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A resolution recognizing the centennial of the Institute of International Education. [SR-146]
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This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of International Education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/04/2019
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Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans. [HR-292]
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This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the "Gypsy Family Camp" where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz. The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma. The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Re-referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 02/04/2020
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Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans. [HR-256]
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This resolution encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements of people of African descent and reaffirms the importance of their equal participation in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. The resolution recognizes that many black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector and welcomes European efforts to promote racial equality and combat discrimination. The resolution urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support efforts to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/02/2019
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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
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CREATE Act of 2019 Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act of 2019 [S.650]
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Expands financial assistance for, and establishes measures to support, the creative economy and art entrepreneurs. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Small Business Administration to develop loan criteria, evaluation procedures, and technical assistance programs for small business concerns that are owned by artists and support the creative economy, (2) the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture to ensure that traditional economic development tools, such as business incubators and grant programs, support the arts industry and creative economy,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/05/2019
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CREATE Act of 2019 Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act of 2019 [HB-1519]
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Expands financial assistance for, and establishes measures to support, the creative economy and art entrepreneurs. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Small Business Administration to develop loan criteria, evaluation procedures, and technical assistance programs for small business concerns that are owned by artists and support the creative economy, (2) the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture to ensure that traditional economic development tools, such as business incubators and grant programs, support the arts industry and creative economy,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [S.587]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/27/2019
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Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Act of 2019 [HB-1270]
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Permanently reauthorizes the U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Exchange Program, which allows participants from both countries to visit the other to participate in educational and skills-development activities. It also establishes the Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Program, which is open to eligible adults (the current program is open only to individuals under the age of 19).
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests. [HR-127]
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This resolution reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan and U.S.-South Korea alliances in promoting peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend both Japan and South Korea. It also states the importance of deepening diplomatic and security cooperation between the three countries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Mr. Levin (mi) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 09/24/2019
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests. [SR-67]
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This resolution reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan and U.S.-South Korea alliances in promoting peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend both Japan and South Korea. It also states the importance of deepening diplomatic and security cooperation between the three countries.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. on 04/10/2019
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A resolution honoring the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Lindsborg, Kansas. [SR-43]
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This resolution honors Lindsborg, Kansas, on the 150th anniversary of its establishment, and the immigrants of the Värmland province of Sweden for settling in Lindsborg.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 02/28/2019
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Honoring the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Lindsborg, Kansas. [HR-101]
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This resolution honors Lindsborg, Kansas, on the 150th anniversary of its establishment, and the immigrants of the Värmland province of Sweden for settling in Lindsborg.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger W. Marshall
Introduced In House on 02/05/2019
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2019 [HB-1111]
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Establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The mission of the department includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. The department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019
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A resolution recognizing April 30, 2018, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans". [SR-496]
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A resolution recognizing April 30, 2018, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans". Designates April 30, 2018, as El Dia de Los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 04/26/2018
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Recognizing April 30, 2018, as "El Día de Los Niños-Celebrating Young Americans". [HR-845]
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Recognizing April 30, 2018, as "El Día de Los Niños-Celebrating Young Americans". Recognizes El Dia de Los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/25/2018
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3362]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-253, By Mr. Rogers (ky). on 07/24/2017
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CREATE Act of 2017 Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act of 2017 [HB-1649]
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CREATE Act of 2017 Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow artists to claim tax deductions for qualified artistic charitable contributions based on the fair market value of a piece of artwork, rather than the value of the materials used to create it; and (2) revise income and gift tax requirements for charitable contributions of fractional gifts, the valuation of subsequent gifts, and recapture of the charitable deduction. The Small Business
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 04/11/2017