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Asylum Accountability Act

Bill: 118-hr-3591
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Immigration status and procedures
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 

Asylum Accountability Act

 
This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national (
alien
 under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.) 
 
Under this bill, such an individual shall be permanently barred from receiving discretionary relief under specified immigration provisions, such as (1) cancellation of removal and adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, (2) being allowed to voluntarily depart from the United States, or (3) being allowed to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
action_date: 2024-04-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 118-hr-3592
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 

Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, also known as the 
Donut Dollies
, who served honorably during the Vietnam conflict. The bill also authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for presenting the medals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act

Bill: 118-hr-3593
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 

Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act

This bill establishes programs within the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (commonly known as drones) when inspecting, operating, repairing, or constructing road infrastructure, electric grid infrastructure, water infrastructure, or other critical infrastructure.

Specifically, DOT must award grants to state, tribal, or local governments; metropolitan planning organizations; or groups of those entities to purchase or otherwise use drones to support more efficient inspection, operation, construction, maintenance, modernization, and repair of critical infrastructure to improve worker safety related to critical infrastructure projects. Grant recipients must use domestically manufactured drones that are not made by certain foreign entities, including companies subject to influence or control from China or Russia.

DOT must also award grants to certain institutions of higher education for training students for careers using drones and related technologies. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
MORE DOT Grants Act

Bill: 118-hr-3594
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
Public transit
Railroads
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act or the
 
MORE DOT Grants Act 

 
This bill revises the process for awarding grants to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal or local governments within such counties under certain Department of Transportation (DOT) programs. Examples of qualifying grant programs include the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program and the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). A
 high-density public land county
 is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which the federal government owns or manages more than 50% of the land.
 
For these jurisdictions, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50%.
 
On request, DOT must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program.
 
DOT must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.
 
In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, DOT must give special consideration to an application from a high-density public land county or unit of local government within such a county with respect to any rural-set aside designated for the program. DOT may give special consideration to an application from a tribal government within such a county. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
MORE USDA Grants Act

Bill: 118-hr-3595
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Economic development
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act or the
 
MORE USDA Grants Act 

 
This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal or local governments within such counties. A high-density public land county is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government.
 
Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions.
 
On request, USDA must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program.
 
USDA must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial 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: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial 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: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial 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: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3596
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 

2023

 
This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. 
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to take specified actions (e.g., withholding funds and issuing cease-and-desist orders) for schools that allow school personnel, law enforcement officers, or school security guards to subject students to corporal punishment.
 
The bill also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment. 
 
Each state educational agency (SEA) that receives federal funding must submit specified information to ED, including a school climate report that describes the SEA's policies and procedures related to exclusionary and aversive discipline practices in schools.
 
Additionally, the bill authorizes ED to award three-year grants to SEAs and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices.
 
ED must promulgate regulations as necessary to ensure compliance with the bill. The Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior must ensure that the schools they operate or fund also comply with these regulations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
To direct the President to impose sanctions on the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 118-hr-3597
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text:  

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on China.
 

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States.

Bill: 118-hr-3598
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text:  

This bill requires the Department of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States, including its influence on the U.S. government, the U.S. economy, and U.S. public industries.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
VA Work-Study Improvement Act

Bill: 118-hr-3600
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

VA Work-Study Improvement Act

 
This bill modifies certain pay and eligibility requirements under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work-study program, including minimum wage and timesheet requirements.
 
The bill expands the list of qualifying work-study activities to include state government, local government, or nonprofit organization activities that would benefit veterans or members of the Armed Forces.
 
The bill also modifies minimum wage requirements under the work-study program. Under the bill, the hourly minimum wage paid under the work-study program must be the higher of (1) the minimum rate of basic pay for any federal employee (under the general schedule or federal wage system pursuant to specified regulations), (2) the hourly minimum wage in the state where the services are to be performed, or (3) the hourly minimum wage of the local government with jurisdiction over the area in which the services are to be performed.
 
Additionally, the VA must ensure that (1) an individual participating in a qualifying work-study activity may electronically record such hours, and (2) the supervisor may electronically approve such records.
 
Finally, the VA must annually publish specified information regarding qualifying work-study activities carried out during the year, including the demographics of individuals participating in the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Bill: 118-hr-3601
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Temporary and part-time employment
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Bill: 118-hr-3602
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Firearms and explosives
Human trafficking
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

 
This bill provides for criminal penalties for certain conduct that interferes with U.S. border control measures.
 
Specifically, a person who knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement with the intent to further a crime related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or port of entry may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years.
 
Additionally, the bill provides for enhanced punishment for carrying or using a firearm in connection with certain criminal immigration violations such as assisting a non-U.S. national (
alien
 under federal law) who is inadmissible due to a felony conviction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143).
action_date: 2024-04-20
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143).
action_date: 2024-04-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2614-2615)
action_date: 2024-04-19
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: 2024-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3602.
action_date: 2024-04-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2555; text: CR H2533-2549)
action_date: 2024-04-19
text: Mr. Moore (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3603
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish the Innovation Voucher Grant Program to aid small businesses in carrying out research, development, or commercialization of new or innovative products and services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Access to Affordable Credit for Small Businesses Act

Bill: 118-hr-3604
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Expanding Access to Affordable Credit for Small Businesses Act

 
This bill establishes rules related to the authorization of lending institutions (including banks, small business lending companies, non-federally regulated lenders, and non-depository lending institutions) to make loans under the 7(a) Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Under the 7(a) Program, the SBA provides business loans and loan guaranties to small business borrowers unable to obtain financing elsewhere.
 
Specifically, the SBA must ensure that these lending institutions and other entities (1) provide an independent audit that examines adherence to all applicable federal laws and regulations regarding anti-money laundering, counterterrorist financing, sanctions, and financial crimes; and (2) implement a compliance program that is designed to conform with relevant anti-money laundering laws and regulations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Reaching English Learners Act

Bill: 118-hr-3605
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Reaching English Learners Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to establish a grant program for preparing future teachers to effectively instruct English learners to achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs and in elementary and secondary schools. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
FLUENT Act

Bill: 118-hr-3606
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 

Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2023 or the FLUENT Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to establish a grant program to improve the literacy and English skills of English language learners.
 
Specifically, ED may award grants to providers of family literacy services to provide these services to families with English language learners. These services may only be provided to a family in which each caregiver is 16 years of age or older and at least one child is under the age of 8.
 
Further, ED must make grants to or enter into contracts with at least two national organizations with expertise in providing family literacy services to English language learners. These national organizations must provide grantees with technical assistance and training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House