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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-3264	Federal	Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. These scams generally involve illegal robocallers hanging up after one ring, with the goal of having the targeted person call them back. Democrat: 50% (3) Republican: 50% (3) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Crime Prevention Federal Communications Commission (fcc) Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Telephone And Wireless Communication
HB-3262	Federal	Sami's Law This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold specified graduated percentages of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain transportation network company (TNC) vehicle identification laws. A "transportation network company" is an entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity to transport the rider using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider. States must require TNC drivers to display (1) a front and rear license plate; (2) a scannable quick response or similar code on the windows for riders to verify that they are entering the correct authorized vehicle; and (3) illuminated signs that are visible in both day and night, and readable from fifty feet. Drivers must also get periodic safety inspections of their ride-hailing vehicle. The bill prohibits the sale of illuminated TNC vehicle signs by any person other than a transportation network company and the display of such signs by individuals who are not authorized drivers. Republican: 52% (9) Democrat: 47% (8) 52% Republican support 47% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Administrative Remedies Assault And Harassment Offenses Computers And Information Technology Consumer Affairs Crime Prevention Federal Trade Commission (ftc) Government Studies And Investigations Motor Vehicles State And Local Government Operations
HB-3255	Federal	TOWER Infrastructure Deployment Act Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Telecommunications Workforce Development Advisory Council to (1) examine the needs of the telecommunications industry as it transitions to new technologies, and (2) generate recommendations to improve the industry's workforce development. Republican: 33% (1) Democrat: 66% (2) 33% Republican support 66% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Advisory Bodies Congressional Oversight Employment And Training Programs Federal Communications Commission (fcc) Telephone And Wireless Communication
S.1871	Federal	Sami's Law This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold specified graduated percentages of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain transportation network company (TNC) vehicle identification laws. A "transportation network company" is an entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity to transport the rider using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider. States must require TNC drivers to display (1) a front and rear license plate; (2) a scannable quick response or similar code on the windows for riders to verify that they are entering the correct authorized vehicle; and (3) illuminated signs that are visible in both day and night, and readable from fifty feet. Drivers must also get periodic safety inspections of their ride-hailing vehicle. The bill prohibits the sale of illuminated TNC vehicle signs by any person other than a transportation network company and the display of such signs by individuals who are not authorized drivers. Democrat: 100% (5) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Administrative Remedies Assault And Harassment Offenses Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Crime Prevention Federal Trade Commission (ftc) Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Studies And Investigations
HB-3219	Federal	United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2019 Republican: 6% (7) Democrat: 93% (96) 6% Republican support 93% Democrat support	Commerce Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Business Records Consumer Affairs Federal Trade Commission (ftc) Government Information And Archives Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development Public Contracts And Procurement Telephone And Wireless Communication
S.1822	Federal	Broadband DATA Act Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported. Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data. Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps. The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric. Republican: 49% (35) Democrat: 47% (34) Independent: 2% (2) 49% Republican support 47% Democrat support 2% Independent support	Science, Technology, Communications Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Congressional Oversight Federal Communications Commission (fcc) Geography And Mapping Government Information And Archives Government Studies And Investigations Internet And Video Services Telephone And Wireless Communication
S.1792	Federal	United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (18) 100% Democrat support	Commerce Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Business Records Consumer Affairs Federal Trade Commission (ftc) Government Information And Archives Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development Public Contracts And Procurement Telephone And Wireless Communication
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
S.1764	Federal	Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure charges for payphone services, including those in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. Democrat: 76% (10) Republican: 15% (2) Independent: 7% (1) 76% Democrat support 15% Republican support 7% Independent support	Science, Technology, Communications Consumer Affairs Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment Telecommunication Rates And Fees Telephone And Wireless Communication
