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Restoring the Public Trust Act [HB-7167]
Restoring the Public Trust Act
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FAIR FISH Act Facilitate Addressing Issues with Regulating Forced Labor in International Seafood Harvesting Act [S.3641]
FAIR FISH Act Facilitate Addressing Issues with Regulating Forced Labor in International Seafood Harvesting Act
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Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017 [HB-4174]
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017 This bill requires departments and agencies identified in the Chief Financial Officers Act to submit annually to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress a plan for identifying and addressing policy questions relevant to the programs, policies, and regulations of such departments and agencies.The plan must include: (1) a list of policy-relevant questions for developing evidence to support policymaking, and (2) a list of data for facilitating the use of evidence in policymaking.
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National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act [HB-4033]
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act This bill amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to: (1) reauthorize such Act through FY2023, and (2) provide for the Associate Director for Core Science Systems to replace the Associate Director for Geology as the chairperson of the geologic mapping advisory committee.
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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 [HB-7123]
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States
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DHS Accountability Enhancement Act [HB-4038]
DHS Accountability Enhancement Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to repeal provisions limiting the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to allocate or reallocate functions among Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers and to establish, consolidate, alter, or discontinue organizational units within DHS. Specifically, the bill removes the following requirements: (1) that the pertinent reorganization plan submitted to Congress contain specified elements; and (2) 60 days have expired after the Secretary
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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.3540]
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act
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Human Trafficking and IUU Fishing Act [HB-6834]
Human Trafficking and IUU Fishing Act
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Accountable Capitalism Act [S.3348]
Accountable Capitalism Act
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Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2017 [HB-4524]
Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to modify requirements and tax provisions regarding retirement plans. With respect to employer-provided retirement plans, the bill modifies requirements regarding: automatic enrollment; coverage rules for long-term, part-time workers; employer contributions; the timing for adopting a qualified retirement plan; correcting errors; financial incentives for contributing to a plan; the portability
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018 [S.3336]
Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018
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A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy. [SR-601]
A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy. Condemns the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to bar CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins from the White House. Affirms that journalists must be free to do their duty without fear of government reprisal.
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EPA Act of 2018 Ensuring Scott Pruitt is Accountable Act of 2018 [HB-6644]
EPA Act of 2018 Ensuring Scott Pruitt is Accountable Act of 2018
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Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise Act of 2018 [HB-6610]
Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise Act of 2018
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Impeaching Rod Rosenstein, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. [HR-1028]
Impeaching Rod Rosenstein, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Impeaches Rod Rosenstein, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017 [S.2046]
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017 This bill requires departments and agencies identified in the Chief Financial Officers Act to submit annually to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress a plan for identifying and addressing policy questions relevant to the programs, policies, and regulations of such departments and agencies.The plan must include: (1) a list of policy-relevant questions for developing evidence to support policymaking, and (2) a list of data for facilitating the use of evidence in policymaking.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for transparency regarding meetings between President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. [SR-588]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for transparency regarding meetings between President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Expresses the sense of the Senate that President Trump should: (1) not meet with President Putin or any Russian official without another senior U.S. official present; and (2) report to Congress on the substance of the President's meeting with President Putin, including any agreements or commitments made on behalf of the United States.
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Condemning Vladimir Putin's attack on United States officials and reaffirming support for those Americans who have served their Nation. [HR-1023]
Condemning Vladimir Putin's attack on United States officials and reaffirming support for those Americans who have served their Nation. Reaffirms that the United States should refuse to make available any current or former diplomat, civil servant, political appointee, law enforcement official, or member of the U.S. Armed Forces for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin.
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A resolution protecting American democracy. [SR-582]
A resolution protecting American democracy. Expresses acceptance of the U.S. intelligence community's assessment of Russian interference in elections in the United States and in other democracies. Demands that specified sanctions against Russia be implemented. Declares that the President must cooperate with Special Counsel Mueller's investigation.
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DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act [HB-6438]
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a DHS official as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components on the development of policies and plans to counter threats associated with UAS, including: countering UAS that may be used in a terrorist attack; promoting research and development of counter UAS technologies; ensuring the dissemination
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