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Pandemic School Nurse Training to Protect Students and Communities Act of 2020 [HB-6272]
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Authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, state and local education agencies to train elementary and secondary school nurses to serve as first responders and crisis managers in the event of a biological or chemical attack at a school or an outbreak of pandemic influenza among individuals under their care. The training must prepare school nurses to (1) protect and preserve life; (2) notify public health authorities to help contain or mitigate the effects of an attack or outbreak; and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica S. Wilson
Introduced In House on 03/13/2020
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Commission on America’s Medical Security Act [S.3478]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the security of the U.S. medical product supply chain (i.e., supply of drugs and devices). Among other things, the report shall assess the dependence of the United States, including the private sector, states, and federal government, on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States; and provide recommendations to address supply vulnerabilities or potential
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text: Cr S1743) on 03/12/2020
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Border Health Security Act of 2020 [S.3436]
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Modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border. Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans, work plans, evaluations, and reports concerning their activities. The Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to (1) eligible entities in border areas
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/11/2020
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Border Health Security Act of 2020 [HB-6070]
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Modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council, and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border. Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and members of the commission may provide advice or recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Congress without authorization or a request. Both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/03/2020
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Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act [S.3309]
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Modifies funding mechanisms for the Public Health Emergency Fund and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report specified information to Congress related to public health emergencies that are infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorist attacks, or disasters. Specifically, HHS must, upon determination of a public health emergency, convene a group of federal officials to prepare monthly reports concerning such matters as funding, collaboration, and best practices. The GAO must
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/13/2020
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Preventing the Spread of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019 [S.3014]
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Requires the President to obtain congressional approval before entering into or renewing a nuclear cooperation agreement with a foreign country in certain cases. Before entering into or renewing such an agreement, the President shall report to Congress on (1) any credible evidence that the foreign country intends to pursue a nuclear program that is not inherently peaceful; and (2) any instance where the country has violated international standards related to weapons of mass destruction, including certain treaties relating to nuclear and chemical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2019
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Preventing the Spread of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019 [HB-5387]
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Requires the President to obtain congressional approval before entering into or renewing a nuclear cooperation agreement with a foreign country in certain cases. Before entering into or renewing such an agreement, the President shall report to Congress on (1) any credible evidence that the foreign country intends to pursue a nuclear program that is not inherently peaceful; and (2) any instance where the country has violated international standards related to weapons of mass destruction, including certain treaties relating to nuclear and chemical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman
Introduced In House on 12/10/2019
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Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.2840]
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A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 305. on 11/13/2019
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Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.2731]
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A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Senate Vitiated Previous Reporting By Unanimous Consent. (cr S6512) on 11/12/2019
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Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act of 2019 [S.2641]
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Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), authorizes humanitarian assistance for Syrian civilians, restricts arms sales to Turkey, and imposes sanctions against Turkey and Russia. As part of the strategy to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, the bill requires the State Department to report on (1) the Turkish incursion into Syria; (2) Turkey's participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (3) the estimated net worth of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/12/2019
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2474]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 116-103. on 09/12/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Became Public Law No: 116-92. on 12/20/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [S.1589]
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Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2018-FY2020 and contains other intelligence-related provisions. The bill's provisions include increasing the maximum amount of voluntary separation pay for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees; providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for civilian intelligence community employees for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to various limitations; allowing an intelligence community employee who has been subjected to a possible prohibited personnel action to submit a claim to the inspector
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-47. Additional Views Filed. on 06/11/2019
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Opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities. [HR-390]
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This resolution affirms U.S. policy not to allow Iran to develop or acquire nuclear weapons capability and rejects certain sanctions relief.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Introduced In House on 05/20/2019
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A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities. [SR-195]
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This resolution affirms U.S. policy not to allow Iran to develop or acquire nuclear weapons capability and rejects certain sanctions relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/08/2019
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Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 [S.1379]
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Reauthorizes, revises, and establishes several programs and entities relating to public health emergency preparedness and response. TITLE I--STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY(Sec. 101) This section expands the National Health Security Strategy requirements to address the prevention of plant and animal disease and evaluate potential health security threats from abroad. TITLE II--IMPROVING PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE(Sec. 201) This section reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises the Public Health Emergency Preparedness cooperative-agreement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Became Public Law No: 116-22. on 06/27/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1215]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths and military construction. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2437-2438) on 04/11/2019
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Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 [HB-1986]
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Revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Collins
Reported By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-141. on 07/09/2019
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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-1706]
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Bars assistance for stabilization or reconstruction activities for any part of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces. The restrictions do not apply to assistance for (1) certain projects administered by local organizations, (2) projects to meet basic human needs such as drought relief, and (3) activities related to Syrian compliance with certain weapons treaties. The restrictions apply through FY2024 and shall be lifted if the President certifies to Congress that various criteria have been met, such as that the Syrian government
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/13/2019