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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
117-hr-9703	117	hr	9703	SANTOS Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-30	2022-12-30	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]	NY	D	T000486	0	Stopping Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker Act or the SANTOS Act This bill requires congressional candidates to file additional personal information with their principal campaign committees and the Federal Election Commission. The bill also imposes criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully violating this requirement, such as by providing false information. Specifically, the bill requires any individual who is a candidate for the House of Representatives or the Senate to provide information about their educational background, military service (if any), and employment history.	2023-03-31T17:15:15Z
117-hres-1532	117	hres	1532	Impeaching Joseph R. Biden.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-27	2022-12-27	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]	TX	R	G000552	0	This resolution impeaches President Biden for treason and other high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution alleges a variety of offenses ranging from the way he managed the withdrawal of the U.S. military from Afghanistan, to his handling of migrants on the border, to shielding his son from prosecution.	2023-08-04T21:22:06Z
117-hr-9693	117	hr	9693	Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-23	2022-12-23	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]	MN	D	P000616	0	Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2022 This bill makes a series of changes to requirements relating to registered lobbyists, including by requiring unique identification numbers for lobbyists, clients, and providers of strategic lobbying services, and by requiring additional disclosures and reporting with respect to such individuals and activities.	2023-07-31T18:15:19Z
117-hr-9688	117	hr	9688	People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-22	2022-12-22	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]	GA	D	W000788	1	People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act) This bill sets forth provisions related to voting and the administration of federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times. Next, the bill requires each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources for each polling location on the day of any federal election and each day of early voting. The Department of Justice must issue uniform standards regarding the minimum number and distribution of such systems, workers, and other resources. The bill also prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.	2023-02-15T04:45:31Z
117-hr-9652	117	hr	9652	Ethics Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-21	2022-12-21	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]	CO	D	C001121	2	Expanding Transparency for Hidden Independent Campaign Spending Act or the Ethics Act This bill requires all political committees to notify the Federal Election Commission of any contribution of $1,000 or more that is received less than 20 days (but more than 48 hours) before an election in which the committee makes a contribution, expenditure, or electioneering communication on behalf of a candidate or political committee of a political party.	2023-08-17T16:45:21Z
117-s-5331	117	s	5331	Campaign Finance Transparency Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-21	2022-12-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	0	Campaign Finance Transparency Act This bill revises provisions regarding the Federal Election Commission (FEC), including to (1) modify the process for the FEC to initiate an investigation, (2) extend permanently the FEC's administrative penalty authority, and (3) provide statutory authority for limitations on ex parte communications as applied to FEC members and employees.	2023-08-23T16:00:27Z
117-s-5332	117	s	5332	Election Security Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-21	2022-12-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	0	Election Security Act of 2022 This bill addresses election security through grant programs and requirements for voting systems and paper ballots. Among other provisions, the bill (1) establishes requirements for voting systems, including that systems use individual, durable, voter-verified paper ballots; (2) directs the Election Assistance Commission to award grants to states for specified activities, including replacing voting systems and improving the security of the systems; and (3) requires states and jurisdictions to carry out postelection audits for all federal elections.	2023-03-31T13:45:15Z
117-s-5334	117	s	5334	FACE IT Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-21	2022-12-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]	OH	R	P000449	0	Facial, Accountability, Clarity, and Efficiency in Technology Act or the FACE IT Act This bill establishes requirements with respect to the federal use of facial recognition technology. For example, the National Institute for Standards and Technology and the Department of Homeland Security must develop minimum accuracy requirements specific to each federal agency for use in cases of facial recognition technology in the government.	2023-08-04T16:30:22Z
117-s-5335	117	s	5335	Redistricting Reform Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-21	2022-12-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	0	Redistricting Reform Act of 2022 This bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.	2023-03-31T10:45:20Z
117-hr-9622	117	hr	9622	STATES Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-20	2022-12-20	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]	TX	R	G000552	0	Sustaining Tenth Amendment Truths for Every State Act of 2022 or the STATES Act of 2022 This bill provides that an action of a state agency taken pursuant to state law shall have effect within the state notwithstanding federal law to the contrary, if the federal law purports to apply under authority to create such law that is not explicitly delegated to the federal government within the stated words of the U.S. Constitution.	2023-08-28T21:08:06Z
117-hr-9623	117	hr	9623	Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-20	2022-12-20	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	0	Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act This bill addresses issues of public integrity, ethics, conflicts of interest, lobbying, rulemaking, and judicial ethics. For example, the bill limits federal hiring of former registered lobbyists and establishes divestment requirements for senior government officials.	2023-09-26T22:00:29Z
117-s-5304	117	s	5304	POST Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-20	2022-12-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]	WV	D	M001183	2	Protect Our Services Today Act of 2022 or the POST Act This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from closing any USPS facility during the COVID-19 public health emergency period.	2023-02-03T05:16:21Z
117-s-5315	117	s	5315	Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-20	2022-12-20	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 public integrity, ethics, conflicts of interest, lobbying, rulemaking, and judicial ethics. For example, the bill limits federal hiring of former registered lobbyists and establishes divestment requirements for senior government officials.	2023-09-26T22:00:29Z
