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Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2019 [HB-1461]
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[Trade ]
[Finance ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Directs the President to periodically report to Congress on (1) whether the government of Georgia is undermining commitments or contractual agreements made with U.S. business persons operating in Georgia, and (2) the identities of current or former Georgian officials who are responsible for such actions. The report shall include a summary of U.S. government and nongovernment investment in Georgia. If the President determines that Georgia has committed such actions, the President shall impose financial and trade assistance sanctions on the government
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019
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Timely Review of Infrastructure Act [HB-1426]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address insufficient compensation of its personnel without regard to civil service laws. FERC must consult with the Office of Personnel Management when making a determination of the appropriate compensation for its personnel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 610. on 12/10/2020
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SAFE Act of 2019 Security And Financial Empowerment Act of 2019 [S.627]
[Crime ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/28/2019
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Timely Review of Infrastructure Act [S.607]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address insufficient compensation of its personnel without regard to civil service laws. FERC must consult with the Office of Personnel Management when making a determination of the appropriate compensation for its personnel. The Department of Energy must report on its authority to implement flexible compensation models for the purposes of hiring, recruiting, and retaining employees who conduct scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical work.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-134. on 10/22/2019
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WORK Act Workforce Opportunity Realignment Kickstart Act [HB-1413]
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[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Social Security ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Economic Development ]
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Modifies requirements for states with respect to the administration of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Specifically, the bill (1) establishes new performance indicators related to employment and educational outcomes for states receiving TANF funds; (2) increases the percentage of TANF funds, from 30% to 50%, that may be used to support other state programs; and (3) allows states to use TANF funds to carry out certain workforce development programs. Under current law, states may use TANF funds to support other state programs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Walorski
Introduced In House on 02/27/2019
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Supporting the development of guidelines for ethical development of artificial intelligence. [HR-153]
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[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Ethics ]
This resolution supports the development of guidelines for the ethical development of artificial intelligence, with aims including engagement among industry, government, academia, and civil society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Introduced In House on 02/27/2019
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DATA Privacy Act Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act [S.583]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Science ]
Establishes information security requirements for businesses that collect, process, store, or disclose information relating to at least 3,000 people in a 12-month period. The bill applies to information that may be linked to a specific individual or a device associated with a specific individual. It does not cover data related to employment or publicly available government records.Specifically, covered businesses must provide consumers with accessible notice of the business’ privacy practices with respect to such information; and if meeting a certain
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Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/27/2019
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Military Reserve Jobs Act of 2019 [S.517]
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[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Establishes tiered hiring preferences for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. The bill grants (1) a 2-point preference to current members of a reserve component who have completed at least 6 years of service in a reserve component and were credited with at least 50 retirement points in each year of service, and (2) a 3-point preference to current members of a reserve component who have completed a least 10 years of service and were credited with at least 50 retirement points in each year of service. The bill also requires the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/14/2019
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2019 [S.531]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Veterans ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
Allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled. Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/14/2019
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 [S.497]
[National Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Veterans ]
[Human Rights ]
[Military ]
Requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/14/2019
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2019 [HB-1256]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Veterans ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Disabilities ]
Allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled. Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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VA Hiring Enhancement Act [HB-1163]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel, to permit the Veterans Health Administration to make contingent appointments, and to require certain Veterans Health Administration physicians to complete residency training.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 09/11/2019
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Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act [HB-1181]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Ethics ]
Requires certain federal employees to notify Congress at least 30 days before spending more than $5,000 to furnish or redecorate their offices. The bill applies to individuals who are (1) the head of a federal agency, or (2) occupy a position in the federal government that requires confirmation by the Senate. The notice must include (1) a justification and explanation for the expenditure, and (2) an overview of the current state of agency affairs. Individuals who fail to comply with the notice requirement must repay the Treasury for the expenditures
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cheri Bustos
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 [S.482]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
[Defense ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
Imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/18/2019
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A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SJR-8]
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[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
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[Education ]
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This joint resolution declares that the government has a duty to create a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The joint resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. on 03/26/2019
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Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2019 Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020 [S.450]
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[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
Addresses the administration of the hiring process for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to publish on a VA website specified information related to the duration of the hiring process for certain health care appointees, such as physicians. The VA Office of Inspector General must review the administration of such website annually, instead of the current semiannual requirement. Lastly, the bill requires the VA to include in its annual hiring report the steps it is taking to improve the onboarding
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Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Moran With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. Without Written Report. on 02/05/2020
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Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020 [HB-1140]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Healthcare ]
Modifies the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel. Specifically, the bill within 180 days, eliminates personnel authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation governing the conditions of employment for TSA employees, thus making TSA employees subject to the personnel management system applicable to other federal employees; sets forth transition rules that protect the pay rates, leave rights, and other rights of TSA employees;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H1508-1514; Text: Cr H1509) on 03/05/2020
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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SR-59]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
[Food ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text: Cr S1140-1142) on 02/07/2019
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Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 [S.387]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
Prohibits federal agencies and federal contractors from requesting that applicants for employment disclose criminal history record information before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Agencies may not require an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee. The bill (1) sets forth positions to which such prohibitions shall not apply; and (2) requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM),
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-33. on 04/10/2019
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Startup Act [S.328]
[Immigration ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
Provides conditional visas to certain immigrants with advanced educational credentials. It also establishes a grant program to promote innovation and imposes requirements on certain rulemaking activities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may provide conditional permanent resident status to up to 50,000 aliens with advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degrees. Such aliens may remain in the country for up to one year after the expiration of a student visa to find employment, or indefinitely if already engaged in a STEM
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/04/2019