bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
116-s-5086,116,s,5086,Senate Shared Employee Act,Congress,2021-01-01,2021-01-03,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]",MN,D,K000367,0,"Senate Shared Employee Act This bill authorizes Senators and Senate committees, leadership offices, and other offices to share employees, and it establishes certain rules to govern this procedure.",2023-01-11T13:43:44Z,
116-sjres-82,116,sjres,82,A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.,International Affairs,2021-01-01,2021-01-01,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]",NJ,D,M000639,0,"This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of an export license with respect to a specified proposed export of certain defense articles, including defense services and technical data, to Saudi Arabia.",2023-01-11T13:43:44Z,
116-hr-9057,116,hr,9057,Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2020,Social Welfare,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]",PA,D,C001090,0,"Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2020  This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to award demonstration project grants to partnerships of health care providers, long-term care facilities, and other organizations to test models of care coordination and service delivery for older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, who have chronic illnesses or are at risk of institutional placement.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9058,116,hr,9058,______ Act of 2020,Health,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]",MA,D,K000379,0,"This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study addiction to or psychological dependence on social media applications.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9059,116,hr,9059,Climate Protection and Sustainable Communities Act,Finance and Financial Sector,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]",MA,D,K000379,1,Climate Protection and Sustainable Communities Act  This bill requires a financial regulator to assess and rate the record of a financial institution in meeting the environmentally sustainable investment needs of its community.,2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9060,116,hr,9060,"To amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to clarify that States are persons for purposes of liability under that section, and for other purposes.",Law,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]",MA,D,K000379,0,"This bill specifies that states, state agencies, and state officials acting in their official capacities are civilly liable for deprivations of rights.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9061,116,hr,9061,"To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish a credit to any bid for a lease that includes a commitment to use a project labor agreement, and for other purposes.",Public Lands and Natural Resources,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]",MA,D,K000379,0,"This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in evaluating a bid for an oil or gas lease, to award a 10% credit to the value of a bid if the bidder commits to enter into a project labor agreement with respect to any employees who will be engaged in building or construction in the offshore wind energy development within the leased track.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9062,116,hr,9062,No Sanctuary for Criminals Act,Immigration,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]",IA,R,K000362,0,"No Sanctuary for Criminals Act This bill prohibits federal, state, or local government entities from having policies that restrict any government entity from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement activities. A state or local government entity that violates this provision shall be ineligible for certain Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security grants.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9063,116,hr,9063,"To require agencies of the Federal Government to define the term service animal in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.",Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.,House,"Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]",IA,R,K000362,0,This bill requires each federal agency to define service animal and assistance animal consistent with the definitions of such terms in a federal regulation titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities.,2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9064,116,hr,9064,Refurbishing the Pillars of American Exceptionalism Act of 2020,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,"Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Natural Resources, House Administration, Rules, Appropriations, Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, 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.",House,"Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]",IA,R,K000362,0,"Refurbishing the Pillars of American Exceptionalism Act of 2020 This bill addresses various issues including immigration, health care, firearms, abortion, and taxes. Among other things, this bill  limits who may receive citizenship by virtue of being born in the United States;  repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; prohibits providing an abortion if the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, with some exceptions; removes from federal jurisdiction any case seeking the review of any law or regulation that limits or regulates abortions; repeals certain nutritional standards for national school lunch and school breakfast programs; prohibits the state or local regulation of firearm silencers; makes English the official language of the United States and authorizes a person injured by a violation of this provision to sue;  caps noneconomic damages at $250,000 in any health care lawsuit;  repeals federal income taxes, payroll taxes, and estate taxes; and establishes a national sales tax.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9065,116,hr,9065,Federal Bail Reform Act of 2020,Crime and Law Enforcement,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]",NY,D,N000002,0,"Federal Bail Reform Act of 2020 This bill makes various changes to requirements concerning release and detention orders in federal courts to constrain the detention of individuals who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or an appeal.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9066,116,hr,9066,State Broadband Office Innovation Pilot Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]",WA,D,S001216,1,"State Broadband Office Innovation Pilot Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish a pilot program that provides grants to eligible state broadband offices for new projects that increase broadband connectivity, accelerate broadband deployment, or establish affordable broadband access to underserved populations.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9067,116,hr,9067,Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2020,Commerce,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]",FL,D,S001200,0,Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2020 This bill establishes a National Blockchain Technology Coordination Office within the Department of Commerce.,2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hres-1273,116,hres,1273,Nullifying the impeachment of Donald John Trump.,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-31,2020-12-31,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]",IA,R,K000362,0,This resolution nullifies the impeachment of Donald Trump.,2023-01-11T13:43:54Z,
116-s-5085,116,s,5085,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional 2020 recovery rebates, to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes.",Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-29,2020-12-30,Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 644.,Senate,"Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]",KY,R,M000355,1,"This bill increases the amounts of the 2020 recovery rebate, repeals the immunity from liability of a provider or user of an interactive computer service for screening and blocking offensive content, and addresses the administration of federal elections. The bill increases the amount of the 2020 recovery rebate for individual taxpayers to $2,000 ($4,000 for joint returns). The amount of such rebate is phased out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 for joint returns). A recovery rebate is a stimulus payment for taxpayers and their dependents who are adversely affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). This bill also removes the immunity from liability of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Regarding the conduct of federal elections, the bill establishes a bipartisan advisory committee within the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to study the integrity and administration of the November 2020 general election. Under the bill, each chief state election official must disclose to the EAC the identity of any foreign national known by that official to have (1) physically handled either ballots used in an election for federal office or voting machines, (2) had unmonitored access to a storage facility or centralized voting-tabulation location used to support an election, or (3) had unmonitored access to election-related information or communications technology. It also requires the official to make the disclosure within 30 days of becoming aware of such activity.",2022-01-12T17:07:44Z,
