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Bill· HRH.R. 491 (118th)open

Return Home to Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2023

Return Home to Housing Act This bill increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to entities (i.e., grant recipients or authorized entities) that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans. The bill also specifies that the VA may adjust the per diem rate in response to an emergency.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 55 (118th)referred

Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for more than 150 years, through multiple public health emergencies, and beyond.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2023

This resolution recognizes the service of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and encourages participation in National CRNA Week.

Bill· HRH.R. 460 (118th)referred

SPELL Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2023

Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act or the SPELL Act This bill allows elementary and secondary school teachers who teach English learners, bilingual students, or dual language immersion students to receive additional amounts of student loan forgiveness and loan cancellation.

Bill· HRH.R. 475 (118th)referred

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2023

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.

Bill· HRH.R. 415 (118th)referred

End the Threat of Default Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 2023

End the Threat of Default Act This bill repeals the statutory debt limit, which limits the amount of money that the federal government may borrow.

Bill· HRH.R. 430 (118th)referred

Lunar New Year Day Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 2023

Lunar New Year Day Act This bill establishes Lunar New Year Day as a federal holiday.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 49 (118th)referred

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 2023

This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit and Year of the Cat, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.

Bill· HRH.R. 396 (118th)referred

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2023

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023 This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws. Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 42 (118th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2023

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 Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 36 (118th)referred

Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

United States · United States Congress · 13 January 2023

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 350 (118th)referred

SANTOS Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2023

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 308 (118th)referred

Rosa Parks Day Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2023

Rosa Parks Day Act This bill designates Rosa Parks Day as a federal holiday.

Bill· HRH.R. 321 (118th)referred

Capitol Remembrance Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2023

Capitol Remembrance Act This bill requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to design and install in a prominent location in the U.S. Capitol a permanent exhibit that depicts the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. To the extent possible, the AOC must preserve property that was damaged during the attack and include it in the exhibit. The AOC must also include (1) existing photographic records relating to the attack; and (2) a plaque to honor the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies that protected the Capitol, the individuals who died or sustained injuries to protect the Capitol, and the staff who helped restore the Capitol complex after the attack.

Bill· HRH.R. 309 (118th)referred

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2023

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.

Bill· HRH.R. 286 (118th)referred

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2023

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 28 (118th)referred

Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2023

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice.

Bill· HRH.R. 293 (118th)referred

Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2023

Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to (1) China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran; (2) any other country the government of which is subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; and (3) any entity owned, controlled, or influenced by such countries or the Chinese Communist Party. However, DOE may issue a waiver of the prohibition if the export or sale of petroleum products is in the national security interests of the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 27 (118th)referred

Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2023

This resolution condemns all acts of political violence, as well as attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients. The resolution also states that all people have the freedom to access reproductive health care services and medical advice without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment. Finally, the resolution calls on the Biden Administration to use all appropriate authorities to uphold public safety, protect health care facilities, and safeguard health care personnel and patients.

Bill· HRH.R. 253 (118th)referred

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2023

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act This bill sets out a process to enable Puerto Rico to participate as a state in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under current law, a state receives SNAP funding based on the number of participating households in the state whereas Puerto Rico receives a block grant to fund its nutrition assistance program. The bill requires Puerto Rico to submit to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a plan of operation to transition away from the consolidated block grant program to SNAP. USDA must provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable Puerto Rico to formulate such plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 239 (118th)referred

Same Day Registration Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2023

Same Day Registration Act of 2023 This bill requires states with a voter registration requirement to make same-day voter registration available at the polling place on any day voting is permitted.

Bill· HRH.R. 243 (118th)referred

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2023

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals Act This bill requires producers to develop disaster preparedness plans that include adverse weather plans to be eligible for livestock indemnity payments and emergency loans due to adverse weather under certain agricultural disaster assistance programs.

Law· HRH.R. 82 (118th)enacted

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset , which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision , which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023.

Bill· HRH.R. 35 (118th)referred

Close the Medigap Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Close the Medigap Act of 2023 This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. (Guaranteed issue rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)

Bill· HRH.R. 34 (118th)referred

Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act of 2023 This bill increases net investment income tax revenues by applying such tax to the trade or business income of certain high income taxpayers and includes the increased tax revenues in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.

