3.0.0 304 2023-01-11T13:27:25Z 2023-01-11T13:27:25Z Senate S 2015-01-29 114 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Referred to 2015-05-01T15:16:56Z Referred to 2015-04-30T01:13:17Z sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2015-04-13T21:33:43Z Markup by 2015-02-26T20:21:57Z Referred to 2015-01-29T16:45:29Z S. Rept. 114-13 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 114 822 HRES 2016-07-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:44:38 Procedurally-related House Conscience Protection Act of 2016 114 4828 HR 2016-03-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Related bill CRS Conscience Protection Act of 2016 114 2927 S 2016-05-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Related bill CRS 2016-07-14 Senate Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. Floor 2016-07-13 17:48:58 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 17:48:56 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 443). (text: CR H4844-4845) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 443 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll443.xml House 114 2016-07-13T21:48:56Z 2 2016-07-13 17:48:56 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 443).(text: CR H4844-4845) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 443 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll443.xml House 114 2016-07-13T21:48:56Z 2 2016-07-13 17:42:39 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 - 244 (Roll no. 442). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 442 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll442.xml House 114 2016-07-13T21:42:39Z 2 2016-07-13 17:36:37 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4866) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 16:14:08 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion, and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Shultz demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 16:06:54 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill prohibiting the provisions of section 3 from applying to the extent that such provisions would reduce access to health care services to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the Zika virus. The reservation was subsequently withdrawn. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 16:06:40 Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H4859; text: CR H4859) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2016-07-13 16:06:12 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 14:46:52 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 304. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 14:45:39 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 14:45:34 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 822. (consideration: CR H4844-4860) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 14:45:10 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mrs. Blackburn asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on S. 304 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-13 14:44:37 Rule H. Res. 822 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2016-07-12 23:40:10 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 822 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2015-05-01 hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. Committee 2015-04-29 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2015-04-29 12:42:05 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2015-04-29 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2015-04-28 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2487-2488; text as passed Senate: CR S2487-2488) Floor 2015-04-28 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2487-2488; text as passed Senate: CR S2487-2488) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2015-04-13 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 36. Calendars 2015-04-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-13. Committee 2015-04-13 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-13. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2015-02-26 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2015-01-29 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S655-656) IntroReferral 2015-01-29 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress T000250 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] John Thune R SD R. N N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2015-01-29 True H001041 Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] Dean Heller R NV 2015-01-29 True M001170 Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] Claire McCaskill D MO 2015-01-29 True K000367 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Amy Klobuchar D MN 2015-01-29 True A000368 Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] Kelly Ayotte R NH 2015-01-29 True M000934 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] Jerry Moran R KS 2015-01-29 True B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT 2015-01-29 True 2015-03-09T21:01:03Z S. 304, Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/50007 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 26, 2015 Transportation and Public Works Administrative remedies Civil actions and liability Employment discrimination and employee rights Motor vehicles Product safety and quality Transportation safety and security Transportation and Public Works 00 2015-01-29 Introduced in Senate 2015-02-10T15:27:20Z Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act

Prescribes certain whistleblower incentives and protections for motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership employees or contractors who voluntarily provide the Secretary of Transportation information relating to any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation of any notification or reporting requirement which is likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury.

Authorizes the Secretary to pay awards to one or more whistleblowers in an aggregate amount of up to 30% of total monetary sanctions collected pursuant to an administrative or judicial action resulting in aggregate monetary sanctions exceeding $1 million.

Prohibits an award to any whistleblower who knowingly and willfully makes false representations. Subjects such a whistleblower to criminal penalties.

]]> 01 2015-04-13 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2015-04-30T21:39:21Z Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act

(Sec. 2) Prescribes certain whistleblower incentives and protections for motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership employees or contractors who voluntarily provide the Secretary of Transportation information relating to any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation of any notification or reporting requirement which is likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury.

Authorizes the Secretary to pay awards to one or more whistleblowers in an aggregate amount of up to 30% of total monetary sanctions collected pursuant to an administrative or judicial action resulting in aggregate monetary sanctions exceeding $1 million.