116-hr-9051,116,hr,9051,CASH Act of 2020,Taxation,2020-12-28,2020-12-30,Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 645.,House,"Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]",MA,D,N000015,0,"Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020 or the CASH Act of 2020 This bill increases the 2020 recovery rebate from $1,200 to $2,000 for each individual taxpayer and extends such rebate to taxpayer dependents.  The bill does not have budgetary impact (i.e., no entry on PAYGO scorecards).",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9052,116,hr,9052,PPS Act,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-28,2020-12-28,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.,House,"Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]",VA,D,C001078,0,"Preventing a Patronage System Act or the PPS Act This bill prohibits executive agency positions in the competitive service from being placed in the excepted service, unless such positions are placed in Schedules A through E as in effect on September 30, 2020. The bill also prohibits positions in the excepted service from being placed in any schedule other than the aforementioned schedules. On October 21, 2020, the President issued an executive order titled Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service. The order places executive agency positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character, and that are not normally subject to change as a result of a presidential transition, under a new schedule in the excepted service (Schedule F) instead of the competitive service. The order also requires any such positions in the excepted service to be reclassified to Schedule F.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9053,116,hr,9053,No Congressional Gun Loophole Act,Congress,2020-12-28,2020-12-29,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.",House,"Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]",CA,D,H001068,3,"No Congressional Gun Loophole Act This bill prohibits the Capitol Police Board from allowing Members of Congress or their staff to carry firearms on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol or in its buildings. Members and their staff may store firearms in their cars in Capitol complex garages if their possession complies with the firearms laws of the District of Columbia and the firearms are locked with gun locks while on the complex.  Current board regulations allow Members of Congress to keep firearms in their offices; the regulations also allow Members and their staff to transport unloaded and securely wrapped firearms within the Capitol grounds. Firearms are prohibited inside the chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as in adjacent lobbies and cloakrooms, the galleries, the Marble Room of the Senate, and the Rayburn Room of the House, unless approved by the Sergeants at Arms for security purposes.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9054,116,hr,9054,Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2020,Energy,2020-12-28,2020-12-29,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.,House,"Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]",WV,R,M001180,1,"Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2020 This bill establishes a variety of incentives and programs to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector, including incentives and programs to (1) develop low- and zero-carbon power technologies (e.g., technologies to capture, use, and store carbon from coal and natural gas); (2) support certain renewable energy, energy-efficiency, energy storage, and clean electricity technologies; and (3) support nuclear energy.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9055,116,hr,9055,Crisis Housing Act of 2020,Housing and Community Development,2020-12-28,2020-12-29,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.",House,"Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]",WA,D,S000510,0,"Crisis Housing Act of 2020  This bill provides funding to public housing agencies for rental assistance for certain families located in an area that either (1) meets specified unemployment levels, or (2) is subject to a major disaster declaration. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9056,116,hr,9056,Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act,Energy,2020-12-28,2020-12-28,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]",MI,R,U000031,0,"Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to conduct ongoing assessments of and secure any energy resource that (1) is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States, and (2) has a supply chain which is vulnerable to disruption.",2023-01-11T13:43:55Z,
116-hr-9046,116,hr,9046,"Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021",International Affairs,2020-12-24,2020-12-24,Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]",VA,R,W000804,0,"Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This bill repeals the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021. It also provides continuing FY2021 appropriations through January 11, 2021, for the programs and activities that are funded in the act. The continuing appropriations would fund most of these programs and activities at the FY2020 levels.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9047,116,hr,9047,CASH Act of 2020,Taxation,2020-12-24,2020-12-24,"Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.",House,"Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]",MA,D,N000015,0,"Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020 or the CASH Act of 2020 This bill amends the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 to increase the recovery rebate amount for individual taxpayers to $2,000 ($4,000 for joint return filers).",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9048,116,hr,9048,"To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and for other purposes.",Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-24,2020-12-24,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.,House,"Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]",CA,D,E000215,0,"This bill modifies the oath of office for elected and appointed positions in the federal civil service and uniformed services. Specifically, the bill modifies the oath to include a pledge to place the obligation to support and defend the Constitution above an obligation to any individual, political party, or faction.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9049,116,hr,9049,Cancer Centers Assistance for Renovations and Expansion Act of 2020,Health,2020-12-24,2020-12-24,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.",House,"Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]",NY,D,H001038,0,"Cancer Centers Assistance for Renovations and Expansion Act of 2020 This bill temporarily establishes and provides funds for a cancer center construction grant program for capital costs associated with research, prevention, or patient care infrastructure improvements.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9050,116,hr,9050,"To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for additional recovery rebates for individuals, and for other purposes.",Taxation,2020-12-24,2020-12-24,Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]",MI,D,T000481,3,"This bill provides for additional 2020 recovery rebates (i.e., refundable tax credits) for individual taxpayers whose gross income does not exceed $75,000 ($150,000 for joint return filers). The amount of such rebates are $2,000 for each individual taxpayer ($4,000 for joint return filers) and $600 for each qualifying child of the taxpayer. The Internal Revenue Service may determine eligibility for the recovery rebate based on a taxpayer's 2019 tax return or other information if the taxpayer has not filed a return for 2019.  To be eligible for a recovery rebate, a taxpayer must provide a valid identification number (i.e., a Social Security account number). If only one spouse filing a joint return provides a valid identification number, the amount of the recovery rebate is reduced to $2,000. The bill provides a limited exemption from garnishment and other offsets for recovery rebates.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hres-1272,116,hres,1272,Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of the December 20 COVID-19 vaccine distribution availability timeline guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).,Health,2020-12-24,2020-12-24,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]",TN,R,G000590,1,"This resolution expresses disapproval of certain COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine distribution guidance issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and encourages the committee to revise the guidance to prioritize vaccination of those aged 65 and older.",2023-01-11T13:43:54Z,