117-s-5326	117	s	5326	Expanding the VOTE Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-20	2022-12-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	9	Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act or the Expanding the VOTE Act This bill expands access to voting materials for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language, including by establishing incentive grants for states and political subdivisions to provide translated voting materials. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the impact of (1) reducing the threshold requirement under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and (2) expanding the definition of language minorities to include native speakers of additional languages.	2023-08-31T15:00:32Z
117-hr-9609	117	hr	9609	Federal Government Equity Improvement Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-16	2022-12-16	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]	NY	D	M000087	2	Federal Government Equity Improvement Act of 2022 This bill addresses issues related to equity and providing government services more equitably, including by (1) requiring each federal agency to establish an Agency Equity Advisory Team, (2) establishing an Equitable Data Working Group within the Chief Data Officer Council.	2023-08-07T16:30:25Z
117-hr-9610	117	hr	9610	Equity in Agency Planning Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-16	2022-12-16	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]	NY	D	M000087	2	Equity in Agency Planning Act of 2022 This bill requires federal agency strategic plans, performance plans, and priority goals to address the need to improve the equitable provision of services to underserved communities and individuals. Specifically, such plans and goals must have a certain number of goals relating to improving the equitable provision of services to such communities and individuals.	2023-08-03T19:15:19Z
117-hr-9613	117	hr	9613	Preventing Improper Payments Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-16	2022-12-16	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]	VA	D	S001209	1	Preventing Improper Payments Act This bill designates any program or activity making more than $100 million in payments in a fiscal year as susceptible to significant improper payments. Under current law, programs designated as susceptible to significant improper payments are subject to additional assessments and reporting requirements. The bill requires each agency to submit to Congress, as part of the annual financial report of the agency, a report on implementing financial and administrative controls and certain other practices with respect to fraud risk; identifying risks and vulnerabilities to fraud; and establishing strategies, procedures, and other steps to curb fraud.	2023-03-22T16:31:25Z
117-hr-9573	117	hr	9573	JARED Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]	VA	D	B001292	0	Jumpstarting Accountability Relating to Ethical Disclosures Act or the JARED Act This bill prohibits former political appointees from investing in a company in which a foreign principal has also invested within four years of initially communicating about the investment when the appointee was still a federal employee.	2023-08-07T13:15:20Z
117-hr-9578	117	hr	9578	To provide that Donald J. Trump is ineligible to again hold the Office of President of the United States or to hold any office, civil or military, under the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]	RI	D	C001084	41	This bill declares that Donald Trump, under the Fourteenth Amendment (which disqualifies from office specified officials who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion), is ineligible to again hold the Office of President of the United States, or to hold any office, civil or military, under the United States.	2023-08-02T20:30:24Z
117-hr-9599	117	hr	9599	Heidiâs Law	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	0	Heidi's Law This bill revises the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs to include testing for methadone and newly identified drug substances. The Department of Health and Human Services must revise the guidelines to (1) expand the opiate category on the list of substances authorized for testing to include methadone, and (2) add any new drugs which may not have been previously included on such list. The Department of Transportation must update its regulations containing procedures for transportation employee workplace drug and alcohol testing programs to include testing for methadone and newly identified drug substances.	2023-02-04T04:46:02Z
117-hres-1527	117	hres	1527	Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's calls to terminate the Constitution on the basis of false allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 Presidential election.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]	CA	D	T000472	2	This resolution condemns former President Trump for calling for the termination of the rules, regulations, and articles found in the Constitution on the basis of false allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.	2023-08-04T21:22:06Z
117-s-5270	117	s	5270	Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]	HI	D	S001194	0	Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act This bill addresses the operations of the Bureau of the Census. Specifically, the bill (1) requires the Deputy Director of the bureau to appoint an employee responsible for optimizing racial and ethnic equity in the decennial census of population; and (2) provides statutory authority for specified advisory committees. The bureau may not include in the census any subject, type of information, or question that was not submitted to Congress. The bureau must submit to Congress a report biannually that (1) describes each component of the operational plan for the subsequent decennial census of population; and (2) includes a detailed statement on the status of all research, testing, and operations that are part of the bureau's comprehensive plan for the decennial census. The bureau must submit to Congress a certification stating that any question that has not appeared on the previous two decennial censuses has been researched, studied, and tested according to established statistical policies and procedures. The Government Accountability Office must review such certification and report to Congress on whether the questions to be included have been researched, studied, and tested according to such policies and procedures. The bureau, by January 1, 2026, and every 10 years thereafter, must transmit to Congress a lifecycle cost estimate for the decennial census of population first occurring after the date of transmittal. The bureau must submit to Congress a report on local-level data and local field operations.	2023-02-02T05:15:41Z
117-s-5277	117	s	5277	Fair Elections Now Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	9	Fair Elections Now Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Freedom from Influence Fund, which shall provide funding to Senate candidates who meet specified conditions and agree to abide by certain requirements, such as limits on types of campaign funding sources. The bill also imposes a tax on certain U.S. government contracts.	2023-02-22T10:43:29Z
117-s-5288	117	s	5288	Safe at Home Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	2	Safe at Home Act This bill requires each executive agency (except for the U.S. Census Bureau) and federal court to accept an address designated to an individual pursuant to an address confidentiality program (e.g., a program to protect stalking or domestic violence victims).	2023-08-04T16:15:21Z
