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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-3642	Federal	Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act This bill generally modifies requirements related to consumer credit reporting. Specifically, it revises the dispute process for consumers challenging information contained on their credit report, establishes an appeals process for disputed information, and establishes the right to injunctive relief. The bill also requires additional disclosures from credit reporting agencies and furnishers of credit information, prohibits automatic renewals for promotional consumer credit products and services, and makes other related changes. Additionally, the bill directs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue rules under this bill, including rules to provide for (1) accuracy and completeness in credit reports; (2) access to consumer reporting information for nonnative English speakers, the visually impaired, and the hearing impaired; and (3) the registration of consumer reporting agencies. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Finance And Financial Sector Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Business Records Civil Actions And Liability Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Affairs Consumer Credit Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Government Information And Archives Hearing, Speech, And Vision Care
HB-5138	Federal	Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations. Democrat: 77% (7) Republican: 22% (2) 77% Democrat support 22% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Communications Systems Emergency Communications Systems Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
HB-5138	Federal	Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations. Democrat: 77% (7) Republican: 22% (2) 77% Democrat support 22% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Communications Systems Emergency Communications Systems Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
S.2880	Federal	Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adoption And Foster Care Crime Prevention Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Communications Systems Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Health Personnel Mental Health Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations Telephone And Wireless Communication
HB-3855	Federal	To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform asylum procedures, and for other purposes. This bill requires an alien's "credible fear of persecution" to be more probable than not in order to be eligible for asylum. It also directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the questions asked in expedited removal proceedings are done so in a uniform manner, and to record interviews in expedited removal and asylum proceedings. If an asylum seeker needs an interpreter, DHS shall ensure that a competent interpreter is used who is not affiliated with the government of the country the alien is seeking asylum frrom. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Immigration Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Immigration Status And Procedures Internet And Video Services Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons Sound Recording
HB-4873	Federal	Syrian Partner Protection Act Democrat: 72% (18) Republican: 28% (7) 72% Democrat support 28% Republican support	Immigration Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Foreign Labor Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Immigration Status And Procedures Middle East Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons Syria Terrorism
HB-4809	Federal	White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act Democrat: 100% (37) 100% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Executive Agency Funding And Structure Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Government Information And Archives
HB-4567	Federal	FAFSA Translation Act Democrat: 100% (8) 100% Democrat support	Education Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Government Information And Archives Higher Education Student Aid And College Costs
S.2539	Federal	Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 Republican: 53% (7) Democrat: 46% (6) 53% Republican support 46% Democrat support	International Affairs Air Quality Appropriations Asia Atmospheric Science And Weather China Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Congressional Tributes Cultural Exchanges And Relations
HB-4331	Federal	Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 Democrat: 74% (26) Republican: 25% (9) 74% Democrat support 25% Republican support	International Affairs Air Quality Appropriations Asia Atmospheric Science And Weather China Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Congressional Tributes Cultural Exchanges And Relations
HB-3691	Federal	TRANSLATE Act TSA Reaching Across Nationalities, Societies, and Languages to Advance Traveler Education Act This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a plan to ensure that TSA material disseminated in major airports is better understood by people accessing such airports, including by foreign language speakers and people with vision or hearing impairments. In developing a plan, the TSA must take into consideration data regarding international enplanement and local populations surrounding major airports. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Transportation And Public Works Aviation And Airports Congressional Oversight Department Of Transportation Disability Assistance Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Government Information And Archives
HB-3760	Federal	Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act Democrat: 100% (85) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Advisory Bodies Assault And Harassment Offenses Child Care And Development Child Health Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Criminal Justice Information And Records Disability And Paralysis Disability Assistance
HB-3775	Federal	Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Immigration Child Safety And Welfare Congressional Oversight Crime Victims Disability And Health-based Discrimination Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Human Trafficking Immigration Status And Procedures Judicial Procedure And Administration
HB-3729	Federal	Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Immigration Appropriations Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Child Care And Development Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Congressional Oversight Crime Victims Crimes Against Children Department Of Health And Human Services
HB-3494	Federal	Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research and development contracts, involving certain foreign countries. The report shall assess whether security and counterintelligence risks are being properly considered in such policies. The bill establishes the Climate Security Intelligence Center within the ODNI. The center's duties shall include analyzing climate security (such as climate developments that could substantially affect political stability in a country) and the role of the United States in influencing the climate policies of other countries. The bill transfers the National Intelligence University from the Defense Intelligence Agency to the ODNI. The bill requires reports on various issues, including (1) Russia's political leaders, (2) the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, (3) China's influence operations in the United States and Taiwan and its repression of ethnic Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang region, and (4) domestic terrorism in the United States. The bill also establishes (1) a task force to study the illicit finance of espionage and foreign influence operations in the United States, and (2) a prize to stimulate research in technology to detect fake video or audio created using machine-learning techniques. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Advisory Bodies Air Quality Alliances Asia Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Budget Process Caribbean Area Central Intelligence Agency (cia) Child Health
HB-3401	Federal	Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 This bill provides FY2019 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal departments and agencies for humanitarian assistance and security to respond to migrants attempting to enter the United States at the southern border. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Justice for the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the U.S. Marshals Service; the Department of Defense for the Operation and Maintenance accounts of the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army National Guard; and the Department of Health and Human Services for the Administration for Children and Families. Within the Department of Homeland Security, the bill provides appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Emergency Management Immigration Administrative Remedies Adoption And Foster Care Appropriations Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services
HB-3360	Federal	Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Immigration Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Child Safety And Welfare Crime Victims Department Of Homeland Security Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Evidence And Witnesses Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes
HB-3338	Federal	Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Health Adult Education And Literacy Child Care And Development Employment And Training Programs Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Health Personnel Health Programs Administration And Funding
HB-3239	Federal	Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related to the services, personnel, and infrastructure for providing such screenings, such as providing interpreters, chaperones, and mental health treatment when necessary. CBP shall ensure detainees have access to drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, hygiene products, food, and shelter. The bill imposes certain standards relating to such requirements, such as the minimum amount of drinking water for each detainee and the acceptable temperature range of the shelters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall enter into memoranda of understanding with various emergency government relief agencies to address instances when surge capacity is necessary. The Inspector General of DHS shall conduct unannounced inspections of ports of entry, border patrol stations, and detention facilities and report the results to Congress. The Government Accountability Office shall assess CBP's management of such facilities, whether CBP and DHS processes are in compliance with this bill's requirements, and the behavior of CBP personnel in carrying out this bill. DHS shall publicly release on its website, on a quarterly basis, aggregate data on complaints of sexual abuse at CBP facilities. Democrat: 100% (161) 100% Democrat support	Immigration Aging Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Child Care And Development Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Congressional Oversight Cosmetics And Personal Care Crime Prevention Department Of Agriculture
S.1790	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill sets forth policies for North Korea nuclear sanctions, paid family leave for federal personnel, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, matters relating to Burma, Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability, measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab, sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Accounting And Auditing Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Afghanistan Africa Alaska Alliances Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia

