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Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-5665
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie Ann [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Disability and health-based discrimination
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 776.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-751, Part I.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-751, Part I.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
To establish an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Bill: 118-hr-5666
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Pipelines
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This bill directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to establish an Office of Public Engagement. (PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the U.S. pipeline transportation system and shipment of hazardous materials.) 

The purpose of the new office is to proactively engage with pipeline stakeholders, including the public, to

promote the adoption and increased use of safety programs and activities, 

provide technical expertise,

raise awareness to continuously improve pipeline safety, and

assist the public with pipeline safety inquiries.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our Military Act

Bill: 118-hr-5667
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 

Pay Our Military Act

This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2024 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).

Specifically, the bill provides FY2024 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service or inactive-duty training during the period; and (2) civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces.

If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2025. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4900)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Feed Our Families Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5668
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 

Feed Our Families Act of 2023

This bill provides appropriations for carrying out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for carrying out the act during any fiscal year beginning after FY2023. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is the authorizing statute for several Department of Agriculture nutrition and food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4900)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Parity for Tribal Educators Act

Bill: 118-hr-5669
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 

Parity for Tribal Educators Act

This bill expands eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to employees of tribally controlled schools. The bill requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to pay the government contributions for FERS and TSP for these employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
VOICE Act

Bill: 118-hr-5670
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
Venezuelans Overcoming Interference and Corruption in Elections Act or the VOICE Act
 
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on any foreign persons who prevent opposition candidates from participating in the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election. 
 
Specifically, the President must impose sanctions on any foreign persons (including Venezuelan officials) who prevent opposition candidates from participating in, or who materially assist in preventing opposition candidates from participating in, the 2024 Venezuelan presidential elections. Sanctions include asset blocking, inadmissibility into the United States, and visa revocation. The President may waive sanctions based on a determination that such a waiver is in the national interest of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of State to determine whether United States national Vladimir Kara-Murza is being detained wrongfully abroad for purposes of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-5671
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This bill requires the Department of State to determine whether Vladimir Kara-Muza is being wrongfully detained abroad for purposes of triggering certain procedures for U.S. nationals. If the State Department finds that Vladimir Kara-Muza is not being detained wrongfully in Russia, it must report to Congress a justification for this determination and describe the current efforts to secure his release. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act

Bill: 118-hr-5674
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: 

Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act

 
This bill prohibits a debt collector from threatening a service member with a reduction of rank, revocation of their security clearance, or military prosecution in the course of collecting a debt. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of this prohibition on the timely delivery of information to service members, military readiness, and national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5675
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
SWAMP Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5676
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Building construction
District of Columbia
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Maryland
Virginia

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
5G SALE Act

Bill: 118-hr-5677
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Licensing and registrations
Radio spectrum allocation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: 

5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act

 
This bill temporarily authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to process applications for licenses or permits for the use of specified bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were auctioned on or before March 9, 2023. The authorization terminates 90 days after the enactment of the bill.
 
The FCC has not processed the licenses or permits for the previously auctioned spectrum because its authority to conduct auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4953)
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Service Starts At Home Act

Bill: 118-hr-5678
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: 

Service Starts At Home Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to carry out programs to support student participation in local government and volunteer service.
 
Specifically, ED must make competitive grants for states or local governments to support paid internships within local governments for secondary school students and undergraduate students.
 
Additionally, ED must make allocations for states to award competitive scholarships to eligible students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteer service work conducted for or on behalf of a government or nonprofit organization. Further, ED may carry out a program to award supplementary funds (on a competitive basis) directly to eligible students who have already received scholarships for volunteer service work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Learn and Serve America Reinvestment Act

Bill: 118-hr-5679
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
American Volunteering Corporation Act

Bill: 118-hr-5680
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: 

American Volunteering Corporation Act

 
This bill establishes an independent executive branch agency to be known as the American Volunteering Corporation. The bill also transfers to the corporation the operations of the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, including the duties, assets, and obligations belonging to such programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-5681
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
A Chance To Serve Act

Bill: 118-hr-5682
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government lending and loan guarantees
Immigration status and procedures
Income tax exclusion
National and community service
Peace Corps
Student aid and college costs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5683
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: 

Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023

This bill directs and authorizes certain actions aimed at supporting Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan. For example, the bill

repeals presidential waiver authority that allows for certain foreign assistance to Azerbaijan;

authorizes foreign military financing grants to Armenia for FY2024;

requires the Department of State to submit a detailed strategy to Congress to ensure the durable security for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and a detailed report on alleged Azerbaijani atrocities in its attacks on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh in 2022 and 2023;

authorizes the State Department and USAID to implement activities related to development of Armenia's energy sector;

requires the State Department to seek opportunities for partnership between U.S. and Armenian entities on science and technology; and

requires the President to impose sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials determined to have directed (1) operations instigating the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, (2) attacks on Armenia in September 2022, (3) the blockade of the Lachin corridor beginning in December 2022, or (4) attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Transnational Criminal Organization Threat Assessment Act

Bill: 118-hr-5684
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-5685
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2023-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: 

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023

 
This bill addresses harassment at institutions of higher education (IHEs).
 
 Specifically, the bill requires each IHE to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment on the basis of a student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, a sex stereotype, and sex characteristics, including intersex traits), disability, or religion.
 
In addition, the Department of Education may award grants to IHEs to initiate, expand, or improve programs to (1) prevent the harassment of students; (2) provide counseling or redress services to students who have been harassed or accused of subjecting other students to harassment; or (3) educate and train students, faculty, or staff to prevent harassment or address harassment if it occurs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Introduced in House