117-sjres-67	117	sjres	67	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7259-7260)	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	7	This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote. Specifically, it grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Next, it specifies that the fundamental right to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state, unless the denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means. Finally, it repeals a specific portion of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which allows for the denial of the right to vote based on crime. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)	2022-12-23T05:23:50Z
117-sjres-69	117	sjres	69	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-15	2022-12-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]	OR	D	M001176	2	This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be jointly elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia over the age of 18.	2023-01-05T05:15:34Z
117-hr-9543	117	hr	9543	ESG Rule Prevention Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-14	2022-12-14	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]	FL	R	D000032	0	ESG Rule Prevention Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by federal contractors as a condition of eligibility for federal contracts.	2023-08-02T19:45:21Z
117-hr-9557	117	hr	9557	To prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-14	2022-12-14	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]	TX	R	R000614	9	This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to allow an individual who is not a U.S. citizen to vote in any election in the District of Columbia (DC). Further, DC must certify that it does not allow noncitizens to vote in elections as a condition of receiving any federal funds. Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.	2023-08-09T21:00:23Z
117-hr-9513	117	hr	9513	Honest Ads Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-13	2022-12-13	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]	WA	D	K000381	1	Honest Ads Act This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to internet or digital political advertising. The bill sets forth special rules for disclosure statements for certain internet or digital ads.	2023-08-24T11:15:19Z
117-sres-870	117	sres	870	A resolution honoring the life and the legacy of Secretary Ash Carter.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-13	2022-12-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Consideration: CR S7150; text: CR S7136)	Senate	Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]	CT	D	B001277	11	This resolution honors the life and legacy of former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.	2023-08-14T20:30:31Z
117-hr-9495	117	hr	9495	Domestic Preferences for Building America Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-12	2022-12-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.	House	Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]	TX	R	N000026	1	Domestic Preferences for Building America Act This bill prioritizes U.S. contractors with respect to certain federally funded infrastructure projects. Specifically, amounts made available through a program for federal financial assistance may be obligated for an infrastructure project with a value of $100 million or more only if the recipient of such amounts certifies that, in obligating the amounts subject to the occurrence of adequate competition, the recipient shall award contracts only to U.S. persons and qualified U.S. joint ventures; and the recipient shall not award contracts to an entity that is owned or controlled by a corporation based in a country that has been identified as a nonmarket economy country, was included by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the priority watch list, and is subject to certain monitoring by the USTR.	2023-04-17T21:00:22Z
117-hjres-101	117	hjres	101	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-08	2022-12-08	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]	CA	D	M001166	0	This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system. Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits.	2022-12-29T08:33:28Z
117-hr-9465	117	hr	9465	Civil Service Federal Employee Serving Overseas Pay Equity Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-08	2022-12-08	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]	TX	D	C001091	0	Civil Service Federal Employee Serving Overseas Pay Equity Act This bill provides for locality pay for federal employees who are teleworking overseas under a Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas agreement, specifically the locality pay for where they would have been working in the United States or what they would receive as a member of the Foreign Service, whichever is lower.	2023-08-03T18:30:25Z
117-hr-9479	117	hr	9479	Major General David F. Wherley, Jr., District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Program Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-08	2022-12-08	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.	House	Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]	DC	D	N000147	0	Major General David F. Wherley, Jr., District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Program Act This bill establishes a program to provide financial assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who are pursuing their first undergraduate, masters, doctoral, vocational, or technical degrees.	2023-08-25T12:30:28Z
117-hr-9484	117	hr	9484	Election Mail Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-08	2022-12-08	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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]	GA	D	W000788	5	Election Mail Act This bill addresses the delivery and processing of election mail. Among other provisions, the bill requires same-day processing of mail-in ballots by the U.S. Postal Service, establishes certain standards for mail-in ballots, and requires states to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by election day and arrive within seven days after the election.	2022-12-23T15:45:19Z
117-hr-9448	117	hr	9448	Free Speech Defense Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-07	2022-12-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.	House	Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]	GA	R	C001116	10	Free Speech Defense Act This bill addresses issues relating to the federal government and social media. For example, the bill (1) terminates the Disinformation Governance Board; and (2) prohibits the federal government from encouraging a social media company to remove a user or label content as misinformation, with certain exceptions.	2023-08-03T13:45:21Z
117-s-5197	117	s	5197	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-07	2022-12-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]	TX	R	C001056	0	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office."	2022-12-29T09:03:21Z
117-s-5203	117	s	5203	Bring Our Heroes Home Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-07	2022-12-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]	ID	R	C000880	8	Bring Our Heroes Home Act This bill establishes at the National Archives a collection of records that relate to the fate or status of missing Armed Forces personnel. Each government office must identify and locate such records in its possession and transmit them to the Archives. The bill establishes a temporary board to ensure and facilitate the review, transmission, and public disclosure of such records. The bill generally makes such records public, with specified exceptions.	2022-12-31T05:15:47Z
