hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

Bill: 118-hr-5183
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment of cancer care planning and coordination services for individuals who are diagnosed with or treated for cancer, including the development of treatment plans, follow-up care, and any necessary revisions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-08-11
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: 2023-08-11
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: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
School Security Enhancement Act

Bill: 118-hr-5184
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

School Security Enhancement Act

 
This bill allows local educational agencies to use specified portions of Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing other measures to strengthen security on school premises.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
To maintain in effect certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iraq in the event of a termination of the applicable declared national emergency, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-5185
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5186
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Farmland
Federal-Indian relations
Hunting and fishing
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and increases funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. This Natural Resources Conservation Service program provides state and tribal governments competitive grants to encourage owners and operators of privately-held land (i.e., farm, ranch, and forest land) to allow public access for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Protect Prayer in Schools Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5187
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5188
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023

This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security. Specifically, the bill requires the President to submit a proposal to Congress, which Congress may approve by a joint resolution. Under current law, the President determines whether any adjustment of an import is necessary and must submit to Congress the reasons for any action taken or not taken.

The Department of Defense (currently, the Department of Commerce) must investigate the effect of these imports on national security.

The bill retroactively applies to any proposed action made six years before enactment of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Voter Integrity and Defense Act

Bill: 118-hr-5189
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Voter Integrity and Defense Act

This bill requires states and local jurisdictions, in order to receive election assistance payments, to have in effect a law that requires valid photo identification for voting in federal elections.

Specifically, the state or local jurisdiction must certify that the state has in effect a law that prevents state or local election officials from (1) providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents a valid photo identification, and (2) accepting a ballot for a federal election from an individual who votes other than in person unless the individual submits with the ballot a copy of a valid photo identification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Military Family Protection from Debt Act

Bill: 118-hr-5190
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Debt collection
Government lending and loan guarantees
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

Bill: 118-hr-5191
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Government studies and investigations
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids in U.S. territories. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of U.S. territories to develop, construct, maintain, or operate renewable energy systems.
 
The Department of Energy must ensure that its national laboratories offer to provide technical assistance to grant recipients.
 
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on renewable energy and energy efficiency in U.S. territories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act

Bill: 118-hr-5192
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5193
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 

2023

 
This bill eliminates provisions that reduce Social Security retirement benefits for certain beneficiaries who are younger than full retirement age and who have outside income above a certain threshold, also known as the Retirement Earnings Test (RET). 
 
Under the RET, benefits are reduced for beneficiaries who are younger than full retirement age if they earn more than the annual limit ($21,240 for 2023). Withheld benefits are subsequently added to monthly benefits once the beneficiary reaches full retirement age. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
YOU’RE FIRED Act

Bill: 118-hr-5194
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Seat of Government Act

Bill: 118-hr-5195
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Seat of Government Act

 
This bill repeals the District of Columbia (DC) Home Rule Act. The DC Home Rule Act provides a charter for the local government of the District of Columbia authorizing DC officials to legislate, conduct elections, and otherwise govern over local affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act

Bill: 118-hr-5196
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-5197
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Expansion of Attainable Homeownership Through Manufactured Housing Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5198
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Expansion of Attainable Homeownership Through Manufactured Housing Act of 2023

This bill removes the requirement that a manufactured home (formerly known as a mobile home) must be built on a permanent chassis.

A permanent chassis is a structural element of a manufactured home that is used to transport the home and is not necessarily part of the foundation.

 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5199
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural research
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes and provides funding for Department of Agriculture (USDA) research programs for specialty crops (i.e., fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture).

Specifically, the bill increases FY2024-FY2028 funding for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension activities that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems.

The bill also reauthorizes and provides funding through FY2028 for the Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4 Project). The IR-4 Project conducts the research necessary for obtaining registrations of pest control agents for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops. USDA carries out the program in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency, state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and others. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Helping Understand Narcotics Traces at the Executive Residence Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5200
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Helping Understand Narcotics Traces at the Executive Residence Act of 2023 or the HUNTER Act of 2023

This bill requires the Secret Service to report on any illicit use of controlled substances at the White House.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act

Bill: 118-hr-5201
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Emergency communications systems

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-5202
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Outdoor recreation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Sports and recreation facilities
State and local government operations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
action_date: 2024-04-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-448.
action_date: 2024-04-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-448.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
AGRITOURISM Act

Bill: 118-hr-5203
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Department of Agriculture
Executive agency funding and structure
Outdoor recreation
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 

Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces Act or the AGRITOURISM Act

This bill establishes an Office of Agritourism within the Department of Agriculture to encourage and promote, in each state, agritourism activities and businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Climate Adaptation Plan Act

Bill: 118-hr-5204
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2023-08-15 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Economic development
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Federal-Indian relations
Indian social and development programs
Land use and conservation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-15
text: 

Climate Adaptation Plan Act or the CAP Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to award competitive grants to Indian tribes or localities for developing climate adaptation plans (i.e., a framework for measuring, tracking, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and for adopting climate change adaptation measures).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-08-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-08-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-15
text: Introduced in House