Denies an award to any whistleblower who:

  • is convicted of a criminal violation related to such administrative or judicial action;
  • contributes to the alleged violation of a requirement under this Act;
  • submits to the Secretary information based on facts previously submitted by another whistleblower;
  • fails to provide original information to the Secretary in the appropriate form; or
  • fails to report or attempt to report the information internally to the motor vehicle manufacturer, parts supplier, or dealership, unless the whisltleblower reasonably believed it would have resulted in retaliation or was already known by the manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership.

Prohibits also an award to any whistleblower who knowingly and willfully makes false representations. Subjects such a whistleblower to criminal penalties.

Requires nondisclosure of a whistleblower's identity, except in specified circumstances.

Authorizes a whistleblower to appeal Secretary determinations in the appropriate U.S. court of appeals.

]]> 35 2015-04-28 Passed Senate amended 2015-04-30T21:39:44Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 13, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act

(Sec. 2) Prescribes certain whistleblower incentives and protections for motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership employees or contractors who voluntarily provide the Secretary of Transportation information relating to any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation of any notification or reporting requirement which is likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury.

Authorizes the Secretary to pay awards to one or more whistleblowers in an aggregate amount of up to 30% of total monetary sanctions collected pursuant to an administrative or judicial action resulting in aggregate monetary sanctions exceeding $1 million.

Denies an award to any whistleblower who:

  • is convicted of a criminal violation related to such administrative or judicial action;
  • contributes to the alleged violation of a requirement under this Act;
  • submits to the Secretary information based on facts previously submitted by another whistleblower;
  • fails to provide original information to the Secretary in the appropriate form; or
  • fails to report or attempt to report the information internally to the motor vehicle manufacturer, parts supplier, or dealership, unless the whisltleblower reasonably believed it would have resulted in retaliation or was already known by the manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership.

Prohibits also an award to any whistleblower who knowingly and willfully makes false representations. Subjects such a whistleblower to criminal penalties.

Requires nondisclosure of a whistleblower's identity, except in specified circumstances.

Authorizes a whistleblower to appeal Secretary determinations in the appropriate U.S. court of appeals.

]]> 36 2016-07-13 Passed House amended 2016-09-15T20:54:07Z Conscience Protection Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to codify the prohibition against the federal government and state and local governments that receive federal financial assistance for health-related activities penalizing or discriminating against a health care provider based on the provider's refusal to be involved in, or provide coverage for, abortion. Health care providers include health care professionals, health care facilities, social services providers, health care professional training programs, and health insurers.

The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), must investigate complaints alleging discrimination based on an individual's religious belief, moral conviction, or refusal to be involved in an abortion.

DOJ or any entity adversely affected by such discrimination may obtain equitable or legal relief in a civil action. Administrative remedies do not need to be sought or exhausted prior to commencing an action or granting relief. Such an action may be brought against a governmental entity.]]> Conscience Protection Act of 2016 Display Title Conscience Protection Act of 2016 Official Title as Introduced A bill to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act Short Titles as Reported to Senate Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act S Senate Short Titles as Passed House Conscience Protection Act of 2016 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act S Senate 1341 114 HAMDT Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 822 the Rules Committee Print 114-61 is considered as adopted. Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 822 the Rules Committee Print 114-61 is considered as adopted. 2020-12-15T18:07:44Z Rules Committee 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 114 S Senate S 304 Conscience Protection Act of 2016 2023-01-11T13:27:25Z Committee Print 114-61 https://www.congress.gov/committee-print/114th-congress/house-committee-print/20655 H.Res. 822 https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/822 2 2016-07-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Engrossed Amendment House 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s304eah/xml/BILLS-114s304eah.xml Referred in House 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s304rfh/xml/BILLS-114s304rfh.xml Engrossed in Senate 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s304es/xml/BILLS-114s304es.xml Reported to Senate 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s304rs/xml/BILLS-114s304rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s304is/xml/BILLS-114s304is.xml 2016-07-14 Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.