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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act [HB-1443]
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[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances, including by: requiring states and Indian tribes to measure their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes; requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants for establishing building training and assessment centers at institutions of higher education; requiring DOE to establish a process to recognize schools for implementing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 04/25/2017
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Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act [HB-1462]
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Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) eliminate the standards, assessments, and academic accountability requirements for state and local educational agencies that receive funds under the Act for the education of disadvantaged children, (2) require such funds to be allocated based on the number of children residing in each state who are living in poverty, and (3) allow educational agencies to distribute per pupil amounts from such funds to parents for qualified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 03/09/2017
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Recognizing America's Children Act [HB-1468]
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Recognizing America's Children Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional nonimmigrant for an initial five-year period the status of, an alien who: was younger than 16 years old when he or she initially entered the United States and has been physically present in the United States since January 1, 2012; is a person of good moral character; is not inadmissible or deportable on specified grounds under the Immigration and Nationality Act; has not participated in the persecution
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 03/22/2017
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Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Education Assistance Act [HB-1474]
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Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Education Assistance Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to educational organizations to carry out proposed or existing Holocaust education programs. ED may contract with a nonprofit organization to encourage, accept, and administer private donations and gifts for funding the education programs. Grants may not be used to supplant nonfederal funds the grantees would otherwise have used for Holocaust education programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 03/09/2017
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Welfare Benefit Reform and Alignment Commission (BRAC) Act [HB-1469]
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Welfare Benefit Reform and Alignment Commission (BRAC) Act This bill establishes within the legislative branch the Benefit Reform and Alignment Commission to review certain means-tested welfare programs. A "means-tested welfare program" is any federal program that is designed to specifically provide assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income Americans. The bill specifies several programs that are either considered or not considered means-tested welfare programs for the purpose of this bill. The commission must identify changes in law to structure
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition. on 03/23/2017
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SOAR Reauthorization Act Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization [HB-1387]
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SOAR Reauthorization Act Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization (Sec. 2) This bill repeals the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program School Certification Requirements Act, as contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. (Sec. 3) The Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (SOAR) is amended to limit its focus to students in the lowest-performing Washington, DC, elementary and secondary schools. (Sec. 4) The Department of Education (ED) shall not limit the number of eligible students receiving Opportunity Scholarship
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Reported By The Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-62. on 03/27/2017
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Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act [HB-1404]
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Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act (Sec. 3) This bill declares that 39.65 acres of land are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, effective the day after the Tuscon Unified School District No. 1 relinquishes its interest in the land. (Sec. 4) The United States must convey to the school district 13.24 acres of federal land in exchange for payment of the fair market value of the land and the cost of conveyance. The school district may acquire the federal reversionary interest in 27.5 acres
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 370. on 04/10/2018
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Parental Bereavement Act of 2017 Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act [S.528]
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Parental Bereavement Act of 2017 Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to entitle an eligible employee to up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of the death of a son or daughter. Such an employee may substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay. The bill applies the same leave entitlement to federal employees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/06/2017
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Expressing support for designation of the week beginning March 5, 2017, as "School Social Work Week". [HR-171]
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Expressing support for designation of the week beginning March 5, 2017, as "School Social Work Week". Expresses support for the designation of School Social Work Week. Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1957-1958) on 03/09/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. [HR-164]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/02/2017
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A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day". [SR-79]
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A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day". Designates March 2, 2017, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 20th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1583, S1585; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1583) on 03/02/2017
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues. [SJR-26]
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues. This joint resolution nullifies the "Teacher Preparation Issues" rule finalized by the Department of Education on October 31, 2016. The rule implements requirements related to assessing the quality of teacher preparation programs under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/02/2017
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Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2017, as Read Across America Day. [HR-168]
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Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2017, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 20th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan A. Davis
Introduced In House on 03/02/2017
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Preparing More Welfare Recipients for Work Act [HB-1352]
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Preparing More Welfare Recipients for Work Act This bill revises mandatory work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Specifically, for purposes of counting work activities toward the satisfaction of such requirements, the bill: eliminates the distinction between core work activities and other specified work activities related to training and education; in general, eliminates separate requirements for two-parent families and other families; allows partial credit with respect to families that participate in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Meehan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 03/15/2017
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World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2017 [HB-1239]
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World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense to award three-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language (e.g., foreign language or American Sign Language) programs in elementary and secondary schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 03/23/2017
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American Food for American Schools Act of 2017 [HB-1241]
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[Food ]
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[Consumer Protection ]
American Food for American Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require school food authorities (SFAs) to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase foreign commodities or products for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). SFAs may purchase foreign commodities or products without a waiver if the commodities or products are not produced or available domestically. (Under current law, Buy American provisions require SFAs to purchase, to the maximum extent practicable,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Introduced In House on 02/28/2017
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. [SJR-25]
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Education on November 29, 2016, relating to accountability and state plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/28/2017
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NEST Act Native Educator Support and Training Act [S.458]
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NEST Act Native Educator Support and Training Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and training programs for educators who commit to teaching in Native American or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. This bill establishes three scholarship programs for students who are seeking degrees in education or school administration at institutions of higher education and commit to teaching in Native American or BIE schools: the Indian Student Educator Scholarship Program for students
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Committee On Indian Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 05/17/2017
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REST Act Rural Educator Support and Training Act [S.457]
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REST Act Rural Educator Support and Training Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 to: (1) establish several new grant programs for students training to become educators in rural schools, and (2) enhance federal student loan forgiveness for rural educators. The Department of Education (ED) shall award undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students who are studying to become educators in rural schools. To be eligible, a recipient must maintain acceptable academic standing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/27/2017
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A resolution designating March 3, 2017, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day". [SR-65]
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A resolution designating March 3, 2017, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day". Designates March 3, 2017, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1416; Text Of Measure As Passed: Cr S1398) on 02/17/2017