HB-3162	Federal	Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 Republican: 55% (27) Democrat: 44% (22) 55% Republican support 44% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Computers And Information Technology Federal Communications Commission (fcc) Geography And Mapping Government Information And Archives Internet And Video Services Public Contracts And Procurement Rural Conditions And Development Telephone And Wireless Communication
HB-2977	Federal	DISCLOSE Act of 2019 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (211) 100% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Accounting And Auditing Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies Congressional Oversight Corporate Finance And Management Criminal Justice Information And Records Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Studies And Investigations Labor-management Relations
HB-2972	Federal	To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the communications of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to services available for women veterans, and for other purposes. Democrat: 80% (4) Republican: 20% (1) 80% Democrat support 20% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Government Information And Archives Telephone And Wireless Communication Veterans' Education, Employment, Rehabilitation Veterans' Loans, Housing, Homeless Programs Veterans' Medical Care Veterans' Organizations And Recognition Women's Employment Women's Health
HB-3009	Federal	Distracted Driving Education Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a distracted driving education grant program under which DOT may make grants to nonprofit organizations to provide education to the public regarding the risks of distracted driving, including texting while driving. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Roads And Highways Telephone And Wireless Communication Transportation Programs Funding Transportation Programs Funding Transportation Safety And Security
S.1663	Federal	Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) contingent on certain changes to its governance and operations. The bill reauthorizes capital and preventive maintence grants to WMATA for FY2020-2029 as well as additional funding for capital and preventive maintence projects and the WMATA Inspector General (IG). The Department of Transportation (DOT) may not provide any amounts to WMATA until certain conditions are met, including that DOT (1) certifies that the WMATA Board of Directors has passed a resolution that reaffirms the IG as an independent and objective unit, (2) establishes and maintains the Jeanice McMillan Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Track Safety Task Force, (3) establishes and maintains a Keith Dodson Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Bus Safety Task Force, and (4) certifies that the WMATA General Manager has implemented procedures that establish documented policies and procedures for the capital planning process and require WMATA to improve the transit asset management planning process. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Computer Security And Identity Theft Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Congressional Oversight District Of Columbia District Of Columbia Emergency Communications Systems
S.1663	Federal	Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) contingent on certain changes to its governance and operations. The bill reauthorizes capital and preventive maintence grants to WMATA for FY2020-2029 as well as additional funding for capital and preventive maintence projects and the WMATA Inspector General (IG). The Department of Transportation (DOT) may not provide any amounts to WMATA until certain conditions are met, including that DOT (1) certifies that the WMATA Board of Directors has passed a resolution that reaffirms the IG as an independent and objective unit, (2) establishes and maintains the Jeanice McMillan Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Track Safety Task Force, (3) establishes and maintains a Keith Dodson Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Bus Safety Task Force, and (4) certifies that the WMATA General Manager has implemented procedures that establish documented policies and procedures for the capital planning process and require WMATA to improve the transit asset management planning process. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Computer Security And Identity Theft Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Congressional Oversight District Of Columbia District Of Columbia Emergency Communications Systems
HB-2925	Federal	Protecting Data at the Border Act Democrat: 100% (11) 100% Democrat support	Immigration Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of Homeland Security Digital Media Evidence And Witnesses Government Information And Archives Immigration Status And Procedures
HB-2898	Federal	To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes. Democrat: 57% (4) Republican: 42% (3) 57% Democrat support 42% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Commemorative Events And Holidays Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Government Information And Archives Health Promotion And Preventive Care Mental Health Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations Telephone And Wireless Communication Veterans' Medical Care
S.1606	Federal	Protecting Data at the Border Act Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Immigration Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of Homeland Security Digital Media Evidence And Witnesses Government Information And Archives Immigration Status And Procedures
S.1626	Federal	Government Spectrum Valuation Act of 2019 This bill requires (1) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission and the Office of Management and Budget, to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or allocated to each federal agency; and (2) each agency to report, in its annual budget and financial statement, the estimated value of the spectrum that has been assigned or allocated to it. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Accounting And Auditing Budget Process Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Information And Archives Radio Spectrum Allocation Telephone And Wireless Communication
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

