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Canadian Snowbird Visa Act [HB-3513]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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Canadian Snowbird Visa Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor for a period not to exceed 240 days during any single 365-day period a Canadian citizen who: (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay, (3) is not inadmissible or deportable, (4) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States other
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 09/06/2017
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Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2017 [HB-3436]
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[Immigration ]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Trade ]
[Public Safety ]
Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a southwest border threat analysis that includes an assessment of: terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to unlawfully enter the United States through the southwest border or seeking to exploit security vulnerabilities along such border; improvements needed at and between ports of entry to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States; gaps in law,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 08/29/2017
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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3354]
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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 230. on 09/27/2017
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Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to businesses owned or controlled by President Donald J. Trump. [HR-447]
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Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to businesses owned or controlled by President Donald J. Trump.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Reported Adversely By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-270. on 07/28/2017
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Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 [HB-3053]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Science ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository. The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/14/2018
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Natural Gas Export Expansion Act [S.1404]
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Natural Gas Export Expansion Act This bill amends the Natural Gas Act regarding natural gas imports or exports to expand the expedited application and approval process to any nation, even if not a party to a free trade agreement with the United States, that is not specifically excluded by this bill. The bill excludes any nation subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States or excluded by the President or Congress for national security reasons.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/21/2017
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Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act [HB-2883]
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[International ]
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Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity across an international border of the United States without obtaining a certificate of crossing. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with respect to oil or natural gas pipelines, or the Department of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission facilities, must issue a certificate of crossing for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Green
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/20/2017
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Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act [HB-2756]
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Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act This bill establishes: (1) an Office of the Congressional Trade Enforcer; (2) an Office of Market Access Assistance; (3) a Trade Enforcement Division within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), headed by a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Trade Enforcement; (4) the Office of Trade Assistance for Small Business; (5) the Chief Manufacturing Negotiator; and (6) the Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement to provide advice to Congress on the operation of the dispute settlement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 05/26/2017
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Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances United States national interests, and urging increased bilateral cooperation on security, economic issues, and energy, and for other purposes. [HR-357]
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Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances United States national interests, and urging increased bilateral cooperation on security, economic issues, and energy, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the U.S.-Canadian partnership. Supports: (1) stronger trade relations with Canada and the creation of more American jobs, and (2) an increased focus on energy security through greater energy infrastructure integration. Encourages
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 12/12/2017
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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017 [HB-1580]
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[Animals ]
[International ]
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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada. In support of the fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center shall: (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 03/27/2017
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American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2017 [HB-1553]
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American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2017 This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to all U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British armed forces and their supporting entities during World War II, in recognition of their dedicated service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 03/15/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. [SR-88]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built there,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1847) on 03/15/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. [HR-197]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 05/18/2017
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Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 [HB-1480]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Trade ]
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy that: is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply; is filled using a valid prescription issued by a physician licensed to practice in the United States;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/10/2017
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A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. [SR-72]
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A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Expresses
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Sponsored by: Sen. Gary C. Peters
Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1505) on 02/28/2017
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Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act [HB-1245]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/03/2017
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Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act [S.469]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/28/2017
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Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. [HR-158]
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Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Expresses support for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 05/18/2017
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Calling on the President to initiate renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and further calling on the President to consider withdrawing the United States from NAFTA if the renegotiations are not satisfactorily completed within one year. [HR-132]
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Calling on the President to initiate renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and further calling on the President to consider withdrawing the United States from NAFTA if the renegotiations are not satisfactorily completed within one year. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) initiate renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by June 1, 2017; (2) ensure that specified provisions are included in the core text of such new agreement with Canada and Mexico that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/17/2017
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Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2017 [HB-979]
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[International ]
[Immigration ]
[Economic Development ]
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and his or her spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person: (1) maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay, and (2) is not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability. Such person may
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted S. Yoho
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/09/2017