116-hconres-127,116,hconres,127,Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 133.,Economics and Public Finance,2020-12-21,2020-12-22,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,House,"Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]",NY,D,L000480,0,"This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 133 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.",2023-01-11T13:44:09Z,
116-hconres-128,116,hconres,128,Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1520.,Economics and Public Finance,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,House,"Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]",NY,D,L000480,0,"This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1520 (Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.",2023-01-11T13:44:09Z,
116-hr-9039,116,hr,9039,Practical Alternatives to Detention Act,Immigration,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"Practical Alternatives to Detention Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully implement and use alternatives to detention programs for aliens who are not subject to mandatory detention. For such alternatives to detention programs, DHS shall prioritize certain aliens, such as those who are pregnant or have serious medical needs.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9040,116,hr,9040,Protect Asylum Seekers Act,Immigration,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,"Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.",House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"Protect Asylum Seekers Act  This bill limits the separation of alien families and provides protections for asylum seekers.  Certain civil and criminal penalties related to improper entry into the United States shall not apply if, after entering the United States, an alien without delay communicates to an immigration or asylum officer a non-fraudulent (1) desire to seek asylum, or (2) fear of persecution.  The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and Health and Human Services shall not separate a child from a parent or legal guardian unless   a state court terminates the parent or legal guardian's rights;  a state child welfare agency or court determines it is in the child's best interests to be removed; or  the child is determined to be a trafficking victim or at risk of becoming one, the accompanying adult is most likely not the parent or legal guardian, or the child is in danger of abuse or neglect.  An agency may not separate a child from a parent or legal guardian solely to deter migration into the United States or to promote compliance with immigration laws.  DHS shall develop (1) training related to the bill's family separation requirements, and (2) guidance for how parents and legal guardians may locate a separated child. DHS shall provide parents and legal guardians periodic status updates about a separated child.  The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on the criminal prosecution of asylum seekers.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9041,116,hr,9041,National Emergencies Reform Act,Emergency Management,2020-12-21,2020-12-22,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.",House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"National Emergencies Reform Act This bill revises provisions of the National Emergencies Act relating to the termination of presidentially-declared national emergencies. Specifically, the bill provides that any national emergency declared by the President shall terminate if (1) no joint resolution has been enacted affirming the declaration of such emergency before the expiration of the 48-hour period beginning on the first day after such emergency is declared and on which both houses of Congress are in session, (2) a joint resolution is enacted terminating the emergency, or (3) the President issues a proclamation terminating the emergency.  The date on which a presidentially-declared emergency terminates is 60 days after the President transmits to Congress the proclamation declaring the emergency or Congress affirms a previous renewal unless the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to Congress an executive order renewing the emergency, and a joint resolution is enacted affirming the renewal of the declaration. A national emergency declared before the enactment of this bill shall be unaffected by the amendments made by this bill except that such emergencies shall terminate 60 days after enactment unless renewed.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9042,116,hr,9042,Save our Servers Act,Transportation and Public Works,2020-12-21,2020-12-22,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.",House,"Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]",NC,R,B001305,0,Save our Servers Act This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from issuing specified grants to a state or local government that is restricting or prohibiting indoor or outdoor dining at restaurants.,2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9043,116,hr,9043,Online Terrorism Prevention Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",2020-12-21,2020-12-21,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.",House,"Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]",NJ,D,G000583,1,"Online Terrorism Prevention Act This bill requires each social media company to establish an office to identify and remove violent or extremist content associated with or distributed by a terrorist organization. In addition, the bill requires enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and authorizes enforcement by state attorneys general and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A social media company is any person with annual revenues in excess of $10 million generated from owning, managing, or operating a website or internet medium that allows a person to establish an account or create a profile to create, share, and view user-generated content.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9044,116,hr,9044,Military Domestic Violence Prevention Act,Armed Forces and National Security,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,House,"Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]",OH,R,J000295,1,"Military Domestic Violence Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to take various actions and implement programs related to the prevention of and response to domestic violence and child abuse and neglect among military families, including by ensuring information sharing among the Armed Forces about incidents reported to the Family Advocacy Programs of the Armed Forces.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9045,116,hr,9045,Citizen Justice Restoration Act of 2020,Crime and Law Enforcement,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]",MA,D,K000379,1,"Citizen Justice Restoration Act of 2020 This bill prohibits decisions to search, seize, or scrutinize an individual that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or sex. Specifically, the bill  prohibits a person acting under color of law from basing a decision to search, seize, or scrutinize an individual on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, and makes evidence obtained as a result of such a search or seizure inadmissible, with exceptions; requires an application for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of a person in custody pursuant to the judgment of a state court to be granted with respect to any federal claim that was adjudicated on the merits in state court proceedings, which adjudication was in error; makes a new rule of constitutional law announced by the U.S. Supreme Court, a U.S. Court of Appeals, or a U.S. District Court retroactive to cases on collateral review; and requires an ambiguity in a statute that provides protection against discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sex to be construed in the manner that will provide the greatest protection against such discrimination.  