Educational Facilities And Institutions
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Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act [HB-2234]
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Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant "Recognizing Inspiring School Employees" awards to classified public school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through higher education. ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraeducator services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/28/2017
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To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. [HB-2197]
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To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants for providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. The bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for the zero net energy commercial buildings initiative for FY2018.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 04/28/2017
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A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. [S.981]
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A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants for providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. The bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for the zero net energy commercial buildings initiative for FY2018.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/27/2017
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Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act [S.978]
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Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant "Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE)" awards to classified public school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through higher education. ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraeducator services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/27/2017
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National Strategy for School Security Act of 2017 [HB-2109]
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National Strategy for School Security Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department Homeland Security, in order to assist in the domestic preparedness for and response to acts of terrorism and other emergencies and to coordinate federal efforts to secure elementary and secondary schools, to develop and submit to Congress a national school security strategy and updates to such strategy. The strategy shall: describe all federal programs, projects, and activities to secure elementary and secondary schools from acts of terrorism and other emergencies;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response And Communications. on 04/25/2017
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Lead Free Schools Act of 2017 [HB-2094]
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Lead Free Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper within nine months. The revised regulations must ensure that: corrosion controls are reevaluated anytime source water or treatment is changed; test results are valid by prohibiting techniques that artificially lower lead levels; monitoring includes school sites for all public water systems serving schools; notification of lead problems is clear and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Introduced In House on 04/14/2017
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Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act [HB-1981]
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Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office of Cybersecurity Education and Awareness Branch to make recommendations to DHS regarding: (1) recruitment of information assurance, cybersecurity, and computer security professionals; (2) grants, training programs, and other support for kindergarten through grade 12, secondary, and post-secondary computer security education programs; (3) guest lecturer programs in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [S.845]
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, unless: (1) the action involves exigent circumstances, and (2) prior approval was obtained from the appropriate official. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/05/2017
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A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. [SR-113]
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A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington. Commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for creating more welcoming and supportive communities and for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2220; Text: Cr S2219) on 04/04/2017
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act [HB-1892]
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act DIVISION A--HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES ACT Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (Sec. 10102) This division authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty. DIVISION B--SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TAX RELIEF, AND MEDICAID CHANGES RELATING TO CERTAIN DISASTERS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-123. (txt | Pdf) on 02/09/2018
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [HB-1815]
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, except: (1) under exigent circumstances, and (2) with prior approval. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public and private schools; scholastic or education-related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017