hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Defund the OTF Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3191
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: 

Defund the OTF Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF). (The OTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global internet freedom that has received federal funding annually through the U.S. Agency for Global Media.)
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Registry Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3192
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Public-private cooperation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: 

PFAS Registry Act of 2023

 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a registry for current or past members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam at a military installation or other Department of Defense (DOD) location. Additionally, the VA must consult with DOD and the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations for additional chemicals that should be included in the registry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act

Bill: 118-hr-3193
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3196
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Architect of the Capitol
Congressional leadership
Congressional operations and organization
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: 

Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

 
This bill modifies the procedures for appointing and removing the Architect of the Capitol (who is responsible for the operation and care of the Capitol grounds, facilities, and art).
 
Specifically, the bill establishes a bipartisan congressional commission to, by majority vote, appoint, reappoint, and remove the Architect. (Currently, the Architect is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.)
 
The bill also provides for the Deputy Architect to serve as acting Architect in the event the Architect is absent, disabled, or otherwise unavailable.
 
If the Architect fails to appoint a Deputy Architect within a set time frame, the commission must do so. Additionally, in the event of vacancies in both the Architect and Deputy Architect positions, the commission must appoint an acting Architect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.
action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
NURSE Act

Bill: 118-hr-3197
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: 

Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act or the NURSE Act

 
This bill establishes a demonstration grant program through which the Department of Education must award matching funds to increase the number of school nurses in public elementary and secondary schools served by a local educational agency in which at least 20% of students are eligible to participate in the school lunch program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-10
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: 2023-05-10
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: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3198
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska
Hawaii
Health facilities and institutions
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: 

Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 

2023

 
This bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adjust the federal per diem payment rate for Medicare skilled nursing facilities in Alaska or Hawaii to reflect the unique circumstances of such facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-10
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: 2023-05-10
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: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

Bill: 118-hr-3199
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act

Bill: 118-hr-3200
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Community life and organization
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: 

Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to carry out activities to enhance recreational opportunities for gateway communities and provides for the establishment of a digital National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
 

Gateway community 
means a community that serves as an entry point or is adjacent to a recreation destination at which there is consistently high seasonal or year-round visitation.
 
Specifically, Interior and the Forest Service must collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify needs and economic impacts in gateway communities, including
 
 
housing shortages,
 
demands on existing municipal infrastructure, 
 
accommodation and management of sustainable visitation, and
 
the expansion and diversification of visitor experiences by bolstering visitation at certain nearby underutilized locations or lesser-known recreation sites.
 
 
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service shall provide to businesses in gateway communities assistance to establish, operate, or expand infrastructure to accommodate and manage sustainable visitation.
 
Before taking action that will reduce access to a national park (excluding actions due to incident specific events that present a health and safety risk), the office of the superintendent of the affected park must conduct public meetings, consult local stakeholders, and provide an opportunity for public comments.
 
Interior and the Forest Service must (1) establish a single visitation data reporting system to report accurate annual visitation data, and (2) carry out a Real-time Data Pilot Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
action_date: 2023-05-10
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: 2023-05-10
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: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Cristina Martin.

Bill: 118-hr-3201
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Provides for the relief of Cristina Martin.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3204
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Census and government statistics
Child care and development
Child health
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Debt collection
Detention of persons
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Inflation and prices
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Military personnel and dependents
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Right of privacy
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act

Bill: 118-hr-3206
Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act 

 
This bill repeals the inclusion of any Social Security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income for income tax purposes. The bill also (1) appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this bill, and (2) expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Build Housing with Care Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3207
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Child care and development
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Housing and community development funding
Public housing

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

Build Housing with Care Act of 2023

This bill establishes a competitive grant program to support co-located childcare and housing facilities. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the availability and affordability of childcare for residents of public housing.

Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must award the grants to eligible entities, which include community development financial institutions, public housing authorities, licensed childcare providers, government entities, housing developers, and consortia of such entities. Entities must use the grants for designing, planning, constructing, acquiring, renovating, or otherwise supporting new or existing housing facilities with childcare providers on the same premises or nearby.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3209
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Geography and mapping
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Roads and highways
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

I&#8211;27 Numbering Act of 2023

 
This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I&#8211;27.
 
 In Texas, from Sterling City to Lamesa, U.S. Route 87 is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27E and Texas Routes 158 and 349 via I&#8211;20 are designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27W. U.S. Route 287 from Dumas, Texas to the border between Texas and Oklahoma is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27N.

action_date: 2023-11-29
text: 

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

 
This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I–27.
 
 In Texas, from Sterling City to Lamesa, U.S. Route 87 is designated as Interstate Route I–27E and Texas Routes 158 and 349 via I–20 are designated as Interstate Route I–27W. The bill also excludes one portion of the Texas and New Mexico corridor; U.S. Route 287 from Dumas, Texas to the border between Texas and Oklahoma is designated as Interstate Route I–127N. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-29
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.
action_date: 2023-11-29
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-285.
action_date: 2023-11-29
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-285.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act

Bill: 118-hr-3210
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 
 
Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act 

 
This bill repeals the 15% alternative tax on the financial statement (i.e., book) income of certain corporations. The tax applies to companies that report over $1 billion in profits to their shareholders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3211
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Rural Education Investment Act

Bill: 118-hr-3213
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

Rural Education Investment Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to annually determine the percentage of K-12 students who are served by local educational agencies (LEAs) located in rural areas. ED must then reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for partnerships with these LEAs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3214
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2023

 
This bill allows a business-related tax credit of 25% of up to $400,000 of the franchise fees paid or incurred by an eligible veteran for the purchase of a franchise. The bill reduces the amount of such credit if the veteran does not own 100% of the stock or capital or profits interest of the franchisee.
 
An 
eligible veteran
 is a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service; was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; and who pays or incurs a franchise fee in connection with a franchise agreement with a franchisor. 
 
The veteran may elect to transfer the credit to an eligible franchisor in exchange for a discount in the franchise fee commensurate with the value of the credit. 
 
 The Small Business Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs must provide information about the tax credit allowed by this bill to veterans service organizations and veteran advocacy groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House