Build Local, Hire Local Act [S.2404]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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S.2404: Build Local, Hire Local Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/31/2019
Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020 Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2020 [HB-3621]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Housing ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Student Loans ]
[Military ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[National Security ]
[Public Health ]
Provides for additional consumer credit protections, sets forth requirements for credit reporting agencies, and prohibits the inclusion of specified information on credit reports. TITLE I—IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DISPUTE PROCESS The dispute process for consumers challenging information contained on their credit report is revised for challenges (1) through the credit reporting agency, and (2) through the furnisher of credit information. Credit reporting agencies must disclose to consumers how to dispute this information. If a credit report is revised
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HB-3621: Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020 Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Received In The Senate. on 01/30/2020
You have voted HB-3621: Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020 Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2020.
American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2019 [HB-3610]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Small Business ]
[National Security ]
Grants the Office of Space Commerce of the Department of Commerce the authority to issue certifications to U.S. nationals and nongovernmental entities for the operation of (1) specified human-made objects manufactured or assembled in outer space, including on the Moon and other celestial bodies, with or without human occupants, that were launched from Earth; and (2) all items carried on such objects that are intended for use in outer space. To be eligible for certification, each entity's application must include a space debris mitigation plan for
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HB-3610: American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Introduced In House on 07/02/2019
Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act [HB-3596]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Water ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Addresses the preservation and accessibility of waterfronts in coastal states. The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force that will be designed to identify and address critical working waterfront needs with respect to cultural and economic importance, environmental threats, and market conditions for water-dependent businesses. NOAA must also establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program. Under the program, NOAA may award grants to coastal states with approved working waterfront
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HB-3596: Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295. on 11/15/2019
Safe Food Act of 2019 [S.1995]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Agriculture ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes the Food Safety Administration (FSA) as an independent agency to administer and enforce food safety laws. The functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws are transferred to the FSA. The FSA is directed to promulgate regulations to protect the food supply from contamination; implement federal food safety inspection, labeling, enforcement, and research efforts to protect the public health; develop consistent and science-based standards for safe food; prioritize federal food
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S.1995: Safe Food Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/26/2019
HB-3297: To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/04/2020
You have voted HB-3297: To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes..
Term Act of 2019 Terminating the Extension of Rights Misappropriated Act of 2019 [HB-3199]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Addresses double patenting with respect to drug-related patents. Specifically, the bill requires an owner of drug-related patents, if the owner lists more than one patent as covering a particular drug, to prove in certain proceedings that each patent covers a distinct invention. If the patent owner fails to do so, then the owner shall have disclaimed patent protection from all the listed patents after the first patent expires. This requirement shall apply to various proceedings challenging the validity of drug-related patents, as well as to infringement
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HB-3199: Term Act of 2019 Terminating the Extension of Rights Misappropriated Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 06/28/2019
National Flood Research and Education Center Act [HB-3091]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Water ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a National Flood Research and Education Center (NFREC). NFREC must include (1) an office within NOAA, (2) a public university or college selected by NOAA to serve as the lead partner institution, and (3) a consortium of other public universities or colleges selected by NOAA and the lead partner institution based on their ability to fulfill specific purposes of NFREC. Among other things, NFREC shall (1) provide public research, data, education, and recommendations as they
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HB-3091: National Flood Research and Education Center Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 06/05/2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 [HB-3055]
[Agriculture ]
[Defense ]
[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Immigration ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Military ]
[Food ]
Provides continuing FY2020 appropriations to federal agencies through December 20, 2019, and extends several expiring health programs. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2020 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires after November 21, 2019. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2019 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations to various programs, including the 2020 Census, the
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HB-3055: Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Jose Serrano
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 11/21/2019
You have voted HB-3055: Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020.
Agency Accountability Act of 2019 [S.1456]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
Requires any agency that receives a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement to deposit the amount in the general fund of the Treasury. The bill also prohibits the funds from being used unless the funding is provided in advance in an appropriations bill. The bill includes exceptions for funds to be paid to a whistle-blower, loan guarantee programs, and insurance programs. The requirements do not apply to the U.S. Postal Service or the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Department of Commerce and the USPTO must report annually
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S.1456: Agency Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/14/2019
Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019 [S.1439]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses (1) several aspects of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD); (2) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing); and (3) maritime security. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes MARAD programs, including programs associated with maintaining the U.S. Merchant Marine; promotes transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain; promotes the use of technology to combat IUU fishing; establishes an interagency working group on maritime security, IUU fishing, and seafood fraud; and establishes a sub-working group to
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S.1439: Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. on 05/15/2019
Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019 [S.1417]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses (1) several aspects of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD); (2) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing); and (3) maritime security. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes MARAD programs, including programs associated with maintaining the U.S. Merchant Marine; promotes transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain; promotes the use of technology to combat IUU fishing; establishes an interagency working group on maritime security, IUU fishing, and seafood fraud; and establishes a sub-working group to
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S.1417: Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/09/2019
Maritime SAFE Act Maritime Security And Fisheries Enforcement Act [S.1269]
[Trade ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Addresses illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing) and maritime security. Among other things, the bill establishes an interagency working group on maritime security, IUU fishing, and seafood fraud; increases the capacity of IUU fishing enforcement and customs and border security officers at U.S. ports; requires collaboration with other countries to improve transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain; promotes the use of technology to combat IUU fishing; establishes a sub-working group to address IUU fishing within
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S.1269: Maritime SAFE Act Maritime Security And Fisheries Enforcement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/01/2019
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019 [HB-2405]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Animals ]
Reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources. Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources
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HB-2405: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323. on 12/05/2019
American Innovation Act [S.1249]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Aerospace ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2020-FY2024 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform basic science research. Adjustments are required for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense science and technology programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology scientific and technical research and services, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. The bill also requires annual appropriations
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S.1249: American Innovation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Budget. on 04/30/2019
American Innovation Act [HB-2400]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Aerospace ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Requires certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2020-FY2024 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform basic science research. Adjustments are required for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense science and technology programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology scientific and technical research and services, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. The bill also requires annual appropriations
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HB-2400: American Innovation Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 05/01/2019
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019 [HB-2406]
[Science ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Retirement ]
Addresses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. The bill sets forth new requirements for the corps, including requirements concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, retirement and separation, and other workforce issues.
HB-2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife Discharged. on 09/18/2019
Climate Change Education Act [HB-2349]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Environmental ]
Declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand and promote implementation of new
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HB-2349: Climate Change Education Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 04/23/2019
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act [HB-2352]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Water ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
[Climate Change ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. Among other things, the bill requires the Department of the Interior to consult with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) before approving an oil and gas lease program; authorizes the Department of Commerce to make grants to states to ensure sufficient oil spill planning and response capabilities; prohibits oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, the South Atlantic Planning area, and the Straits of Florida Planning Area;
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HB-2352: Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/29/2019
Internet Exchange Act of 2019 Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020 [S.1166]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Economic Development ]
Creates a grant program for the establishment and expansion of facilities through which internet service providers and content delivery networks exchange internet traffic (internet exchange facilities) in unserved or underserved areas. Further, the bill allows recipients of funding from the E-Rate and Telehealth programs to apply such funds to the procurement or maintenance of a connection to an internet exchange facility.
S.1166: Internet Exchange Act of 2019 Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/15/2020