117-hr-9433	117	hr	9433	SEEED Commission Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-06	2022-12-06	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]	RI	D	C001084	0	Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development Commission Act of 2022 or the SEEED Commission Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise to examine and make recommendations on ways the federal government can support and utilize social enterprises (i.e., businesses created to further a social purpose in a financially sustainable way). The commission must (1) establish criteria for identifying social enterprises, which may include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for purposes of federal programs; and (2) identify opportunities for the federal government to engage social enterprises in creating jobs and strengthening local economies. The areas studied and potential recommendations offered shall include, among other things the role of social enterprises in addressing economic, social, and environmental policy challenges across all levels of government; corporate legal structures that foster or impede the development of social enterprises; how to encourage impact investing; and barriers to social enterprise growth. The commission shall (1) report to the President and Congress within one year after it establishes criteria by which to identify social enterprise, and (2) terminate 90 days after it submits its report.	2023-08-02T16:15:24Z
117-hr-9436	117	hr	9436	To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-06	2022-12-06	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]	VA	R	G000595	0	This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Labor rule issued on December 9, 2020, entitled Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption. (Generally, the rule addresses religious exemptions to certain anti-discrimination provisions in relation to federal procurement.)	2023-08-02T17:15:23Z
117-hr-9409	117	hr	9409	MERIT Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-02	2022-12-02	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]	GA	R	L000583	0	Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation Act of 2022 or the MERIT Act of 2022 This bill revises provisions related to federal employment, including the furlough and removal of federal employees, the calculation of federal employee retirement benefits, and the length of the probationary employment period. Specifically, the bill repeals the process for taking action against a federal employee for unacceptable performance, accelerates the process for removal or suspension based on performance or actions, and prohibits grievances based on adverse personnel actions and reductions in force. The bill also authorizes an agency to remove a senior executive from the civil service for performance-related reasons, and it revises provisions covering performance- or conduct-related actions against senior executives. The bill authorizes agencies to furlough employees for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service, and it prohibits appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board based on short-term furloughs or furloughs due to a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). Additionally, the bill limits the retirement benefits of a federal employee who is removed due to a felony conviction related to their official duties by prohibiting felonious service from being taken into account when calculating the employee's annuity. The bill also authorizes an agency to order the repayment of a bonus or award when performance or conduct issues are discovered and such bonus or award would not have been paid had such issues been known when they were made. Lastly, the bill extends from one year to two years the probationary period for competitive service appointments and members of the Senior Executive Service.	2023-07-31T18:15:19Z
117-hr-9383	117	hr	9383	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-01	2022-12-01	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]	GA	R	F000465	13	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office."	2022-12-29T08:48:26Z
117-hr-9384	117	hr	9384	To designate the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the "Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-01	2022-12-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.	House	Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]	IL	D	F000454	1	This bill designates the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.	2023-07-07T19:30:33Z
117-hr-9390	117	hr	9390	Stop Corporate Capture Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-01	2022-12-01	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]	WA	D	J000298	10	Stop Corporate Capture Act This bill modifies the process for federal agency rulemaking. Specifically, it (1) requires interested parties who submit a study or research as part of a comment to a proposed rule to disclose the source of the funding for the study or research, (2) limits the use of the negotiated rulemaking process to government agencies, (3) provides statutory authority for the judicial principle that requires courts to defer to an agency's reasonable or permissible interpretation of a federal law when the law is silent or ambiguous (i.e., the Chevron doctrine), and (4) establishes an Office of the Public Advocate to support public participation in the rulemaking process.	2023-08-22T20:00:33Z
117-s-5172	117	s	5172	A bill to designate the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the "Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-12-01	2022-12-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	1	This bill designates the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.	2023-07-07T19:30:34Z
117-hr-9363	117	hr	9363	Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-29	2022-11-29	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. Sempolinski, Joseph [R-NY-23]	NY	R	S001219	0	Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2022 This bill establishes that the Smithsonian Institution must be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and certain provisions relating to open meetings. (The Smithsonian's policy is to respond to certain requests for information consistent with these acts, even though in 1997, a federal appeals court ruled that the Smithsonian is not subject to the Privacy Act.) The bill also modifies the procedures for selecting members of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution by having the President select the members from a list of nominees submitted by Congress.	2023-08-02T19:00:32Z
117-hr-9356	117	hr	9356	RESILIENCE Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-22	2022-11-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.	House	Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]	IL	D	U000040	0	Resources for Emergency and Security Infrastructure Logistics In Every Neighborhood to Curb Extremism Act of 2022 or the RESILIENCE Act of 2022 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a pilot program to train state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials to carry out security vulnerability or terrorism risk assessments of critical infrastructure. CISA must also maintain one or more clearinghouses for critical infrastructure owners and operators to access security guidance and other relevant information.	2023-08-02T15:45:23Z
117-hr-9350	117	hr	9350	To restore ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further Congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-18	2022-11-18	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.	House	Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]	AS	R	R000600	0	This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory.	2023-08-24T23:00:27Z
117-hr-9324	117	hr	9324	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-17	2022-11-17	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]	TX	D	E000299	7	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building."	2022-12-29T13:48:54Z
