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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [HB-3494]
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Reauthorizes for FY2018-FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research
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United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2019 [HB-3493]
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Establishes within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
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ACTION for National Service Act America’s Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act [HB-3464]
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To establish a National and Community Service Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes.
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DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 [HB-3413]
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Revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the Under Secretary's acquisition-related duties, (2) sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer, and (3) establishes within the Management Directorate of DHS a Program Accountability and Risk Management office and sets forth the responsibilities of its Executive
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United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 [HB-3407]
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Reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import Bank through FY2026 and otherwise modifies its operations. Specifically, the bill redesignates the U.S. Export-Import Bank as the United States Export Finance Agency and increases the agency's lending cap over the period of its reauthorization. The bill also requires that at least an additional 5% of its total annual transactions are in support of small businesses. Additionally, the bill requires the agency to neutralize Chinese export subsidies by establishing a program to provide competitive financing. The bill
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Office of International Disability Rights Act [HB-3373]
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Establishes the Office of International Disability Rights within the Department of State's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. The office shall (1) act as the State Department's principal advisor on the rights of persons with disabilities, (2) represent the United States internationally in matters related to such rights, and (3) ensure that State Department practices promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The State Department shall (1) require disability inclusion training for certain personnel, and (2) develop
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Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-3357]
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Reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2024 and modifies its authority. Specifically, the bill requires the board to establish and collect a filing fee to be paid by any individual filing a claim or appeal. The bill requires the board to make a decision in a matter after receiving the written representations of the parties and after an opportunity for a hearing, and the bill authorizes the board to grant a motion for summary judgment. With respect to an appeal from a performance or conduct-based adverse action, the bill prohibits
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Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019 [S.1894]
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A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations, and for other purposes.
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 [HB-3352]
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Authorizes, revises, and repeals various provisions related to the Department of State. The bill provides statutory authority to establish an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy and Security and eliminates the position for the Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma (Myanmar). The bill imposes limitations on special appointments not expressly authorized by Congress. The State Department may not implement any reduction-in-force actions unless it
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Government Shutdown Accountability Act Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019 [S.1877]
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A bill to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to complete regular appropriations.
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DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act [S.1867]
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Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a senior DHS official within the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to oversee and coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components on the development of guidance and regulations to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones). The coordinator shall serve as the principal DHS official for sharing information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.
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CPSC CIO Parity Act [S.1858]
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Specifies that the Chief Information Officer of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must participate in the CPSC's planning, budgeting, management, and personnel practices with respect to information technology. The bill further requires the CPSC to appoint a Chief Data Officer and a Chief Technologist.
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Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2019 [S.1857]
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Revises federal energy and water performance requirements for federal buildings and directs the Department of Energy to establish a Federal Energy Management Program.
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Fix Funding First Act [S.1807]
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A bill to improve the funding process.
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Department of Defense Principal Cyber Advisors Act of 2019 [S.1798]
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Requires each military department to designate a Principal Cyber Advisor, responsible for advising each department on cyber forces, cyber programs, and cybersecurity matters, including those relating to weapons systems, enabling infrastructure, the defense industrial base, and Department of Defense information services. The bill directs each department to review its current governance model for cybersecurity no later than January 1, 2021.
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Department of Defense Principal Cyber Advisors Act of 2019 [S.1798]
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Requires each military department to designate a Principal Cyber Advisor, responsible for advising each department on cyber forces, cyber programs, and cybersecurity matters, including those relating to weapons systems, enabling infrastructure, the defense industrial base, and Department of Defense information services. The bill directs each department to review its current governance model for cybersecurity no later than January 1, 2021.
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A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space, and for other purposes. [S.1771]
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Establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space.
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A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space, and for other purposes. [S.1771]
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Establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2019 [S.1766]
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Directs the President to establish and implement a five-year strategy to contribute toward ending preventable child and maternal deaths globally by 2030. The President shall designate a current U.S. Agency for International Development employee to serve as the Child and Maternal Survival Coordinator. The coordinator shall oversee (1) the five-year strategy, and (2) international maternal and child health and nutrition programs.