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FAST Fix Act of 2019 [S.2023]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Modifies provisions governing the administration of the Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) program. Specifically, the bill encourages FAST program grants to be awarded to small businesses in underperforming states by (1) requiring the Small Business Administration to give priority and special consideration to such applicants, and (2) authorizing the SBA to provide additional assistance to such applicants. The bill defines underperforming states as being the 18 states that receive the fewest Small Business Innovation Research and Small
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 06/27/2019
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Safe Food Act of 2019 [S.1995]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Agriculture ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes the Food Safety Administration (FSA) as an independent agency to administer and enforce food safety laws. The functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws are transferred to the FSA. The FSA is directed to promulgate regulations to protect the food supply from contamination; implement federal food safety inspection, labeling, enforcement, and research efforts to protect the public health; develop consistent and science-based standards for safe food; prioritize federal food
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/26/2019
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Act [S.1982]
[Environmental ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
A bill to improve efforts to combat marine debris, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Became Public Law No: 116-224. (txt | Pdf) on 12/18/2020
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Act [S.1982]
[Environmental ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
A bill to improve efforts to combat marine debris, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Became Public Law No: 116-224. (txt | Pdf) on 12/18/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that United States leadership in 5G wireless technology is a national priority. [SR-259]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[National Security ]
This resolution expresses the Senate's position that world leadership in the implementation of 5G wireless technology is a national priority.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Johnson
Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/24/2019
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United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 [HB-3407]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Energy ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Economic Development ]
Reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import Bank through FY2026 and otherwise modifies its operations. Specifically, the bill redesignates the U.S. Export-Import Bank as the United States Export Finance Agency and increases the agency's lending cap over the period of its reauthorization. The bill also requires that at least an additional 5% of its total annual transactions are in support of small businesses. Additionally, the bill requires the agency to neutralize Chinese export subsidies by establishing a program to provide competitive financing. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick McHenry
Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Mr. Davis, Rodney. Petition No: 116-4. on 11/14/2019
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Moving FIRST Act Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act [HB-3388]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
Authorizes through FY2024 the Department of Transportation to award Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grants to communities of varying sizes to promote technological innovation (e.g., autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and roadway electrification) in transportation systems.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 06/21/2019
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Moving FIRST Act Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act [S.1939]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Authorizes through FY2024 the Department of Transportation to award Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grants to communities of varying sizes to promote technological innovation (e.g., autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and roadway electrification) in transportation systems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/20/2019
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act [HB-3358]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy. Specifically, DOE must (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than four additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035. DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Higgins
Introduced In House on 06/19/2019
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SAFETY Act Start Advancing Firearms Enhancements and Technology Act of 2019 [S.1884]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Increases the rate of the research tax credit from 20% to 30% for research expenses to develop smart gun technologies. The bill also modifies the excise tax on the sale of firearms to exempt the portion of the sale price that is attributable to smart gun technology. "Smart gun technology" is technology (other than a simple mechanical lock) that is designed to (1) prevent a firearm from being fired by any individual other than an authorized user; and (2) convert the firearm from the inoperable condition to the operable condition in less than two
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/18/2019
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Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019 [HB-3261]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a Smart Technology Traffic Signals Grant Program. DOT may provide competitive grants to states, local, or tribal government entities for projects that improve the functioning of traffic signals to (1) reduce traffic congestion, (2) improve the safety and effectiveness of roadways, (3) reduce fuel costs for drivers, and (4) reduce air pollution. Grants may not be used to purchase, operate, or maintain an automated traffic enforcement system. The federal share of project costs may not exceed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 06/14/2019
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Carbon Capture Prize Act [HB-3282]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
The bill directs the Department of Energy to carry out a competition to award prizes for technology that reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, including through direct carbon removal and permanent sequestration.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 06/14/2019
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DEEP FAKES Accountability Act Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-3230]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Media and Advertising ]
To combat the spread of disinformation through restrictions on deep-fake video alteration technology.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/28/2019
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act [HB-3196]
[Science ]
Designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Became Public Law No: 116-97. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
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
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Signed By President. on 12/20/2019
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START Act Smart Technologies Advancing Reliable Transportation Act [HB-3156]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Housing ]
[Science ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the Department of Energy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Science Foundation, to create, publish, and maintain a resource guide to assist states, communities, and cities in developing and implementing smart city or community programs. DOT shall develop and implement an additional round to the Smart Cities Challenge, under which it shall provide competitive grants to small- and medium-sized communities to implement smart transportation proposals.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette Clarke
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 06/07/2019
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Challenges & Prizes for Climate Act of 2019 [HB-3100]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Environmental ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a Climate Solutions Challenges program. Under the program, DOE must carry out competitions that award cash and other incentives for climate and energy solutions, such as capturing carbon and converting the carbon into a beneficial use, achieving transformative increases in energy efficiency, achieving implementation or grid integration of advanced energy storage technology, providing approaches to mitigating or adapting to the effects of climate change, or providing data analytics on the climate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 06/05/2019
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Flexible Grid Infrastructure Act of 2019 [S.1740]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the flexibility, efficiency, and reliability of the electric grid, to increase the competitiveness of the United States economy, to protect consumers, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/05/2019
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Reducing the Cost of Energy Storage Act of 2019 [S.1741]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Science ]
Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to research and develop ways to reduce the cost of energy storage, including by (1) facilitating innovation in the manner in which energy storage systems are conceived, designed, manufactured, installed, and used for various energy services; and (2) identifying, addressing, and reducing market barriers that limit energy storage adoption. As part of its research and development, DOE must pay special attention to energy storage needs and opportunities that are relatively underdeveloped and potentially transformative
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Energy. Hearings Held. on 07/09/2019
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Distributed Energy Demonstration Act of 2019 [S.1742]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Grants ]
Establishes several renewable energy and energy efficiency grant programs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish grant programs for advancing the integration and optimization of distributed energy resources (e.g., smaller power sources that can be aggregated to provide power, such as rooftop solar panels) into the electric energy grid; demonstrating the use of household hot water heaters as energy storage resources; advancing electric vehicle technologies; and supporting the voluntary deployment of granular
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/05/2019