hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
No Pro-Abortion Task Force Act

Bill: 118-hr-73
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

No Pro-Abortion Task Force Act

 
This bill prohibits federal funding of the Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services launched the task force on January 21, 2022, to identify and coordinate departmental activities related to accessing sexual and reproductive health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-74
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Prescription Freedom Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-75
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Prescription drugs
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Prescription Freedom Act of 2023

 
This bill generally eliminates the authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require that a drug be dispensed only with a prescription. However, the FDA may continue to require a prescription for any drug intended for terminating a pregnancy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Health Coverage Choice Act

Bill: 118-hr-76
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Health Coverage Choice Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services rule dated August 3, 2018, regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. That rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage.

Bill: 118-hr-77
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Insurance industry and regulation
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill establishes which state law governs health insurers offering coverage in multiple states. Specifically, the bill provides that the laws of a state designated by a health insurer (primary state) apply to individual health insurance coverage offered by that insurer in any other state (secondary state) if the coverage, states, and insurer comply with the conditions of this bill. Insurers are exempted from any secondary state's laws that would prohibit or regulate the operation of the insurer in that state. The primary state is given sole jurisdiction to enforce its covered laws in any secondary state.
 
The Government Accountability Office must study the effect of this bill on specified health insurance issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Let Lenders Lend Act

Bill: 118-hr-78
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Housing discrimination
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Let Lenders Lend Act

 
This bill nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled 
Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)
 and published on October 28, 2015. (The rule expands the scope of information that financial institutions must disclose regarding home mortgages.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
WHO Withdrawal Act

Bill: 118-hr-79
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

WHO Withdrawal Act

 
This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. 
 
The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-80
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Pakistan
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill removes Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that allows for various benefits such as access to excess U.S. defense supplies and participation in cooperative defense research and development projects. 
 
The President may not redesignate Pakistan a major non-NATO ally without certifying that the country has taken various actions against the Haqqani Network, including continuing to conduct military actions against the Taliban-affiliated group and prosecuting its leaders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act

Bill: 118-hr-81
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act

 
This bill prohibits using federal funds for the Department of State's Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice. (The special representative's duties include leading the State Department's efforts to combat systemic racism and discrimination around the world.)
 
The bill also prohibits using federal funds to implement the State Department's Equity Action Plan. (The plan outlines actions and metrics related to addressing issues of equity, including racial equity, in the State Department's foreign affairs mission.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Bill: 118-hr-83
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Legal fees and court costs
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
Postal service
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The act established certain voter registration requirements for federal elections, such as the requirement for states to allow individuals to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Buzz Off Act

Bill: 118-hr-84
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
Photography and imaging

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Buzz Off Act

 
This bill prohibits federal law enforcement from using unmanned aerial vehicles to intentionally conduct surveillance of a specifically targeted U.S. citizen or the property of such an individual, with certain exceptions.
 
Specifically, this prohibition shall not apply if (1) the federal law enforcement agency in question first obtains a search warrant, (2) the Department of Homeland Security certifies that such surveillance is necessary to counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a specified person or organization, or (3) the citizen gives written consent.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-85
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: District of Columbia
Federal district courts
Immigration status and procedures
Jurisdiction and venue

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Ending Catch and Release Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-86
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Ending Catch and Release Act of 2023

 
This bill changes the treatment of certain non-U.S. nationals (
aliens
 under federal law) without lawful immigration status, including by prohibiting the release of asylum seekers into the United States while their cases are pending.
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may not (with some exceptions) release an individual who is not clearly entitled to admission into the United States while the individual's case is pending, even if the individual is an asylum seeker. DHS may instead detain the individual or return the individual to a neighboring country in certain situations.
 
The bill also expands expedited removal from the United States (i.e., removal without further hearing or review) to include individuals present in the United States without being admitted, with certain exceptions. Under current law, individuals are subject to expedited removal if they lack proper documentation or obtained an immigration benefit through fraud; such individuals are still subject to expedited removal under the bill.
 
The bill also modifies the standard for establishing a credible fear of persecution to avoid expedited removal. Generally, an asylum seeker may avoid expedited removal if an asylum officer finds such a credible fear. Under this bill, an officer may find credible fear if it is more likely than not the individual can establish their eligibility for asylum, whereas under current law, the officer may find credible fear if there is a 
significant possibility
 that the individual can establish their eligibility. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Grant’s Law

Bill: 118-hr-87
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Detention of persons
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Grant's Law

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain any alien found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the alien deportable or inadmissible. 
 
 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the alien to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the alien is not in such authority's custody. 
 
If the alien is not convicted of crimes for which the alien was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-88
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Alaska
Arizona
California
Federal appellate courts
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Judges
Judicial procedure and administration
Montana
Nevada
Northern Mariana Islands
Oregon
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2023 

 
This bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit.
 
The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-89
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Federal district courts
Judicial procedure and administration
Jurisdiction and venue

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2023 

 
This bill prohibits federal courts from issuing injunctive orders that bar enforcement of a federal law or policy against a nonparty, unless the nonparty is represented by a party in a class action lawsuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Voter Integrity Protection Act

Bill: 118-hr-90
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Voter Integrity Protection Act

 
This bill imposes additional immigration-related penalties for non-U.S. nationals (
aliens
 under federal law) who vote in an election for federal office.
 
 It shall be an aggravated felony for a non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present to violate an existing prohibition against a non-U.S. national voting in a federal election. (An aggravated felony conviction carries various immigration consequences, such as rendering the non-U.S. national inadmissible, deportable, and barred from establishing good moral character for naturalization.)
 
A non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present and who knowingly violates the prohibition against voting in a federal election shall be deportable.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

Bill: 118-hr-91
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Civil actions and liability
Government liability
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

 
This bill requires each bill or joint resolution to include no more than one subject and the subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title.
 
An appropriations bill may not contain any general legislation or change to existing law that is not germane to the subject of such bill.
 
The bill voids measures or provisions noncompliant with these requirements, including appropriation provisions outside the relevant subcommittee's jurisdiction. Additionally, a person (individual or entity) who is aggrieved by the enforcement, or the attempted enforcement, of a law that passed without complying with this bill's requirements may sue the United States for appropriate relief.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
State Immigration Enforcement Act

Bill: 118-hr-92
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

State Immigration Enforcement Act

 
This bill authorizes state and local governments to enact and enforce laws that penalize conduct prohibited under federal immigration law. Such state and local laws may only impose civil and criminal penalties that do not exceed the penalties imposed by federal law.
 
The bill also revokes a federal law that preempts (blocks) state and local laws that impose civil or criminal penalties for employing non-U.S. nationals who are not authorized to work in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-93
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Business ethics
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Evidence and witnesses
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023

 
This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.
 
Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

Bill: 118-hr-94
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Endangered and threatened species
Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

 
This bill limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act

Bill: 118-hr-95
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act

 
This bill increases the amount made available from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for recreational public access projects on federal land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House