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Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2017 [S.2829]
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Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-402. on 12/09/2016
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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [S.2706]
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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to adopt a consistent and uniform special recreation permitting process with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall sell National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes entrance and recreation fees through federal websites. Interior and USDA should: work with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1594) on 03/17/2016
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PROMESA Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act [S.2328]
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PROMESA Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act This bill addresses Puerto Rico's debt by establishing an oversight board, a process for restructuring debt, and expedited procedures for approving critical infrastructure projects. (Sec. 2) The effective date of this bill is the date of enactment. Title III (Adjustments of Debts) only applies to cases commenced under it on or after the date of enactment. Titles III and VI (Creditor Collective Action) apply to all debts, claims, and liens, regardless of the creation date. (Sec.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Became Public Law No: 114-187. (txt | Pdf) on 06/30/2016
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Digital Coast Act [S.2325]
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Digital Coast Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a constituent-driven Digital Coast program. (This program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.) The program must: (1) provide an online resource that integrates geospatial data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices to address coastal management issues and needs, and to enhance resilient communities, ecosystem values, and coastal economic growth
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 11/29/2016
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act [S.2206]
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop policies on the prevention of and response to sexual harassment or assaults involving its employees, NOAA's commissioned officer corps, and individuals who work with or conduct business on behalf of NOAA. Those policies must include procedures for reporting incidents, including those occurring after-hours, at sea, or in remote locations. NOAA must: (1) ensure that at
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-384. on 11/28/2016
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Clean Cookstoves and Fuels Support Act [S.2194]
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Clean Cookstoves and Fuels Support Act This bill directs the Department of State to work to advance the goals of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. For working with the Alliance appropriations are authorized for the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of Energy, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Agriculture, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S7472-7473) on 10/22/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations for Law Enforcement and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2131]
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An Act Making Appropriations for Law Enforcement and for Other Purposes, 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to: the Department of Commerce; the Department of Justice (DOJ); science agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF); the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 250. on 10/06/2015
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Look-Alike Weapons Safety Act of 2015 [S.213]
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Look-Alike Weapons Safety Act of 2015 Amends the Federal Energy Management Improvement Act of 1988 to prohibit manufacturing, entering into commerce, shipping, transporting, or receiving any toy, look-alike, or imitation firearm unless the permanent color of the entire exterior surface is white, bright orange, or another specified predominant bright color. (Currently, imitation firearms are required to have only an orange plug inserted into the barrel.) Revises the definition of "look-alike firearm" to include traditional B-B and pellet-firing air
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Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Boxer
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/21/2015
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Just Google It Act [S.1636]
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Just Google It Act Repeals the National Technical Information Act of 1988, effective one year after the enactment of this Act (thus abolishes the National Technical Information Service [NTIS]). Directs: (1) the Secretary of Commerce, the Archivist of the United States, the Comptroller General, and the Commissioner of Social Security to consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to determine if any NTIS function is critical to the U.S. economy; and (2) the Comptroller General to determine which of such critical functions are
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/18/2015
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 [S.1611]
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATIONS (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2016-FY2017 as well as an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 43,000 for each of them. Prior authorization of appropriations shall be required for the Coast Guard Reserve program. Additional appropriations are authorized for FY2016-FY2017 for preacquisition activities for a new polar icebreaker, including initial specification development and feasibility studies. TITLE II--COAST GUARD (Sec. 201) The
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-168. on 11/30/2015
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Weather Alerts for a Ready Nation Act of 2015 [S.1573]
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Weather Alerts for a Ready Nation Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Weather Service (NWS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce to employ at each of its weather forecast offices at least one warning coordination meteorologist who shall: serve the geographic area of responsibility covered by the office to help ensure that users of NWS products can respond effectively to improve weather event outcomes; liaise with specified users of NWS products and services to evaluate the adequacy
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Thune
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. With Written Report No. 114-154. on 10/19/2015
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American Export Promotion Act of 2015 [S.1570]
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American Export Promotion Act of 2015 Authorizes appropriations for the Industry and Analysis unit of the International Trade Administration (ITA) of the Department of Commerce for the ITA's Market Development Cooperator Program. Requires, in the use of such funds, a preference to be given to activities that will assist small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses and: create or sustain the greatest number of jobs, obtain the maximum return on investment, increase U.S. exports to the Asia and Pacific region, increase U.S. exports in services, or address
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/11/2015
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DOTCOM Act of 2015 Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015 [S.1551]
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DOTCOM Act of 2015 Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information from permitting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA's) role in the performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions to cease until 30 legislative days after the Assistant Secretary submits to Congress a report that contains: (1) the proposal relating to the transition of the NTIA's stewardship of the IANA functions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 09/29/2016 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/27/2016
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Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act [S.1524]
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Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue orders applicable to manufacturers of concrete masonry products. Any such order must provide for the establishment of a Concrete Masonry Products Board to carry out a program of promotion, research, and information regarding concrete masonry products. Manufacturers and importers shall maintain, and make available, specified records. An order must also provide that assessments be paid by concrete masonry product manufacturers with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/08/2015
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act [S.1430]
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S3241-3242) on 05/21/2015
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South Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act [S.1336]
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South Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to promulgate regulations to implement U.S. participation in the South Pacific Fisheries Convention. The convention is designed to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources and marine ecosystems in the South Pacific Ocean. (Sec. 3) The United States must be represented by no more than three commissioners on the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-235. on 04/06/2016
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Ensuring Access to Fisheries Act [S.1335]
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[International ]
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Ensuring Access to Fisheries Act This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to promulgate regulations to implement U.S. participation in the North Pacific Fisheries Convention. The convention is designed to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources and marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean. (Sec. 3) The United States must be represented by five commissioners on the North Pacific Fisheries Commission. In addition, a permanent advisory committee is established, which shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Received In The House. on 05/18/2016
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 [S.1334]
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 This bill revises enforcement mechanisms of several Acts to address illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing. TITLE I--STRENGTHENING FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS (Sec. 101) The bill amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to revise and apply its enforcement provisions to: the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985, the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act, the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, the North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992, the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-166. on 11/10/2015
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North American Energy Infrastructure Act [S.1228]
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North American Energy Infrastructure Act Prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a cross-border segment of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico without obtaining a certificate of crossing under this Act. Requires the Department of State, with respect to oil pipelines, or the Department of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission facilities,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 05/14/2015
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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2015 [S.1160]
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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2015 Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to rename: (1) the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 as the Public Lands Service Corps Act of 1993, and (2) the Public Lands Corps as the Public Lands Service Corps (the Corps). Establishes the Corps in the Department of Commerce (as well as in the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior, as under current law). Requires: (1) establishment of a department-level office within the Department of the Interior, Forest Service, and the National Oceanic and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/30/2015