The bill further creates a private right of action and provides for the award of a bounty for citizen lawsuits under specified circumstances.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hres-1271,116,hres,1271,"Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 133) to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico; providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1520) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the publication of a list of licensed biological products, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.",Congress,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,House,"Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27]",FL,D,S001206,0,"This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 (United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act) and H.R. 1520 (Purple Book Continuity Act of 2020). In addition, the resolution provides for consideration of a motion by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-68. The resolution also sets forth procedures for the further consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395 (William M. [Mac] Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) on the legislative day of December 28, 2020, if the message is laid before the House. Finally, the resolution authorizes the chair of the Committee on Appropriations and the chair of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to insert in the Congressional Record not later than December 28, 2020, such material as they may deem explanatory of the Senate amendment and the motion specified in this resolution.",2023-01-11T13:43:54Z,
116-s-5078,116,s,5078,A bill to amend the CARES Act to extend the temporary relief from troubled debt restructurings.,Finance and Financial Sector,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]",LA,R,C001075,3,"This bill revises the applicable period during which a financial institution may suspend loan modification requirements as applied to a troubled debt restructuring. Currently, this period ends on the earliest of December 31, 2020, or the date that is 60 days after the termination of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. The bill revises this period to end on the earliest of January 1, 2022, or the date that is 60 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency.",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5079,116,s,5079,SUCCESS Act,Education,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",Senate,"Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]",PA,D,C001070,0,Stopping Unfair Collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill repeals a provision that makes students convicted of drug-related offenses ineligible for federal student aid and prohibits the Department of Education from asking about drug-related convictions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.,2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5080,116,s,5080,Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2020,Environmental Protection,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]",NJ,D,M000639,9,"Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2020 This bill eliminates (1) the $1 billion per incident limitation on expenditures from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for cleanup of oil spills, (2) the $500 million per incident limitation on expenditures from the trust fund for natural resource damage assessments and claims in connection with oil spills, and (3) the limitation on the borrowing authority of the trust fund. The bill also directs the President to promulgate regulations to allow advance payments from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to states and localities to prepare for and mitigate substantial threats from the discharge of oil.",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5081,116,s,5081,Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2020,Environmental Protection,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]",NJ,D,M000639,9,"Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2020 This bill revises requirements governing the liability of parties that are responsible for oil discharges from offshore facilities into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Under current law, responsible parties are liable for the total of all removal costs plus $75 million. The bill removes the cap of $75 million on liability and makes the responsible parties liable for all covered damages. Covered damages includes damages for (1) loss of natural resources, property, revenue, or profits; or (2) costs of providing increased public services during or after removal activities, such as fire protection.",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5082,116,s,5082,Expanding COVID–19 Testing Capacity Act of 2020,Health,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",Senate,"Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]",MA,D,W000817,0,"Expanding COVID-19 Testing Capacity Act of 2020 This bill expands access to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing by establishing various programs and grants to facilitate the manufacture and provision of tests.",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5083,116,s,5083,VISIT Act of 2020,Armed Forces and National Security,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]",IN,R,Y000064,0,"Volunteers Improving Social Isolation and loneliness Together Act of 2020 or the VISIT Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program in two tiers to assess the feasibility and advisability of assisting veterans, members of the Armed Forces or National Guard, or family members of such individuals who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness through the funding of specified national service programs (VISIT pay for results projects).",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5084,116,s,5084,"A bill to increase transparency and access to group health plan and health insurance issuer reporting, and for other purposes.",Health,2020-12-21,2020-12-21,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",Senate,"Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]",IN,R,B001310,0,"This bill requires health insurers to report information about their plans, including costs related to prescription drugs, spending on health care services, and average monthly premiums.",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-hjres-110,116,hjres,110,"Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021",Economics and Public Finance,2020-12-20,2020-12-20,Became Public Law No: 116-226.,House,"Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]",NY,D,L000480,0,"Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This joint resolution provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 21, 2020. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 20, 2020.",2023-01-11T13:44:08Z,
116-hr-9037,116,hr,9037,National Healthcare Acquired Infection and Medical Error Transparency Act,Health,2020-12-20,2020-12-20,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]",HI,D,G000571,0,National Healthcare Acquired Infection and Medical Error Transparency Act This bill establishes a program to collect confidential reports from health care providers that detail instances of health care-acquired infections and medical errors. It also establishes the Office of Patient Safety and Health Care Quality within the Department of Health and Human Services to administer the program.,2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9038,116,hr,9038,COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act,Commerce,2020-12-20,2020-12-20,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]",IL,D,S001145,1,"COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act  This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties from entities engaging in deceptive trade practices that are associated with the treatment, cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for the duration of such public health emergency.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-s-5075,116,s,5075,COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act,Commerce,2020-12-20,2020-12-20,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]",WA,D,C000127,1,"COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act  This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties from entities engaging in deceptive trade practices that are associated with the treatment, cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for the duration of such public health emergency.