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International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 [HB-5034]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall: (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/15/2018
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Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-5081]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish within itself the the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee to advise the TSA on surface transportation security, and (2) require the TSA to consult with the advisory committee when preparing updates to the five-year technology investment plan and to include a classified addendum to report sensitive transportation security risks
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/26/2018
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Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act [HB-5094]
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[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a strategy, by one year after this bill's enactment, to improve its operations and activities related to training, outreach, and information sharing for suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism; (2) establish a working group to advise it on suspicious activity reporting; and (3) provide a briefing to the congressional homeland security committees on its operations and activities related to
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/26/2018
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BUILD Act of 2018 Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 [S.2463]
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[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Investments ]
[Human Rights ]
BUILD Act of 2018 Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 This bill establishes the United States International Development Finance Corporation to facilitate the participation of private sector capital and skills in the economic development of countries with low- or lower-middle-income economies and countries transitioning from nonmarket to market economies in order to complement U.S. assistance and foreign policy objectives. The corporation may: (1) make loans or loan guarantees, (2) as a minority investor acquire equity
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/27/2018
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USAccounts: Investing in America's Future Act of 2018 [HB-5118]
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[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Investments ]
[Retirement ]
USAccounts: Investing in America's Future Act of 2018 This bill establishes in the Treasury the USAccount Fund from which the Department of the Treasury must make an initial $500 automatic contribution and subsequent matching contributions of up to $500 annually to accounts known as USAccounts. USAccounts shall be established under this bill for individuals born after December 31, 2018, who have not yet attained age 18. The bill provides for contributions by the government and the private sector to such USAccounts and allows tax-exempt distributions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Keith Ellison
Introduced In House on 02/27/2018
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Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2018 [HB-5123]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Religion ]
Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2018 This bill eliminates the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or operate a similar entity with respect to HHS programs and activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/02/2018
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BUILD Act of 2018 Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 [HB-5105]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Investments ]
BUILD Act of 2018 Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 This bill establishes the United States International Development Finance Corporation to facilitate the participation of private sector capital and skills in the economic development of countries with low- or lower-middle-income economies and countries transitioning from nonmarket to market economies in order to complement U.S. assistance and foreign policy objectives. The corporation may: (1) make loans or loan guarantees, (2) as a minority investor acquire equity
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 522. on 07/18/2018
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Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act [S.2503]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act TITLE I--LABORATORY MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act (Sec. 102) This bill instructs the Department of Energy (DOE) to permit specified National Laboratories owned by DOE to use funds authorized to support technology transfer within DOE to: (1) carry out early stage and precommercial technology demonstration activities to remove technology barriers limiting private sector interest, and (2) demonstrate potential commercial applications of any
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Received In The House. on 07/24/2018
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Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018 [S.2502]
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[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 03/14/2018
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Protect America's Schools Act of 2018 [HB-5185]
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Protect America's Schools Act of 2018 This bill provides $1.5 billion in FY2018 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program for school resource officers. The bill also rescinds $1.5 billion of the unobligated appropriations available to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Operations, Research, and Facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Introduced In House on 03/06/2018
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CORRUPT Act Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump Act [HB-5182]
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[Ethics ]
CORRUPT Act Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 03/06/2018
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Energy Emergency Leadership Act [HB-5174]
[Energy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Infrastructure ]
[National Security ]
Energy Emergency Leadership Act This bill amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the Secretary of the Department of Energy to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary, including responsibilities with respect to infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby Rush
Reported By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 115-793. on 06/28/2018
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School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018 [S.2513]
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[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Healthcare ]
[Infrastructure ]
School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow state and local educational agencies to use certain federal funds for activities related to school safety, including: (1) infrastructure improvements to prevent, mitigate, or respond to incidents of school violence; and (2) professional development for school personnel in mental-health awareness, crisis response, and other programs designed to reduce and prevent school violence. The bill also amends the Public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/07/2018
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National Park Restoration Act [S.2509]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
National Park Restoration Act This bill establishes the National Park Restoration Fund in the Treasury to be made available to the Department of the Interior for priority deferred maintenance needs that support critical infrastructure and visitor services of the National Park Service. Funds deposited through FY2027 are calculated according to a formula that uses as a factor the total amount of energy development revenues due and payable to the federal government. Interior may not use amounts in the fund to acquire lands. Interior shall submit to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1454-1456) on 03/07/2018
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Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act [S.2430]
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Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act This bill provides a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. The bill provides the appropriations at the rate and under the conditions provided for the most recent fiscal year for which an Act making appropriations for the uniformed services has been enacted. The appropriations are provided during a period of lapsed appropriations, in which appropriations are unavailable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 02/14/2018
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21st Century IRS Act [HB-5445]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Funding ]
[Law Enforcement ]
21st Century IRS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems. With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill: requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud, requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud,
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis
Debate - The House Proceeded With One Hour Of Debate On H.r. 5445. on 04/18/2018
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21st Century IRS Act Taxpayer First Act Short Titles as Reported to House Taxpayer First Act [HB-5444]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
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21st Century IRS Act Taxpayer First Act Short Titles as Reported to House Taxpayer First Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the organizational structure, enforcement procedures, and services of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The bill establishes within the IRS the Independent Office of Appeals to resolve tax controversies and review administrative decisions. With respect to the services provided to taxpayers, the bill requires the IRS to: submit to Congress a customer service strategy, continue to operate the IRS Free
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/19/2018
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Accelerating Biomedical Research Act [HB-5455]
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[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Accelerating Biomedical Research Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Higgins
Introduced In House on 04/10/2018
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SCREEN Act Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now Act [HB-5228]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
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SCREEN Act Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/13/2018
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2020 Census Accountability Act [HB-5292]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
2020 Census Accountability Act This bill requires the Bureau of the Census to establish the Task Force on the 2020 Census, which shall report to Congress on: existing and potential policies and measures that promote full participation in the decennial census by all residents of the United States; potential negative impacts on minority populations resulting from the addition of a citizenship question to the census, including potential impacts on congressional reapportionment, legislative redistricting, and distribution of federal funds; civil rights
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/15/2018