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Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

Bill: 118-hr-7152
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2024-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Family relationships
Family services
Government information and archives
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: 

Divided Families National Registry Act

This bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and establish a national registry of information on those families to (1) facilitate future reunions, and (2) provide a repository of information about such families.

Additionally, the State Department shall ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for Korean American families and their family members who live in North Korea.

The State Department shall report to Congress periodically on the registry and on North Korean actions regarding potential reunions of divided families.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 8 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4130-4131)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 8 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4130-4131)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4138-4139)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7152.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4130-4132)
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-7153
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2024-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-514.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-514.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 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 by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H299)
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Introduced in House
To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butte, Montana, as the "Charlie Dowd VA Clinic".

Bill: 118-hr-7154
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Introduced: 2024-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Montana
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: 
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butte, Montana, as the Charlie Dowd Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Charlie Dowd VA Clinic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Introduced in House
United States-Abraham Accords Cooperation and Security Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7155
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7156
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-590, Part I.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-590, Part I.
action_date: 2024-02-29
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
action_date: 2024-02-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act

Bill: 118-hr-7157
Sponsor: Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Department of Commerce
Department of the Interior
Environmental regulatory procedures
Retail and wholesale trades
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the "Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building".

Bill: 118-hr-7158
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the "Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building."
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: 
This act designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Became Public Law No: 118-236.
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Became Public Law No: 118-236.
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7200)
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6328)
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6328)
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7158.
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6328)
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 118-236
Pacific Partnership Act

Bill: 118-hr-7159
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Australia
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Japan
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Micronesia
Natural disasters
New Zealand
Pacific Ocean
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

Pacific Partnership Act

This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands region. Specifically, the bill

requires the President to periodically develop and submit to Congress a Strategy for Pacific Partnership, including overarching goals for U.S. engagement in the Pacific Islands region;

extends certain diplomatic immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum;

requires the President to report to Congress on the implementation of the Strategy for Pacific Partnership; and

expresses that the President should consult and coordinate with allies and partners in the Pacific Islands region with respect to programs that provide assistance to the region.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-10
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7159.
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5088-5090)
action_date: 2024-09-09
text: Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act

Bill: 118-hr-7160
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Family relationships
Income tax deductions
Marriage and family status
State and local taxation
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 
 
SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act 

 
This bill increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the maximum amount of the tax deduction for state and local taxes for married couples whose adjusted gross income is less than $500,000 in 2023, thus eliminating the tax effect known as the marriage penalty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 994 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7160 and H. Res. 987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7160 and H. Res. 987 under a closed rule with one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 7160.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7161
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2024

 
This bill establishes reporting requirements for states regarding certain Medicaid payments to abortion providers. 
 
Specifically, the bill requires states that make Medicaid payments using federal funds for any items or services furnished by an abortion provider to annually (1) submit a report to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on all such payments, and (2) publish the report on the state's website. The report must include specified information, including the number of abortions performed by the providers and the gestational age with respect to each such abortion. (Current law restricts the use of federal funds for abortions to cases of rape, incest, or life endangerment of the woman. States may use their own funds to cover abortions in other cases.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7162
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024

This bill establishes tax-exempt savings accounts for children who have not attained age 18 to be known as the 401Kids Account Program. Contributions to such accounts may not exceed $2,500 in a calendar year (adjusted for inflation). Accounts may pay expenses related to education, starting a small business, buying a residence, or promoting retirement security. 

The Department of the Treasury must establish a permanent program, not later than December 31, 2024, to be known as the Federal 401Kids Account Program. 

The bill authorizes disclosure of taxpayer information for administering the program. It also disregards account funds for purposes of determining eligibility for certain federal assistance programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act

Bill: 118-hr-7163
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and a Rural Climate Alliance Network. 

The advisory committee, within USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist, must review and make recommendations on the agency's long-term and short-term national policies and priorities for (1) data collection for climate-specific agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and (2) agricultural climate research.

The Rural Climate Alliance Network must coordinate the provision of agriculture climate research, climate data, extension, and technical assistance for agricultural producers, the food and agricultural industry, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. The bill defines an 
agricultural producer 
as an individual who is engaged in farming, ranching, forestry, aquaculture, or another occupation relating to agriculture.

USDA must also submit a report to Congress that includes a long-term strategy for responding to the challenges faced by agricultural producers that may impact agricultural producers' climate change resilience. The report must also include recommendations for further action by federal departments and agencies that are based on best practices.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7164
Sponsor: Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Credit for Caring Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7165
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

Credit for Caring Act of 

2024

 
This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines 
eligible caregiver
 as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act

Bill: 118-hr-7166
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Fishes
Government information and archives
Great Lakes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7167
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 

2024

This bill establishes requirements for finance and banking entities to detect and prevent human trafficking. 

The Financial Institutions Examination Council must review procedures to improve the capability of specified programs to target financial transactions relating to severe forms of human trafficking. The Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking must submit to Congress recommendations for the revision of anti-money laundering programs specifically targeting severe forms of human trafficking.

The bill provides additional criteria to be considered by the Department of State to indicate a foreign country's serious and sustained efforts to eliminate human trafficking for purposes of certain foreign assistance. Specifically, the bill adds criteria regarding whether a foreign country has taken or is taking steps to implement a framework for preventing financial transactions involving severe forms of human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Investor Choice Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7168
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2024-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: 

Investor Choice Act of 2024

This bill prohibits broker-dealers and investment advisers from including mandatory arbitration, forum selection restrictions, or bans on class action suits in customer or client agreements. Issuers of securities are also prohibited from mandating arbitration in shareholder agreements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Introduced in House