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5076,116,s,5076,A bill to authorize the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to delegate authority to approve payroll and personnel actions.,Congress,2020-12-20,2021-01-13,Became Public Law No: 116-344.,Senate,"Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]",MO,R,B000575,0,This bill authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to designate one or more employees to approve any payroll action or personnel action.,2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-s-5077,116,s,5077,Children's Hospital Protection Act,Health,2020-12-20,2020-12-20,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]",TX,R,C001056,0,Children's Hospital Protection Act This bill specifically bases the methodology for determining limitations on Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital payments on the costs and payments for individuals for whom Medicaid is the primary payer.,2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5070,116,s,5070,Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-19,2020-12-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]",MA,D,W000817,0,"Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act This bill addresses issues of corruption and public integrity, campaign reform, and ethics in government. Specifically, the bill  prohibits members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, federal judges, and other senior government officials from owning and trading individual stock or serving on corporate boards; institutes a lifetime ban on lobbying by former members of Congress, Presidents, and agency heads; requires disclosure of funding or editorial conflicts of interest in rulemaking and establishes an Office of the Public Advocate; requires the Supreme Court to follow the ethics rules for all other federal judges and encourages diversity on the federal bench;  creates a new, independent anti-corruption agency dedicated to enforcing federal ethics laws;  requires elected officials and candidates for federal office to disclose more financial and tax information and requires increased disclosure of corporate money behind lobbying; and makes changes to the Federal Election Commission.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5071,116,s,5071,Build America's Libraries Act,Education,2020-12-19,2020-12-19,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",Senate,"Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]",RI,D,R000122,0,"Build America's Libraries Act This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2023 for the Build America's Libraries Fund, from which the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) must allocate funding to states and, through them, need-based grants to libraries to make long-term improvements to library facilities. The IMLS must also award grants to Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Specifically, the bill requires each state that receives an allocation, and each library that receives a grant, to carry out certain activities to improve library facilities. These activities include constructing and renovating library facilities, investing in infrastructure projects to improve internet access and connectivity, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities. The bill also outlines administrative and oversight provisions, including by requiring library projects to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5072,116,s,5072,Vet Center Improvement Act of 2020,Armed Forces and National Security,2020-12-19,2020-12-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7849),Senate,"Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]",RI,D,R000122,1,"Vet Center Improvement Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of Vet Centers, including by obtaining feedback from counselors that must be audited annually for five years by the Government Accountability Office.  The VA must also (1) develop and implement a staffing model for Vet Centers, (2) standardize descriptions of position responsibilities at Vet Centers, and (3) award grants to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other VA facilities.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5073,116,s,5073,STOP COVID–19 Act,Health,2020-12-19,2020-12-19,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",Senate,"Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]",FL,R,S001217,0,"Set Testing and Objectives Plan for COVID-19 Act or the STOP COVID-19 Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a temporary grant program for local governments that have health departments to carry out testing, contact tracing, and other activities to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). HHS may use unobligated funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for these grants.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5074,116,s,5074,Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act,International Affairs,2020-12-19,2020-12-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]",NJ,D,M000639,0,"Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill establishes various entities and procedures to address the wrongful detainment of U.S. nationals abroad.The President shall appoint a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The envoy's duties shall include leading diplomatic engagement on U.S. hostage policy and coordinating diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery efforts. The President shall establish an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, which shall assess and track all hostage cases of U.S. nationals and coordinate agency efforts to safely recover hostages. The President shall also establish the Hostage Recovery Group, which shall make recommendations regarding hostage recovery options and coordinate the development and implementation of U.S. hostage recovery policies.  The President is authorized to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against any foreign person responsible for or complicit in the unlawful or wrongful detention of a U.S. national abroad.  The Department of State shall review cases where U.S. nationals are detained abroad and refer instances of wrongful or unlawful detainment to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-hjres-107,116,hjres,107,"Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021",Economics and Public Finance,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Became Public Law No: 116-225.,House,"Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]",NY,D,L000480,0,"Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This joint resolution provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 20, 2020. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 18, 2020.",2023-01-11T13:44:09Z,
116-hjres-108,116,hjres,108,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded.  Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber.  The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect.",2023-01-11T13:44:08Z,
116-hjres-109,116,hjres,109,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equality before the law.,2023-01-11T13:44:08Z,
116-hr-9025,116,hr,9025,Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act,Armed Forces and National Security,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).,House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act This bill expands protections for whistleblowers who are employed by a covered agency in the intelligence community (or by a contractor of such an agency) to apply to protected disclosures made to any Member of Congress. Currently, when a protected disclosure is made to Congress, whistleblower protections generally apply only if the disclosure was made to a congressional intelligence committee or to a member of such a committee.