hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Falun Gong Protection Act

Bill: 119-hr-1540
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Foreign property
Human rights
Medical ethics
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
Sanctions
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: 

Falun Gong Protection Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that have knowingly and directly engaged in or facilitated the involuntary harvesting of organs in China.

Sanctions may not be imposed on the importation of goods or with respect to specified transactions related to humanitarian assistance.

The authority to impose sanctions under this bill expires five years after enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-05-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2025-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2025-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1830-1831)
action_date: 2025-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1830-1831)
action_date: 2025-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1540.
action_date: 2025-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1830-1833: 1)
action_date: 2025-05-05
text: Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill: 119-hr-1541
Sponsor: Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: 

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

This bill exempts projects that involve the installation or modification of certain wireless communications facilities from specified federal environmental and historic preservation review requirements. 

Specifically, the bill exempts from review projects that involve (1) the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with an eligible personal wireless service facility that exists when an authorization request for the mounting or installation is filed with a state or local government or an Indian tribe; or (2) the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility. To be exempt, the projects must also require a permit or other authorization from, or are otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Federal Communications Commission. 

Under the bill, an 
eligible personal wireless service facility
 means an antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device and associated equipment for the provision of personal wireless communications service. 

The bill specifies that these projects are not considered 
major federal actions
 under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or 
undertakings
 under the National Historic Preservation Act, thus exempting such projects from the review procedures required under those acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1542
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: 

Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025

This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Coast Guard for pay and benefits when there is a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse.

Under the bill, a 
Coast Guard-specific funding lapse
 occurs when (1) a bill providing appropriations for the Coast Guard for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the beginning of that fiscal year, and no joint resolution providing continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard is in effect; and (2) a bill providing appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the fiscal year has been enacted before the beginning of the fiscal year, or a joint resolution providing continuing appropriation for DOD is in effect. 

If a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse occurs, the bill provides appropriations to the Coast Guard for

pay and allowances for military members of the Coast Guard who perform active service or inactive-duty training;

pay and benefits for certain civilian employees and contract employees;

the payment of a death gratuity;

payments for travel related to funerals, the dignified transfer of remains, and unit memorial services; and

the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty.

The bill generally provides the appropriations to the Coast Guard until the earlier of

the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation,

the termination of the availability of appropriations for DOD, or

two weeks after the beginning of the Coast Guard-specific funding lapse. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
EQUITY Act

Bill: 119-hr-1543
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: 

Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act or the EQUITY Act 

This bill prohibits discrimination within the Department of Defense (DOD) against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

A qualification established or applied related to eligibility for service in any of the Armed Forces must only consider (1) the ability of an individual to meet the general occupational standards for service, and (2) the particular military occupational specialty.

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled 
Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government
, declaring that the United States recognizes two sexes (male and female) and these sexes are not changeable.

On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled
 Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
, expressing that the policy for troop readiness is inconsistent with gender dysphoria or the use of pronouns that inaccurately reflect an individual’s biological sex. Further, the order directs DOD to update specific guidance documents related to medical standards for military service to reflect the purpose and policy of the order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
LEASH DOGE Act

Bill: 119-hr-1544
Sponsor: Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Accountability in Government Efficiency Act

Bill: 119-hr-1545
Sponsor: Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: 

Accountability in Government Efficiency Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the actions undertaken by the Department of Government Efficiency established by Executive Order 14158. The report shall include (1) an analysis of such actions on the long-term financial, public health, and safety interests of the United States; and (2) the extent to which such actions comply with certain laws related to government records maintained on individuals and to ethics in government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 119-hr-1546
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
SSA Reform Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1547
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act

Bill: 119-hr-1548
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Canada
Civil actions and liability
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Currency
Customs enforcement
Foreign and international corporations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Free trade and trade barriers
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Mexico
North America
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1549
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2025-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Financial crises and stabilization
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: 

China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with specified federal financial agencies, to report on the exposure of the United States to the activity of China's financial sector.

The report must include

the effects that risks in China's financial sector have on U.S. and global financial systems,

a description of the policies the United States is adopting to protect U.S. financial stability,

a description and evaluation of the reliability of Chinese economic data, and

recommendations for additional actions to strengthen international cooperation to mitigate risks and protect U.S. interests.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-07-24
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3620)
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3620)
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1549.
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3620-3621: 1)
action_date: 2025-07-23
text: Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2025-03-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2025-03-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-21.
action_date: 2025-03-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-21.
action_date: 2025-03-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
action_date: 2025-03-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

Bill: 119-hr-1550
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
New York State
Parks, recreation areas, trails
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: 

Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

This bill renames the Saratoga National Historical Park, located in Stillwater, New York, as Saratoga National Battlefield Park. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-05-14
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2025-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1974)
action_date: 2025-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1974)
action_date: 2025-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1550.
action_date: 2025-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1974-1975)
action_date: 2025-05-13
text: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Protect and Serve Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1551
Sponsor: Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT Student Athletes Act

Bill: 119-hr-1552
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1553
Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Justice
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1554
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act

Bill: 119-hr-1555
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Eric’s Law

Bill: 119-hr-1556
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Judicial procedure and administration

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: 

Eric's Law

 
This bill modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings.
 
If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence and there is a motion by the attorney for the government, the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

Bill: 119-hr-1557
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: 

Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act

This bill outlines the role and duties of Title IX coordinators in elementary and secondary schools, including by requiring local educational agencies to increase the number of full-time employees designated to serve as a Title IX coordinator per specified student population. The bill also creates a grant program to train teachers and staff on how to respond to signs of sex-based harassment and assault of students and requires the Department of Education to develop a sex-based harassment survey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act

Bill: 119-hr-1558
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Budget process
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Performance measurement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-09-15
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Min asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1558, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1559
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-1560
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2025-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-02-25
text: Introduced in House