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US Congress 117th Congress

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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon Introduced In House on 01/04/2021

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2020

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Signed By President. on 01/12/2021

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Introduced In House on 12/08/2020

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A resolution supporting efforts to strengthen protection, assistance, and solutions for Venezuelan women and children. [SR-790] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [International ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ]
This resolution recognizes and supports measures to protect and assist Venezualan refugees and migrants, with particular emphasis on the humanitarian needs of women and children impacted by the displacement crisis and COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/03/2020

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Became Public Law No: 116-323. on 01/05/2021

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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-584] [Human Rights ] [International ]
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. Honors the courage of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas in standing up to the repression of the government of Cuba. Recognizes Farinas for his perseverance in seeking meaningful change through peaceful means. Acknowledges that the efforts of such government to undermine his latest hunger strike through the release of a fabricated report (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6244) on 09/28/2016

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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-418] [Human Rights ] [International ]
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. Recognizes Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes. Commends their efforts to advance economic opportunity, increase political and public leadership, combat violence against women, and empower women to address global instability.

  

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

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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-396] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
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. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has declared war on the United States; the Armed Forces are currently engaged in combat operations against ISIL; the United States has captured and detained individuals associated with ISIL and will likely capture and hold additional ISIL (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1442-1443) on 03/10/2016

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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-391] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Crime ]
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. Rejects the ''Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility,'' presented by the President on February 23, 2016, to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to the U.S. homeland of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Determines that any attempt by the President to undertake such release or transfer (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1346-1347) on 03/08/2016

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A resolution honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro. [SR-291] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
A resolution honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro. Recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro who were lost after it departed on September 29, 2015.

  

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

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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-26] [International ] [Human Rights ]
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. Extends the Senate's gratitude to Pope Francis for his extraordinary efforts in helping to secure the release of Alan Gross. Commends His Holiness for his role in encouraging an improved U.S.-Cuba relationship. Welcomes the return of Alan Gross to the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S209-210) on 01/13/2015

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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-226] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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". Expresses the sense of the Senate that: the street between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in Washington, DC, should be designated as "Oswaldo Paya Way"; the address of 2630 16th Street, NW, Washington, (continued...)

  

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

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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. [SR-167] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
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. Offers condolences to the family of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman. Recognizes Mr. Nisman's courageous work in dedicating his life to the investigation of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which killed 85 people and wounded more than 300. Calls (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2652-2653) on 05/05/2015

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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), (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/26/2015

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thom Tillis Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/18/2015

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/17/2015

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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 (continued...)

  

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

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/12/2015

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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 (continued...)

  

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

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