Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019 [S.2518]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
[Small Business ]
Revises existing rural infrastructure functions within the Department of Transportation (DOT) by creating an Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Investment and an Office of Rural Economic Investment. Specifically, the bill sets forth the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Investment and the mission and goals of the Office of Rural Economic Investment, including to improve coordination of DOT policies, programs, and activities in a manner that expands economic development in rural communities and regions; provides for a rural
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S.2518: Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/19/2019
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2019 [S.2503]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Religion ]
Reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2023 and makes changes to the administration of the commission. Specifically, the bill removes staggered terms for commissioners, replacing them with one, non-renewable three-year term, and it eliminates the requirement that each commissioner obtain a security clearance. The bill prescribes certain procedures when a commissioner speaks at a public event in either a private or official capacity, and it requires commissioners to disclose any instance in which they were identified
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S.2503: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/18/2019
HOTEL Act Heightened Oversight of Travel, Eating, and Lodging Act of 2019 [S.2485]
[Ethics ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibits federal agencies from using U.S. government funds to pay for expenses at lodging establishments that are owned by or employ certain public officials or their relatives, including by providing travel reimbursement or a per diem allowance for the cost of lodging, with exceptions.
S.2485: HOTEL Act Heightened Oversight of Travel, Eating, and Lodging Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/17/2019
Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019 [HB-4277]
[Defense ]
[Ethics ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Addresses the conduct of Department of Defense (DOD) officials regarding relationships with military contractors. With respect to certain DOD officials involved in contracting, the bill increases the following: (1) the period during which an official leaving DOD and seeking compensation from a contractor must obtain an ethics opinion concerning post-employment restrictions, (2) the length of time such requests must be retained in a central repository, and (3) the frequency of Inspector General reviews of providing and retaining opinions. Each procurement
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HB-4277: Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 09/25/2019
Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019 [HB-4277]
[Defense ]
[Ethics ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Addresses the conduct of Department of Defense (DOD) officials regarding relationships with military contractors. With respect to certain DOD officials involved in contracting, the bill increases the following: (1) the period during which an official leaving DOD and seeking compensation from a contractor must obtain an ethics opinion concerning post-employment restrictions, (2) the length of time such requests must be retained in a central repository, and (3) the frequency of Inspector General reviews of providing and retaining opinions. Each procurement
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HB-4277: Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 09/25/2019
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2019 [HB-3732]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Ethics ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Establishes certain rules that apply in a civil action by the Senate, House of Representatives, or a congressional committee or subcommittee against an individual who receives, but fails to comply with, a congressional subpoena. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for the recipient of a subpoena from a congressional committee or subcommittee.
HB-3732: Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 08/06/2019
Butch Lewis Act of 2019 [S.2254]
[Pensions ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Retirement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Establishes the Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury and a related trust fund to make loans to certain multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. To receive a loan, a plan must be either in critical and declining status (including any plan with respect to which a suspension of benefits has been approved) or insolvent, if the plan became insolvent after December 16, 2014, and has not been terminated. Treasury must issue bonds to fund the loan program and transfer amounts equal to the proceeds to the trust
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S.2254: Butch Lewis Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/24/2019
HR-507: Affirming the validity of subpoenas duly issued and investigations undertaken by any standing or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives pursuant to authorities delegated by the Constitution and the Rules of the House of Representatives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 509, H. Res. 507 Is Considered Passed House. (consideration: Cr H7312-7313; Text: Cr H7312-7313) on 07/24/2019
You have voted HR-507: Affirming the validity of subpoenas duly issued and investigations undertaken by any standing or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives pursuant to authorities delegated by the Constitution and the Rules of the House of Representatives..
Accountability for Migrant Deaths Act of 2019 [HB-3660]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Health and Human Services to report to Congress within 24 hours of a death of a foreign national while in the respective department's custody. The House of Representatives shall hold a hearing within a week of receiving such a report. Executive privilege may not be asserted with respect to testimony before Congress about such a death.
HB-3660: Accountability for Migrant Deaths Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 07/30/2019
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 [S.2137]
[Energy ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Construction ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the federal government, including by encouraging energy efficiency in residential, commercial, federal, or school buildings; energy-efficient technologies and processes for industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing; energy-efficient electric motors or transformers; or federal use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.
S.2137: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With Amendments. With Written Report No. 116-143. on 10/23/2019
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 [HB-3962]
[Energy ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Construction ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the federal government, including by encouraging energy efficiency in residential, commercial, federal, or school buildings; energy-efficient technologies and processes for industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing; energy-efficient electric motors or transformers; or federal use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.
HB-3962: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 07/26/2019
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2019 [S.2293]
[Trade ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
Reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank through FY2029. It also provides for a temporary board of directors of the Export-Import Bank if the existing board fails to constitute a quorum for 90 consecutive days during the term of a President.
S.2293: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/25/2019
The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2019 [HB-3774]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Defense ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the goals and incentives used to increase awards of SBIR and STTR contracts; prioritizes innovation in manufacturing and cybersecurity; directs federal agencies to issue Phase III awards to technology developers without requiring further competition; requires agencies' senior procurement executives to coordinate
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HB-3774: The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2019 [HB-3774]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Defense ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the goals and incentives used to increase awards of SBIR and STTR contracts; prioritizes innovation in manufacturing and cybersecurity; directs federal agencies to issue Phase III awards to technology developers without requiring further competition; requires agencies' senior procurement executives to coordinate
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HB-3774: The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
Wartime Contracting Commission Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-3576]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Reestablishes the Commission on Wartime Contracting. The commission was established in 2008 to study U.S. wartime contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill replaces the commission's general duties to direct it to study (1) contracting funded by overseas contingency operations funds, and (2) contracting for the logistical support of coalition forces operating under the authority of the 2001 or 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force or for the performance of security functions in countries where coalition forces operate under that authority.
HB-3576: Wartime Contracting Commission Reauthorization Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/27/2019
City and State Diplomacy Act [HB-3571]
[International ]
[Trade ]
Establishes within the Department of State the Office of Subnational Diplomacy, which shall supervise federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments. The head of the office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for Subnational Diplomacy, who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
HB-3571: City and State Diplomacy Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/18/2019
Presidential Appointee Accountability Act of 2019 [S.1990]
[Ethics ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to impose a fine on a presidentially appointed employee against whom the Special Counsel determines disciplinary action should be taken for (1) committing a prohibited personnel practice; (2) violating the provision of any law, rule, or regulation, or engaging in certain other conduct within the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel; or (3) knowingly and willfully refusing or failing to comply with an order of the MSPB. If the Special Counsel determines that such disciplinary action should be taken,
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S.1990: Presidential Appointee Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/26/2019
Presidential Appointee Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-3499]
[Ethics ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to impose a fine on a presidentially appointed employee against whom the Special Counsel determines disciplinary action should be taken for (1) committing a prohibited personnel practice; (2) violating the provision of any law, rule, or regulation, or engaging in certain other conduct within the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel; or (3) knowingly and willfully refusing or failing to comply with an order of the MSPB. If the Special Counsel determines that such disciplinary action should be taken,
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HB-3499: Presidential Appointee Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 06/26/2019