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North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2015 [S.2144]
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North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2015 Directs the President to investigate information of sanctionable activities involving North Korea and to designate and apply sanctions with respect to any person that knowingly: imported, exported, or reexported to or from North Korea any goods, services, or technology controlled for export by the United States due to their use for weapons of mass destruction and materially contributing to the use, development, production, or acquisition by any persons of a nuclear, radiological, chemical,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/06/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2130]
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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Department of Homeland Security, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/06/2015
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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 [S.2123]
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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 TITLE I--SENTENCING REFORM (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to reduce from life to 25 years and from 20 to 15 years the enhanced mandatory minimum prison terms imposed on certain nonviolent defendants convicted of high-level repeat drug offenses (including unlawful import, export, manufacture, or distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance). A high-level drug offense involves a very substantial
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Grassley With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/26/2015
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Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015 [S.2119]
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Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, and the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress every two years a joint 10-year strategy to counter Iranian activities in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President is authorized to: take appropriate measures to enhance Israel's qualitative military edge, deter Iranian conventional and nuclear threats, and counter non-peaceful Iranian nuclear activities; provide any additional foreign
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/01/2015
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Medical Countermeasure Innovation Act of 2016 [S.2055]
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Medical Countermeasure Innovation Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the issuance of timely and accurate guidelines regarding the use of medical products for countering public health emergencies or material threats. HHS must report on funding for procurement of medical countermeasures when available funds are below a specified amount. (Sec. 3) The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority's (BARDA's) contracting authority for procurement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Alexander With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 03/14/2016
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First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act [S.1915]
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First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to carry out a pilot program to provide eligible anthrax vaccines nearing the end of their labeled dates of use from the strategic national stockpile to be made available to states for administration to emergency response providers who would be at high risk of exposure to anthrax if an attack should occur and who voluntarily consent. HHS shall determine whether an
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 114-268. on 12/14/2016
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 [S.1747]
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 Authorizes the President to investigate credible information of sanctionable activities involving North Korea and to designate and apply sanctions with respect to any person (including business entities, nongovernmental organizations, and governmental entities operating as business enterprises) the President determines knowingly: contributes, through the export to or import from North Korea of any controlled goods, services, or technology, to the use, development, production, stockpiling, or acquisition
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/09/2015
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1619]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) Analysis and Operations, and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to submit to Congress a comprehensive plan for implementation
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Hoeven
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hoeven. With Written Report No. 114-68. on 06/18/2015
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1558]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for most military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD). TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of the DOD, the Reserve Components, and the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Thad Cochran
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Cochran. With Written Report No. 114-63. on 06/11/2015
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Border Health Security Act of 2015 [S.1537]
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Border Health Security Act of 2015 This bill amends the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act to require the commission to cooperate with the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council and to recommend and implement initiatives that solve border health issues. 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. HHS must award grants: (1) to address the priorities and recommendations of the commission
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/10/2015
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1376]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Mccain. With Written Report No. 114-49. Additional Views Filed. on 05/19/2015
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Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2015 [S.1318]
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Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to expand provisions against violence against maritime navigation by prohibiting the use against or on a ship, or the discharge from a ship, of any explosive or radioactive material, biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or nuclear explosive device in a manner that causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury or damage, the discharge from a ship of oil, liquefied natural gas, or other hazardous or noxious material
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Grassley With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/15/2015
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USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 [S.1123]
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USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 TITLE I--FISA BUSINESS RECORDS REFORMS Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to establish a new process to be followed when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submits an application to a FISA court for an order requiring the production of business records or other tangible things for an investigation to obtain foreign intelligence information not concerning a U.S. person or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2772-2773) on 04/28/2015
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1118]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 This bill authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) and military construction. The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; the Revolving and 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 S2478) on 04/28/2015
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SWAT Act Swatting Won't be Accepted or Tolerated Act of 2015 [S.1018]
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SWAT Act Swatting Won't be Accepted or Tolerated Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) impose a term of imprisonment of up to eight years for making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation to a federal law enforcement agency that causes an emergency federal law enforcement response; and (2) require the court to order a defendant convicted of such an offense to reimburse any federal, state, or local government for up to $10,000 in expenses incurred in responding to that conduct. Extends the requirement that a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/21/2015
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Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. [HR-346]
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Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. Condemns: (1) the Assad regime for its atrocities against the Syrian people, including its weaponized use of chlorine; and (2) the use of any toxic chemical, including chlorine, as a weapon in Syria. Maintains that: (1) those who have engaged in such unlawful actions should be held accountable by the international community and urges the President to report to Congress on the use of chemical weapons, including chlorine, in Syria; and (2) no party in Syria should use, develop,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/09/2015
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 [HB-757]
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 TITLE I--INVESTIGATIONS, PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AND PENALTIES (Sec. 102) This bill requires the President to investigate any credible information of sanctionable activities by a person (individual or entity) involving North Korea. (Sec. 103) The President shall periodically brief Congress on efforts to implement this Act. The Department of State shall report on U.S. policy towards North Korea that: (1) is based on a complete interagency review of current policies and possible alternatives, including with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-122. (txt | Pdf) on 02/18/2016
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Arla Harrell Act [HB-6096]
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Arla Harrell Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reconsider and make a new determination regarding each claim for disability compensation in connection with exposure to mustard gas or lewisite during active military, naval, or air service during World War II that was denied before this bill's enactment. The VA or the Department of Defense (DOD): (1) shall presume that a veteran experienced full-body exposure to mustard gas or lewisite unless proven otherwise; and (2) may not use information contained in the DOD and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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School Protection Act of 2016 [HB-5923]
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School Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants and enter contracts 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 illness 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Israel
Introduced In House on 07/21/2016
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016 [HB-5732]
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/16/2016