hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4177
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023

 
This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups.
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission must establish a Diversity Advisory Group to report on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among board members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Quiet Communities Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4178
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental technology
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Noise pollution

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Quiet Communities Act of 2023
 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to reestablish an Office of Noise Abatement and Control to promote the development of local noise control programs and carry out related duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4179
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 

2023

 
This bill allows the release of a transfer student's educational records from an institution of postsecondary education where a student earned credit for coursework to an institution of postsecondary education where the student was previously enrolled in order to apply the student's coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential, such as an associate's degree.
 
 
 
Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Education to provide funding to an institution of postsecondary education that releases a student's records of postsecondary coursework and credits without the consent of the student or the student's parents if the student provides written consent prior to receiving the credential.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Federal Labs Modernization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4180
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Federal Labs Modernization Act of 

2023

 
This bill requires certain agencies to report on the state of research infrastructure at federal laboratories and other facilities.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to include in a report to Congress a description of the deficiencies in funding for research infrastructure in research facilities and major instrumentation located at federal laboratories and certain facilities of academic institutions.
 
In addition, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress on the research infrastructure of federal facilities, including the current state of facilities and equipment and any needed repairs and associated costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard", and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-4181
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 
This bill designates the area between the intersections of International Drive, NW, and Van Ness Street, NW, and International Drive, NW, and International Place, NW, in Washington, DC, as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. The bill also specifies that the address of the Chinese embassy (3505 International Place, NW) shall be redesignated as 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2774)
Men’s Health Awareness and Improvement Act

Bill: 118-hr-4182
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and requires other activities to improve men's health in the United States.
 
The office must support and promote men's health programs and initiatives, including by working with relevant federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) and consulting with other HHS offices and agencies on activities related to men's health. HHS must issue associated guidance and recommendations on improving men's health outcomes that include short-term and long-term objectives for disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern.
 
The bill also requires studies and reports on men's health topics. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health must study men's use of health screenings and services, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of federal outreach related to men's health initiatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4183
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4184
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023

This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions.

Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.

Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act

Bill: 118-hr-4185
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Grain
Meat
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public-private cooperation
Retail and wholesale trades
Seafood
Small business
State and local government operations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Employer-Directed Skills Act

Bill: 118-hr-4186
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4187
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4188
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Economic development
Housing and community development funding
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Maine
New Hampshire
New York State
Regional and metropolitan planning
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill makes changes to the authorities and programs of regional economic and infrastructure development commissions.
 
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and establishes and expands NBRC grant programs. Regional commissions may make grants for the planning, construction, equipment, and operation of health, nutrition, and child care projects. 
 
The bill also authorizes these regional commissions (as part of economic and infrastructure development grants) to promote the production of housing to meet economic development and workforce needs.
 
Each commission may accept transfers of funds from other federal agencies. Discretionary grants made by a commission to implement significant regional initiatives, to take advantage of special development opportunities, or to respond to emergency economic distress may be made without regard to specified percentage limitations. The bill limits the aggregate amount of discretionary grants.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4189
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health technology, devices, supplies
Indian social and development programs
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2023 or the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023

This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare.

Among other provisions, the bill

permanently removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) and allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services;

permanently allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner); and

allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to generally waive coverage restrictions during any public health emergency.

Additionally, the CMS must post certain information about the effects of Medicare telehealth services on its website, including information about utilization, costs, and the outcome of services. The CMS must also (1) provide resources to health care professionals about the requirements for furnishing telehealth services under Medicare, including with respect to payment, patient privacy, and support for underserved populations; and (2) ensure certain quality measures are applied to telehealth services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-15
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: 2023-06-15
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: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Disarming Felons Act

Bill: 118-hr-4191
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Disarming Felons Act

This bill extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to a new category of persons: persons who while 15, 16, or 17 years of age commit an act of juvenile delinquency that would have been a felony if committed by an adult. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Financing Disclosure Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4192
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Small Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2023

 
This bill applies specified consumer lending protections to small business lending and extends the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's regulatory authority regarding consumer financial products and services to include small business financing. Among other requirements, lenders offering financial products to small businesses must disclose the terms of the financing upon extending an offer and are prohibited from charging certain additional fees on a refinanced or modified loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Fly Together Act

Bill: 118-hr-4193
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Fly Together Act

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a policy on seating a young child (i.e., under the age of 14) next to an accompanying adult on a flight. Specifically, DOT must direct air carriers that assign seats or allow individuals to select seats in advance of the date of departure to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult, to the greatest extent practicable, if adjacent seat assignments are available. An air carrier must do this without charging a fee or an additional cost beyond the ticket price of the additional seat.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act

Bill: 118-hr-4194
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2023-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: 

Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act 

 
This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. The board must report on disparities in labor force trends as well as on plans and activities of the board to minimize and eliminate these disparities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

Bill: 118-hr-4195
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2023-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Family relationships
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: 

Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

 
This bill provides a 60-day time frame within which parents with separate health insurance plans may choose which plan provides primary coverage for their newborn child. The bill limits the application of certain standard health insurance provisions that determine which plan becomes the primary coverage of a dependent child based on the order of the parents' birthdays.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2023-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Introduced in House
One Flag for All Act

Bill: 118-hr-4196
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
National symbols

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2023-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2023-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-16
text: Introduced in House