117-hr-9330	117	hr	9330	Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-17	2022-11-17	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]	PA	D	C001090	18	Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act This bill requires each federal agency to develop assessments of their software inventories and software licenses and a plan to reduce costs by consolidating licenses and adopting enterprise license agreements to the greatest extent practicable. The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office to report on various government-wide issues relating to federal software licenses and inventories.	2023-08-01T22:15:18Z
117-hr-9335	117	hr	9335	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Franklin Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, as the "Mitchell F. Lundgaard Post Office Building".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-17	2022-12-06	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.	House	Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]	WI	R	G000579	7	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Franklin Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, as the "Mitchell F. Lundgaard Post Office Building."	2023-08-31T15:00:32Z
117-hr-9306	117	hr	9306	States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-16	2022-11-16	Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]	KS	R	M000871	0	States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to make available criminal history record information to a state occupational or professional licensing authority for background checks of individuals seeking a license under an interstate compact. A state licensing authority may not share criminal history record information with the compact's commission, any other state entity or licensing authority, or the public, but may inform the compact's commission of completion of a background check.	2023-07-03T15:45:15Z
117-hr-9308	117	hr	9308	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, as the "Susan A. Davis Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-16	2022-12-27	Became Public Law No: 117-314.	House	Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]	CA	D	J000305	58	This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, as the Susan A. Davis Post Office.	2023-05-11T15:46:24Z
117-hres-1476	117	hres	1476	Of inquiry requesting the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents or records relating to coordination between social media companies and the Biden administration on information, censorship, and censorship meetings in order to suppress or deplatform persons or information the administration views as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation on COVID-19, Hunter Biden, and elections, and certain documents or records relating to plans to provide grant funding to consortiums, including the Democratic National Committee, in the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-16	2022-12-16	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 168.	House	Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]	GA	R	C001116	0	This resolution requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents or records relating to the Election Integrity Partnership and efforts to address purported misinformation or disinformation on social media platforms.	2023-08-22T12:45:31Z
117-hres-1479	117	hres	1479	Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the surveillance or monitoring of pro-gun, pro-life, or conservative groups under the Internet Covert Operations Program operated by the United States Postal Inspection Service.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-16	2022-12-12	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 160.	House	Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]	GA	R	C001116	0	This resolution requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of any document or communication generated or received by the Office of the President that refers or relates to surveillance or monitoring occurring on or after January 20, 2021, of any pro-gun, pro-life, or conservative group under the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's Internet Covert Operations Program.	2023-08-24T20:45:19Z
117-s-5114	117	s	5114	PREVENT Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-16	2022-11-16	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]	OH	D	B000944	9	Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxins Act of 2022 or the PREVENT ACT of 2022 This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make containment devices available to its officers, agents, and other personnel and to provide mandatory annual training on the use of containment devices to prevent potential exposure to synthetic opioids.	2023-08-04T15:15:21Z
117-s-5092	117	s	5092	ARC Relocation Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-15	2022-11-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]	WV	D	M001183	0	ARC Relocation Act This bill provides for the relocation of the headquarters of the Appalachian Regional Commission (an economic development agency focused on the Appalachian region) from the District of Columbia to West Virginia.	2022-12-29T08:33:30Z
117-s-5078	117	s	5078	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street in Vergas, Minnesota, as the "Jon Glawe Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-14	2022-11-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street in Vergas, Minnesota, as the "Jon Glawe Post Office."	2023-03-08T20:12:14Z
117-s-5079	117	s	5079	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-14	2022-11-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office."	2022-12-29T08:33:31Z
117-s-5085	117	s	5085	A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election. and for other purposes.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-14	2022-11-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]	TX	R	C001098	1	This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to allow noncitizens to vote in any election in the District of Columbia (DC). Further, DC must certify that it does not allow noncitizens to vote in elections as a condition of receiving any federal funds. Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.	2023-11-25T17:30:18Z
117-hres-1461	117	hres	1461	Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-10	2022-11-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	House	Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]	DC	D	N000147	0	This resolution recognizes the service of all District of Columbia (DC) veterans; condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are DC residents; and calls for statehood for DC through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of DC veterans in every American war.	2023-07-31T17:00:24Z
117-hr-9278	117	hr	9278	Presidential Records Certification Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-07	2022-11-07	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]	NY	D	M000087	1	Presidential Records Certification Act of 2022 This bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain White House employees to annually certify that they are in compliance with the Presidential Records Act. The bill also establishes civil penalties for knowingly and willfully failing to meet this certification requirement.	2023-08-01T21:30:23Z
117-hr-9263	117	hr	9263	Expose BIDEN Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-03	2022-11-03	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]	GA	R	C001116	3	Expose Biden's Inflation, Deficits, and Economic Neglect Act of 2022 or the Expose BIDEN Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to determine the impact on the U.S. economy of each major rule issued after 12 p.m. on January 20, 2021. Any major rule that is determined to increase inflation or cause a decline in the gross domestic product must be rescinded.	2023-08-24T18:00:41Z
