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Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2013 [HB-128]
[Telecommunications ]
[Media and Advertising ]
[Elections ]
Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2013 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require each licensee for a television broadcasting station to make available free broadcast time in each even-numbered year for political advertising. Provides standards for time allotment, including total time to be allotted, the length of each unit of such free time, the hours of the day and the time of the year in which such free time must be allowed, a limitation on such free time, and the use of such free time. Requires candidates meeting certain minimum
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Equal Access to Information Act of 2020 [HB-8682]
[Disabilities ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Healthcare ]
Requires federal agencies to take specified steps to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities can access the services, activities, programs, and benefits of those agencies, particularly during national or public health emergencies or under other specified circumstances. Specifically, each federal agency shall, within specified timeframes conduct demographic assessments of individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities who are eligible to be served or likely to be encountered
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Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as "National Amateur Radio Operators Day". [HR-1201]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
This resolution supports the designation and celebration of National Amateur Radio Operators Day, and it recognizes the continuing importance of amateur radio operators and their role in bringing communities together.
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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Trade ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 [S.4803]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
Establishes requirements related to the assignment and allocation of electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3450 MHz and 3550 MHz. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must begin withdrawing or modifying assignments of this electromagnetic spectrum to federal government stations. Further, the Federal Communications Commission must revise the nonfederal allocation of this spectrum to permit flexible-use services and conduct an auction to grant new initial licenses for the use of this spectrum.
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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act [HB-8681]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Makes it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by fraudulent means (e.g., false representations). Further, it makes it unlawful to transmit a wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce related to such a fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
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To permit payments for certain business software or cloud computing services as allowable uses of a loan made under the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration. [HB-8620]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Expands allowable and forgivable uses of a loan made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program, enacted to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include payment for any business software or cloud computing service that facilitates certain business operations or processes.
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A resolution condemning the PKK and expressing solidarity with Turkey. [SR-486]
[International ]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Military ]
Condemns the continued campaign of terrorism by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Reaffirms that the PKK is a common enemy of the United States and Turkey and all responsible governments in the world. Urges the PKK to renounce violence and pursue peaceful dialogue with Turkey. Commends Turkey's steps to address the sources of grievance that have been exploited by the PKK. Encourages the United States to make available diplomatic, military, and intelligence support to Turkey so that it can eliminate irreconcilable PKK elements. Applauds the
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A resolution to support the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. [SR-438]
[Public Safety ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. [SR-143]
[Public Safety ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Construction ]
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.
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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-7]
[Media and Advertising ]
[Taxes ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
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A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. [SCR-52]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Finance ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Taxes ]
Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2014-FY2022. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2022 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social
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A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. [SCR-44]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Finance ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[Healthcare ]
[Social Security ]
Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2014-FY2022. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2022 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social
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Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act [S.911]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Science ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - Title I: Reallocation of Public Safety Spectrum - (Sec. 101) Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate the 700 MHz D block spectrum (between the frequencies from 758-763 and between 788-793 megahertz) for use by public safety entities. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the FCC to allow
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Fair Elections Now Act [S.750]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Media and Advertising ]
[Telecommunications ]
Fair Elections Now Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) with respect to: (1) eligibility and qualifying contribution requirements and benefits of fair elections financing of Senate election campaigns, (2) establishment of a Fair Elections Fund, (3) eligibility for Fund allocations, (4) contribution and expenditure requirements, (5) a public debate requirement, (6) certification of whether or not a federal election candidate is a participating candidate, (7) benefits for participating candidates, (8) 500% matching payments
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Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 [S.522]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to post on its website (while taking appropriate measures to safeguard classified or sensitive information) detailed transition plans from each federal entity that is eligible for payments from the Spectrum Relocation Fund for costs related to the reallocation of frequencies from federal to nonfederal use. Requires each federal entity's
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Enacting President Obama's Recommendations for Program Termination Act [S.475]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Defense ]
[Environmental ]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
Enacting President Obama's Recommendations for Program Termination Act - Prohibits federal expenditures for specified programs in: (1) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), (2) the Department of Education, (3) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), (4) the Department of Labor, (5) the Department of Defense (DOE), (6) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), (7) the Department of Agriculture, (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), (9) the Department of Energy (DOE), (10) the Department of Justice (DOJ), (11)
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RADIOS Act [S.455]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Reforming Airwaves by Developing Incentives and Opportunistic Sharing Act or the RADIOS Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), subject to specified national security, classified information, and public safety exceptions, and in consultation with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, to: (1) biennially inventory each radio spectrum band from 300 megahertz to at least 6.5 gigahertz managed by each such agency,
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Spectrum Optimization Act [S.415]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Spectrum Optimization Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish competitive bidding rules for conducting auctions of certain licensed spectrum that a licensee voluntarily relinquishes for assignment of new initial licenses subject to new service rules or for other purposes, in which a portion of the auction proceeds are shared with such relinquishing licensees. Requires the FCC to commence such auctions (commonly referred to as incentive auctions) within two years after enactment
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 [S.410]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Media and Advertising ]
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 - Authorizes the presiding judge of a U.S. appellate court or U.S. district court to permit the photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, or televising to the public of court proceedings over which that judge presides, except when such action would constitute a violation of the due process rights of any party. Directs: (1) a district court, upon the request of any witness in a trial proceeding other than a party, to order the face and voice of the witness to be disguised or otherwise obscured to render
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