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9026,116,hr,9026,FISA Oversight Correction Act,Armed Forces and National Security,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.",House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"FISA Oversight Correction Act This bill authorizes a court to disclose to a person information related to evidence collected about the person using certain foreign intelligence surveillance powers if the disclosure would likely promote a more accurate determination of the legality of the surveillance. (Currently, a court may disclose such information to the person only if the disclosure is necessary to make an accurate determination of the legality of the surveillance.)",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9027,116,hr,9027,COVID–19 Long Haulers Act,Health,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.",House,"Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]",VA,D,B001292,0,"COVID-19 Long Haulers Act This bill requires the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and the National Institutes of Health to undertake research activities concerning individuals who experience persistent, long-term symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9028,116,hr,9028,"To establish the American Nuclear Leadership Commission, and for other purposes.",Energy,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.",House,"Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]",TX,R,B001248,0,This bill establishes an American Nuclear Leadership Commission within the Department of Energy. The commission must study the current status and the future of the civilian nuclear power industry of the United States.,2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9029,116,hr,9029,Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, House Administration, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Rules, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and 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.",House,"Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]",WA,D,J000298,6,"Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act This bill addresses issues of corruption and public integrity, campaign reform, and ethics in government. Specifically, the bill  prohibits members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, federal judges, and other senior government officials from owning and trading individual stock or serving on corporate boards; institutes a lifetime ban on lobbying by former members of Congress, Presidents, and agency heads; requires disclosure of funding or editorial conflicts of interest in rulemaking and establishes an Office of the Public Advocate; requires the Supreme Court to follow the ethics rules for all other federal judges and encourages diversity on the federal bench;  creates a new, independent anti-corruption agency dedicated to enforcing federal ethics laws;  requires elected officials and candidates for federal office to disclose more financial and tax information and requires increased disclosure of corporate money behind lobbying; and makes changes to the Federal Election Commission.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9030,116,hr,9030,Supporting America’s Restaurant Workers Act,Taxation,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]",OH,R,J000295,0,"Supporting America's Restaurant Workers Act This bill expands the currrent 50% tax deduction for business meals to 100% of the cost of such meals provided by a restaurant paid or incurred before January 1, 2022.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9031,116,hr,9031,Personal Protective Equipment for Home Health Care Workers Act of 2020,Health,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.",House,"Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]",WI,D,M001160,0,"Personal Protective Equipment for Home Health Care Workers Act of 2020 This bill requires home health agencies to provide personal protective equipment to their workers, and to regularly report data regarding worker deaths, during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) as a condition of federal payment under Medicare, Medicaid, and specified COVID-19 relief funds.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9032,116,hr,9032,SCHEME Against Congressional Access Act,Congress,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]",NC,R,M001210,3,"Stop China's Heinous Exploitation and Malicious Espionage Against Congressional Access Act or the SCHEME Against Congressional Access Act This bill requires the Sergeants at Arms of the House of Representatives and the Senate to develop an interagency plan to assess whether employees of either chamber have connections to, and intend to engage in unlawful activity to the advantage of, the Chinese Communist Party. If an individual meets both of these criteria, the employing office for the individual must terminate their employment and refer them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for appropriate investigation.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9033,116,hr,9033,College Athletes Bill of Rights,Sports and Recreation,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.",House,"Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]",IL,D,S001145,1,"College Athletes Bill of Rights This bill addresses issues of rights to compensation, health and safety standards, and educational opportunities for college athletes. Included among the bill's provisions are those that  prohibit an institution of higher education, an intercollegiate athletic association, or a conference from restricting the ability of college athletes to market the use of their names, images, likenesses, or athletic reputations; set penalties for any such institution that violates specified protections for athletes;  establish a Commission on College Athletics to protect the economic interests of college athletes and promote the health, wellness, and safety of college athletes and establish a medical trust fund to cover the cost of out-of-pocket expenses relating to any sports-related injury; and  direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish health, wellness, and safety guidelines for intercollegiate athletic programs.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9034,116,hr,9034,Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act,Agriculture and Food,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]",WA,D,S001216,1,"Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act This bill revises the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to include agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation as a priority research area under the initiative, including for methods to reduce methane emissions from livestock production and new technologies to measure and verify environmentally beneficial outcomes of emission mitigation efforts.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9035,116,hr,9035,Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act,Health,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.",House,"Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]",MO,R,S001195,1,Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act This bill permanently expands Medicare coverage of telehealth services to include audio-only services and at-home evaluation and management services and mental and behavioral health services.,2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hr-9036,116,hr,9036,American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act,Energy,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]",VT,D,W000800,2,"American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act This bill requires (1) electric utilities to obtain a minimum percentage of the electricity they sell in 2021 through 2039 from renewable resources, and (2) electric utilities and natural gas utilities to meet performance standards for 2021 through 2030 with respect to cumulative electricity savings and cumulative natural gas savings.",2023-01-11T13:43:56Z,
116-hres-1270,116,hres,1270,Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no taxpayer dollars will be used to enact sanctions that inflict suffering on civilian populations.,International Affairs,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]",HI,D,G000571,0,This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no taxpayer dollars shall be used to enact sanctions that inflict suffering on civilian populations by interfering with their ability to access basic human needs required for daily survival.,2023-01-11T13:43:54Z,
116-s-5063,116,s,5063,Emergency Direct Payments Act,Taxation,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]",VT,I,S000033,0,"Emergency Direct Payments Act This bill provides an additional recovery rebate (i.e., refundable tax credits) beginning in 2020 to individual taxpayers whose adjusted gross income does not exceed $75,000 ($150,000 for joint return filers). The increased amount is $1,200 per taxpayer ($2,400 for joint return filers) and $500 for each dependent of the taxpayer. To be eligible for the increased rebate amount, a taxpayer must provide a valid identification number (i.e., Social Security account number). The bill allows an exemption from the identification requirement for members of the Armed Forces if at least one military spouse provides a valid identification number. It also provides for a qualified exemption for the recovery rebate from garnishments and other offsets. The Department of the Treasury must conduct a public awareness campaign regarding the availability of the recovery rebate.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5064,116,s,5064,Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act,Taxation,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]",IA,R,G000386,2,"Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act  This bill allows employers who establish a tax-exempt 403(b) pension plan to participate in a multiple employer plan (MEP) and to take the small employer pension plan start-up tax credit for their first three years of participation in a MEP.  