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David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law [HB-1983] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Disabilities ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law This bill makes it unlawful to willfully cause bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive device, attempting to cause such injury, whether or not acting under color of law, because of: (1) the actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin of that person; or (2) the actual or perceived religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of that person where the offense is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. The U.S. Sentencing (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017

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To provide for the rescheduling of marijuana into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. [HB-2020] [Cannabis ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
To provide for the rescheduling of marijuana into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to transfer marijuana from schedule I to schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. (A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that: has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical use; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule III controlled substance is a (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017

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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017 [HB-2049] [Healthcare ] [Science ] [Energy ] [Mining ] [Public Health ] [Veterans ] [Environmental ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017 This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after this bill's enactment. The trust fund compensates individuals who contract cancer or other diseases as a result of their exposure to radiation during nuclear testing undertaken by the United States during the Cold War. The bill revises the requirements of that Act, including by: increasing the amount of compensation that an individual may receive; expanding the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/01/2017

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Justice for Children Now Act of 2017 [HB-1985] [Immigration ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Justice for Children Now Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to appoint 70 immigration judges in addition to those serving as of the date of enactment of this bill.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017

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Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-1982] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Mental Health ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations for the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Social Security Administration to: (1) increase access to mental health care treatment and services, and (2) promote reporting of mental health information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017

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Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2017 [HB-1882] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2017 This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to develop a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for federal inmates in prison and upon reentry. It amends the federal criminal code: to require an HIV test for each convicted federal offender sentenced to prison for any length of time regardless of risk factors, unless the individual declines; to make the HIV test part of the routine health screening conducted at intake; and to require a pre-release HIV test, unless the individual declines.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/26/2017

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Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act [HB-1841] [Cannabis ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to issue a final order that removes marijuana in any form from all schedules of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Marijuana is exempted from the CSA except as provided in this bill. The definition of "felony drug offense" does not include conduct related to marijuana. Marijuana is not included in the provisions setting forth penalties applicable to prohibited conduct under the CSA. It shall be unlawful to ship or transport marijuana from (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 04/24/2017

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Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act [S.776] [Cannabis ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Consumer Protection ] [Food ] [Public Health ]
Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act This bill removes marijuana from the list of controlled substances and establishes requirements for the taxation and regulation of marijuana products. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose: (1) an excise tax on any marijuana product produced in or imported into the United States, and (2) an occupational tax on marijuana production facilities and export warehouses. The term "marijuana product" does not include: (1) any article containing marijuana which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/30/2017

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Save Our Seas Act of 2018 [S.756] [Environmental ] [Trade ] [International ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Water ] [Science ] [Funding ]
Save Our Seas Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to revise the Marine Debris Program to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. (Sec. 3) The bill also revises the program by allowing NOAA to make sums available for assisting in the cleanup and response required by severe marine (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Signed By President. on 12/21/2018

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