hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3717
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue up to ten Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) licenses each year to certain applicants. An SBIC is a privately owned company, licensed and regulated by the SBA, which invests in small businesses through debt and equity.
 
A license issued under the bill must be awarded to an applicant
 
 
that would otherwise be issued a license except that the management of the applicant does not satisfy certain qualification requirements such as investment experience;
 
where the fund managers have a documented record of successful business experience, a record of business management success, or knowledge in the particular industry or business in which the investment strategy is being pursued; and
 
that will make at least 25% of its investments in specified areas and businesses (e.g., low-income communities, businesses owned or controlled by individuals in underserved communities, and rural areas). 
 
 
The SBA must prioritize applicants that are located in states with fewer licenses and establish a streamlined application process for those licenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3718
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability assistance
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update an ongoing, national training program for claims processors who review compensation claims for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Such claims processors will be required to participate in the training at least once a year starting in their second year of being a VA claims processor.
 
The training program must be standardized at regional offices of the VBA and include instruction on stressor development and verification.
 
The VBA must establish a formal process to annually analyze training needs based on identified processing error trends. Additionally, the VBA must establish a formal process to conduct annual studies to help guide the national training program for claims processors.
 
Finally, the VBA must evaluate the guidance relating to PTSD to determine if updates are warranted to provide claims processors with better resources regarding best practices for claims processing, including specific guidance regarding development of claims involving compensation for service-connected PTSD.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3719
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023

 
This bill revises the low-income housing tax credit to repeal the qualified contract option for a building that received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2023, or received before that date, a determination from the bond issuer or housing credit agency of its eligibility to receive an allocation of a housing credit dollar amount. 
 
Under current law, properties eligible for the low-income housing tax credit are subject to a 30-year affordability period, during which the value of properties is set at a below market rate. The qualified contract option allows property owners, in some cases, to convert to market rate after 15 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
HUBS for Veterans Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3720
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Consumer credit
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Lawyers and legal services
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Small business
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
 
Helping Unleash Benefits and Services for Veterans Act of 2023 or the HUBS for Veterans Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes a grant program to assist the transition of military personnel to civilian life. It directs the Department of Labor to carry out a five-year grant program for nonprofit organizations, state boards, or local boards to assist the transition of the following persons from Armed Forces service to civilian life:
 
 
members eligible for preseparation counseling,
 
former members who are transitioning to civilian life, and
 
spouses of such members or former members.
 
 
Funds must be used for a range of services and assistance, such as career and training services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

Bill: 118-hr-3721
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

 
This bill authorizes the mailing of alcoholic beverages by certain entities in accordance with the delivery requirements otherwise applicable to a privately carried shipment. 

The authorization applies to an entity (including a winery, brewery, beverage distilled spirits plant, or other wholesaler, distributer, importer, or retailer of alcoholic beverages) that has registered with, obtained a permit from, or obtained approval of an application from the Department of the Treasury.
 
The bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations (1) requiring direct delivery to a duly authorized agent at a postal facility or to the addressee, who must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (2) prohibiting such alcoholic beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (3) requiring such entity to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS.
 
The U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction to render judgment upon any claim brought by a state, local, or tribal government against the USPS of a violation of state, local, or tribal law regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages into any U.S. state, territory, or district. The USPS shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

Bill: 118-hr-3723
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

This bill allows directions for use and warning labels for all medical devices to be provided electronically. Currently, this option extends only to (1) prescription devices that are used in health care facilities or by health care professionals, and (2) in vitro diagnostic devices that are used by health care professionals or in blood establishments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
FORCE Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3725
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: First responders and emergency personnel
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

First Responders' Care Expansion Act of 2023 or the FORCE Act of 2023

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of first responders between the ages of 57 and 64 who do not otherwise already qualify for Medicare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
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: 2023-05-25
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: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Student Mental Health Rights Act

Bill: 118-hr-3726
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Student Mental Health Rights Act

 
This bill addresses mental health and substance use at institutions of higher education (IHEs).
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to solicit information from students and conduct a study on mental health disabilities and substance use disorders at IHEs.
 
In addition, ED must issue guidance on IHEs' (1) compliance with federal law on mental health, (2) legal obligations to students with mental health disabilities and students with substance use disorders, and (3) policies that may have a discriminatory impact on such students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Teacher Health and Wellness Act

Bill: 118-hr-3727
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Employee performance
Government studies and investigations
Medical research
Mental health
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text:  

Teacher Health and Wellness Act

 
This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a five-year study that evaluates various interventions for reducing stress and supporting the well-being of elementary and secondary school teachers.
 
In particular, the NIH must implement and analyze the effects of workplace wellness programs, stress management programs, and other types of interventions on teacher stress, retention, and well-being. The NIH must also report to Congress about the results of its study, including any recommendations for reducing stress-related health care costs for teachers.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3729
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023

This bill credits certain individuals who provide at least 80 hours of care per month to dependent relatives without monetary compensation with up to five years of deemed wages (determined by a specified formula) for purposes of determining their Social Security benefit amounts. However, if an individual is otherwise entitled to a larger benefit amount, this provision shall not apply.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act

Bill: 118-hr-3730
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Medicare
Mental health
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act

 
This bill makes a series of changes to requirements that apply to rural health clinics under Medicare. 
 
For example, the bill allows rural health clinics that are not directed by physicians to enter into arrangements with physician assistants or nurse practitioners that generally comply with state laws (regarding scope of practice), rather than other specific requirements.
 
 It also specifies that rural health clinics (1) need only have prompt access to clinical laboratory services (as opposed to having to directly provide these services); (2) must be located in a non-urban area with a population that is less than 50,000; (3) may contract with (as opposed to employ) physician assistants or nurse practitioners; and (4) may primarily provide mental health services if located in a designated mental health professional shortage area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
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: 2023-05-25
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: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3731
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Education programs funding
Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Medical education
National and community service
Nursing
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes and expands programs to reduce barriers to enter the nursing or allied health professional workforce that are faced by some immigrants.
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants to state, tribal, and local governments and private organizations for covering certain costs to assist lawfully present immigrants with entering such professions. These include costs related to education, training, or licensure and assistance in obtaining overseas academic or training records.
 
The bill also makes lawfully present immigrants eligible to participate in the National Health Services Corps (NHSC). The NHSC provides scholarships and student loan repayment awards to health care providers who agree to work in areas with health care provider shortages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Professional’s Access to Health Workforce Integration Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3732
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Employment and training programs
Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

Professional's Access To Health Workforce Integration Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes a grant program to assist unemployed and underemployed skilled immigrants who are internationally trained health professionals with entering the U.S. health workforce.
 
The grants may be awarded by (1) the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration, (2) the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, or (3) the Office of Minority Health. Eligible grant recipients include clinical, public health, or health services organizations; community-based organizations; academic institutions; and states and localities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3733
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
International exchange and broadcasting
Licensing and registrations
Medical education
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 

International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023

 
This bill authorizes grants and makes other changes to facilitate the practice of medicine by international medical graduates who are lawfully present in the United States and graduated from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada.
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants for states and territories to
 
 
establish programs that allow such international medical graduates to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician while completing the first two steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, and
 
provide assistance (e.g., costs to take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and career counseling) to such international medical graduates.
 
 
The bill also exempts under certain circumstances such international medical graduates from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-25
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: 2023-05-25
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: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House