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A resolution honoring the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew. [SR-193]
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Honors the fallen members of the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department's Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5602-5603; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5621-5622) on 07/10/2013
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2013 [S.773]
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2013 - Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after enactment of this Act. Prescribes additional periods of required presence in an affected area during atmospheric nuclear testing for individuals filing leukemia or specified disease claims. Increases the amount of compensation an individual filing a claim may receive to $150,000. Expands "affected area" to include Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico, as well as
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/18/2013
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Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act [S.744]
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Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - (Sec. 2) States that passage of this Act recognizes that the primary tenets of its success depend on securing U.S. sovereignty and establishing a coherent and just system for integrating those who seek to join American society. (Sec. 3) Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) from processing applications for registered provisional immigrant status (RPI), as established by this Act, until the Secretary has submitted to Congress the notice of commencement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 12/10/2014
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Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 [S.339]
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Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) (the Secretary), if Resolution Copper Mining, LLC offers to convey specified parcels of non-federal land in Gila, Yavapi, Maricopa, Coconino, Pinal, and/or Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona, that are acceptable to the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, to convey certain federal land in Pinal County, Arizona, to Resolution Copper. Makes the federal lands available to Resolution Copper for use for mining and related activities.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Public Lands, Forests, And Mining. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 113-342. on 11/20/2013
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North American Energy Infrastructure Act [S.2823]
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North American Energy Infrastructure Act - Prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a cross-border segment of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico without obtaining a certificate of crossing under this Act. Requires the Secretary of State, with respect to oil pipelines, or the Secretary of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission facilities,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5632-5634) on 09/16/2014
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Protecting Children and America's Homeland Act of 2014 [S.2773]
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Protecting Children and America's Homeland Act of 2014 - Division A: Supplemental Appropriations - Provides supplemental FY2014 appropriations for expenses related to the rise in unaccompanied alien children and alien adults accompanied by an alien minor at the southwest border. Makes such supplemental appropriations to: (1) the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science, and related agencies; (2) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 528. on 08/01/2014
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A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. [S.2772]
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Secure the Southwest Border Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2014 - Provides supplemental FY2014 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); the Department of Defense (DOD); the Department of Justice (DOJ); and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for expenses related to the rise in unaccompanied alien children and alien adults accompanied by an alien minor at the southwest border. Permits funds previously appropriated
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 527. on 08/01/2014
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W21 [S.2771]
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Water in the 21st Century Act or W21 - Establishes within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a WaterSense program to identify and promote water efficient products, buildings, landscapes, facilities, processes, and services. Requires the EPA to identify other voluntary approaches to encourage recycling and reuse technologies to improve water efficiency or lower water use and to implement those approaches, if appropriate. Establishes a State Residential Water Efficiency and Conservation Incentives Program to provide financial incentives for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/31/2014
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Protecting Children and America's Homeland Act of 2014 [S.2743]
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Protecting Children and America's Homeland Act of 2014 - Division A: Supplemental Appropriations - Provides supplemental FY2014 appropriations for expenses related to the rise in unaccompanied alien children and alien adults accompanied by an alien minor at the southwest border. Makes such supplemental appropriations to: (1) the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science, and related agencies; (2) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5224-5233) on 07/31/2014
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Keep the Promise Act of 2014 [S.2670]
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Keep the Promise Act of 2014 - Restricts gaming on land within the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area acquired by the Secretary of the Interior in trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe after April 9, 2013. Terminates the restriction on January 1, 2027.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Indian Affairs. Hearings Held. on 09/17/2014
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Colonias Improvement Act of 2014 [S.2558]
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Colonias Improvement Act of 2014 - Directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), a rule defining colonia (a type of settlement along the border of the United States and Mexico) that: is the same for any program of the EPA, HUD, or USDA that specifically includes assistance for colonias (covered program); is limited to a community that is located within 75 miles of the border or that has applied for or received funding
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 06/26/2014
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Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2014 [S.2503]
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Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2014 - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement between the Hualapai Tribe, the Department of of the Interior, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and the Freeport Minerals Corporation. Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Agreement between the Tribe, the United States as trustee for the Tribe, and Freeport Minerals Corporation.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Indian Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 113-419. on 07/09/2014
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Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 [S.2450]
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Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 - Title I: Improvement of Scheduling System for Health Care Appointments - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract for an independent assessment of: the process at each VA medical facility for scheduling appointments for veterans; the staffing level and productivity of each VA medical facility; the organization, processes, and tools used by the VA to support clinical documentation and the subsequent coding of inpatient services; the VA's purchasing,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Senate Incorporated This Measure In H.r. 3230 As An Amendment. on 06/11/2014
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Ensuring Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 [S.2422]
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Ensuring Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) implement an upgraded and centralized electronic system for scheduling individuals' appointments for VA health care, and (2) contract for an independent assessment of the process at each VA medical facility for scheduling such appointments. Sets forth measures concerning the training and hiring of VA health personnel that: protect primary care physicians from liability for failing to perform their period of obligated service under the Health
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 408. on 06/04/2014
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Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 [S.2413]
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Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 - Revises veterans' benefit programs to address: veterans' access to medical care, including through measures that address the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) scheduling and performance management systems, VA health facility staffing shortages, and veterans' access to covered care at non-VA facilities; the expansion and extension of certain health care benefits, including caregiver support services, immunizations, chiropractic care, and treatment for traumatic brain injury; health care administration,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 06/02/2014
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Border Health Security Act of 2013 [S.2268]
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Border Health Security Act of 2013 - Amends the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act to: (1) revise the duties of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission to include cooperating with the Canada-United States Pan Border Public Health Preparedness Council and serving as an independent and objective body to recommend and implement initiatives that solve border health issues, and (2) authorize appropriations. Designates the Commissioner of the U.S. section of the Commission as the Chair (currently, leader) of the section. Authorizes
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/29/2014
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Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 [S.2198]
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Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 - (Sec. 4) Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of the Interior (Secretaries), in response to the declaration of a state of drought emergency in California, to provide the maximum quantity of water supplies possible to Central Valley Project (CVP) agricultural, municipal and industrial, and refuge service and repayment contractors, State Water Project (SWP) contractors, and any other locality or municipality
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/23/2014
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American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 [S.2170]
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American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 - Amends the Natural Gas Act regarding natural gas exports to exclude from the expedited application and approval process any nation subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to repeal the authority of the President to restrict exports of coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks, and related materials or equipment. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA) to repeal limitations on oil exports. Amends the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/27/2014
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Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act [S.2111]
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Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act - Amends the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 to extend through FY2030 the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide assistance for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2014
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 [S.1982]
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 - Amends federal veterans provisions to revise or add provisions concerning medical services and other benefits provided to veterans and/or their dependents through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the following areas: survivor and dependent matters, including benefits for children of certain veterans born with spina bifida; education matters, including the approval of courses for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Motion To Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline With Respect To The Measure Rejected In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: Cr S1210) on 02/27/2014