117-hr-9270	117	hr	9270	No Budget, No Fundraising Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-03	2022-11-03	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]	TX	R	R000614	3	No Budget, No Fundraising Act This bill prohibits Members of Congress and national congressional campaign committees from soliciting federal campaign funds during a fiscal year until a balanced budget resolution is in effect and appropriations bills that are consistent with the budget resolutions are enacted.	2023-08-14T22:00:38Z
117-hres-1456	117	hres	1456	Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conclusion of the Department of State on whether Marc Fogel is wrongfully detained.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-11-03	2022-12-08	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.	House	Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]	PA	R	R000610	2	This resolution requests the President, and directs the Department of State, to transmit certain documents and communications to the House of Representatives relating to the review conducted by the State Department of the statutory criteria for Marc Fogel to be designated as wrongfully detained.	2023-08-22T12:45:31Z
117-hr-9239	117	hr	9239	ASTRO Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-28	2022-10-28	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]	TX	R	B001291	0	Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act or the ASTRO Act This bill authorizes the expenditure of federal funds for transportation of government astronauts returning from space for the performance of medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment or other official duties prior to receiving post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle.	2023-03-08T14:45:22Z
117-hr-9251	117	hr	9251	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-28	2022-12-06	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.	House	Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]	CA	D	S001150	50	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office."	2023-08-31T15:00:32Z
117-hr-9253	117	hr	9253	GORAC Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-28	2022-10-28	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]	TX	R	V000134	11	Government Office Realignment And Closure Act of 2022 or the GORAC Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to provide for an independent evaluation of federal agencies and programs to identify duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions and provides for congressional consideration of legislation to implement recommendations from the evaluation. Specifically, the GAO must (1) procure the services of a nonfederal auditor to evaluate each federal program carried out in the previous 20 years, make recommendations on federal agencies and programs that should be realigned or eliminated, and report on such recommendations; and (2) take steps to assure that any work performed by such auditor complies with standards established by the GAO for audits of federal establishments, programs, activities, and functions. The GAO must provide for the relocation of federal employees whose positions are eliminated as a result of the implementation of recommendations included in the report.	2023-07-07T19:30:33Z
117-hr-9232	117	hr	9232	Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-25	2022-10-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.	House	Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]	NY	R	M000317	1	Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act This bill directs the inspector general of the Department of Transportation to conduct an audit of public transportation coronavirus relief spending and report to Congress.	2023-06-14T15:30:26Z
117-hr-9233	117	hr	9233	Trust in Government Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-25	2022-10-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	House	Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]	CA	D	P000618	8	Trust in Government Act of 2022 This bill directs certain agencies (e.g., the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration) to take specified steps to improve service delivery and public perception of agency interactions. The Office of Management and Budget must designate a team of individuals to lead and support agency initiatives to improve public perception of agency interactions.	2023-10-14T22:00:29Z
117-hr-9206	117	hr	9206	Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-21	2022-10-21	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]	TX	D	C001091	1	Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022 This bill provides law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.	2022-12-29T13:34:06Z
117-hr-9216	117	hr	9216	PORTFOLIO Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-21	2022-10-21	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and 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. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]	AZ	R	S001183	0	Preventing Opportunistic Returns on Trades and Futures by Officials, Leadership, and Individuals in Office Act or the PORTFOLIO Act This bill generally prohibits federal employees and officials from owning or trading in synthetic assets (i.e., tokenized derivatives). It also establishes financial disclosure requirements with respect to cryptocurrency. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal employees, Members of Congress, the President, and Vice President from owning or trading investments in a security, a commodity, a future, cryptocurrency, or any comparable economic interest acquired through synthetic means, such as through a derivative. Such investments must be divested through gift or donation, cashing out, or a qualified blind trust. The appropriate ethics office may grant temporary exemptions in certain situations, such as for preexisting complex financial arrangements from which investments cannot be withdrawn, and may assess fees for violations. The Department of Justice may also bring civil actions for violations. The bill also (1) incorporates cryptocurrency and other digital assets into current financial disclosure requirements; (2) modifies the categories and timelines for financial disclosures; and (3) requires agencies, ethics offices, and the Department of Justice to regularly report on violations of this bill and other related requirements.	2023-08-11T14:45:19Z
117-hr-9217	117	hr	9217	HOTEL Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-21	2022-10-21	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	0	Halting Of Trafficking and Exploitation in Lodging Act of 2022 or the HOTEL Act of 2022 This bill requires federal agencies to ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that commercial accommodations for agency employees are booked with a hotel or motel that enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding severe forms of trafficking in persons.	2023-08-01T21:15:21Z
117-hr-9223	117	hr	9223	REPORTS Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-21	2022-10-21	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]	GA	D	W000788	10	Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act or the REPORTS Act This bill requires federal agencies, when publishing notice of a proposed major rule, to include an analysis of the rule's potential impact on low-income individuals and racial inequity. The Government Accountability Office must annually report on the impact of certain programs on low-income individuals and racial inequity.	2022-12-29T13:34:06Z
117-hr-9172	117	hr	9172	To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-11	2022-10-11	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]	TX	R	P000048	2	This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC). Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.	2023-03-08T14:45:22Z
