hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-613
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2023-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
Judicial procedure and administration
Legislative rules and procedure
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Sentencing Commission

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: 

Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 

2023

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the potential impact of proposed changes to federal criminal laws on minority populations (i.e., prepare minority impact assessments). 
 
Specifically, GAO must prepare a minority impact assessment for each bill or joint resolution that establishes or modifies a crime, criminal penalties, or pretrial, sentencing, or probation procedures, or that could otherwise affect the number of people who are federally incarcerated, and that is under the jurisdiction of specified congressional subcommittees. GAO must also prepare assessments for similar proposed rules. Assessments must include information relating to the fiscal and demographic impact of proposed changes on prisons, prison populations, and the criminal justice system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-614
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Appropriations
Food industry and services
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Seafood
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: 

Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2023

 
This bill expands a provision that exempts certain H-2B visas (temporary nonagricultural laborers) from the annual cap of 66,000 on such visas. 
 
Under this bill, the exemption shall apply to H-2B visas issued for employment (1) on a commercial fishing vessel or shrimp trawler; or (2) in the processing of fish, baitfish, or fishery products. 
 
Currently, this exemption only applies to H-2B visas issued for certain employment related to the processing of fish roe. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez.

Bill: 118-hr-616
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2023-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Provides for the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Paws Off Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-617
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Paws Off Act of 2023 

 
This bill forbids the sale of food that contains xylitol unless the food's label contains a warning about the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

Bill: 118-hr-618
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disability assistance
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Nursing
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

 
This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. 
 
Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

action_date: 2024-07-05
text: 

Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.

Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
action_date: 2024-07-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-571.
action_date: 2024-07-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-571.
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
NAPA Reauthorization Act

Bill: 118-hr-619
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Aging
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

NAPA Reauthorization Act

 
This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
 
In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline.
 
The bill also expands the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to include additional members, such as (1) a researcher with experience recruiting and retaining diverse clinical trial participants, (2) an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and (3) representatives from additional federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-526.
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-526.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act

Bill: 118-hr-620
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Budget process
Government information and archives
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act

 
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to annually submit, beginning in FY2024, an estimate of its budget and personnel needs for carrying out initiatives pursuant to the National Alzheimer's Project directly to the President for review and transmittal to Congress. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services may comment on the budget estimate but may not change it.
 
The National Alzheimer's Project supports coordination of federal planning, research, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-531.
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-531.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
PART Act

Bill: 118-hr-621
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Crime prevention
Crimes against property
Law enforcement administration and funding
Metals
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act or the
 
PART Act 

 
This bill establishes requirements for motor vehicles related to catalytic converters and other motor vehicle parts that contain precious metals.
 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration must revise the motor vehicle theft prevention standard for new motor vehicles to include catalytic converters among the parts that require an inscribed or affixed identifying number. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must establish a grant program through which law enforcement agencies and other entities can stamp vehicle identification numbers onto catalytic converters of existing vehicles.
 
The bill establishes retention requirements for the purchase of motor vehicle parts that contain precious metals. It also sets forth criminal penalties for the theft of catalytic converters or any precious metals removed from a vehicle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
REAL House Act

Bill: 118-hr-622
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Restoring Equal and Accountable Legislators in the House Act or the REAL House Act

 
This bill increases the number of voting Members serving in the House of Representatives, which has been capped at 435 since 1929.
 
Following the 2030 census, the bill increases the number of voting Members to 585. For subsequent censuses, the bill sets out a method for determining the number of Members.
 
The bill also requires the Architect of the Capitol to study and make recommendations to Congress about the facility needs of and other logistical issues related to an increased number of Members. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2023-01-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act

Bill: 118-hr-623
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Health programs administration and funding
Human trafficking
Law enforcement administration and funding
School administration
Smuggling and trafficking
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act

 
This bill establishes demonstration grants to train students, teachers, and school personnel how to better understand, recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking and the exploitation of children and youth. Eligible grantees include nonprofits, state and local educational agencies, and elementary and secondary schools.
 
The Office on Trafficking in Persons within the Administration for Children and Families must award the grants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

Bill: 118-hr-624
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

 
This bill authorizes states and territories that receive victim compensation grant funds to use the grant funds to compensate an additional category of individuals.
 
Specifically, current law requires states and territories to use formula grant funds to compensate victims and survivors for expenses attributable to a physical injury or death resulting from a compensable crime. This bill broadens the meaning of the term 
compensable crime
 to include illicit fentanyl poisoning resulting in death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Keep Americans Safe Act

Bill: 118-hr-625
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Keep Americans Safe Act

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).
 
The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following:
 
 
 importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
 
importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
 
 possession by a retired law enforcement officer.
 
 
The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.
 
Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture.
 
 Additionally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
VOTE Act

Bill: 118-hr-627
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Verification Of The Electorate Act or the VOTE Act

 
This bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and imposes criminal penalties for violations.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from registering to vote in federal elections unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
 
The chief state election official of a state must consult with the Election Assistance Commission to determine the documents an individual must provide to prove U.S. citizenship.
 
An individual who violates this bill shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-628
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

 
This bill provides support for ecosystems in South Florida. Under the bill, 
South Florida
 means (1) land and water within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District and contiguous near-shore coastal waters, including the Florida Keys; and (2) Florida's Coral Reef and the associated patch reef, hard-bottom, and seagrass resources.
 
Specifically, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a South Florida Program within the Water Division of its Region 4 Office. Under the program, the EPA must (1) assess trends in water quality, (2) assess data to identify existing or potential water quality problems and the causes of those problems, and (3) award grants to carry out ecosystem and educational programs established by this bill.
 
In addition, the EPA must annually develop and execute interagency agreements or cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, and tribal entities. Those agreements must provide funding for one or more special projects or activities within South Florida on the recommendation of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-629
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2023-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: 

Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 

2023

 
This bill authorizes states to approve their own experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under Medicaid if the project provides certain benefits involving electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards. (Currently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approves Medicaid demonstration projects; such projects are also known as 
Section 1115 Demonstrations
.)
 
Specifically, the project must provide enrollees who elect to participate with an EBT card to purchase primary care services; enrollees must receive any remaining balance at the end of the year in the form of a cash payment and must also obtain catastrophic health insurance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-30
text: Introduced in House