Bill· HRH.R. 33 (118th)referred

Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 41 (118th)open

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call.

Bill· HRH.R. 52 (118th)referred

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage solely for the purpose of public education. DOJ must give at least 90 days public notice and afford an opportunity for a hearing before establishing such best practices. The bill authorizes DOJ to award grants for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Safe Firearm Storage Assistance Programs. The bill also provides for a new tax credit through 2030 for 10% of amounts received from the retail sale of a safe firearm storage device for use in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 51 (118th)referred

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for the admission of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth into the United States. The commonwealth consists of all the territory of the District of Columbia (DC), excluding certain federal property. The excluded property shall be known as the Capital and serve as the seat of federal government; it includes the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court Building, and the federal office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and Capitol Building. In addition, the bill maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property and prohibits the commonwealth from taxing federal property except as permitted by Congress. Within 30 days of this bill's enactment, the DC mayor must call for the election of two Senators and one Representative for the commonwealth. The commonwealth shall be admitted into the United States upon a presidential proclamation announcing the results of that election. The bill applies current DC laws to the commonwealth and continues pending judicial proceedings. It also continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, and courts, until the commonwealth certifies that it is prepared to take over those authorities and responsibilities. Further, the bill provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution to repeal the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution (which allows DC citizens to vote in presidential elections). The bill also establishes a commission to advise the President, Congress, and DC and commonwealth leaders on the transition.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 13 (118th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to (1) regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections; and (2) regulate and enact public campaign financing systems, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting the raising and spending of money by candidates and others with increased public funding. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Bill· HRH.R. 40 (118th)referred

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2023

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The commission must (1) compile documentary evidence of slavery in the United States; (2) study the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery; (3) analyze discriminatory laws and policies against freed African slaves and their descendants; and (4) recommend ways the United States may recognize and remedy the effects of slavery and discrimination on African Americans, including through a formal apology and compensation (i.e., reparations). The commission consists of individuals from civil society and reparations organizations and individuals appointed by the President and congressional leadership; Members of Congress and governmental employees may not serve on the commission. The commission may hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and records, and contract with other entities to conduct its work. The commission must submit its final report within 18 months of its first meeting.

Bill· HRH.R. 9690 (117th)referred

Blocked Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 23 December 2022

Blocked Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act of 2021 This bill addresses safety and congestion along railroad right-of-way and highway-rail grade crossings. For example, the bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants to (1) assist state, local, and tribal governments in funding the cost of highway-rail grade crossing separation projects; and (2) help nonprofit organizations carry out public information and education programs to help prevent and reduce rail-related pedestrian, motor vehicle, and other incidents, injuries, and fatalities, and to improve awareness along railroad right-of-way and at highway-rail grade crossings. Additionally, the bill prohibits railroad carriers from obstructing travel at public highway-rail crossings for more than 10 minutes, except under limited circumstances (e.g., safety issues). Further, DOT must (1) establish a national blocked crossings database for the public to report blocked crossing incidents; (2) conduct a comprehensive review of the national highway-rail crossing inventory; and (3) revise its regulations, guidance, or other relevant agency documents to include the number of suicides on a railroad crossing or railroad right-of-way in the total number of rail fatalities it reports each year.

Bill· HRH.R. 9691 (117th)referred

Justice For Journalists Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 December 2022

Justice For Journalists Act This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct a criminal investigation of each nonnatural death of a U.S. journalist in a foreign country.

Bill· HRH.R. 9676 (117th)referred

RARE Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2022

Rare disease Advancement, surveillance Research, and Education Act of 2022 or the RARE Act of 2022 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Institutes of Health Rare Disease Regional Centers of Excellence and expands activities to facilitate research and increase awareness of rare diseases and conditions. (Rare diseases and conditions are those with a prevalence of fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States.) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of up to four rare diseases and conditions and incorporate this information into a National Rare Disease or Condition Surveillance System. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality must expand its activities to increase health care providers' awareness of rare diseases and conditions. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or another appropriate entity, must update the 2010 report Rare Diseases and Orphan Products: Accelerating Research and Development.

