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DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act [HB-2199]
DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act - Establishes a process for notifying DHS officials of a breach (e.g., failure to meet any cost, schedule, or performance requirements) in a major acquisition program (a program estimated to cost at least $300 million over its life cycle cost). Requires notice of a breach in an acquisition program with a cost overrun greater than 15% or a schedule delay greater than 180 days over the program baseline to the Secretary and Inspector General of DHS not later than 5 business days after the breach is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Introduced In House on 05/01/2015
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Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act [HB-2146]
Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the exemption from the 10% penalty tax on early distributions from a government retirement plan for qualified public safety employees who have reached age 50, to expand the exemption to include specified federal law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, federal firefighters, and air traffic controllers who similarly have reached age 50. The bill also eliminates the restriction that only distributions from
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Reichert
Became Public Law No: 114-26. (txt | Pdf) on 06/29/2015
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Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 [HB-2144]
Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 Establishes as additional functions of the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements to: adopt and oversee government-wide standards, policies, and guidelines for program and project management for executive agencies; chair the Program Management Policy Council (established by this Act); issue regulations and establish standards and policies for executive agencies in accordance with nationally accredited standards for program and project
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 04/30/2015
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Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2015 [HB-2093]
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2015 Establishes a 10-year term of office for the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Establishes a NASA Board of Directors together with appointment criteria. Requires the President to appoint the Administrator from among a list of nominees provided by the Board, and a Deputy Administrator from among a separate list of Board nominees. Authorizes the Board to establish special commissions as it deems necessary. Requires the Board to provide: (1) NASA's proposed annual budget;
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Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 08/18/2015
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2029]
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division 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 FY2016. (Sec. 6) Provides that amounts designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Dent
Considered As Unfinished Business (consideration: Cr H10696) on 12/18/2015
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VA Accountability Act of 2015 [HB-1994]
VA Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct. The VA may also remove an individual from the civil service or demote the individual through a reduction in grade or annual pay rate. A demoted individual: (1) shall be paid at the demoted rate as of the date of demotion, (2) may not be placed on administrative leave or any other category of paid leave while an appeal is ongoing, and (3) may only receive pay and other benefits if
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 07/30/2015
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No Exemption for Washington from Obamacare Act [HB-1953]
No Exemption for Washington from Obamacare Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend the requirement for participation in a health insurance exchange to the President, Vice President, executive branch political appointees, and employees of congressional committees and leadership offices of Congress. Currently, this requirement applies to Members of Congress and their staff. The government is prohibited from contributing to or subsidizing the health insurance coverage of officials and employees subject to this
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/06/2015
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To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint a coordinator for issues relating to harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. [HB-1923]
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint a coordinator for issues relating to harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting as chair of the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, to appoint a coordinator to work with appropriate governments to address harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 05/07/2015
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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 [HB-1806]
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2017 for the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Sec. 103) Specifies policy objectives for the NSF in allocating resources. (Sec. 105) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) sustained, predictable federal funding is essential to U.S. leadership in science and technology; (2) building understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research are essential to public support for sustained, predictable federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/21/2015
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United States Chief Technology Officer Act [HB-1764]
United States Chief Technology Officer Act Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to authorize the President to appoint a United States Chief Technology Officer whose duties shall include advising the President and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy on federal information systems, technology, data, and innovation policies and initiatives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 08/18/2015
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [HB-1735]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Vetoed By President. on 10/22/2015
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Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2015 [HB-1699]
Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2015 Amends federal criminal code provisions relating to Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated (FPI) to establish governmentwide procurement policies for purchases from FPI based upon competitive procedures. Specifies conditions under which a contract award may be made to FPI using other than competitive procedures. Revises rulemaking procedures for approving new FPI products or services. Requires the Chief Operating Officer of FPI to submit a proposal for new FPI products or services
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Sessions
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/29/2015
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Secret Service Improvements Act of 2015 [HB-1656]
Secret Service Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly causing an autonomous or remotely operated vehicle or dangerous weapon to enter any restricted building or grounds so that it impedes or disrupts the orderly conduct of government business or official functions. The punishment for such offense is a fine, imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, if during and in relation to the offense a deadly or dangerous weapon or firearm enters the restricted building or grounds. The term
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Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 560. on 07/13/2016
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State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2015 [HB-1601]
State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2015 Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, with respect to presidential appointees to the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, to replace the bank supervisory experience requirement with a requirement that one appointee shall have served as a state bank supervisor. (A state bank supervisor has primary regulatory authority over state banks or savings associations in the state.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Denny Heck
Introduced In House on 03/25/2015
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Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act [HB-1597]
Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that all stakeholders in the acquisition system of the Department of Defense (DOD), including Congress and industry, should be: (1) successful, (2) proactive, (3) agile, (4) transparent, and (5) innovative. Authority is permanently extended for: (1) funding the DOD Acquisition Workforce Development Fund, and (2) expedited hiring for acquisition workforce positions. A dual-track career path is established that permits officers and enlisted personnel to gain
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 08/18/2015
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United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2015 [HB-1593]
United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2015 Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 05/20/2015
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Hostage Recovery Improvement Act [HB-1498]
Hostage Recovery Improvement Act This bill directs the President to designate an existing federal officer as the Interagency Hostage Recovery Coordinator who shall coordinate efforts to secure the release of U.S. citizens who are hostages of hostile groups or state sponsors of terrorism. The Coordinator shall establish a federal task force with respect to each hostage situation, and report quarterly on each one. It is the sense of Congress that the Coordinator should develop and pursue an entire range of options with respect to each hostage situation,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Introduced In House on 03/19/2015
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Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act [HB-1493]
Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the President should establish an interagency coordinating committee to coordinate and advance executive branch efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk from political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters. (Sec. 3) The President shall apply specified import restrictions with respect to any archaeological or ethnological material of Syria: within 90 days; without regard to whether Syria
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-151. (txt | Pdf) on 05/09/2016
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Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015 [HB-1481]
Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to require federal agency heads to ensure that specified executive personnel assume responsibility for the agency's success in achieving small business subcontracting goals and percentages. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall study whether the systems of an agency or department accurately record the data necessary for compliance with any requirements related to subcontracting at any tier under the Small
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Small Business. H. Rept. 114-510. on 04/19/2016
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Global Brain Health Act of 2015 [HB-1468]
Global Brain Health Act of 2015 Directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish and administer a health and education grant program (Global Autism Assistance Program) to: (1) support activities by nongovernmental organizations and other service providers, including advocacy groups, focused on autism in developing countries; and (2) establish a "teach the teachers" program to train health and education professionals working with autistic children in developing countries. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/20/2015