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Presidential Tax Transparency Act [S.26]
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Presidential Tax Transparency Act This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President and certain candidates for President to disclose federal income tax returns for the three most recent taxable years in reports filed with either the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) or the Federal Election Commission (FEC), in the case of a candidate. The OGE or the FEC must make the disclosed tax returns publicly available after making appropriate redactions. If the income tax returns are not disclosed as required by this bill, the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 01/04/2017
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To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. [HB-172]
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To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. The bill specifies that provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 are not invalidated or limited by the repeal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act [HB-126]
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Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2017, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information. LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns. [HB-133]
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To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate: (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer: (1) specified funds remaining in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. Markup Report Cq on 02/07/2017
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Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act [HB-88]
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Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act (Sec. 3) This bill modifies the boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi to include the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, the Russell House Battlefield, and the Davis Bridge Battlefield. The Department of the Interior may acquire such lands, which shall be administered as part of the park. (Sec. 4) The bill establishes the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield in Tennessee as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Message On House Action Received In Senate And At Desk: House Amendment To Senate Amendment. on 12/21/2018
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 [HB-157]
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is the policy of the United States to assist the government of Tunisia in eliminating terrorist organizations that operate in Tunisia and neighboring Libya and preventing fighters in Syria from returning to Tunisia. This bill expresses the sense of the Congress that: significant reform that protects fundamental human rights is necessary to enable the Tunisian security services to combat terrorism and reinforce the rule of law; expeditious consideration of sales,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. [SCR-2]
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A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6-7, S23; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7, S23) on 01/03/2017
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CLEAN Act Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform Act [HB-145]
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CLEAN Act Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform Act This bill amends the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) to exclude Members of Congress, except the Vice President, from further CSRS and FERS retirement coverage. The bill prohibits further government contributions or deductions from such Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Nothing in this bill shall: (1) be considered to nullify, modify, or otherwise affect
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/23/2017
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Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2017 [HB-2493]
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Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 05/17/2017
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Protecting Taxpayers From Corruption Act [HB-2492]
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Protecting Taxpayers From Corruption Act This bill takes away workers' compensation benefits from Members of Congress who are convicted of an offense relating to abuse of the public trust. The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall submit a report to Congress listing each individual with respect to whom benefits and other payments were made from the Employees' Compensation Fund, on account of the injury or death of any current or former Member, officer, or employee of the House.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [r-fl-26] 05/25/2017 Rep. Macarthur, Thomas [r-nj-3] 06/07/2017 Rep. Gibbs, Bob [r-oh-7] 10/25/2017 Rep. Norman, Ralph [r-sc-5] 10/25/2017 Rep. Wilson, Joe [r-sc-2] 10/25/2017 Rep. Pittenger, Robert [r-nc-9] 10/25/2017 Rep. Roe, David P. [r-tn-1] 10/25/2017 Rep. Scott, Austin [r-ga-8] 10/25/2017 Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [r-va-1] 10/25/2017 Rep. Flores, Bill [r-tx-17] 10/25/2017 Rep. Rouzer, David [r-nc-7] 10/25/2017 Rep. Walker, Mark [r-nc-6] 11/14/2017 Rep. Posey, Bill [r-fl-8] 11/14/2017 Rep. Bishop, Mike [r-mi-8] 11/14/2017 Rep. Culberson, John Abney [r-tx-7] 11/14/2017 Rep. Rooney, Francis [r-fl-19] 01/29/2018 on 05/25/2017
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Voting Access Act [HB-2499]
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Voting Access Act This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require each state to comply with national standards established by the Election Assistance Commission for the location and operation of polling places used in elections for federal office. The Commission shall establish such standards and study instances of the misidentification by election officials of the political party registration of individuals attempting to vote in primary elections for federal office.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/17/2017
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501(c)(4) Reform Act of 2017 [HB-2338]
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501(c)(4) Reform Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exemption under section 501(c)(4) for social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, to prohibit such entities from participating or intervening (including the publishing or distributing of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
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Directing certain officials of the executive branch to provide information to the House of Representatives that will enable the House to meet its constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight of the executive branch by investigating potential conflicts of interests of President Donald J. Trump. [HR-286]
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Directing certain officials of the executive branch to provide information to the House of Representatives that will enable the House to meet its constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight of the executive branch by investigating potential conflicts of interests of President Donald J. Trump. Declares that the House of Representatives directs President Trump to: (1) transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication in possession of the Executive Office of the President that refers or relates
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Sponsored by: Rep. Katherine Clark
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 05/23/2017
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Prior Approval Reform Act [HB-2101]
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Prior Approval Reform Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow a trade association or a separate segregated fund established by a trade association to solicit contributions from a member corporation's stockholders and executive or administrative personnel and their families without the approval of the member corporation. Such a solicitation may be made by more than one trade association in a calendar year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/17/2017
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Election Integrity Act of 2017 [HB-2090]
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Election Integrity Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents a valid photo identification. If an individual does not present a valid photo identification, the individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. An election official may not determine that such an individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than 10
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Introduced In House on 04/12/2017
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Kids First Research Act 2.0 [HB-2008]
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Kids First Research Act 2.0 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate: (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer amounts in the fund as of the date of the enactment of this bill to the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. The bill expresses the sense of Congress
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017
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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. [HR-259]
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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9730-9731) on 12/07/2017
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Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017 [HB-1918]
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Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill directs the President to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution to use U.S. influence to oppose any loan for the government of Nicaragua's benefit, other than for basic human needs or to promote democracy, unless the Department of State certifies that Nicaragua is taking effective steps to: hold free elections overseen by credible domestic and international electoral observers; promote democracy and an independent judicial system
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-335. on 12/20/2018
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Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017 [HB-1907]
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Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) designate voting systems used in the United States as critical infrastructure; (2) include threats of compromise, disruption, or destruction of voting systems in national planning scenarios; and (3) conduct a campaign to proactively educate local election officials about the designation of voting systems as critical infrastructure and election officials at all levels of government of voting system threats. The National Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
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Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle. [HCR-47]
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Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle. Expresses the sense of Congress that: President Trump, his family, his business associates, his
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017