117-s-5075	117	s	5075	A bill to establish new ZIP Codes for certain Wisconsin communities, and for other purposes.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-11	2022-10-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]	WI	R	J000293	0	This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of Village of Somers, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin.	2023-03-08T20:12:35Z
117-sres-828	117	sres	828	A resolution recognizing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic for Federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-11	2022-10-11	Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S6474)	Senate	Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]	OK	R	L000575	0	This resolution calls for the removal of all COVID-19-related requirements for federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors (i.e., vaccine, testing, masking, and social distancing requirements). The resolution also calls for the reinstatement or resumption of all duties for members of the Armed Forces, federal employees, and contractors whose positions were impacted by their choice not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.	2023-08-14T19:15:21Z
117-hr-9148	117	hr	9148	Simplifying Grants Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-10-07	2022-10-07	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-15]	FL	R	F000472	51	Simplifying Grants Act of 2022 This bill sets forth procedures for simplifying the grant process for nonurbanized areas, for both existing and new grant programs. Each agency must make publicly available a checklist for covered local governments with respect to each grant program of the agency for which such governments are otherwise eligible that includes each requirement for every step of the grant process. The Office of Management and Budget must report to Congress (1) within 270 days of this bill's enactment, evaluating the extent to which agencies have simplified the requirements and made the checklist available; and (2) each April 1st, evaluating the amount of technical assistance provided and the amount of funds awarded.	2023-03-29T15:18:45Z
117-hr-9123	117	hr	9123	To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a new ZIP Code for certain communities in Wisconsin.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-30	2022-09-30	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]	WI	R	S001213	0	This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of Village of Somers, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin.	2023-01-11T13:50:18Z
117-hres-1417	117	hres	1417	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the upcoming 175th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-30	2022-09-30	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]	NY	D	M001188	0	This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer.	2022-12-29T12:48:47Z
117-hr-9053	117	hr	9053	Community Driven Recovery for Puerto Rico Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-29	2022-09-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.	House	Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]	IL	D	G000586	0	Community Driven Recovery for Puerto Rico Act This bill establishes an Office for Equitable, Transparent, and Accountable Puerto Rico Reconstruction which shall be headed by a Puerto Rico Civil Society Task Force. The task force shall be an independent federal entity established to ensure accountability of and local oversight over reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico. The office shall be funded by the administrative portion of the estimated Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery disbursements for Puerto Rico.	2022-12-29T12:48:52Z
117-hr-9074	117	hr	9074	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 North Sunrise Way in Palm Springs, California, as the "Chairman Richard Milanovich Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-29	2022-12-13	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]	CA	D	R000599	50	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 North Sunrise Way in Palm Springs, California, as the "Chairman Richard Milanovich Post Office."	2023-05-11T15:46:24Z
117-s-5054	117	s	5054	Honest Ads Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-29	2022-09-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	2	Honest Ads Act This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to internet or digital political advertising. The bill sets forth special rules for disclosure statements for certain internet or digital ads.	2023-08-22T14:30:29Z
117-s-5060	117	s	5060	Paul D. Wellstone Building Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-29	2022-12-20	Became Public Law No: 117-242.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	2	Paul D. Wellstone Building Act of 2022 This act designates the federal building located at 212 Third Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building.	2023-11-09T20:44:26Z
117-s-5066	117	s	5066	Don Young Recognition Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-29	2023-01-05	Became Public Law No: 117-358.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]	AK	R	M001153	1	Don Young Recognition Act This act designates (1) the volcanic peak known as Mount Cerberus as Mount Young; (2) the Jobs Corps center located at 800 East Lynn Martin Drive in Palmer, Alaska, as the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center; and (3) the federal office building located at 101 12th Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska, as the Don Young Federal Office Building.	2023-11-09T20:29:25Z
117-hr-8990	117	hr	8990	Combatting Financial Conflicts of Interest in Government Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-28	2022-09-28	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and 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. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]	CA	D	L000397	0	Combatting Financial Conflicts of Interest in Government Act This bill generally prohibits senior government officials from owning or trading in synthetic assets (i.e., tokenized derivatives). It also establishes financial disclosure requirements with respect to cryptocurrency. Specifically, the bill prohibits senior officials, Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, certain presidential appointees, judicial officers, members of the Federal Reserve Board, and presidents or vice presidents of a Federal Reserve bank from owning or trading investments in a security, a commodity, a future, cryptocurrency, or any comparable economic interest acquired through synthetic means, such as through a derivative. Such investments must be divested through gift or donation, cashing out, or a qualified blind trust. The appropriate ethics office may grant temporary exemptions in certain situations, such as for preexisting complex financial arrangements from which investments cannot be withdrawn, and may assess fees for violations. The Department of Justice may also bring civil actions for violations. The bill also (1) incorporates cryptocurrency and other digital assets into current financial disclosure requirements; (2) modifies the categories and timelines for financial disclosures; and (3) requires agencies, ethics offices, and the Department of Justice to regularly report on violations of this bill and other related requirements.	2023-08-01T14:15:23Z
117-hr-8997	117	hr	8997	No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-28	2022-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]	AZ	R	B001302	12	No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act This bill prohibits the General Service Administration from awarding a contract under the SmartPay Program for the procurement of a commercial payment system that uses a payment processing agency that has implemented a merchant category code for gun retailers.	2023-03-08T14:45:22Z
