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Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act [HB-1154]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to: (1) address the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel into navigable waters, including ballast water discharges; and (2) preempt applicable state laws and federal regulations issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). Ballast water is water and suspended matter taken on board a commercial vessel to control or maintain trim, draught, stability, or stresses of the commercial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 02/17/2017
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To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. [HB-1109]
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To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (Sec. 2) In addition, FERC is required to promulgate a rule within 180 days that mandates any public utility seeking to merge or consolidate to notify FERC, within 30 days of transaction consummation, if the value
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Became Public Law No: 115-247. (txt | Pdf) on 09/28/2018
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SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act [HB-1119]
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[Environmental ]
[Air Quality ]
SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act (Sec. 2) This bill eases emission limits for hazardous air pollutants from electric utility steam generating units (electric power plants) that convert coal refuse into energy. The Environmental Protection Agency must allow utilities to select a standard for either hydrogen chloride or sulfur dioxide with which to comply from a list of specified standards.
Sponsored by: Rep. David B. McKinley
Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 762. (consideration: Cr H1480-1489) on 03/08/2018
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Small Tracts Conveyance Act [HB-1106]
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[Real Estate ]
[Environmental ]
[Agriculture ]
Small Tracts Conveyance Act This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a state (respecting certain public lands) or the Regional Forester with jurisdiction over the National Forest System (NFS) land of a specific Forest Service Region (respecting certain NFS lands) to select an eligible federal lands parcel for conveyance: (1) in response to a request by an adjacent landholder (any holder of non-federal land that shares one or more boundaries with such a parcel and who requests to purchase such a parcel), or (2) upon
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark E. Amodei
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 03/10/2017
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act [HB-1129]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Immigration ]
Student Visa Security Improvement Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: require DHS employees to review the applications, conduct in-person interviews where appropriate, and conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documentation with respect to student and exchange program visa applicants prior to final visa adjudication, with emphasis on determining whether an applicant is inadmissible for terrorist-related activities; require an institution or exchange visitor
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/06/2017
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Oil". [HJR-82]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Mining ]
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Oil". This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Oil." The rule published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2016, addresses onshore oil and gas operations and production.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1184]
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[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to adopt or continue in force regulations on the use of inmate telephone and video services that enable persons incarcerated in correctional institutions to originate calls at payphones, telephones, or video kiosks designated for the personal use of inmates. The regulations must: (1) prescribe variable maximum per-minute compensation rates depending on factors such as carrier costs and the size of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 02/17/2017
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Require CRA Compliance Act of 2017 [HB-1170]
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[Law Enforcement ]
Require CRA Compliance Act of 2017 This bill requires each federal agency to submit to Congress a list of any rules for which the agency did not comply with requirements under the Congressional Review Act to report on the issuance of such rules to the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Government Accountability Office.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 03/16/2017
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Stop WOTUS Act [HB-1105]
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[Water ]
Stop WOTUS Act This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Rule published on June 29, 2015, which defines the scope of waters protected under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).
Sponsored by: Rep. Blake Farenthold
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 02/17/2017
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Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 [HB-1101]
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[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for the establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans sponsored by business associations. The bill establishes requirements for AHPs relating to certification, sponsors and boards of trustees, participation and coverage, nondiscrimination, contribution rates, and voluntary termination. AHPs offering benefits that are not health insurance must: (1) establish and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/23/2017
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FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 [HB-1136]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Food ]
[Public Safety ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Media and Advertising ]
FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to: (1) revise premarket review and reporting requirements for products newly deemed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be tobacco products; and (2) grant the FDA the authority to regulate vapor products, which include products that produce vapor with nicotine (e.g., e-cigarettes) and nicotine intended to be used with such a product (e.g., nicotine cartridges). A product is not subject to premarket review by the FDA if it is
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/17/2017
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PSC Oversight Act of 2017 Preserving State Commission Oversight Act of 2017 [HB-1139]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Funding ]
[Poverty ]
PSC Oversight Act of 2017 Preserving State Commission Oversight Act of 2017 This bill nullifies a Federal Communications Commission regulation that prohibits a state commission from designating Lifeline broadband providers that are eligible to accept government subsidies in exchange for providing discounted Internet service to qualifying low-income consumers under the universal service program. The bill also amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit anything in such Act or the Telecommunications Act of 1996 from being construed as modifying
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 02/17/2017
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Student Loan Fairness Act [HB-1127]
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[Education ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
Student Loan Fairness Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish a 10/10 Loan Repayment Plan that allows borrowers of Federal Family Education Loans (FFELs) and Direct Loans (DLs) to limit their monthly loan payments to one-twelfth of 10% of the amount by which their adjusted gross incomes and that of their spouses (if applicable) exceed 150% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, it establishes a 10/10 Loan Forgiveness Program that provides FFEL and DL forgiveness to borrowers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Mortgage Choice Act of 2017 [HB-1153]
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[Real Estate ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Insurance ]
Mortgage Choice Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to specify that neither escrow charges for insurance nor affiliated title charges shall be considered "points and fees" for purposes of determining whether a mortgage is a "high-cost mortgage." (A high-cost mortgage designation restricts the terms of the loan and requires a lender to make certain disclosures to the borrower.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 02/12/2018
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act [S.385]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Construction ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
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[Housing ]
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[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances. TITLE I--BUILDINGS Subtitle A--Building Energy Codes (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA) to require states and Indian tribes to measure and certify their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes by a specified deadline. The Department of Energy (DOE) must: (1) provide technical and financial
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-60. on 05/10/2017
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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the process for inspections of device establishments for granting export certifications. [S.404]
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[Manufacturing ]
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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the process for inspections of device establishments for granting export certifications. This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions regarding Food and Drug Administration (FDA): (1) inspections of establishments that manufacture or process medical devices, and (2) certification of medical devices for export. The biannual inspection schedule for medical device establishments handling higher risk devices is replaced with a risk-based schedule. In
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/15/2017
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To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes. [HB-1081]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Immigration ]
To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 to eliminate the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security to determine what is considered an "official purpose" for purposes of federal agency acceptance of state-issued drivers' licenses
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Emmer
Introduced In House on 02/15/2017
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Preserving Public Access to Federal Buildings Act of 2017 [HB-1086]
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[Public Health ]
[Community Development ]
Preserving Public Access to Federal Buildings Act of 2017 This bill requires an executive agency to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment before relocating any agency office that has regular contact with the public. Such requirement shall apply to a relocation proposed by the agency or a reassignment of agency office space by the General Services Administration. Before providing notice, an agency shall determine if it expects the relocation to impact the ability of the office's clientele to access its services. If so, the agency shall
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Introduced In House on 02/15/2017
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Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 2017 [HB-1068]
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[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 2017 This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to revise regulations for drinking water contaminants, including by: requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine whether or not to regulate no fewer than 10 contaminants every 3 years (current law requires 5 contaminants every 5 years); revising the process and requirements for setting maximum containment levels in national primary drinking water regulations; directing the EPA to revise national primary drinking water regulations for lead
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 02/17/2017
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Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2017 [HB-1071]
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[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Healthcare ]
[Infrastructure ]
Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize for FY2018-FY2022 and revise the drinking water state revolving fund (SRF), including to require SRF-funded projects to use iron and steel produced in the United States. The bill revises requirements for state Intended Use Plans for SRF funds, including to require the plans to: (1) list systems that are not in compliance with national primary drinking water regulation, (2) reserve a specified amount of funding for assistance for disadvantaged
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 02/17/2017