not a liability in a private action. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4629
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Colorado
Endangered and threatened species
Fishes
Lakes and rivers
New Mexico
State and local government operations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Supervision Reform Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4630
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 

Supervision Reform Act of 2023 

 
This bill eliminates the designation of Vice Chairman for Supervision from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Currently, the Vice Chairman for Supervision develops policy recommendations for depository institution holding companies and other entities and oversees the supervision and regulation of these entities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
MilTax Awareness Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4631
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 

MilTax Awareness Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each member of an Armed Force receives an annual written notice about the availability of the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by DOD.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-4632
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

Bill: 118-hr-4633
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
To authorize appropriations for the operation of the Southwest Montana Veterans' Home, located in Butte, Montana.

Bill: 118-hr-4634
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Montana
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4635
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 

Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 

2023

 
This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a defaulted federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has repaid in full the amount due on the loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4636
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Electric power generation and transmission
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Infrastructure development
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 

Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish a program that awards grants for projects to construct, install, or improve existing wireless charging infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles, including performance, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, interoperability, development, and testing of wireless charging. State and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, and other eligible entities may apply for the grants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Jaime’s Law

Bill: 118-hr-4637
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act

Bill: 118-hr-4638
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act

This bill expands the scope of services that may be performed by clinical social workers under Medicare. Specifically, the bill allows clinical social workers to furnish any services that they are authorized to furnish under state law, rather than only services that relate to diagnosing or treating mental illnesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-14
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: 2023-07-14
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: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the exclusion of shareholder proposals from proxy or consent solicitation material if the subject matter of the shareholder proposal is environmental, social, or political.

Bill: 118-hr-4640
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 
This bill allows an issuer of securities to exclude from its proxy materials a shareholder proposal related to environmental, social, or political issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Performance over Politics Act

Bill: 118-hr-4641
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

Performance over Politics Act 

 
This bill allows an issuer of securities to exclude a shareholder proposal from its proxy materials if that proposal addresses the same subject matter as a previously offered proposal. The bill provides time frames and voting percentages for the previously offered proposal that, if applicable, allow an issuer to exclude the new shareholder proposal. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
International Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill: 118-hr-4642
Sponsor: Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

International Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Act 

 
This bill requires financial regulators to make certain disclosures related to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements. Specifically, financial regulators must notify Congress and the public of the details of an international negotiation prior to entering into the negotiation. Financial regulators also must (1) report to Congress the rationale, objectives, and the potential impacts of positions taken on matters before international regulatory bodies; and (2) publish summaries of meetings with international financial organizations. Finally, international agreements with an international financial organization require a public comment period. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4643
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Latin America
Mexico
Pipelines
Smuggling and trafficking
Solid waste and recycling
State and local government operations
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes requirements to address wastewater from the International Outfall Interceptor, which is a pipeline that carries wastewater from the United States-Mexico border to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant, which is located in Rio Rico, Arizona, treats sewage and wastewater originating from Nogales, Mexico, and Nogales, Arizona.
 
The bill transfers the ownership, operations, and maintenance of the pipeline from the city of Nogales, Arizona, to the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The commission must construct, operate, and maintain a debris screen at the pipeline's Manhole One for intercepting debris and drugs coming into the United States from Nogales, Mexico.
 
The bill also limits the portion of the costs that the city of Nogales, Arizona, must pay for the Nogales sanitation project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
No Expensive, Stifling Governance Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4644
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text:  

No Expensive, Stifling Governance Act of 2023 or the No ESG Act of 2023 

 
This bill allows an issuer of securities to exclude a shareholder proposal from its proxy materials if that proposal (1) has been substantially implemented by the issuer through policies, practices, or procedures; (2) duplicates another proposal contained in the proxy materials; or (3) addresses the same subject matter as a previously offered proposal. The bill provides time frames and voting percentages for the previously offered proposal that, if applicable, allow an issuer to exclude the new shareholder proposal. 
 
The bill also prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from implementing a proposed rule published on July 27, 2022, titled 
Substantial Implementation, Duplication, and Resubmission of Shareholder Proposals under Exchange Act Rule 14a—8
, which addresses the exclusion of shareholder proposals. 

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3903-3904)
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Empowering Shareholders Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4645
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

Empowering Shareholders Act of 2023 

 
This bill establishes guidelines for passively managed funds (e.g., index funds) that vote shares on behalf of fund investors in proxy shareholder votes. Under the bill, these funds must (1) vote shares according to instructions from the beneficial owner of the securities, (2) vote shares according to the voting instructions of the issuer, or (3) abstain from voting. 
 
The bill establishes an exemption for routine matters, such as an election to the board of directors. Additionally, the bill establishes a safe harbor from liability for investment advisers for (1) not soliciting voting instructions from beneficial owners, (2) voting shares according to the voting instructions of the issuer, or (3) abstaining from voting. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
SIREN Reauthorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-4646
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Health care coverage and access
Medical education
Mental health
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act or the SIREN Reauthorization Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies a grant program for improving emergency medical services (EMS) in rural areas. The modifications include requiring the use of grant funds to train EMS personnel on caring for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in emergency situations and permitting the use of grant funds to acquire overdose reversal drugs and devices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-532.
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-532.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act

Bill: 118-hr-4647
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 

High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act

 
This bill increases the annual cap on H-1B visas (nonimmigrant visas for workers in specialty occupations) and authorizes grants for education.
 
Specifically, the bill (1) increases the cap on such visas for each fiscal year from 65,000 to 130,000; and (2) exempts from this cap all visas for individuals with a postgraduate degree from a U.S. institution of higher education (currently, only up to 20,000 such visas are exempted each fiscal year).
 
The bill also modifies the criteria for determining whether an employer is an H-1B-dependent employer. (Such employers are subject to additional requirements.)
 
The Department of Education may make grants to states to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly referred to as STEM) education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide for duties of certain investment advisors, asset managers, and pension funds with respect to voting on shareholder proposals, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-4648
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2023-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: 
This bill requires certain institutional investment managers that use proxy advisory firms to disclose information related to voting on shareholder proposals. (Proxy advisory firms provide voting services and advice to institutional investors in public companies for proposals presented at shareholder meetings.)

Generally, institutional investment managers must report annually (1) how the manager voted on each shareholder proposal, (2) the percentage of votes cast in accordance with proxy advisory firm recommendations, and (3) explanations such as how votes are reconciled with fiduciary duties. Managers must also certify that votes were based solely on the best economic interest of the shareholders.

In addition, large institutional investment managers must (1) inform customers that shareholders are not required to vote on every proposal; (2) on certain votes, determine through an economic analysis the vote that is in the best economic interest of shareholders; and (3) report any such analysis annually. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-14
text: Introduced in House