Bill· HRH.R. 9675 (117th)referred

Interstate Teaching Mobility Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2022

Interstate Teaching Mobility Act This bill authorizes the Department of Education to establish a voluntary interstate teaching application program for participating states. Under the program, a teacher in a participating state may obtain licensure or certification and apply for an open teaching position in another participating state without completing additional requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 9648 (117th)referred

Bus Rapid Transit Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

Bus Rapid Transit Act This bill directs the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to establish a grant program to provide grants to state, local, and tribal governments for the design and implementation of bus rapid transit systems, including for the redesign, retrofit, renovation, update, and repair of existing bus systems. As a condition of receiving a grant, eligible entities must certify that fares for riding the bus rapid transit system shall not increase solely due to improvements carried out with grant funds and for any reason for at least one year after completion of a project funded by the bill. In carrying out the program, the FTA must prioritize projects located in economically disadvantaged communities.

Bill· HRH.R. 9649 (117th)referred

Emerging Business Encouragement Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

Emerging Business Encouragement Act of 2022 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish criteria and procedures for small businesses to be designated as emerging business enterprises. The bill provides for various benefits to such enterprises, such as waiving various loan fees and requiring federal agencies to award at least 3% of contracts in each fiscal year to such enterprises.

Bill· HRH.R. 9650 (117th)referred

Students Helping Young Students Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

Students Helping Young Students Act of 2022 This bill expands the federal work-study programs at institutions of higher education to include work-study programs that compensate students employed in the educational after-school, before-school, or out-of-school community service activities of public elementary or secondary schools.

Bill· HRH.R. 9624 (117th)referred

Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2022

Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2022 This bill makes various changes to the federal framework governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms and ammunition. Among other changes, the bill generally requires individuals to obtain a license to purchase, acquire, or possess a firearm or ammunition; raises the minimum age—from 18 years to 21 years—to purchase firearms and ammunition; establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties; creates a statutory process for a family or household member to petition a court for an extreme risk protection order to remove firearms from an individual who poses a risk of committing violence; restricts the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices; restricts the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, or receipt of ghost guns (i.e., guns without serial numbers); requires federally licensed gun dealers to submit and annually certify compliance with a security plan to detect and deter firearm theft; removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers; allows the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components; establishes a community violence intervention grant program; and promotes research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention.

Bill· HRH.R. 9590 (117th)referred

Corey Adams Searchlight Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Corey Adams Searchlight Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a national communications network—the Green Alert communications network—to support regional and local search efforts for missing veterans. The Green Alert communications network must operate in coordination with the AMBER Alert communications network (i.e., the communications network that supports search efforts for abducted children) and any other state alert networks.

Bill· HRH.R. 9578 (117th)referred

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.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 9558 (117th)referred

Student Loan Relief for Medicare and Social Security Recipients Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Student Loan Relief for Medicare and Social Security Recipients Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Education to forgive the outstanding balance of principal, interest, and fees due on eligible federal student loans for borrowers who are recipients of Medicare or Social Security Disability Insurance.

Bill· HRH.R. 9511 (117th)referred

Black Sea Security Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

Black Sea Security Act of 2022 This bill requires the National Security Council to coordinate with specified federal agencies to provide an interagency report to Congress on U.S. efforts and policy options towards the Black Sea countries (i.e., Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia) and matters in the region, such as NATO engagement and Russia's aggression. Based on the report's findings, the council shall direct an interagency strategy for the region to (1) increase military assistance and coordination with NATO and the European Union, (2) deepen economic ties, and (3) strengthen the security and democratic resilience of Black Sea countries.

Bill· HRH.R. 9501 (117th)referred

DAMS for Beavers Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act or the DAMS for Beavers Act This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to establish a competitive grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife. In awarding grants, the FWS may prioritize projects that (1) include monitoring and research that facilitates evaluation of such projects and identification of best practices, (2) includes educational and outreach activities, (3) are located in an area that ensures grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas, and (4) satisfy any other criteria to effectively reduce damage to property and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife.

Bill· HRH.R. 9497 (117th)referred

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022 This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall coordinate policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.