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Next Generation American Manufacturing Act of 2017 [HB-340]
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Next Generation American Manufacturing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for the purchase (during a specified period of between 5 and 10 years based on the incentive needed with respect to each product) of new products certified as assembled in the United States and consisting of at least 60% of components assembled or otherwise arising in the United States. The bill also establishes the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission to conduct research to designate products eligible for such tax credit.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jose Serrano
Introduced In House on 01/05/2017
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Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2017 [HB-240]
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[Small Business ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
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Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bennie Thompson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/11/2017
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 [S.21]
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. A federal agency promulgating a rule must publish information about the rule in the Federal Register and include in its report to Congress and to the Government Accountability Office: (1) a classification of the rule as a major or nonmajor rule, and (2) a copy of the cost-benefit analysis of the rule that includes an analysis of any jobs added or lost. A "major rule" is any rule that the Office of Information
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With Amendments. With Written Report No. 115-169. Minority Views Filed. on 10/16/2017
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 [HB-26]
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill states that its purpose is to increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process by requiring Congress to approve all new major regulations. (Sec. 3) The bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking to require federal agencies promulgating rules to: (1) identify and repeal or amend existing rules to completely offset any annual costs of new rules to the U.S. economy; and (2) publish information about the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 115-21. on 03/29/2017
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SMART Border Act of 2017 Support More Assets, Resources, and Technology on the Border Act of 2017 [HB-22]
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SMART Border Act of 2017 Support More Assets, Resources, and Technology on the Border Act of 2017 This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to take actions to achieve and maintain operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border (defined as a condition in which all illegal border crossers are apprehended and narcotics and other contraband are seized); and (2) report to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on such actions, achievement, and maintenance. The GAO shall, within 90 days after such report is submitted: (1) consult with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/25/2017
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TALENT Act of 2017 Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 [HB-39]
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TALENT Act of 2017 Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Presented To President. on 01/20/2017
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Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act [HB-2479]
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Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act This bill authorizes appropriations for the nation's infrastructure, including appropriations for: secure broadband internet access, with a prioritization on expanding broadband access in unserved areas; drinking water improvements, such as appropriations for the drinking water state revolving fund and programs for reducing lead in drinking water; the electric power grid, with a focus on grid modernization, security, resiliency, and efficiency; energy efficiency in buildings, including homes and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". [SR-170]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day in celebration of the work of the national network of laboratories and engineering centers of the U.S. Armed Forces. Recognizes: (1) that a key to maintaining Armed Forces superiority, innovation, and competitiveness in a global economy is to continue
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration: Cr S3021; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3020) on 05/17/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding grid modernization. [HR-334]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding grid modernization. Urges the United States to promote and advance the modernization of its energy delivery infrastructure and bolster the reliability, affordability, diversity, efficiency, security, and resiliency of domestic energy supplies through advanced grid technology.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". [SR-161]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2883) on 05/10/2017
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Handgun Trigger Safety Act of 2017 [HB-2380]
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Handgun Trigger Safety Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the National Institute of Justice to make grants to states or local governments, nonprofit or for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to develop technology for personalized handguns (i.e., technology that enables only an authorized user to fire a handgun). The bill prohibits, subject to exceptions: (1) the manufacture of a handgun inside the United States that is not a personalized handgun, and (2) the distribution in commerce of a handgun that is not a personalized handgun
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/07/2017
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Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields. [HR-306]
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Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields. Recognizes the impact of tribology (a study that deals with the design, friction,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 [HB-10]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Investments ]
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[Real Estate ]
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[Retirement ]
Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and other laws. Any rule that was issued or revised pursuant to a provision repealed by the bill is nullified. TITLE I--ENDING "TOO BIG TO FAIL" AND BANK BAILOUTS Subtitle A--Repeal of the Orderly Liquidation Authority (Sec. 111) The bill repeals the orderly liquidation authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC's orderly liquidation authority, as established under the Dodd-Frank Act, allows
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 115-108. on 07/13/2017
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Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 [S.951]
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[Small Business ]
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Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 This bill codifies and revises notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures to require federal agencies to consider: (1) whether a rulemaking is required by statute or is within the discretion of the agency, (2) whether existing federal laws or rules could be amended or rescinded to address the problem, and (3) reasonable alternatives for a new rule. For major or high-impact rules, an agency must: publish a notice of initiation of rulemaking to invite interested parties to propose alternatives and ideas that accomplish
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-208. Minority Views Filed. on 02/14/2018
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Energy Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2017 [S.895]
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Energy Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs, with emphasis on increasing the number of skilled individuals from underrepresented groups trained to work in those jobs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/07/2017
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Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017 [HB-1907]
[Elections ]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Voting Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) designate voting systems used in the United States as critical infrastructure; (2) include threats of compromise, disruption, or destruction of voting systems in national planning scenarios; and (3) conduct a campaign to proactively educate local election officials about the designation of voting systems as critical infrastructure and election officials at all levels of government of voting system threats. The National Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
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WILD Act Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act [S.826]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
[International ]
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WILD Act Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 several programs that provide funding for wildlife conservation and sets forth requirements for invasive species management. TITLE I--PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (Sec. 1001) This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. TITLE II--FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION (Sec. 2002) This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to direct federal agencies that have duties relating to invasive species
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 09/07/2017
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Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act [S.768]
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Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/29/2017