Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019 [S.1194]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services, software, or tax return filing services. Individuals
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S.1194: Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/11/2019
GrAITR Act Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research Act [HB-2202]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The initiative must invest in artificial intelligence research and support the development of an artificial intelligence science and technology workforce pipeline, among other activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall establish or designate a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to advise the OSTP on matters related to the initiative; a National
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HB-2202: GrAITR Act Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Introduced In House on 04/10/2019
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-2231]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Requires specified commercial entities to conduct assessments of high-risk systems that involve personal information or make automated decisions, such as systems that use artificial intelligence or machine learning.Specifically, high-risk automated decision systems include those that (1) may contribute to inaccuracy, bias, or discrimination; or (2) facilitate decision-making about sensitive aspects of consumers' lives by evaluating consumers' behavior. Further, an automated-decision system, or information system involving personal data, is considered
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HB-2231: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 04/11/2019
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019 [S.1108]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Requires specified commercial entities to conduct assessments of high-risk systems that involve personal information or make automated decisions, such as systems that use artificial intelligence or machine learning.Specifically, high-risk automated decision systems include those that (1) may contribute to inaccuracy, bias, or discrimination; or (2) facilitate decision-making about sensitive aspects of consumers' lives by evaluating consumers' behavior. Further, an automated-decision system, or information system involving personal data, is considered
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S.1108: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/10/2019
Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019 [HB-2154]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Data Privacy ]
Requires the Federal Trade Commission to develop a plan for preventing unfair or deceptive practices relating to transactions involving digital tokens, including any recommendations for further action by Congress. Digital tokens include digital currency or cryptocurrency.
HB-2154: Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Darren Soto
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 04/10/2019
DETOUR Act Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act [S.1084]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Prohibits large online operators from manipulating their product to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, and it prohibits designing online products that lead to compulsive usage by children.If meeting certain requirements, an association of large online operators may register with the Federal Trade Commission as a professional standards body to develop and promote best
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S.1084: DETOUR Act Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/09/2019
Child Welfare Workforce Support Act [S.1070]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund demonstration projects to improve recruitment and retention of child welfare workers.
S.1070: Child Welfare Workforce Support Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/09/2019
Token Taxonomy Act of 2019 [HB-2144]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Specifies that digital tokens, such as those used in virtual currencies, are not securities for regulatory purposes. The bill also provides for the tax treatment of virtual currencies, including by excluding from gross income any gains from virtual currency transactions up to $600, retroactive to January 1, 2017.
HB-2144: Token Taxonomy Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Swalwell
Introduced In House on 04/09/2019
A resolution urging the establishment of a Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States to address cyber threats. [SR-140]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
This resolution urges the President to negotiate a treaty with partners in the Indo-Pacific to ensure a free and open Internet without economically damaging cyberattacks. The treaty shall include the creation of an Information Sharing Analysis Center to monitor and mitigate cyber threats for parties to the treaty.
SR-140: A resolution urging the establishment of a Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States to address cyber threats.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S2243-2244) on 04/03/2019
BLUE GLOBE Act Bolstering Long-Term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries Act [S.933]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[International ]
Addresses data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. Specifically, the bill increases domestic and international coordination to enhance data management and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans bays, estuaries, and coasts; creates the Interagency Ocean Exploration Committee to promote the exploration and improved understanding of the oceans; revises the Ocean Policy Committee to the Committee on Ocean Policy; establishes a technology innovation task force to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated
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S.933: BLUE GLOBE Act Bolstering Long-Term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/22/2020
Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [S.928]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
Modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. The bill includes provisions that establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation; require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy; continue the IRS Free File Program; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify
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S.928: Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/28/2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [HB-1957]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year. The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems
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HB-1957: Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Signed By President. on 08/04/2020
Securing America’s Elections Act of 2019 [HB-1946]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires voting systems for federal elections to produce paper ballots that the voter may inspect and verify before the vote is cast and counted. The bill also (1) requires the paper ballot to be suitable for manual audits, (2) prescribes approved methods for such audits, and (3) directs the Department of Homeland Security and the Election Assistance Commission to report on the desirability of using open-source software in voting systems.
HB-1946: Securing America’s Elections Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 03/28/2019
National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Military ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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HB-1865: National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
SHIELD for Veterans Act of 2020 Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time for Debts for Veterans Act of 2020 Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2019 [S.805]
[Veterans ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Poverty ]
[Retirement ]
Limits the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recover overpayments of benefits from veterans. Among other requirements, the VA must update its information technology systems to allow for expedited notification when a veteran incurs a debt via participation in a VA benefits program. The VA may only deduct the amount of debt of any veteran who is in debt because of participation in a VA benefits program from future benefit payments if the debt is the result of the following: failure to report correct, required information to the
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S.805: SHIELD for Veterans Act of 2020 Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time for Debts for Veterans Act of 2020 Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Moran With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 09/15/2020
You have voted S.805: SHIELD for Veterans Act of 2020 Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time for Debts for Veterans Act of 2020 Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2019.
Digital Service Act of 2019 [S.848]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Authorizes the U.S. Digital Service to make a grant to a state, Indian tribe, or local government to establish or support a team of relevant experts dedicated to modernizing the delivery of government services to the public through information technology. A state, tribe, or local government may receive up to two such grants.
S.848: Digital Service Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/14/2019
Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2019 [S.814]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training and establishes a demonstration program to test an online platform that provides such training.
S.814: Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
CHANCE in TECH Act Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology Act [S.777]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Science ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector. The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career
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S.777: CHANCE in TECH Act Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/13/2019
CHANCE in TECH Act CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act [HB-1733]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Science ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector. The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career
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HB-1733: CHANCE in TECH Act CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/13/2019