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Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. [HR-57]
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Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H828) on 02/01/2017
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Empowering Parents to Invest in Choice Act of 2017 [HB-675]
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Empowering Parents to Invest in Choice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the payment of qualified elementary and secondary education expenses from a tax-exempt qualified tuition program (known as a 529 plan). (Currently, such plans only pay qualified higher education expenses.) Included as qualified elementary and secondary education expenses are expenses for: (1) tuition, fees, academic tutoring, special needs services, books, and supplies; (2) room and board, uniforms, transportation, and supplementary items and services;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Introduced In House on 01/24/2017
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READ Act Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act [HB-601]
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READ Act Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act DIVISION A--REINFORCING EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY IN DEVELOPMENT ACT Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act or the READ Act (Sec. 3) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to state that it shall be U.S. policy to work with partner countries, other donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and nongovernmental and civil society organizations (including faith-based organizations and organizations that represent teachers, students, and parents) to promote
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Pursuant To The Provisions Of S. Con. Res. 24, Enrollment Corrections On H.r. 601 Have Been Made. on 09/08/2017
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Choices in Education Act of 2017 No Hungry Kids Act Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To distribute Federal funds for elementary and secondary education in the form of vouchers for eligible students and to repeal a certain rule relating to nutrition standards in schools. [HB-610]
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Choices in Education Act of 2017 No Hungry Kids Act Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To distribute Federal funds for elementary and secondary education in the form of vouchers for eligible students and to repeal a certain rule relating to nutrition standards in schools. Choices in Education Act of 2017 This bill repeals the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and limits the authority of the Department of Education (ED) such that ED is authorized only to award block grants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 01/23/2017
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Protect Our Schools from Tax Delinquents Act of 2017 [HB-614]
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Protect Our Schools from Tax Delinquents Act of 2017 This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require that each housing assistance payments contract entered into under the Section 8 rental assistance voucher program by a public housing agency (PHA) and the owner of a dwelling unit provide that such owner pay, on a timely basis, all covered taxes validly assessed against the property in which the unit is located. A "covered tax" is any tax under state or local law assessed upon real property or the revenue of which is dedicated for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Introduced In House on 01/23/2017
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Educational Opportunities Act [S.148]
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Educational Opportunities Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a tax credit for charitable contributions to a scholarship granting organization. The bill allows a maximum credit amount of $4,500 ($2,250 for a married individual filing a separate return). A "scholarship granting organization" is a tax-exempt entity whose exclusive purpose is to provide scholarships for the tuition and other education expenses of elementary and secondary school students from low income households (i.e., household income not
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/17/2017
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Make State Governments More Open, Honest, and Transparent Act of 2017 [HB-554]
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Make State Governments More Open, Honest, and Transparent Act of 2017 This bill directs the head of a federal agency that administers any of specified block grant programs to suspend the authority of the state to administer funds under the program if the state does not enact or enforce at least one law that requires disclosure by a state legislator of financial interests, prohibits a legislator from soliciting political party or election campaign contributions, or prohibits the making or soliciting of contributions during a period of contractor
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/08/2017
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Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act [HB-576]
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Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act This bill allows the Department of the Treasury to enter into agreements with state and local governments for social-impact partnership projects for which federal funds shall be awarded only if a project achieves certain agreed-upon outcomes resulting in both social benefit and federal, state, or local savings. In carrying out these agreements, Treasury must consult with the Federal Interagency Council on Social Impact Partnerships and the Commission on Social Impact Partnerships (both newly established
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 02/01/2017
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To permit members of the House of Representatives to donate used computer equipment to public elementary and secondary schools designated by the members. [HB-571]
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To permit members of the House of Representatives to donate used computer equipment to public elementary and secondary schools designated by the members. This bill amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1987 to allow computers and related peripheral tools previously used by a Member of the House of Representatives to be donated to a public elementary or secondary school without regard to whether the donation: (1) is a cost to the government, or (2) has a recoverable value.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jose E. Serrano
Introduced In House on 01/13/2017
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Raising Accountability to Improve School Excellence Act [HB-416]
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Raising Accountability to Improve School Excellence Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) require a charter school grant application to include additional information and assurances related to oversight of authorizing activity by a public chartering agency; and (2) expand grant selection criteria and priorities to include consideration of the number of times a state entity has applied for, and been denied, such a grant.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence
Introduced In House on 01/10/2017
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GEAR UP for Counseling [HB-415]
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GEAR UP for Counseling This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase requirements for grant recipients under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Specifically, it requires state and partnership GEAR UP grantees to also provide academic and mental health counseling services to participating students. The bill reauthorizes GEAR UP for FY2018-FY2023.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/10/2017
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Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 [HB-391]
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Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: prohibit the government from bearing any expense of counsel for any person in a removal or related appeal proceedings, add a requirement to establish a credible fear of persecution claim in an asylum interview, limit humanitarian and public interest parole authority, and prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using parole authority for an alien who is ineligible for refugee status. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/26/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to automated external defibrillator (AED) training in the Nation's schools. [HR-35]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to automated external defibrillator (AED) training in the Nation's schools. Encourages public schools with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), during time allocated under state law for training personnel in emergency first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), to train personnel in the use of AEDs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Mr. Lewis (mn) Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 12/12/2018
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Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act [S.42]
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Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives: NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS; Aspire to Inspire; and Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research. NASA shall submit to Congress
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/05/2017
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Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act [HB-321]
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Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives: NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS; Aspire to Inspire; and Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research. (Sec. 4) NASA
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-7. (txt | Pdf) on 02/28/2017
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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [HB-302]
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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-254. on 10/05/2018
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
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Military Family Stability Act of 2017 [HB-279]
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Military Family Stability Act of 2017 This bill allows a member of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station and the member's spouse to elect jointly that the spouse may relocate to the new location at the time during the covered relocation period as the member and spouse jointly select. A member and spouse may make such an election if: the spouse is employed, or enrolled in a degree-, certificate-, or license-granting program, at the beginning of the covered relocation period; the member and spouse have one or more children in school;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 02/21/2017
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Summer Meals Act of 2017 [HB-203]
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Summer Meals Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to redefine "areas in which poor economic conditions exist," where the summer food service program for children may operate, as areas in which at least 40% (currently, 50%) of the children have been determined to be eligible for free or reduced price school meals under the school lunch and breakfast programs. The bill reimburses service institutions (other than school food authorities) for up to one meal and one snack per child each day during after-school
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
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