Title: Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3264

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Congressional Oversight, Consumer Affairs, Crime Prevention, Federal Communications Commission (fcc), Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Democrat: 50% (3) Republican: 50% (3)

Title: Sami's Law

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3262

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Administrative Remedies, Assault And Harassment Offenses, Computers And Information Technology, Consumer Affairs, Crime Prevention, Federal Trade Commission (ftc), Government Studies And Investigations, Motor Vehicles, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 52% (9) Democrat: 47% (8)

Title: TOWER Infrastructure Deployment Act Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3255

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Advisory Bodies, Congressional Oversight, Employment And Training Programs, Federal Communications Commission (fcc), Telephone And Wireless Communication

Republican: 33% (1) Democrat: 66% (2)

Title: Sami's Law

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1871

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Administrative Remedies, Assault And Harassment Offenses, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight, Consumer Affairs, Crime Prevention, Federal Trade Commission (ftc), Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes, Government Studies And Investigations

Democrat: 100% (5)

Title: United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3219

Subjects: Commerce, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Business Records, Consumer Affairs, Federal Trade Commission (ftc), Government Information And Archives, Government Lending And Loan Guarantees, Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development, Public Contracts And Procurement, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Republican: 6% (7) Democrat: 93% (96)

Title: Broadband DATA Act Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1822

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Congressional Oversight, Federal Communications Commission (fcc), Geography And Mapping, Government Information And Archives, Government Studies And Investigations, Internet And Video Services, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Republican: 49% (35) Democrat: 47% (34) Independent: 2% (2)

Title: United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1792

Subjects: Commerce, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Business Records, Consumer Affairs, Federal Trade Commission (ftc), Government Information And Archives, Government Lending And Loan Guarantees, Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development, Public Contracts And Procurement, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Democrat: 100% (18)

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: Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1764

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Consumer Affairs, Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment, Telecommunication Rates And Fees, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Democrat: 76% (10) Republican: 15% (2) Independent: 7% (1)

Title: Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3162

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Computers And Information Technology, Federal Communications Commission (fcc), Geography And Mapping, Government Information And Archives, Internet And Video Services, Public Contracts And Procurement, Rural Conditions And Development, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Republican: 55% (27) Democrat: 44% (22)

Title: DISCLOSE Act of 2019 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2977

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Accounting And Auditing, Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies, Congressional Oversight, Corporate Finance And Management, Criminal Justice Information And Records, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes, Government Studies And Investigations, Labor-management Relations

Democrat: 100% (211)

Title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the communications of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to services available for women veterans, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2972

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Government Information And Archives, Telephone And Wireless Communication, Veterans' Education, Employment, Rehabilitation, Veterans' Loans, Housing, Homeless Programs, Veterans' Medical Care, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition, Women's Employment, Women's Health

Democrat: 80% (4) Republican: 20% (1)

Title: Distracted Driving Education Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3009

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Roads And Highways, Telephone And Wireless Communication, Transportation Programs Funding, Transportation Programs Funding, Transportation Safety And Security

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1663

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Advisory Bodies, Advisory Bodies, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Congressional Oversight, District Of Columbia, District Of Columbia, Emergency Communications Systems

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1663

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Advisory Bodies, Advisory Bodies, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Congressional Oversight, District Of Columbia, District Of Columbia, Emergency Communications Systems

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: Protecting Data at the Border Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2925

Subjects: Immigration, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Department Of Homeland Security, Digital Media, Evidence And Witnesses, Government Information And Archives, Immigration Status And Procedures

Democrat: 100% (11)

Title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2898

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Government Information And Archives, Health Promotion And Preventive Care, Mental Health, Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations, Telephone And Wireless Communication, Veterans' Medical Care

Democrat: 57% (4) Republican: 42% (3)

Title: Protecting Data at the Border Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1606

Subjects: Immigration, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Department Of Homeland Security, Digital Media, Evidence And Witnesses, Government Information And Archives, Immigration Status And Procedures

Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1)

Title: Government Spectrum Valuation Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1626

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Accounting And Auditing, Budget Process, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Government Information And Archives, Radio Spectrum Allocation, Telephone And Wireless Communication

Republican: 100% (1)

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)

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