Title: Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3642

Subjects: Finance And Financial Sector, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Business Records, Civil Actions And Liability, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Affairs, Consumer Credit, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Government Information And Archives, Hearing, Speech, And Vision Care

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5138

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Adoption And Foster Care, Adoption And Foster Care, Crime Prevention, Crime Prevention, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Emergency Communications Systems, Emergency Communications Systems, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs

Democrat: 77% (7) Republican: 22% (2)

Title: Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5138

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Adoption And Foster Care, Adoption And Foster Care, Crime Prevention, Crime Prevention, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Emergency Communications Systems, Emergency Communications Systems, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs

Democrat: 77% (7) Republican: 22% (2)

Title: Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2880

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Adoption And Foster Care, Crime Prevention, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Emergency Communications Systems, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Health Personnel, Mental Health, Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform asylum procedures, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3855

Subjects: Immigration, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Immigration Status And Procedures, Internet And Video Services, Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons, Sound Recording

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Syrian Partner Protection Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4873

Subjects: Immigration, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Oversight, Foreign Labor, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Immigration Status And Procedures, Middle East, Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons, Syria, Terrorism

Democrat: 72% (18) Republican: 28% (7)

Title: White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4809

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Government Information And Archives

Democrat: 100% (37)

Title: FAFSA Translation Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4567

Subjects: Education, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Government Information And Archives, Higher Education, Student Aid And College Costs

Democrat: 100% (8)

Title: Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2539

Subjects: International Affairs, Air Quality, Appropriations, Asia, Atmospheric Science And Weather, China, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Congressional Oversight, Congressional Tributes, Cultural Exchanges And Relations

Republican: 53% (7) Democrat: 46% (6)

Title: Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4331

Subjects: International Affairs, Air Quality, Appropriations, Asia, Atmospheric Science And Weather, China, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Congressional Oversight, Congressional Tributes, Cultural Exchanges And Relations

Democrat: 74% (26) Republican: 25% (9)

Title: TRANSLATE Act TSA Reaching Across Nationalities, Societies, and Languages to Advance Traveler Education Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3691

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Aviation And Airports, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Transportation, Disability Assistance, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Government Information And Archives

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3760

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Advisory Bodies, Assault And Harassment Offenses, Child Care And Development, Child Health, Civil Actions And Liability, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Justice Information And Records, Disability And Paralysis, Disability Assistance

Democrat: 100% (85)

Title: Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3775

Subjects: Immigration, Child Safety And Welfare, Congressional Oversight, Crime Victims, Disability And Health-based Discrimination, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management, Human Trafficking, Immigration Status And Procedures, Judicial Procedure And Administration

Democrat: 100% (14)

Title: Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3729

Subjects: Immigration, Appropriations, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Child Care And Development, Child Health, Child Safety And Welfare, Congressional Oversight, Crime Victims, Crimes Against Children, Department Of Health And Human Services

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3494

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Advisory Bodies, Air Quality, Alliances, Asia, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Budget Process, Caribbean Area, Central Intelligence Agency (cia), Child Health

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3401

Subjects: Emergency Management, Immigration, Administrative Remedies, Adoption And Foster Care, Appropriations, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Child Health, Child Safety And Welfare, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Health And Human Services

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3360

Subjects: Immigration, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Child Safety And Welfare, Crime Victims, Department Of Homeland Security, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Evidence And Witnesses, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3338

Subjects: Health, Adult Education And Literacy, Child Care And Development, Employment And Training Programs, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs, Health Personnel, Health Programs Administration And Funding

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3239

Subjects: Immigration, Aging, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Child Care And Development, Child Health, Child Safety And Welfare, Congressional Oversight, Cosmetics And Personal Care, Crime Prevention, Department Of Agriculture

Democrat: 100% (161)

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1790

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Accounting And Auditing, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Afghanistan, Africa, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Asia

Republican: 100% (1)

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