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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-4998	Federal	Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Accounting And Auditing Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Asia China Computer Security And Identity Theft Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight
HB-4500	Federal	Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 Republican: 60% (3) Democrat: 40% (2) 60% Republican support 40% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Congressional Oversight International Organizations And Cooperation Public-private Cooperation Technology Assessment Telephone And Wireless Communication
HR-575	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications infrastructure should carefully consider and adhere to the recommendations of "The Prague Proposals". This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) all stakeholders in the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) communications infrastructure should consider adherence to the Prague Proposals (wireless technology recommendations from the Prague 5G Security Conference) in procuring products and services, and (2) the President and federal agencies should promote global trade and security policies consistent with the Prague Proposals and urge our allies to embrace the proposals for their 5G infrastructure. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Computer Security And Identity Theft Internet And Video Services Technology Assessment Telephone And Wireless Communication
HB-3907	Federal	Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	Emergency Management Congressional Oversight Department Of Homeland Security Employment And Training Programs Espionage And Treason Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Studies And Investigations Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Technology Assessment
S.2368	Federal	Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019 Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Energy Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Chemistry Electric Power Generation And Transmission Employment And Training Programs Energy Efficiency And Conservation Energy Research Higher Education International Organizations And Cooperation
HB-3609	Federal	Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a grant program to research, develop, and evaluate wind energy technologies and systems. Democrat: 86% (13) Republican: 13% (2) 86% Democrat support 13% Republican support	Energy Alternative And Renewable Resources Atmospheric Science And Weather Birds Electric Power Generation And Transmission Energy Efficiency And Conservation Energy Research Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Government Information And Archives
S.1821	Federal	Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 Democrat: 83% (5) Independent: 16% (1) 83% Democrat support 16% Independent support	Energy Alternative And Renewable Resources Education Programs Funding Electric Power Generation And Transmission Energy Efficiency And Conservation Energy Research Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand Higher Education Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Research Administration And Funding
S.1821	Federal	Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 Democrat: 83% (5) Independent: 16% (1) 83% Democrat support 16% Independent support	Energy Alternative And Renewable Resources Education Programs Funding Electric Power Generation And Transmission Energy Efficiency And Conservation Energy Research Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand Higher Education Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Research Administration And Funding
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
HB-2900	Federal	Chief Manufacturing Officer Act Democrat: 80% (12) Republican: 20% (3) 80% Democrat support 20% Republican support	Commerce Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Computer Security And Identity Theft Computers And Information Technology Economic Performance And Conditions Employment And Training Programs Executive Office Of The President Federal Officials Income Tax Credits
HB-2881	Federal	Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 This bill 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, the privacy of U.S. consumers, and the impartiality of standards-setting bodies. Democrat: 60% (17) Republican: 39% (11) 60% Democrat support 39% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Alliances Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information International Organizations And Cooperation Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements
HB-2779	Federal	Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and Joint Items such as the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Capitol Police; the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; the Congressional Budget Office; the Office of Technology Assessment; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office; the Government Publishing Office; the Government Accountability Office; the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund; and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development. (Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the Senate are not included in the House bill.) The bill also sets forth permissible and prohibited uses for funds provided by this bill. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Congress Appropriations Architect Of The Capitol Books And Print Media Budget Deficits And National Debt Child Care And Development Computer Security And Identity Theft Computers And Information Technology Congressional Budget Office (cbo) Congressional Research Service (crs)
S.1457	Federal	SUPPLY CHAIN Act of 2019 Sharing Urgent, Potentially Problematic Locations that Yield Communications Hazards in American Internet Networks Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to coordinate with various federal entities to conduct an ongoing review of risks to the communications-equipment-and-services marketplace and its supply chain. Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Government Studies And Investigations Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Internet And Video Services Public Contracts And Procurement Technology Assessment
HB-2722	Federal	SAFE Act Securing America's Federal Elections Act This bill 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 manufactured in the United States; and (5) meet specified cybersecurity requirements, including the prohibition of the connection of a voting system to the internet. The National Science Foundation must award grants to study, test, and develop accessible voter-verified paper ballot voting and best practices to enhance the accessibility of such voting for individuals with disabilities, for voters whose primary language is not English, and for voters with difficulties in literacy. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must award grants to states to replace certain voting systems, carry out voting system security improvements, and implement and model best practices for ballot design, ballot instructions, and the testing of ballots. States must carry out postelection risk-limiting audits for all federal elections, funded by the EAC. States may use elections requirements payments from the EAC to carry out activities related to election security. The EAC must provide for the testing of voting system hardware and software and decertify such technology that does not meet guidelines. Democrat: 92% (13) Independent: 7% (1) 92% Democrat support 7% Independent support	Government Operations And Politics Accounting And Auditing Adult Education And Literacy Advisory Bodies Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Elections Congressional Oversight Disability And Paralysis Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
HB-2722	Federal	SAFE Act Securing America's Federal Elections Act This bill 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 manufactured in the United States; and (5) meet specified cybersecurity requirements, including the prohibition of the connection of a voting system to the internet. The National Science Foundation must award grants to study, test, and develop accessible voter-verified paper ballot voting and best practices to enhance the accessibility of such voting for individuals with disabilities, for voters whose primary language is not English, and for voters with difficulties in literacy. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must award grants to states to replace certain voting systems, carry out voting system security improvements, and implement and model best practices for ballot design, ballot instructions, and the testing of ballots. States must carry out postelection risk-limiting audits for all federal elections, funded by the EAC. States may use elections requirements payments from the EAC to carry out activities related to election security. The EAC must provide for the testing of voting system hardware and software and decertify such technology that does not meet guidelines. Democrat: 92% (13) Independent: 7% (1) 92% Democrat support 7% Independent support	Government Operations And Politics Accounting And Auditing Adult Education And Literacy Advisory Bodies Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Elections Congressional Oversight Disability And Paralysis Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
HB-2659	Federal	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. This bill 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. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Energy Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Electric Power Generation And Transmission Energy Efficiency And Conservation Energy Research Oil And Gas Research And Development Technology Assessment
S.1398	Federal	Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Community Life And Organization Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Economic Development Employment And Training Programs
HB-2636	Federal	Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Community Life And Organization Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Economic Development Employment And Training Programs
HB-2542	Federal	PLACE Act Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education to (1) operate a national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse; (2) collect, conduct, and fund research on how autonomous vehicles can influence land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, municipal budgets, social equity, and the environment; and (3) make such research publicly available online. Democrat: 100% (5) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Computers And Information Technology Education Programs Funding Government Information And Archives Government Trust Funds Higher Education Hybrid, Electric, And Advanced Technology Vehicles Land Use And Conservation Motor Vehicles Real Estate Business
S.1269	Federal	Maritime SAFE Act Maritime Security And Fisheries Enforcement Act Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Public Lands And Natural Resources Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Crime Prevention Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Customs Enforcement Department Of Commerce Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances

