Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act [HB-106]
[Taxes ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Poverty ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide equitable treatment for residents of Puerto Rico with respect to the refundable portion of the child tax credit and to provide the same treatment to families in Puerto Rico with one child or two children that is currently provided to island families with three or more children.
HB-106: Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
Introduced In House on 01/04/2021
Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2020 [S.4997]
[International ]
[Finance ]
[Environmental ]
[Trade ]
Requires the President to support and coordinate diplomatic engagement to secure a 10th general capital increase for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and to support the creation of an environmental fund and financing facility at the IDB. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Governor of the IDB to vote in favor an $80 billion increase in the capital stock of the IDB and to subscribe on behalf of the United States to additional shares of this capital stock.
S.4997: Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2020
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020 [S.4996]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Modifies administrative provisions related to the bankruptcy trustee system. Specifically, the bill (1) provides for the distribution of bankruptcy fees made to the U.S. Trustee System Fund for the costs of administering payments and trustee compensation, (2) establishes the Chapter 7 Trustee Fund and associated fees, and (3) extends the temporary office of bankruptcy judges in specified judicial districts.
S.4996: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Signed By President. on 01/12/2021
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020 [HB-8895]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Modifies administrative provisions related to the bankruptcy trustee system. Specifically, the bill (1) provides for the distribution of bankruptcy fees made to the U.S. Trustee System Fund for the costs of administering payments and trustee compensation, (2) establishes the Chapter 7 Trustee Fund and associated fees, and (3) extends the temporary office of bankruptcy judges in specified judicial districts.
HB-8895: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Introduced In House on 12/08/2020
National Landslide Preparedness Act [HB-8810]
[Science ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Community Development ]
To establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program, and for other purposes.
HB-8810: National Landslide Preparedness Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Became Public Law No: 116-323. on 01/05/2021
SR-584: A resolution acknowledging the peaceful hunger strike of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas, a political dissident in Cuba, applauding his bravery and commitment to human rights, and expressing solidarity with him and his cause.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6244) on 09/28/2016
You have voted SR-584: A resolution acknowledging the peaceful hunger strike of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas, a political dissident in Cuba, applauding his bravery and commitment to human rights, and expressing solidarity with him and his cause..
SR-418: A resolution recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2674) on 05/10/2016
You have voted SR-418: A resolution recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes..
SR-396: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1442-1443) on 03/10/2016
You have voted SR-396: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba..
SR-391: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to oppose the transfer of foreign enemy combatants from the detention facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States homeland.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1346-1347) on 03/08/2016
You have voted SR-391: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to oppose the transfer of foreign enemy combatants from the detention facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States homeland..
SR-291: A resolution honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7425; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7414-7415) on 10/21/2015
SR-26: A resolution commending Pope Francis for his leadership in helping to secure the release of Alan Gross and for working with the Governments of the United States and Cuba to achieve a more positive relationship.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S209-210) on 01/13/2015
You have voted SR-26: A resolution commending Pope Francis for his leadership in helping to secure the release of Alan Gross and for working with the Governments of the United States and Cuba to achieve a more positive relationship..
SR-226: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the street between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be designated as "Oswaldo Payá Way".
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5214) on 07/21/2015
You have voted SR-226: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the street between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be designated as "Oswaldo Payá Way"..
SR-167: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2652-2653) on 05/05/2015
You have voted SR-167: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015..
Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2015 [S.892]
[Trade ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2015 Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Textile and Trade Agreements (TTA) division of the Office of International Trade within CBP should ensure that seizures, detentions, special operations, and Textile Product Verification Teams (TPVTs) remain the primary focus of their efforts to enforce U.S. customs laws with respect to imports of textile or apparel articles, particularly as they relate to enforcement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),
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S.892: Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/26/2015
Guantanamo Bay Recidivism Prevention Act of 2015 [S.778]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Guantanamo Bay Recidivism Prevention Act of 2015 This bill prohibits assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act for five years to a foreign country if: (1) the country received an individual who was released or transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on or after February 1, 2015; and (2) after the date of such release or transfer, the individual is included in a report of individuals confirmed or suspected of returning to terrorist activities.
S.778: Guantanamo Bay Recidivism Prevention Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Thom Tillis
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/18/2015
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act [S.757]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Consumer Protection ]
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act Amends the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 to prohibit U.S. courts from recognizing, enforcing, or otherwise validating any assertion of rights by an individual (under current law, by a designated Cuban national) of a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated by the Cuban government unless the original owner of such mark or name, or such owner's bona fide successor, has expressly consented. Applies
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S.757: No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/17/2015
Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2016 [S.659]
[Animals ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Sports ]
[Recreation ]
Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2016 This bill revises a variety of existing programs related to hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and wildlife. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act, the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great Ape Conservation Fund, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund are reauthorized through FY2020. The Toxic Substances Control Act is amended to exempt components of firearms and ammunition and sport fishing equipment
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S.659: Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Reported By Senator Inhofe With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-210. Minority Views Filed. on 02/24/2016
Haitian Partnership Renewal Act [S.503]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Manufacturing ]
Haitian Partnership Renewal Act This bill amends the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to extend: (1) the 60% applicable percentage requirement for duty-free entry of apparel articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic to the United States, and (2) duty-free entry of such articles through December 19, 2030. Duty-free entry for woven articles and certain knit articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic to the United States is extended through September 30, 2030. The special duty-free
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S.503: Haitian Partnership Renewal Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/12/2015
Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2015 [S.491]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Agriculture ]
Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2015 This bill repeals or amends current laws restricting trade with Cuba. The prohibition on assistance to Cuba, and the President's authority for the embargo on Cuba, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 are eliminated. The President's authority to continue direct restrictions on trade with Cuba under the Trading with the Enemy Act is eliminated, and any related regulations are no longer effective. The Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 is amended to eliminate: presidential authority to impose sanctions against Cuban
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S.491: Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S986-987) on 02/12/2015