The bill also establishes a safe harbor to allow certain pension plans to correct errors in administering automatic enrollment and escalation features for plans enrolling in a MEP, if such errors are corrected within a specified time period in a manner favorable to plan participants.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5065,116,s,5065,Economic Justice Act,Economics and Public Finance,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S7713-7806),Senate,"Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]",NY,D,S000148,25,"Economic Justice Act This bill provides emergency funding to address economic disparities and the impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in communities, particularly with respect to low-income and minority populations. Among other programs, the bill provides funding for child care, health services, job training, family support services, small businesses, and housing, as well as for hospital, school, and broadband infrastructure. The bill also includes provisions that raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, incentivize Medicaid expansion, establish a tax credit for first-time homebuyers, and institute clean water and air programs.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5066,116,s,5066,Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020,Agriculture and Food,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S7806-7808)",Senate,"Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]",SD,R,T000250,3,"Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020  This bill authorizes grants and other forms of assistance for smaller and very small meat and poultry processing establishments, including competitive grants for training programs and activities related to COVID-19 response and recovery.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5067,116,s,5067,Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act,Taxation,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]",NV,D,R000608,1,"Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act This bill allows employers a payroll tax credit in each calendar quarter through 2021 equal to 50% of the cost of qualified ventilation, zoning, and air filtration and purification expenses. This includes the purchase and installation of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, updates to such systems, and the purchase of any air filter, air cleaner, or air purifier. The maximum amount of this credit for any employer may not exceed $15,000 for all calendar quarters.  The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a framework and guidelines for a voluntary label to certify that air pressure, ventilation, zoning, fresh air intake, purification, or filtration systems meet the standards established by this bill.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5068,116,s,5068,Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act,Labor and Employment,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",Senate,"Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]",MN,D,K000367,0,"Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to award to states (1) temporary five-year supplemental formula grants for emergency layoff aversion and workforce training activities to reduce and prevent unemployment and limit the impact of disruptions on labor markets, and (2) planning and implementation grants for innovative layoff aversion models. Grant recipients must designate a state grantee advisory council to oversee and assess the performance of activities carried out under such grants. The bill requires the Departments of Commerce and Labor to jointly establish a federal interagency task force to (1) identify any challenges that a state or local area receiving funds under this bill has had to overcome; (2) collect and disseminate best practices and develop and recommend policies at the federal level to support ongoing efforts to limit the impact of market disruptions on workers, employers, and industry sectors or occupations, particularly with respect to specified groups; (3) establish a framework for a state receiving a grant under this bill to measure employer satisfaction for activities funded under it; and (4) establish the minimum standards of job quality that an employer is required to meet as a condition of receiving assistance under this bill.",2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-s-5069,116,s,5069,Upward Mobility Enhancement Act,Taxation,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]",NV,D,C001113,0,Upward Mobility Enhancement Act This bill increases the maximum amount of the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance.,2023-01-11T13:43:46Z,
116-sres-806,116,sres,806,A resolution defending the free exercise of religion.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7808),Senate,"Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]",FL,R,S001217,18,"This resolution affirms the Senate's support for the rights, liberties, and protections enshrined in the Constitution and commits to vigorously defend the right of all people of the United States to engage in the free exercise of religion.",2023-01-11T13:43:45Z,
116-sres-807,116,sres,807,"A resolution urging the Government of Uganda and all parties to respect human, civil, and political rights and ensure free and fair elections in January 2021, and recognizing the importance of multiparty democracy in Uganda.",International Affairs,2020-12-18,2020-12-18,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7808-7809),Senate,"Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]",NJ,D,M000639,0,"This resolution urges the government of Uganda to respect the human, civil, and political rights of its citizens and to ensure free and fair elections in January 2021, and it calls on the Department of State to hold the government of Uganda accountable for respecting the rights of Ugandans.",2023-01-11T13:43:44Z,
116-sres-808,116,sres,808,"A resolution congratulating the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States.","Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2020-12-18,2020-12-18,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7829-7830; text: CR S7810)",Senate,"Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,B001288,9,"This resolution congratulates the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States.",2021-12-29T21:58:47Z,
116-hr-8996,116,hr,8996,Jones Act Repeal Act,Transportation and Public Works,2020-12-17,2020-12-18,Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.,House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"Jones Act Repeal Act  This bill repeals coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and be mostly crewed by U.S. citizens.",2023-01-11T13:43:58Z,
116-hr-8997,116,hr,8997,Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act,Law,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,"Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.",House,"Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3]",MI,L,A000367,0,"Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act This bill prohibits federal civil asset forfeiture and imposes restrictions on state civil asset forfeiture. Specifically, property belonging to a person may be forfeited to a state government pursuant to a civil proceeding only after (1) a criminal conviction of the property owner under state criminal law; or (2) the state, in a civil proceeding where the property owner has the same constitutional rights provided to criminal defendants, proves that the property owner has committed the offense giving rise to the forfeiture.",2023-01-11T13:43:58Z,
116-hr-8998,116,hr,8998,"To designate a peak in the State of Washington as ""qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator"".",Public Lands and Natural Resources,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]",VA,D,B001292,1,"This bill designates a 7,630-foot peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the state of Washington as qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator.",2023-04-19T16:44:43Z,
