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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act [HB-3364]
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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Became Public Law No: 115-44. on 08/02/2017
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Maritime Security Coordination Improvement Act [HB-2831]
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Maritime Security Coordination Improvement Act This bill amends the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by 270 days after this bill's enactment: (1) and every three years thereafter, to submit an update of the strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain; and (2) to report on the effectiveness of, and need for any improvements to, the Container Security Initiative. The bill requires an Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 06/20/2017
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CBP HiRe Act U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention Act of 2017 [S.1305]
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CBP HiRe Act U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill provides hiring and compensation flexibilities to support the recruitment, relocation, and retention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees in rural or remote areas. Specifically, if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines there is a critical hiring need and a direct relationship between the rural or remote nature of an area and the difficulty recruiting and retaining CBP employees in that area, then it may exercise direct
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Received In The House. on 10/12/2018
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [HB-2751]
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) establish, by statute, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security; (2) establish within ICE the Offices of Homeland Security Investigations, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Principal Legal Advisor, and Professional Responsibility; and (3) remove references to the Bureau of Border Security.
Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Higgins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 07/12/2017
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Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017 [S.1241]
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Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017 This bill modifies various prohibitions on money laundering. It requires that for certain reporting requirements, a blank check shall be considered to have a value of more than $10,000 if it was drawn on an account that contained more than $10,000. Whoever violates a currency smuggling law is subject to fines, which may be enhanced in aggravated cases. Commingled funds and aggregated transactions can be counted towards the value requirement for offenses involving prohibited
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 11/28/2017
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Miners Pension Protection Act [HB-2713]
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Miners Pension Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to transfer certain funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Pension Plan to provide pension benefits to retired coal miners and their families. The Department of the Treasury must transfer additional funds to the 1974 UMWA Pension Plan to pay pension benefits required under that plan if the amounts available for transfer under SMCRA's $490 million annual limit exceed the amounts required to be transferred for other purposes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 06/14/2017
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INTERDICT Act International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act [S.708]
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INTERDICT Act International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) increase the number of chemical screening devices available to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, including such substances imported through the mail or by an express consignment operator or carrier; and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks: Cr S1975-1977) on 03/23/2017
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Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act [HB-1692]
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Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a stand-alone criminal offense. A person who commits or conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of up to 20 years (or up to 25 years, if the person also acted as an organizer), a fine, or both. The bill directs the President to design and implement a strategy to improve collaboration between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/06/2017
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Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act [HB-1644]
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Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act TITLE I--SANCTIONS TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA (Sec. 101) This bill amends the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to direct the President to designate and subject to specified sanctions under such Act any person who knowingly: purchases or acquires from North Korea any significant amounts of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore, copper, silver, nickel, zinc, or rare earth minerals; sells or transfers to North Korea
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/04/2017
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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625]
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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-141. on 03/23/2018
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Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act [HB-1629]
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Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act This bill bans steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps. Steel-jaw leghold traps are certain spring-powered devices with steel jaws that are designed to snap closed on animals. Conibear traps consist of metal frames hinged at the center point and powered by two torsion springs that create a scissor-like action designed to kill an animal by snapping its spine. Cage traps, box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and mouse or rat snap traps are not included in the ban. The bill establishes penalties for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/27/2017
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FAIR Act Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 [S.642]
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FAIR Act Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 This bill modifies general rules governing civil forfeiture proceedings to: (1) ensure that a person contesting a civil forfeiture has legal representation without regard to whether the property subject to forfeiture is being used by such person as a primary residence; (2) increase the federal government's burden of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings to clear and convincing evidence; (3) require the government, in addition to showing a substantial connection between the seized property
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/15/2017
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Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act [HB-1551]
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Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for the production of electricity from advanced nuclear power facilities, to: (1) establish requirements for the allocation of unutilized portions of the national megawatt capacity limitation, and (2) allow public entities to transfer the credit to project partners. If a portion of the 6,000 national megawatt capacity limitation for the credit is unutilized after December 31, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service must allocate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Became Public Law No: 115-264. on 10/11/2018
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FAIR Act Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 [HB-1555]
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FAIR Act Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 This bill modifies general rules governing civil forfeiture proceedings to: (1) ensure that a person contesting a civil forfeiture has legal representation without regard to whether the property subject to forfeiture is being used by such person as a primary residence; (2) increase the federal government's burden of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings to clear and convincing evidence; (3) require the government, in addition to showing a substantial connection between the seized property
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 03/31/2017
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End Racial Profiling Act of 2017 [HB-1498]
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End Racial Profiling Act of 2017 This bill prohibits racial profiling by a federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agency or agent. The term "racial profiling" includes the practice of relying on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identify, or sexual orientation in making a routine or spontaneous law enforcement decision. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or an individual injured by racial profiling, may bring a civil action to enforce the prohibition. The bill requires federal law enforcement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Assuming First Sponsorship - Ms. Jackson Lee Asked Unanimous Consent That She May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 1498, A Bill Originally Introduced By Former Representative Conyers, For Purposes Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 03/08/2018
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ERRPA End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 [S.411]
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ERRPA End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 This bill prohibits racial profiling by a federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agency or agent. The term "racial profiling" includes the practice of relying on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identify, or sexual orientation in making a routine or spontaneous law enforcement decision. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or an individual injured by racial profiling, may bring a civil action to enforce the prohibition. The bill requires federal
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/16/2017
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act [S.424]
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act This bill expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1306-1307) on 02/16/2017
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Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017 [HB-1196]
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Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government must ensure that capacity-building assistance to combat terrorist travel is coordinated among departments and agencies as well as with foreign implementing partners, and (2) such assistance should be prioritized for the highest-risk countries for travel by terrorists and foreign fighters. The Department of State shall submit to Congress biennially a foreign partner engagement plan that catalogues existing capacity-building
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Ordered To Be Reported In The Nature Of A Substitute (amended) By Voice Vote. on 09/28/2017
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STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-1057]
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STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017 This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to make the Postmaster General the consignee (i.e., the entity financially responsible for the receipt of a shipment) for merchandise, excluding documents, imported through the mail into the United States. The Postmaster General must designate licensed customs brokers to file required documents or information for such shipments. The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to impose a customs user fee
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Faso Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 1057, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Tiberi, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 02/05/2018
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STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017 [S.372]
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STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017 This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to make the Postmaster General the consignee (i.e., the entity financially responsible for the receipt of a shipment) for merchandise, excluding documents, imported through the mail into the United States. The Postmaster General must designate licensed customs brokers to file required documents or information for such shipments. The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to impose a customs user fee
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/14/2017