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Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-795
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Employment and training programs
First responders and emergency personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023 

 
This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice.
 
Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act

Bill: 118-hr-796
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act

 
This bill establishes the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office to monitor and respond to disruptions in critical industries and supply chains.
 
Specifically, the office must (1) identify high-priority supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) identify and evaluate the effect of supply chain disruptions on U.S. economic security, and (3) collaborate with other governmental bodies and key international partners to identify opportunities to reduce supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities.
 
The office also must establish a unified coordination group to oversee the interagency response to supply chain shocks and the office must designate certain critical industries, supply chains, and critical goods and services.
 
The bill includes various reporting requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Farm System Reform Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-797
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Farm System Reform Act of 2023

 
This bill places a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs); expands country-of-origin labeling; and expands requirements in the livestock, poultry, and meat markets.
 
Specifically, under the bill, a large CAFO may not commence or expand operations and, after January 1, 2040, may not continue to operate.
 
Further, the Department of Agriculture must provide grants to eligible animal feed operation (AFO) owners to pay off related debt and to transition the property to alternative agriculture activities. 
 
Integrators (certain individuals or entities that enter into arrangements with contract growers to raise and care for livestock or poultry at an AFO) that exercise substantial operational control of an AFO are liable and subject to civil action for an AFO's operation, including for dead animal and manure disposal, and for the discharge of air and water pollutants.
 
 The bill also expands country-of-origin labeling requirements to include beef, pork, and dairy products. 
 
Further, the bill expands requirements and prohibitions under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 in order to increase competition and transparency in the livestock, poultry, and meat markets, including by
 
 
 prohibiting the use of 
forward contract
s (i.e., future livestock delivery to a packer) unless certain requirements are met, such as a firm base price and competitive bidding; 
 
 establishing that a minimum of 50%, with exceptions, of a covered packer's daily volume of livestock slaughter must be purchased through spot market sales (i.e., the negotiated purchase or sale of livestock that meets specific pricing, timing, and competitive bidding requirements) from nonaffiliated producers; and
 
 providing USDA with additional enforcement authorities over live poultry dealers.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2023-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
SAFE CARS Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-799
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Motor vehicles
Product safety and quality
Public contracts and procurement
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2023 or the SAFE CARS Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill restricts the sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles by federal agencies.
 
Specifically, if an agency has received notification that a motor vehicle or related equipment owned by the agency contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard, the agency may not sell or lease the vehicle unless specified steps are taken to remedy the defect or noncompliance or must notify the purchaser or individual leasing the vehicle.
 
The agency must make all reasonable efforts to prevent the use of such vehicle, subject to certain exceptions, until the defect or noncompliance has been remedied.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
DO NOT Call Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-800
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2023 or the DO NOT Call Act

 of 202

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 This bill increases and establishes criminal penalties, which include imprisonment for up to one year, for an intentional violation of the restrictions on automated telephone marketing and messaging. In addition, a person may be imprisoned for up to three years for an aggravated violation of such restrictions if the person (1) previously has been convicted of such an offense, (2) initiates a certain high volume of such calls during specified periods of time, (3) commits the offense in the furtherance of a felony, or (4) causes losses of at least $5,000 during any one-year period to one or more persons.
 
The bill also increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the fine for intentionally transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-801
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States.
 
Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.

action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States.
 
Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12 .
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Respect State Housing Laws Act

Bill: 118-hr-802
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Landlord and tenant
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public housing

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Respect State Housing Laws Act

 
This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-616.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-616.
action_date: 2024-04-17
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 21.
action_date: 2024-04-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-804
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023 

 
This bill prohibits money services businesses (e.g., currency exchange providers or money order issuers) from engaging in transactions involving a central bank digital currency issued by China. Central bank digital currencies are digital currencies issued by a government-backed central bank. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-806
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (and the U.S. Executive Director at any other international financial institution deemed appropriate) to support financial assistance for the generation and distribution of nuclear energy, consistent with U.S. national security interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

Bill: 118-hr-808
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act

Bill: 118-hr-809
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act

 
This bill requires the President to prohibit nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and agents associated with China's government from (1) purchasing agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States, or (2) participating in Department of Agriculture programs that are unrelated to food and safety regulatory requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Bill: 118-hr-810
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

 
This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department upon determining there is an emergency that requires the department's use for federal purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E87)
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

Bill: 118-hr-811
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Military command and structure
National Guard and reserves
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act 
 
 
This bill makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia (DC), rather than the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the DC National Guard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E87)
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Protect Social Security and Medicare Act

Bill: 118-hr-814
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Protect Social Security and Medicare Act

 
This bill restricts the consideration of legislation if it contains any provision that reduces retirement, health, or other benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
 
Such legislation may not be considered in the House or the Senate unless two-thirds of the Members agree to consider it. However, the restriction does not apply to the consideration of any provision that reduces payments to Medicare Advantage plans if the provision also increases the amount of payments made for other purposes under Medicare. For this exception to apply, the amount of the increase must be equal to or greater than the amount of the reduction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Bill: 118-hr-816
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Business records
Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act

 
This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.
 
Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records.
 
A violator is subject to penalties&#8212;a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

Bill: 118-hr-817
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
 
 
This bill establishes new requirements in the case of a firearm transfer by a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits these transactions&#8212;default-proceed transactions&#8212;if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.
 
With respect to a default-proceed transaction, the bill
 
 
requires a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to report the transfer to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) within 24 hours; 
 
requires the instant criminal background check system (NICS) to prioritize completing the background check related to the transfer; and 
 
requires the NICS to retain records related to a proposed or completed firearm transfer until the background check is complete. 
 
 
Finally, the bill requires the FBI to report publicly on data related to default-proceed transactions. Further, it requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to report publicly on data related to the firearms transferred in default-proceed transactions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

Bill: 118-hr-818
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Labor-management relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

 
This bill increases from 20% to 30% the workforce representation on state and local workforce development boards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-819
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 202

3

 
This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture.
 
Currently, schools participating in the program may provide lactose-free and flavored and unflavored milk. Under the bill, these schools must provide students flavored and unflavored milk and maintain the discretion to offer lactose-free milk.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House