hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Focus on Learning Act

Bill: 119-hr-1275
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2025-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional oversight
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
School administration
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-12
text: 

Focus on Learning Act

This bill requires certain federal actions to address the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.

First, the bill directs the Office of the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health.

Second, the Department of Education, in consultation with HHS, must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
action_date: 2025-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-12
text: Introduced in House
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

Bill: 119-hr-1276
Sponsor: Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Kentucky
Land transfers
Land use and conservation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-09-15
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
action_date: 2025-09-15
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.
action_date: 2025-09-15
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2025-06-25
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
action_date: 2025-04-29
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2025-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 119-hr-1277
Sponsor: Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Libraries and archives
Military history
Racial and ethnic relations
Rhode Island
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1278
Sponsor: Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the United States Mint to modify the metallic composition of circulating coins (including by prescribing reasonable manufacturing tolerances with respect to those coins) if a study and analysis conducted by the Mint indicates that the modification will

reduce costs incurred by the taxpayers;

be seamless, which means that the coins must have the same weight and diameter as current coins and that the coins work interchangeably in most coin acceptors using electromagnetic signature technology; and

have as minimal an adverse impact as possible on the public and stakeholders.

The Mint must notify Congress before making the modification and provide a justification for the modification. Congress may disapprove of any proposed modification through a joint resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.

Bill: 119-hr-1279
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
National and community service
State and local government operations
Temporary and part-time employment

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 
This bill establishes community engagement requirements (i.e., work requirements) for certain adults under Medicaid.

Specifically, the bill requires individuals ages 18 through 65 to work, engage in community service, or participate in a work program (or a combination of these) for at least 80 hours per month. The bill prohibits federal payments for, and allows state Medicaid programs to disenroll, individuals who do not meet these requirements for three or more months in a year.

The requirements do not apply to individuals who are (1) physically or mentally unfit to work, (2) pregnant, (3) parents or caretakers of children or incapacitated individuals, (4) complying with work requirements for other federal programs, (5) participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program, or (6) enrolled at least half-time in school.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

Bill: 119-hr-1280
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commuting
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Natural GAS Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1281
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act

Bill: 119-hr-1282
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act

This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving federal funds or participating in federal student aid programs if the IHE carries out diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to certify to the Department of Education (ED) that the IHE (1) does not and will not carry out any program, project, initiative, or other activity that advocates, promotes, or otherwise supports DEI; and (2) does not and will not maintain any office or other entity within the IHE that advocates, promotes, or otherwise supports DEI.

Each IHE that provides the certification must, upon request, make available to ED any information necessary to verify the accuracy of the certification. 

ED must publish regulations to implement and enforce the bill's provisions. 

The bill establishes a process through which an IHE may appeal ED's decision to terminate the IHE's financial assistance for failure to comply with the bill's provisions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1283
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Pornography
Sex offenses

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1284
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Customs enforcement
Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025

This bill increases penalties for, and establishes additional enforcement mechanisms related to, fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws.

Specifically, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent violation to three times the domestic value of the merchandise. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the domestic value of the merchandise.) It prohibits a person who commits a fraudulent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a five-year period.

Additionally, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a grossly negligent violation to the lesser of (1) 3 times the domestic value of the merchandise; or (2) 10 times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the lesser of the domestic value of the merchandise or four times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees.) It prohibits a person who commits a grossly negligent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a two-year period.

Further, the bill applies these importation bans to an affiliated person (e.g., a family member or employee) of the person who committed the fraudulent or grossly negligent violation.

The bill establishes a private right of action for an interested party (e.g., a manufacturer) affected by customs fraud or grossly negligent violations.

The bill prohibits any person (or an affiliated person) who commits a fraudulent or grossly negligent violation from participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer of Record program, and further requires revocation of their importer of record numbers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1285
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

Bill: 119-hr-1286
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Research and development
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the forms that the VA sends to claimants. The center must submit a written assessment to the VA that includes recommendations on how the VA may make the forms clearer and more organized.

The VA must implement certain recommendations in the assessment within two years after the assessment is received.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-05-20
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2025-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2025-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
action_date: 2025-05-19
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): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
action_date: 2025-05-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
action_date: 2025-05-19
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: 2025-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
action_date: 2025-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
action_date: 2025-05-19
text: Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2025-05-17
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
action_date: 2025-05-17
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
action_date: 2025-05-17
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
action_date: 2025-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2025-04-09
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2025-04-09
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2025-03-26
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2025-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Fix FEDVIP Age Act

Bill: 119-hr-1287
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Child health
Dental care
Family relationships
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care coverage and access
Hearing, speech, and vision care

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
DRIVE Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1288
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Transportation costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025 or the DRIVE Act of 2025

This bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate available to beneficiaries for travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. Specifically, the bill makes the reimbursement rate for such travel equal to or greater than the mileage reimbursement rate for government employees using private vehicles when no government vehicle is available.

The bill also requires the VA to ensure that an allowance based on mileage is paid not later than 90 days after the request is properly submitted to the VA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1289
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Nutrition and diet
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement the Food is Medicine pilot program, under which the VA must provide medically tailored meals and groceries, nutrition education, and cooking classes to certain veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. Specifically, the program is for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system who receive VA care for (1) multiple chronic conditions, or (2) maternal health and are at risk of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes.

The three-year pilot program also requires the VA to (1) develop and seek to implement training programs for VA health care providers in integrating the program into the treatment plans of veterans, and (2) seek to collaborate with community-based organizations to procure locally sourced produce and expand the availability of medically tailored meals and groceries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1290
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program under which Vet Centers and VA medical facilities provide veterans who are experiencing mental health crises with referrals to approved non-VA mental health care providers.

The VA must report on the implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
HEARTS Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1291
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research administration and funding

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1292
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: 

Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025

This bill increases from 5 to 10 years the maximum prison term for a defendant who commits mail theft.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Vehicle Energy Performance Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1293
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
BEST Facilitation Act

Bill: 119-hr-1294
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2025-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-13
text: Introduced in House