Economic Performance And Conditions
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American COMPETE Act of 2020 American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act of 2020 [S.5043]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/17/2020
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Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. [HR-1263]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
This resolution honors the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to working alongside the center and others to advance ideas and policies that promote, uplift, and enrich the Black community and all of America.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Introduced In House on 12/15/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on addressing the reckless and unsustainable national debt while committing necessary resources to the COVID-19 pandemic. [HR-1261]
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[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Inflation ]
[Economic Development ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on addressing the reckless and unsustainable national debt while committing necessary resources to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Introduced In House on 12/14/2020
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Midnight Regulations Review Act [HB-8956]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Government Accountability Office to report on certain regulations promulgated during the period leading up to the inauguration of a new President, including major rules that may be subject to nullification under the Congressional Review Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 12/14/2020
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Economic Empowerment for Underserved Communities Act [S.5011]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
Provides economic assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including through (1) the designation of specified amounts for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, (2) the establishment of a Small Business and Domestic Production Recovery Investment Facility, and (3) the extension of the requirement that the Small Business Administration subsidize certain loan payments.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/11/2020
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A resolution congratulating the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States. [SR-800]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution congratulates the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text: Cr S7448-7449) on 12/11/2020
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Coronavirus Assistance for American Families Act [HB-8893]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Inflation ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Allows individual taxpayers an additional 2020 recovery rebate in the amount of $1,000 ($2,000 for joint returns), plus $1,000 for each dependent of the taxpayer. The amount of such rebate is phased out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 for joint returns). A recovery rebate is a stimulus payment for taxpayers and their dependents who are adversely affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 12/08/2020
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Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020 [HB-8881]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
To provide grants to States that do not suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a driver's license of a person or refuse to renew a registration of a motor vehicle for failure to pay a civil or criminal fine or fee, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 12/07/2020
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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. [SR-97]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 05/05/2015
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A resolution recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. [SR-569]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
A resolution recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. Declares that the Senate joins with the Small Business Administration in: recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2016; and supporting efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5868; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5851-5852) on 09/15/2016
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A resolution honoring May 1 through May 7, 2016, as "National Small Business Week" and celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. [SR-450]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
A resolution honoring May 1 through May 7, 2016, as "National Small Business Week" and celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Honors May 1-7, 2016, as National Small Business Week. Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community. Recognizes the importance of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs in the United States. Supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of small businesses and their
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2576-2577; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2565) on 04/28/2016
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A resolution recognizing November 28, 2015, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. [SR-304]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
A resolution recognizing November 28, 2015, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. Recognizes and encourages the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 28, 2015. Expresses support for efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7728; Text: Cr S7726) on 11/03/2015
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A resolution honoring the vital role of small businesses and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", from May 4, through May 8, 2015. [SR-172]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
A resolution honoring the vital role of small businesses and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", from May 4, through May 8, 2015. Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally-owned small businesses and the impact of locally-owned small businesses on the U.S. economy. Honors the vital role of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2697; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2693) on 05/06/2015
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment. [SR-110]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment. Expresses the sense of the Senate that United States should: (1) develop a strategy to incentivize development of the Internet of Things for connected technologies to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and improve collective social well-being; (2) recognize the importance of consensus-based best practices and communication among businesses and stakeholders; and (3) commit to using the Internet
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1832; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1785-1786) on 03/24/2015
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A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [SJR-18]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Social Security ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. The resolution requires the President to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/09/2015
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RESTORE Resolution of 2015 Regulation Sensibility Through Oversight Restoration Resolution of 2015 [SCR-17]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Taxes ]
RESTORE Resolution of 2015 Regulation Sensibility Through Oversight Restoration Resolution of 2015 Establishes the Joint Select Committee on Regulatory Reform to: review the process by which rules are promulgated by agencies, hold hearings on the effects of and how to reduce regulatory overreach in all sectors of the economy, and review the Code of Federal Regulations to identify rules and sets of rules that should be repealed. Requires the Joint Select Committee to recommend to Congress legislation to create processes: (1) under which an agency,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3188-3189) on 05/20/2015
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An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. [SCR-11]
[Agriculture ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Defense ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Infrastructure ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[National Security ]
[Poverty ]
[Science ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Small Business ]
[Social Security ]
[Taxes ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Veterans ]
[Water ]
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/06/2015
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American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015 [S.998]
[Manufacturing ]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015 It is the sense of Congress that it should consider a miscellaneous tariff bill not later than 180 days after the USITC and the Department of Commerce issue reports on any proposed duty suspensions and reductions. The appropriate congressional committees shall establish, and publish on their publicly available websites, a process for the submission and consideration of legislation for proposed duty suspensions and reductions as well as a miscellaneous tariff bill including them, consistent with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/16/2015
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Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 [S.995]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Agriculture ]
[International ]
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Declares the overall trade negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to any agreement with a foreign country to reduce or eliminate existing tariffs or nontariff barriers of that country or the United States that are unduly burdening and restricting U.S. trade. Includes among such objectives: more open, equitable, and reciprocal market access; the reduction or elimination of trade barriers and distortions that are directly related to trade and investment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
By Senator Hatch From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-42. Additional And Minority Views Filed. on 05/12/2015
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Leveling the Playing Field Act [S.891]
[Trade ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Crime ]
Leveling the Playing Field Act Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the administration and enforcement of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Declares that neither the administering authority (the Secretary of Commerce, or another U.S. officer given the responsibility by law) nor the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), as the case may be, is required to determine, or make any adjustments to, a countervailable subsidy rate or weighted average dumping margin based on any assumptions about information the interested
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/26/2015