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Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 [HB-2495]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Tourism ]
[Public Safety ]
Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 This bill prohibits third-party online hotel reservation sellers from charging a consumer's credit card or financial accounts in an Internet transaction for a hotel unless they disclose: (1) a description of the offered good or service, the cost, and other material terms before the conclusion of the transaction; (2) that the third-party seller is not affiliated with the hotel owner or an entity that provides the hotel services or accommodations; (3) that the third-party seller is not an exhibition organizer,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/19/2017
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Recognizing the significance of the hundredth anniversary of the soda Cheerwine. [HR-329]
[Food ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Recognizing the significance of the hundredth anniversary of the soda Cheerwine. Recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of the soda Cheerwine and acknowledges its contribution to North Carolina's vibrant food culture and unique local character.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Budd
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/19/2017
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Puerto Rico Task Force Economic Empowerment Act of 2017 [HB-2429]
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[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Veterans ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Social Security ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Investments ]
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Puerto Rico Task Force Economic Empowerment Act of 2017 Puerto Rico Opportunity, Small Business Prosperity, and Economic Revitalization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act to modify requirements for the microloan program for Puerto Rico small businesses and increase access to capital for such program. The Small Business Administration shall establish: (1) a Veteran Business Outreach Center in Puerto Rico, and (2) a temporary Federal and State Technology (FAST) grant program to provide assistance to Puerto Rico businesses. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2017
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A resolution celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States. [SR-165]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
A resolution celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States. Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 30-May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week; and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to local communities. Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States, and (2) the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2968; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2968) on 05/16/2017
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Small Business Know-Before-You-Bid Construction Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-2350]
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[Construction ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Small Business Know-Before-You-Bid Construction Transparency Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Bacon
Introduced In House on 05/04/2017
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MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 [HB-2356]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 This bill prohibits providers of Internet broadband services or of Internet content, applications, or devices from using unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to privacy or data security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consulting with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), may promulgate regulations to carry out such prohibition. The FTC may also enforce this bill against common carriers regulated by the FCC under the Communications Act of 1934 and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/05/2017
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Accelerate Our Startups Act of 2017 [HB-2393]
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[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
Accelerate Our Startups Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop and implement a grant program for state and local governmental and other nonprofit organizations located in the United States that support startup businesses by providing assistance for construction costs, space acquisition, and programmatic purposes. A grant recipient must: (1) demonstrate that it will use the grant to provide assistance to at least five client businesses per year that have been in business for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette Clarke
Introduced In House on 05/04/2017
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Investing in Main Street Act of 2017 [HB-2364]
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[Small Business ]
[Investments ]
Investing in Main Street Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase from 5% to 15% of its capital and surplus, the amount a national bank, a member bank of the Federal Reserve System, a nonmember insured bank (to the extent permitted under applicable state law), or a federal savings association may invest in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs), or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs. The increase is subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/25/2017
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A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the utilization of small businesses with respect to certain Federal contracts. [S.1038]
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A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the utilization of small businesses with respect to certain Federal contracts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 08/02/2017
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Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2017 [HB-2362]
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[Veterans ]
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Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2017 This bill increases from: (1) 23% to 25% the government-wide small business procurement contract goal, (2) 5% to 10% the government-wide procurement goal for small disadvantaged businesses and women-owned businesses, and (3) 3% to 6% the government-wide procurement goal for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) small businesses. The number of categories is limited for which a small business may qualify under such goals. The Small Business Administration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 05/04/2017
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Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2017 [S.1061]
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[Veterans ]
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Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2017 This bill increases from: (1) 23% to 25% the government-wide small business procurement contract goal, (2) 5% to 10% the government-wide procurement goal for small disadvantaged businesses and women-owned businesses, and (3) 3% to 6% the government-wide procurement goal for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) small businesses. The number of categories is limited for which a small business may qualify under such goals. The Small Business Administration
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 05/04/2017
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Stop Predatory Bail Contracts Act [HB-2395]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Stop Predatory Bail Contracts Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to limit the fee that bail bond agents or persons underwriting or insuring the provision of a bail bond may charge for an ankle monitor or homing device that they require an accused individual to wear as a condition on issuing a bond for his or her appearance in court. The fee may not exceed the cost of maintaining and operating such monitor or device. The bill provides the FTC with authority to enforce against violations, which shall be treated as unfair or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/05/2017
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Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017 [HB-2333]
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[Finance ]
[Investments ]
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Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum amount of outstanding leverage (i.e., borrowing power) made available to any licensed small business investment company from $150 million to $175 million.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Became Public Law No: 115-187. (txt | Pdf) on 06/21/2018
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Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 [S.1010]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Libraries ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 This bill amends federal copyright law to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Register of Copyrights from a list of at least three individuals recommended by a panel composed of: the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the President pro tempore of the Senate; the majority and minority leaders of the House and the Senate; and the Librarian of Congress. (Currently, the Register of Copyrights is appointed by the Librarian of Congress.) To
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Rules And Administration. Hearings Held. on 09/26/2018
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Make It In America Manufacturing Communities Act [HB-2264]
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[Manufacturing ]
[Community Development ]
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Make It In America Manufacturing Communities Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Introduced In House on 05/01/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States. [HR-295]
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[Economic Development ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States. Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small business on the U.S. economy. Honors the vital role of small business and entrepreneurs in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 04/28/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. [HR-288]
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community. Supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to utilize
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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Unborn Child Protection Amendments [HB-141]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Unborn Child Protection Amendments
Sponsored by: Sen. Curtis Bramble
Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/25/2017
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MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 [S.964]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 This bill prohibits providers of Internet broadband services or of Internet content, applications, or devices from using unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to privacy or data security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consulting with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), may promulgate regulations to carry out such prohibition. The FTC may also enforce this bill against common carriers regulated by the FCC under the Communications Act of 1934 and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/27/2017
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Invest in Rural Small Business Act of 2017 [S.929]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Unemployment ]
Invest in Rural Small Business Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act to modify the definition of qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concern to reduce from 35% to 33% the number of a small firm's employees required to live within a HUBZone. The HUBZone program is expanded to include a qualified area located outside of an urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or less (covered area) designated by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in response to a petition by the governor of a state,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 08/02/2017