Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017 [S.1440]
[Defense ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017 This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services valued over $1 million, as part of determining whether an offeror is a responsible source with a satisfactory record of performance that meets DOD's mission and ethical standards, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror or any subcontractors
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S.1440: Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 06/26/2017
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act [HB-6]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Veterans ]
[Housing ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Crime ]
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act TITLE I--MEDICAID PROVISIONS TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS (Sec. 1001) The bill prohibits termination of Medicaid eligibility for juveniles who are inmates of public institutions. (Sec. 1003) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish a demonstration project to increase provider treatment capacity for substance-use disorders. (Sec. 1004) State Medicaid programs must establish
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HB-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Became Public Law No: 115-271. on 10/24/2018
You have voted HB-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act.
Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 [HB-12]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Disabilities ]
[Military ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require states to make available online voter registration. The federal criminal code is amended to prohibit hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration. The Help America Vote Act of 2002 is amended to require states to promote access to voter registration and voting for individuals with disabilities. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must support pilot programs enabling individuals with
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HB-12: Voter Empowerment Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/14/2017
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-3043]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill designates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency for coordinating all federal authorizations and reviews related to hydropower license applications, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. FERC must establish a process to set a schedule for the review and disposition of each federal authorization following the filing of an application for a license. The bill expands the definition of "renewable energy" to include electric
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HB-3043: Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 11/09/2017
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1405]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[National Security ]
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and specified FAA programs. The bill revises requirements for the airport improvement program and pilot program for passenger facility charges at nonhub airports. Forward Looking Investment in General Aviation, Hangars, and Tarmacs Act of 2017 or the FLIGHT Act of 2017 The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall implement an expedited and coordinated environmental review process for general aviation airport
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S.1405: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-243. Supplemental Views Filed. on 05/09/2018
No Sanctuary for Criminals Act [HB-3003]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit any federal, state, or local government or any individual from prohibiting any government entity, official, or employee from complying with the immigration laws or cooperating with federal law enforcement of such laws. The bill expands the scope of law enforcement activities relating to immigration-related information that a federal, state, or local government may not restrict or prohibit to include: (1) making inquiries to an individual in order
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HB-3003: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Received In The Senate. on 07/10/2017
You have voted S.1390: STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act of 2017.
Foreign Investment and Economic Security Act of 2017 [HB-2932]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Foreign Investment and Economic Security Act of 2017 This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide for: (1) national security reviews of transactions involving the construction of a new facility in the United States by any foreign person (currently, national security reviews are conducted only for certain mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers by or with a foreign person); and (2) net U.S. benefit reviews of new construction, mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers by or with a foreign person. The bill makes net benefit reviews mandatory
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HB-2932: Foreign Investment and Economic Security Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 06/23/2017
Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1368]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend through FY2023 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP policy coverage limits for residential and nonresidential buildings are increased. NFIP premiums, surcharges, and fees may not be increased by more than 10% each year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must provide: (1) loans for mitigation projects, and (2) other financial assistance to qualified
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S.1368: Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/15/2017
National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 [HB-2875]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Housing ]
National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make additional coverage of up to $30,000 available under its existing Increased Cost of Compliance program, with optional coverage of up to $60,000. Currently, FEMA may make available coverage to insure the cost of mitigating future flood damage to a structure insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that has been substantially or repetitively
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HB-2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Reported By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-233. on 07/18/2017
21st Century Flood Reform Act [HB-2874]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Real Estate ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
21st Century Flood Reform Act TITLE I--POLICYHOLDER PROTECTIONS AND INFORMATION (Sec. 101) This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through FY2022. (Sec. 102) The bill changes annual minimums and limits on premium increases for specified policies subsidized through NFIP to: (1) increase the minimum from 5% to 5.5% for the second year after enactment, (2) increase the minimum from 5% to 6% for the third year, (3) increase the minimum from 5% to 6.5% for the fourth year and beyond,
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HB-2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Duffy
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/15/2017
American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act [HB-2809]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Cybersecurity ]
American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act (Sec. 3) This bill grants the Office of Space Commerce of the Department of Commerce the authority to issue certifications to U.S. nationals and nongovernmental entities (U.S. entities) for the operation of human-made objects launched from Earth and the items carried on them (space objects). The office shall require only one certification for a U.S. entity to: conduct multiple operations using a single space object, operate multiple space objects that carry out substantially similar operations, or use
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HB-2809: American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/25/2018
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [HB-2810]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 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: (1) Procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, space procurement, and other procurement; (2) Research, Development,
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HB-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 12/12/2017
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act [HB-2752]
[Immigration ]
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) establish, by statute, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services within the Department of Homeland Security; and (2) remove references to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
HB-2752: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Higgins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 07/12/2017
Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017 [S.1233]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Trade ]
[Energy ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Infrastructure ]
Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends federal transportation law to: (1) require rail transportation service to be efficient and reliable based on a shipper's reasonable service requirements, and (2) expand enumerated U.S. transportation policies to provide for and promote the protection of the shipping public. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) may: issue emergency service orders that include rail carrier shipments moving under contract if such shipments are part of a regional service order; and require reports, service plans,
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S.1233: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Al Franken
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/25/2017
RESPECT Act Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act [HB-2689]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Rights ]
RESPECT Act Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act This bill requires federal agencies to have a process to ensure meaningful and timely input by Native American tribes before undertaking an activity that may have substantial direct impacts on the lands or interests of the tribes, on the relationship between the federal government and the tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the government and the tribes. Agencies may temporarily waive these requirements in an
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HB-2689: RESPECT Act Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Indian, Insular And Alaska Native Affairs. on 06/08/2017