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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019 [HB-3030]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
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Reauthorizes through FY2029 the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, which supports research that evaluates and compares outcomes and the clinical effectiveness, risks, and benefits of two or more medical treatments, services, or other health practices. Additionally, the bill extends specified fees on private health insurance plans, including self-insured plans, which support the trust.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Beyer
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/04/2019
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Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act of 2019 [S.1685]
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[Climate Change ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Environmental ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for the capture of carbon dioxide produced during the generation of natural gas-generated power. Specifically, DOE must identify opportunities to accelerate the development of commercially viable carbon capture technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities to license, permit, construct, and operate at least three facilities to capture carbon dioxide from natural gas generating power facilities; and identify any barriers to the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-118. on 09/25/2019
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Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2019 [HB-3016]
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[Science ]
[Education ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/24/2019
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BEST Act Better Energy Storage Technology Act [HB-2986]
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Addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research and development program for energy storage systems, components, and materials across multiple program offices of DOE, including analyzing the need for various types of energy storage to improve electric grid resilience and reliability; develop a five-year strategic plan that identifies research, development, demonstration, and commercial application goals for the program; support the standardized testing and validation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. H. Rept. 116-472. on 08/07/2020
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Accelerating Defense Innovation Act of 2019 [HB-3014]
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Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense (DOD) to grant money to certain small businesses and modifies provisions related to DOD funding of small businesses through Small Business Administration programs. Specifically, the bill creates the Domestic Investment Pilot Program, which allows DOD and service acquisition executives for each military department to make a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program award to small businesses that are majority-owned by multiple domestic venture investors. However, no more than 15%
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [S.1589]
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Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2018-FY2020 and contains other intelligence-related provisions. The bill's provisions include increasing the maximum amount of voluntary separation pay for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees; providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for civilian intelligence community employees for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to various limitations; allowing an intelligence community employee who has been subjected to a possible prohibited personnel action to submit a claim to the inspector
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-47. Additional Views Filed. on 06/11/2019
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Chief Manufacturing Officer Act [HB-2900]
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[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Directs the President to appoint a United States Chief Manufacturing Officer who shall (1) coordinate manufacturing-related policies and activities across agencies; and (2) create and submit a national manufacturing srategy to develop the manufacturing sector, encourage economic growth, and promote the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 05/23/2019
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BEST Act Better Energy Storage Technology Act [S.1602]
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[Manufacturing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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Addresses research, development, and demonstration programs relating to energy storage systems. Among other requirements, the Department of Energy must establish a research, development, and deployment program for energy storage systems, including distributed and transportation energy storage technologies and applications; enter into agreements to carry out at least five demonstration projects and develop a 10-year strategic plan for energy storage systems; establish a competitive grant program to assist certain states and tribal governments, institutions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. With Written Report No. 116-135. on 10/22/2019
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FORWARD Act of 2019 Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act of 2019 [S.1567]
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Establishes programs to support the research of endemic fungal diseases and the development of antifungal drugs. (Endemic fungal diseases are fungal infections, e.g., Valley fever, that tend to to occur in specific geographic areas and affect particular at-risk populations, e.g., older adults.)Specifically, the bill establishes the Endemic Fungal Disease Working Group to review, coordinate, and make recommendations about the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) efforts to address endemic fungal diseases. The working group is comprised
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/21/2019
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AI–IA Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act [S.1558]
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Requires certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Initiative. The initiative must invest in artificial intelligence research and development 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
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/21/2019
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VACCINES Act of 2019 Vaccine Awareness Campaign to Champion Immunization Nationally and Enhance Safety Act of 2019 [HB-2862]
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[Science ]
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Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take a series of actions relating to vaccination rates and awareness. Specifically, the CDC must (1) develop a national surveillance system to monitor vaccination rates, and (2) conduct a national campaign to increase awareness of the importance of vaccines. Additionally, the National Vaccine Advisory Committee must assess national confidence in vaccines and update a specified 2015 report accordingly.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2019
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FORWARD Act of 2019 Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act of 2019 [HB-2858]
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Establishes programs to support the research of endemic fungal diseases and the development of antifungal drugs. (Endemic fungal diseases are fungal infections, e.g., Valley fever, that tend to to occur in specific geographic areas and affect particular at-risk populations, e.g., older adults.)Specifically, the bill establishes the Endemic Fungal Disease Working Group to review, coordinate, and make recommendations about the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) efforts to address endemic fungal diseases. The working group is comprised
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2019
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Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 [HB-2881]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
Requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop (1) a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure, and (2) an implementation plan for the strategy. Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 403. on 01/09/2020
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Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax (PICKET) Act [S.1548]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
Increases the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 35% for corporations participating in a labor lockout during the taxable year. A "labor lockout" is a dispute involving a work stoppage, wherein an employer withholds work from its employees in order to gain a concession from them. The bill also denies certain tax deductions and credits for remuneration (including wages or other benefits) paid by the taxpayer to a temporary replacement worker during a labor lockout.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/20/2019
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PFAS Release Disclosure Act PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019 [S.1507]
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[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Defense ]
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[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Healthcare ]
Requires regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, in relation to safe drinking water and the management of toxic chemicals. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. (Sec. 101) This section requires specified PFAS to be immediately included in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In general, PFAS that are being assessed for toxicity
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 06/19/2019
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Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act [S.1498]
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[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide a strategy to achieve aggregate net zero energy by non-operational sources by no later than December 31, 2029. The term "net zero energy" means a reduction in overall energy use, maximized energy efficiency, implementation of energy recovery and cogeneration capabilities, and an offset of the remaining demand for energy with production of energy from onsite renewable energy sources. Annual DOD budget submissions must include an item for climate-related adaptation and mitigation, as well as an estimate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/15/2019
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Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act [HB-2741]
[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
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Reauthorizes a variety of programs and creates new programs for infrastructure development, including communication, drinking water, energy, or health care infrastructure. The bill provides support for communication infrastructure, such as funding to expand broadband internet access, or implement next generation 9-1-1 systems. In addition, the bill reauthorizes the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund through FY2024 and provides support for drinking water infrastructure, including support to: (1) remove and replace sources of lead in drinking water;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 06/04/2019
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Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act [HB-2759]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide a strategy to achieve aggregate net zero energy by non-operational sources by no later than December 31, 2029. The term "net zero energy" means a reduction in overall energy use, maximized energy efficiency, implementation of energy recovery and cogeneration capabilities, and an offset of the remaining demand for energy with production of energy from onsite renewable energy sources. Annual DOD budget submissions must include an item for climate-related adaptation and mitigation, as well as an estimate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 05/16/2019
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SAFE Act Securing America's Federal Elections Act [HB-2722]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses election security through grant programs and requirements for voting systems and paper ballots. The bill establishes requirements for voting systems, including that systems (1) use individual, durable, voter-verified paper ballots; (2) make a voter's marked ballot available for inspection and verification by the voter before the vote is cast; (3) ensure that individuals with disabilities are given an equivalent opportunity to vote, including with privacy and independence, in a manner that produces a voter-verified paper ballot; (4) be
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 06/28/2019
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To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems. [HB-2659]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Manufacturing ]
Requires the Office of Fossil Energy to carry out a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the energy efficiency of gas turbines used in electric power generation systems. Specifically, the program must develop technologies that will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of 67% or simple cycle efficiency of 50%. In addition, the program must include field demonstrations of the developed technologies to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Tonko
Introduced In House on 05/10/2019