116-hr-8999,116,hr,8999,Transparent Leadership Act of 2020,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.,House,"Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]",VA,D,B001292,0,Transparent Leadership Act of 2020 This bill requires the speeches and schedules of the heads of executive agencies to be made publicly available.,2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9000,116,hr,9000,"Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Act",Armed Forces and National Security,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,House,"Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]",CO,D,C001121,1,"Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Act or the REMEDI Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that military departments conduct ongoing training programs regarding human relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of DOD, and contract employees of DOD.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9001,116,hr,9001,Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act,Congress,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,"Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.",House,"Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]",CO,D,C001121,2,Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act This bill prohibits a Member of Congress who is convicted of sexual abuse from collecting a retirement annuity under either the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System.,2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9002,116,hr,9002,ChiPACC Act of 2020,Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]",CO,D,D000197,1,ChiPACC Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for states to cover children's programs of all-inclusive coordinated care under Medicaid.,2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9003,116,hr,9003,Climate Change Diplomacy and Development Act of 2020,International Affairs,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]",FL,D,D000610,3,"Climate Change Diplomacy and Development Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a Joint Department of State and USAID Strategy to Address the Global Climate Change Crisis. The State Department must also designate its Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs to coordinate State Department and USAID efforts to guide U.S. foreign policy related to global climate change. Further, the State Department must include specified climate-related items and estimates in its annual budget request.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9004,116,hr,9004,Removing Barriers to SNAP Act,Agriculture and Food,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. ""Chuy"" [D-IL-4]",IL,D,G000586,0,"Removing Barriers to SNAP Act This bill repeals provisions relating to the denial of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to individuals with certain drug-related convictions.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9005,116,hr,9005,Health Workforce Diversity Act,Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. ""Chuy"" [D-IL-4]",IL,D,G000586,0,"Health Workforce Diversity Act This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to support diversity in the health care workforce, including by awarding grants to minority-serving colleges and universities and other organizations to prepare minority individuals underrepresented in the health care workforce to enroll in health professional schools.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9006,116,hr,9006,Inclusive Clinical Trials Act,Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. ""Chuy"" [D-IL-4]",IL,D,G000586,0,"Inclusive Clinical Trials Act This bill provides for Medicaid coverage of routine patient costs that are associated with participation in certain clinical trials; coverage includes items and services that would otherwise be covered under Medicaid absent the patient's participation in the clinical trial, including with respect to trial complications.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9007,116,hr,9007,Inclusive Diabetes Research and Education Act,Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. ""Chuy"" [D-IL-4]",IL,D,G000586,0,"Inclusive Diabetes Research and Education Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out research activities, including to improve diabetes care for minority populations, and support programs that educate minority populations and the public about diabetes prevention and management.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9008,116,hr,9008,Health and Nutrition Access for All Act,Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.",House,"Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. ""Chuy"" [D-IL-4]",IL,D,G000586,0,"Health and Nutrition Access for All Act This bill expands eligibility under Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to generally include individuals who are lawfully present in the United States without regard to their immigration status.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9009,116,hr,9009,Literature Selection Technical Review Committee Reform Act of 2020,Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]",AZ,R,G000565,0,"Literature Selection Technical Review Committee Reform Act of 2020 This bill makes various changes to the processes used by the National Library of Medicine to select scientific journals for inclusion in its databases, including by requiring the library to make publicly available the metrics used to determine whether to list or delist journals.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9010,116,hr,9010,"To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a study on the feasibility of certain transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.",Transportation and Public Works,2020-12-17,2020-12-18,Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.,House,"Rep. Hall, Kwanza [D-GA-5]",GA,D,H001092,0,"This bill directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, including the feasibility of a light rail transit, heavy rail transit, or bus rapid transit project in the corridor.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9011,116,hr,9011,"To provide funds to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide grants to entities to establish lung cancer screening registries approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for submission of certain data required for reimbursement under the Medicare program for certain screening services, and for other purposes.",Health,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,"Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.",House,"Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]",NY,D,H001038,0,"This bill establishes several grant programs and requirements for registries that collect data from lung cancer screenings with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) under Medicare. (Currently, for purposes of Medicare coverage, radiology imaging facilities that furnish such LDCT screenings must report certain data to approved registries.) Specifically, the bill provides funds for FY2021-FY2025 for grants to help entities establish free registries, and requires registries to be interoperable in order to receive federal funds. The bill also provides grants to support the development of related quality measures for lung cancer screenings.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9012,116,hr,9012,Small Business Protection Act of 2020,Crime and Law Enforcement,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]",MI,R,H001058,1,"Small Business Protection Act of 2020 This bill repeals a provision that requires federal agencies to procure products from Federal Prison Industries (FPI). The bill also makes FPI ineligible to produce any product under certain federal contracts awarded to small businesses, and prohibits federal agencies from entering into a contract with FPI under which an inmate worker would have access to certain classified data or personal information.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9013,116,hr,9013,Preventing Termination of Utility Services in Bankruptcy Act of 2019,Finance and Financial Sector,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Johnson, Henry C. ""Hank,"" Jr. [D-GA-4]",GA,D,J000288,0,Preventing Termination of Utility Services in Bankruptcy Act of 2019  This bill specifies that an individual bankruptcy debtor may not be required to furnish a security deposit to maintain utility services if the debtor pays specified debts owed to the utility within a certain time frame.,2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,
116-hr-9014,116,hr,9014,United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020,Government Operations and Politics,2020-12-17,2020-12-17,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.,House,"Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]",CA,D,K000389,0,"United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020 This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events. The bill  modifies the membership requirements of the commission; changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020; and grants the commission the exclusive right to use, and to allow others to use, the official marks, imprimaturs, and logos of the commission.",2023-01-11T13:43:57Z,