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To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-383
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This bill nullifies certain changes made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to dispensing requirements for mifepristone. (Mifepristone is a drug that is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks gestation when used in conjunction with the drug misoprostol. The procedure is often referred to as medication abortion or the abortion pill.)
 
The FDA regulates the use of mifepristone through the Mifepristone Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. The program requires health care providers to comply with certain requirements in order to prescribe or dispense mifepristone to end a pregnancy; the program previously included an in-person dispensing requirement that required mifepristone to be directly dispensed to patients in clinics, medical offices, or hospitals. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the FDA temporarily stopped enforcing the in-person dispensing requirement, which allowed mail-order pharmacies to fill and dispense mifepristone prescriptions. 
 
In January 2023, the FDA modified program requirements so as to (1) remove the in-person dispensing requirement, and (2) require pharmacies to be certified in the program in order to dispense mifepristone. The modifications allow retail pharmacies, after receiving certification, to dispense mifepristone pursuant to prescriptions that are written by program-certified prescribers.
 
The bill nullifies the January 2023 changes and prohibits any similar changes in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act

Bill: 118-hr-384
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act

 
This bill nullifies certain changes made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to dispensing requirements for mifepristone. (Mifepristone is a drug that is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks gestation when used in conjunction with the drug misoprostol. The procedure is often referred to as medication abortion or the abortion pill.)
 
The FDA regulates the use of mifepristone through the Mifepristone Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. The program requires health care providers to comply with certain requirements in order to prescribe or dispense mifepristone to end a pregnancy; the program previously included an in-person dispensing requirement that required mifepristone to be directly dispensed to patients in clinics, medical offices, or hospitals. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the FDA temporarily stopped enforcing the in-person dispensing requirement, which allowed mail-order pharmacies to fill and dispense mifepristone prescriptions. 
 
In January 2023, the FDA modified program requirements so as to (1) remove the in-person dispensing requirement, and (2) require pharmacies to be certified in the program in order to dispense mifepristone. The modifications allow retail pharmacies, after receiving certification, to dispense mifepristone pursuant to prescriptions that are written by program-certified prescribers.
 
The bill nullifies the January 2023 changes and prohibits the FDA from (1) exercising any enforcement discretion with respect to program requirements, or (2) reducing program protections until every state submits certain data regarding abortions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
 
The bill also generally prohibits the declaration of a public health emergency with respect to abortions. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

Bill: 118-hr-385
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

 
This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing any insurance requirement, tax, user fee, or similar charge as a condition of the manufacture importation, acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership of a firearm or ammunition, with the exception of a proportionate sales tax. 
 
The bill imposes the same prohibition under the Internal Revenue Code for firearms, pistols, or revolvers, but allows for the assessment of a proportionate sales tax.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Mount Rushmore Protection Act

Bill: 118-hr-386
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Monuments and memorials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
South Dakota
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Mount Rushmore Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to alter, change, destroy, or remove any name, face, or other feature on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota and designates Mount Rushmore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act

Bill: 118-hr-387
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
District of Columbia
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Legislative rules and procedure
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act

 
This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting violations of the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the District of Columbia (DC) to a local prosecutor's office. Currently, the responsibility for prosecuting such violations is shared between DC and the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E31)
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

Bill: 118-hr-388
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Lease and rental services
Public contracts and procurement
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

 
This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment.
 
The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.

action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 
 
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act 

 
This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment.
 
The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H297)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H297)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 388.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H297-299)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E34)
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

Bill: 118-hr-390
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Historic sites and heritage areas
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

 
This bill adds the rest of Saratoga County and Washington County in New York within the boundaries of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York. 

action_date: 2024-11-26
text: 

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

This bill directs the National Park Service to assess the suitability and feasibility of adding the rest of Saratoga County and Washington County in New York to the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 480). (text: 12/3/2024 CR H6279)
action_date: 2024-12-04
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): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 480). (text: 12/3/2024 CR H6279)
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343)
action_date: 2024-12-03
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: 2024-12-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6279)
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-11-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 637.
action_date: 2024-11-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-771.
action_date: 2024-11-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-771.
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-11-20
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
action_date: 2024-06-27
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Safe Bases Act

Bill: 118-hr-391
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Safe Bases Act
 
of 2023

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow a service member to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. DOD must establish a single authority within the department to issue permits for this purpose. To be eligible for a permit, the service member must be on active duty and must not be prohibited under federal law from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

Bill: 118-hr-392
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Defense
Intellectual property
Licensing and registrations
Religion
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow trademarks owned or controlled by DOD to be combined with religious insignia on commercial identification tags (i.e., dog tags) and to be sold by lawful trademark licensees.
 
The bill applies retroactively to September 13, 2013. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Modern GI Bill Act

Bill: 118-hr-393
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Modern GI Bill Act

 
This bill authorizes individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to apply amounts of such assistance to repay federal student loans for up to 36 months. 
 
The bill sets a cap and annual cost-of-living increases for the amount of educational assistance that may be paid to an individual under this bill during FY2024 and the following years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

Bill: 118-hr-394
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran any VA benefit due to participation in a state-approved marijuana program. For veterans participating in these approved programs, the VA must ensure its health care providers (1) discuss marijuana use with such veterans and adjust treatment plans accordingly, and (2) record such use in the veterans' medical records.
 
Under the bill, the VA shall authorize physicians and other VA health care providers to provide recommendations to veterans who are residents of states with approved programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Time of Service Act

Bill: 118-hr-395
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Time of Service Act

 
This bill adjusts the time limitation on the use of a veteran's educational assistance entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Specifically, veterans' entitlements shall not expire for those who were discharged or released from active duty on or after January 1, 2001.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-396
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023 

 
This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws.
 
Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
GORAC Act

Bill: 118-hr-397
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 

Government Office Realignment And Closure Act of 2023 or the GORAC Act

 
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to provide for an independent evaluation of federal agencies and programs to identify duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions and provides for congressional consideration of legislation to implement recommendations from the evaluation.
 
Specifically, the GAO must (1) procure the services of a nonfederal auditor to evaluate each federal program carried out in the previous 20 years, make recommendations on federal agencies and programs that should be realigned or eliminated, and report on such recommendations; and (2) take steps to assure that any work performed by such auditor complies with standards established by the GAO for audits of federal establishments, programs, activities, and functions.
 
The GAO must provide for the relocation of federal employees whose positions are eliminated as a result of the implementation of recommendations included in the report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-398
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 

2023

 
This bill restricts research that uses human fetal tissue from an induced abortion.
 
Specifically, it prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting such research. Additionally, the bill applies requirements on the research of transplantation of fetal tissue for therapeutic purposes to research on fetal tissue in general.
 
The bill also prohibits soliciting or acquiring a donation of human fetal tissue from an induced abortion, other than for purposes of an autopsy or burial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House