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Fair TPS Act [HB-4933]
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Fair TPS Act This bill prohibits funds or resources from being used to implement any of the policy changes set forth in specified notices terminating temporary protected status for individuals from Nicaragua (effective January 5, 2019), Haiti (effective July 22, 2019), and El Salvador (effective September 9, 2019).
Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby L. Rush
Introduced In House on 02/05/2018
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Keeping Salvadoran Families Together Act [HB-4956]
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[Human Rights ]
Keeping Salvadoran Families Together Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit an alien who is a national of El Salvador in temporary protected status (TPS) to apply for legal permanent resident status if such alien: is eligible for permanent resident status, applies for adjustment within three years, was granted or was eligible for TPS status, and has been continuously physically present in the United States for at least three years. (TPS designations permit eligible nationals of designated counties affected by armed conflict
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Introduced In House on 02/06/2018
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Border and Port Security Act [HB-4940]
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[Trade ]
[Public Safety ]
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Border and Port Security Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign at least 500 new officers above the level as of September 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year until the total number of officers equals the requirements identified each year in the Workload Staffing Model developed by the CBP. The CBP shall, every fiscal year, hire, train, and assign specified levels of new agricultural specialists, full-time investigators within its Office of Professional Responsibility,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/08/2018
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Civil Defense Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-4949]
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[Disaster Relief ]
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[Healthcare ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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Civil Defense Accountability Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to report to Congress regarding current notification protocols for ballistic missile threats. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must conduct, and report on, a study to identify best practices of at least 13 states, including Hawaii, Alaska, California, Washington, and other states bordering or not bordering on an ocean or the Gulf of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 02/09/2018
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Reuniting Families Act [HB-4944]
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[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
Reuniting Families Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/06/2018
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Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2018 [HB-5058]
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Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/08/2018
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Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2018 [HB-5072]
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[Human Rights ]
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to adjust to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between November 20, 2014, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien. Adjustment applications must be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/08/2018
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Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-5081]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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[Public Safety ]
Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish within itself the the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee to advise the TSA on surface transportation security, and (2) require the TSA to consult with the advisory committee when preparing updates to the five-year technology investment plan and to include a classified addendum to report sensitive transportation security risks
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/26/2018
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Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018 [HB-5089]
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[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Crime ]
Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such asset. A "surface transportation asset" includes facilities, equipment,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H2028-2029) on 03/22/2018
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Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act [HB-5094]
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[Law Enforcement ]
Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a strategy, by one year after this bill's enactment, to improve its operations and activities related to training, outreach, and information sharing for suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism; (2) establish a working group to advise it on suspicious activity reporting; and (3) provide a briefing to the congressional homeland security committees on its operations and activities related to
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/26/2018
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Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-5131]
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Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must evaluate the extent to which the 2016 Biennial National Strategy for Transportation Security is reflected in federal transportation security programs. (Sec. 4) This bill establishes programs and reporting requirements to identify risks to facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide public transportation (surface transportation assets). It requires the Department of Homeland Security to: develop risk-based priorities informed by
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H1768-1769) on 03/22/2018
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ARTS Act of 2018 Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 [S.2466]
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[Immigration ]
[Nonprofit ]
ARTS Act of 2018 Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate O and P visa petitions (nonimmigrant visas for aliens with extraordinary ability or achievement, and artists and entertainers) within 14 days after receiving such petitions and related documents. The bill grants premium visa processing without charge to a petitioner that is a nonprofits arts organization if DHS does not meet the deadline for adjudicating a visa petition.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2018
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IAP Authorization Act of 2018 Immigration Advisory Program Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5207]
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IAP Authorization Act of 2018 Immigration Advisory Program Authorization Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) an immigration advisory program for CBP officers, pursuant to an agreement with a host country, to assist air carriers and security employees at foreign airports review traveler information during the processing of U.S.-bound flights. CBP shall provide Congress with: a copy of any host country agreement within 60 days of such agreement entering
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/26/2018
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018 [HB-5195]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 03/28/2018
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Pay Our Troops Act of 2018 [HB-4793]
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[National Security ]
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[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Pay Our Troops Act of 2018 This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for military pay and allowances during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2018 are not in effect. In the event of a government shutdown, the bill provides continuing appropriations for pay and allowances of: members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during the period; and civilian personnel or contractors
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik
Introduced In House on 01/16/2018
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes. [HB-4974]
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[Crime ]
[National Security ]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject any alien who remains in the United States after any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired to: (1) a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for a first offense; and (2) a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for any subsequent offense. Such penalties shall be waived if the overstay was due to medical necessity,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Introduced In House on 02/07/2018
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Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-4176]
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[Public Safety ]
[Trade ]
[Aerospace ]
Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/20/2018
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Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2018 [HB-4467]
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[Public Safety ]
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Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require the Federal Air Marshal Service to use a risk-based strategy when allocating resources between international and domestic flight coverage, including when setting its annual target number of flights to cover. DOT shall ensure that the seating arrangements of federal air marshals on aircraft are determined in a manner that is risk-based and most capable of responding to current threats to aviation security.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 571. on 09/12/2018
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Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2017 [S.2262]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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[Crime ]
Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for a four-year period, a Counterterrorism Advisory Board, which shall: (1) be composed of senior representatives of DHS operational components and headquarters elements, and (2) coordinate DHS intelligence activities and policy and information related to DHS's counterterrorism mission and functions. The board's charter shall: (1) direct it to focus on the current threat environment and the importance
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 12/21/2017
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Secure Elections Act [S.2593]
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[Elections ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
Secure Elections Act This bill gives the Department of Homeland Security primary responsibility within the federal government for sharing information about election cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities with federal entities and election agencies. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) shall establish an advisory panel of independent experts to develop guidelines on election cybersecurity, including standards for procuring, maintaining, testing, auditing, operating, and updating election systems. The EAC shall award election system
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/22/2018