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SMART Rebuilding Act Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act [HB-4455]
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SMART Rebuilding Act Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide incentives to invest in measures that increase readiness for, and resilience from, a major disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must issue comprehensive guidance on measures and investments that will be recognized for the purpose of increasing the federal share of disaster assistance. The bill authorizes the President
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 11/22/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that high performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High Performance Building Week". [SR-548]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that high performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High Performance Building Week". Designates June 11-June 15, 2018, as High Performance Building Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/14/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that high-performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and expressing support for designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High-Performance Building Week". [HR-945]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that high-performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and expressing support for designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High-Performance Building Week". Expresses support for efforts to improve the performance of existing and future buildings through the adoption of best
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Sponsored by: Rep. David McKinley
Introduced In House on 06/14/2018
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Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-5895]
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Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Specifies that, unless this bill expressly provides otherwise, references to "this Act" included in a division shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Simpson
Signed By President. on 09/21/2018
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Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 [HB-5785]
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Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 This bill addresses a wide variety of domestic policy matters and focuses on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement. Included in the programs and requirements affected are those concerning: diversity in contracting; infrastructure development; areas of persistent poverty; job training for youth and older Americans; education of girls and minorities in STEM fields; the federal minimum wage; military family benefits; health care coverage and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 05/14/2018
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 [HB-5674]
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 This bill consolidates Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, revises other VA health care programs and facilities provisions, and makes appropriations for veterans care. The bill establishes the Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services through certain non-VA providers to veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system or otherwise entitled to VA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Reported By The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-671, Part I. on 05/11/2018
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Climate Change Education Act [HB-5606]
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Climate Change Education Act This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to: increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/24/2018
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5592]
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel
Introduced In House on 04/24/2018
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Climate Change Education Act [S.2740]
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Climate Change Education Act This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to: increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/24/2018
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Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act [HB-3874]
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Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program to enhance the physical security of VA medical facilities. The VA shall periodically update its Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics handbook to reflect current policies and clarify the responsibilities of VA leasing project personnel. The VA shall: (1) strengthen its medical facility inspection process; and (2) monitor women veterans' access to gender-specific care services under community
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Introduced In House on 09/28/2017
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Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2018 [S.2654]
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Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2018 This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide statutory authority for the existing Community Connect Grant Program, which is a Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to finance broadband transmission in rural areas where broadband service does not currently exist.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tina Smith
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 04/12/2018
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Sustainable Energy Development Reform Act [HB-4426]
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Sustainable Energy Development Reform Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. [HB-4243]
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VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 This bill establishes the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Committee On Rules Discharged. on 12/28/2018
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Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-4969]
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Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019 This bill sets forth diplomatic post design and construction requirements. The Department of State shall: use the design-build project delivery system in which one entity works under a single contract to provide design and construction services at diplomatic posts that have not yet received design or construction contracts, develop a vertical standard design for diplomatic posts that are to be situated on smaller plots of land, adapt the design that utilizes a standardized design template with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
S.amdt.4181 Amendment Sa 4181 Proposed By Senator Mcconnell For Senator Corker. (consideration: Cr S8039-8041; Text: Cr S8039-8041) In The Nature Of A Substitute. on 12/22/2018
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School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018 [S.2513]
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School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow state and local educational agencies to use certain federal funds for activities related to school safety, including: (1) infrastructure improvements to prevent, mitigate, or respond to incidents of school violence; and (2) professional development for school personnel in mental-health awareness, crisis response, and other programs designed to reduce and prevent school violence. The bill also amends the Public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/07/2018
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Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2018 [HB-5332]
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Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Introduced In House on 03/19/2018
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SWAMP Act Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act of 2018 [HB-4863]
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SWAMP Act Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act of 2018 This bill: (1) repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of government be exercised in the District of Columbia, and not elsewhere; and (2) prohibits new construction or major renovation of certain executive agency headquarters in the Washington Metropolitan area. The General Services Administration (GSA) must: (1) establish a process to allow an executive agency to request GSA to issue a solicitation for the relocation of its headquarters; (2) allow
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 01/22/2018
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SWAMP Act Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act of 2018 [HB-5403]
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SWAMP Act Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act of 2018 This bill: (1) repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of government be exercised in the District of Columbia, and not elsewhere; and (2) prohibits new construction or major renovation of certain executive agency headquarters in the Washington Metropolitan area. The General Services Administration (GSA) must: (1) establish a process to allow an executive agency to request GSA to issue a solicitation for the relocation of its headquarters; (2) allow
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 03/23/2018
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SWAMP Act Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act of 2018 [S.2592]
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SWAMP Act Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act of 2018 This bill: (1) repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of government be exercised in the District of Columbia, and not elsewhere; and (2) prohibits new construction or major renovation of certain executive agency headquarters in the Washington Metropolitan area. The General Services Administration (GSA) must: (1) establish a process to allow an executive agency to request GSA to issue a solicitation for the relocation of its headquarters; (2) allow
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joni Ernst
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/22/2018
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Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 [S.1798]
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Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 This bill directs executive agencies, including military departments, to reduce the risk of flood losses, minimize flood impacts, and restore and preserve natural floodplains. Agencies must also: (1) evaluate the effects of an action taking place in a floodplain, (2) ensure planning programs and budget requests incorporate flood hazard considerations, and (3) indicate their compliance with this bill to the Office of Management and Budget when making a request for a new authorization or appropriation. The bill
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 09/12/2017