117-hr-9009	117	hr	9009	Federal Prison Oversight Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-28	2022-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]	GA	D	M001208	2	Federal Prison Oversight Act This bill establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections. The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an Ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries, and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (2) prohibits retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection.	2022-12-29T12:33:45Z
117-s-4988	117	s	4988	Federal Prison Oversight Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-28	2022-09-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]	GA	D	O000174	2	Federal Prison Oversight Act This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct periodic inspections of correctional facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons. The bill also requires DOJ to establish an ombudsman to receive complaints relating to issues affecting the health, safety, welfare, or rights of incarcerated people or staff.	2023-08-03T22:00:39Z
117-s-4997	117	s	4997	Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-28	2022-09-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]	UT	R	L000577	0	Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from using funds made available for salaries and expenses to solicit or enter into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the agency's property or website. The bill also requires federal agencies to delay carrying out certain activities pursuant to Executive Order 14019 (which established requirements for expanding access to voter registration and election information) until various conditions are met, such as the agency submitting reports to Congress.	2023-08-15T11:00:23Z
117-s-5000	117	s	5000	No ESG at TSP Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-28	2022-09-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]	UT	R	L000577	0	No ESG at TSP Act This bill prohibits investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in mutual funds that are based on environmental criteria (e.g., emissions standards), social criteria (e.g., company diversity), political criteria (e.g., political affiliations), or corporate governance criteria that differ from the standards that currently apply under law.	2023-09-12T18:00:26Z
117-s-4950	117	s	4950	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, as the "Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-27	2022-09-27	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]	TX	R	C001056	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, as the "Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building."	2022-12-29T13:18:35Z
117-hr-8956	117	hr	8956	FedRAMP Authorization Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-10-11	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	House	Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]	VA	D	C001078	1	FedRAMP Authorization Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) within the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA must establish a government-wide program that provides the authoritative standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies. Agencies must ensure that their cloud computing services meet GSA requirements. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress assessing the costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers relating to the issuance of FedRAMP authorizations, the extent to which agencies have processes in place to continuously monitor the implementation of cloud computing products and services operating as federal information systems, how often and for which categories of products and services agencies use FedRAMP authorizations, and the unique costs and potential burdens incurred by cloud computing companies that are small business concerns as a part of the FedRAMP authorization process. The bill establishes the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.	2023-05-11T15:46:24Z
117-hr-8959	117	hr	8959	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at N4805 State Highway 32 in Krakow, Wisconsin, as the "Romuald "Bud" Brzezinski Post Office".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-11-17	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.	House	Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]	WI	R	G000579	7	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at N4805 State Highway 32 in Krakow, Wisconsin, as the "Romuald "Bud" Brzezinski Post Office."	2023-08-31T15:00:32Z
117-hr-8969	117	hr	8969	Strategic EV Management Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-09-22	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]	NY	D	M000087	0	Strategic EV Management Act of 2022 This bill directs the General Services Administration to coordinate with the heads of agencies to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan for federal electric vehicle fleet battery management and to report to and brief Congress regarding the plan and its implementation across agencies.	2023-05-11T15:46:24Z
117-hr-8975	117	hr	8975	To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-09-22	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	House	Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large]	MT	R	R000103	5	This bill provides states with the authority to name post offices located in the state. The bill makes exceptions with respect to federally named post offices.	2023-02-17T18:15:20Z
117-hres-1394	117	hres	1394	Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-11-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.	House	Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]	TX	D	V000131	52	This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, encourages the development of strategies to educate students about voting, encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.	2022-12-29T12:48:47Z
117-s-4920	117	s	4920	Election Worker Protection Act of 2022	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-09-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	20	Election Worker Protection Act of 2022 This bill addresses certain protections for election workers. Among other provisions, the bill (1) establishes grants for the recruitment, training, and safety of election workers; and (2) makes it a crime to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or harass an election worker with the intent to interfere with the official duties of, or retaliate against, the worker.	2023-08-22T14:30:30Z
117-s-4930	117	s	4930	Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-12-15	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.	Senate	Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]	MI	D	P000595	0	Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act This bill requires executive agencies to terminate their contracts with entities conducting business operations in territory internationally recognized as Russia, with certain exceptions. This requirement ends when Russia takes steps to restore the safety, sovereignty, and condition of Ukraine.	2023-08-03T21:45:18Z
117-sres-791	117	sres	791	A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".	Government Operations and Politics	2022-09-22	2022-09-22	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4972-4973)	Senate	Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]	OR	D	W000779	26	This resolution designates September 2022 as National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.	2022-12-29T13:18:31Z

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