Title: Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4998

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Accounting And Auditing, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Asia, China, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4500

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Congressional Oversight, International Organizations And Cooperation, Public-private Cooperation, Technology Assessment, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Republican: 60% (3) Democrat: 40% (2)

Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications infrastructure should carefully consider and adhere to the recommendations of "The Prague Proposals".

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-575

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Internet And Video Services, Technology Assessment, Telephone And Wireless Communication

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

Title: Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3907

Subjects: Emergency Management, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Homeland Security, Employment And Training Programs, Espionage And Treason, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Government Studies And Investigations, Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information, Technology Assessment

Republican: 100% (3)

Title: Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2368

Subjects: Energy, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Chemistry, Electric Power Generation And Transmission, Employment And Training Programs, Energy Efficiency And Conservation, Energy Research, Higher Education, International Organizations And Cooperation

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

Title: Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3609

Subjects: Energy, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Atmospheric Science And Weather, Birds, Electric Power Generation And Transmission, Energy Efficiency And Conservation, Energy Research, Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand, Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research, Government Information And Archives

Democrat: 86% (13) Republican: 13% (2)

Title: Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1821

Subjects: Energy, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Education Programs Funding, Electric Power Generation And Transmission, Energy Efficiency And Conservation, Energy Research, Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand, Higher Education, Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries, Research Administration And Funding

Democrat: 83% (5) Independent: 16% (1)

Title: Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1821

Subjects: Energy, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Education Programs Funding, Electric Power Generation And Transmission, Energy Efficiency And Conservation, Energy Research, Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand, Higher Education, Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries, Research Administration And Funding

Democrat: 83% (5) Independent: 16% (1)

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)

Title: Chief Manufacturing Officer Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2900

Subjects: Commerce, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Computers And Information Technology, Economic Performance And Conditions, Employment And Training Programs, Executive Office Of The President, Federal Officials, Income Tax Credits

Democrat: 80% (12) Republican: 20% (3)

Title: Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2881

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Alliances, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information, International Organizations And Cooperation, Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements

Democrat: 60% (17) Republican: 39% (11)

Title: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2779

Subjects: Congress, Appropriations, Architect Of The Capitol, Books And Print Media, Budget Deficits And National Debt, Child Care And Development, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Budget Office (cbo), Congressional Research Service (crs)

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: SUPPLY CHAIN Act of 2019 Sharing Urgent, Potentially Problematic Locations that Yield Communications Hazards in American Internet Networks Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1457

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight, Government Studies And Investigations, Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information, Internet And Video Services, Public Contracts And Procurement, Technology Assessment

Republican: 100% (3)

Title: SAFE Act Securing America's Federal Elections Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2722

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Accounting And Auditing, Adult Education And Literacy, Advisory Bodies, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Elections, Congressional Oversight, Disability And Paralysis, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs

Democrat: 92% (13) Independent: 7% (1)

Title: SAFE Act Securing America's Federal Elections Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2722

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Accounting And Auditing, Adult Education And Literacy, Advisory Bodies, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Elections, Congressional Oversight, Disability And Paralysis, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs

Democrat: 92% (13) Independent: 7% (1)

Title: 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.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2659

Subjects: Energy, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Electric Power Generation And Transmission, Energy Efficiency And Conservation, Energy Research, Oil And Gas, Research And Development, Technology Assessment

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

Title: Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1398

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Air Quality, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Community Life And Organization, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Economic Development, Employment And Training Programs

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2636

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Air Quality, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Community Life And Organization, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Economic Development, Employment And Training Programs

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: PLACE Act Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2542

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Computers And Information Technology, Education Programs Funding, Government Information And Archives, Government Trust Funds, Higher Education, Hybrid, Electric, And Advanced Technology Vehicles, Land Use And Conservation, Motor Vehicles, Real Estate Business

Democrat: 100% (5)

Title: Maritime SAFE Act Maritime Security And Fisheries Enforcement Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1269

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Public Lands And Natural Resources, Congressional Oversight, Consumer Affairs, Crime Prevention, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Customs Enforcement, Department Of Commerce, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances

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

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