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Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act [S.1626]
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Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act This bill reauthorizes FY2016-FY2019 grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for: a Northeast Corridor investment account, a state-supported account, a long-distance account, an other national network activities account, and national infrastructure and safety investments. Appropriations are also authorized for the same period for: National Transportation Safety Board rail investigations, and Amtrak's Office of the Inspector General. The bill revises requirements for the rail
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 05/16/2016
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act [S.1430]
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S3241-3242) on 05/21/2015
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Florida Fisheries Improvement Act [S.1403]
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Florida Fisheries Improvement Act This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to revise requirements for fishery management in the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic. Regional fishery management councils may use alternative fishery management measures in a recreational fishery. This bill revises requirements for fishery management plans, including by exempting certain species from fishery rebuilding requirements, changing how to determine the timelines for rebuilding fisheries, and repealing the requirement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-398. on 12/09/2016
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Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 [S.1276]
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Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Department of the Interior to make available for leasing, and conduct lease sales including, at least 50% of the available unleased acreage within each outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning area in the Gulf of Mexico considered to have the largest undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources. Each proposed oil and gas leasing program must include any state subdivision of an OCS planning area in the Gulf of Mexico requested by
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 05/19/2015
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A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to deauthorize the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Critical Restoration Project. [S.124]
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A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to deauthorize the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Critical Restoration Project. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to deauthorize the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Critical Restoration Project upon execution of a transfer agreement between the Secretary of the Army and the South Florida Water Management District, under which the District shall operate the transferred project as an environmental restoration project to provide water storage and water treatment options.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 01/08/2015
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A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Central Everglades Planning Project, Florida. [S.120]
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A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Central Everglades Planning Project, Florida. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out the project for environmental restoration, CERP, Central Everglades Planning Project, Florida, in accordance with the plans and subject to the conditions recommended in the final report of the Chief of Engineers signed on December 23, 2014.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 01/08/2015
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Seismic Moratorium Act [S.1171]
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Seismic Moratorium Act This bill prohibits conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil or gas exploration and development in any area located within a specified exclusive economic zone located off the coastline of Florida. This moratorium shall only be terminated if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (of the Department of Commerce) determines that the reasonably foreseeable impacts of such activities are minimal to individuals or populations of marine mammals, sea turtles, or fish. These
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/30/2015
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Red Snapper Management Improvement Act [S.105]
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Red Snapper Management Improvement Act This bill gives Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (Gulf coastal states) exclusive authority to manage and conserve the red snapper in both the waters of each Gulf coastal state and the exclusive economic zone in the Gulf of Mexico if each of those states agree to a fishery management plan for the stainability of the red snapper and the economic and community benefits of the Gulf coastal states. If each of those states agrees to a fishery management plan, Department of Commerce must provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Cassidy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/07/2015
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Recognizing and honoring the life of Jose Fernandez. [HR-902]
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Recognizing and honoring the life of Jose Fernandez. Honors the life and accomplishments of Jose Fernandez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins who died in a boating accident with two of his friends, Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero. Offers condolences to their families and friends.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 09/28/2016
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Condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack. [HR-827]
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Condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack. Condemns the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016. Honors those who were killed and expresses hope for the recovery of those who were injured. Applauds the dedication
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 07/13/2016
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Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. [HR-789]
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Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. Condemns the June 12, 2016 attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the recovery of those who were wounded. Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance. Declares
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 06/16/2016
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Expressing the need to eliminate life without parole for children. [HR-382]
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Expressing the need to eliminate life without parole for children. Applauds the Supreme Court's decisions in Roper v. Simmons, Graham v. Florida, and Miller v. Alabama to strike down the death penalty, the use of life without parole sentences for non-homicide offenses, and the use of mandatory life without parole sentences for children in the United States. Applauds the states of Texas, Nevada, Wyoming, Kentucky, Kansas, Colorado, Montana, Alaska, Hawaii, Delaware, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, West Virginia, California, Florida, and Washington
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/08/2015
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Recognizing Dr. Elmira Mangum as the first female president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. [HR-164]
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Recognizing Dr. Elmira Mangum as the first female president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Recognizes Dr. Elmira Mangum for being selected as the first female permanent president of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Acknowledges the significance of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Florida A&M) in the history of historically black colleges and universities and the civil rights movement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 03/23/2015
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Red Snapper Regulatory Reform Act [HB-981]
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[Recreation ]
Red Snapper Regulatory Reform Act This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to revise requirements on fishing and fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. The bill repeals a requirement that red snapper fishery management plans, plan amendments, or regulation submitted by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council contain catch limits. State jurisdiction over fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico is expanded to nine nautical miles. The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission must conduct all fishery stock assessments for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 03/16/2015
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To correct the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P16. [HB-890]
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To correct the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P16. This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Collier County, Florida.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don S. Beyer
Signed By President. on 02/29/2016
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Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 [HB-749]
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[Small Business ]
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Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for: the Northeast Corridor Improvement Fund account, the National Network account, the Office of the Inspector General, and national infrastructure investment capital grants. TITLE II--AMTRAK REFORM (Sec. 201) Directs Amtrak to establish internal controls to ensure its costs and revenues are allocated to either
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/09/2015
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Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security Act [HB-70]
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Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to conduct oil and gas lease sales under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The Deficit Reduction Acreage leased in those sales is in addition to the acreage proposed to be leased under the Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017. This bill establishes the Deficit Reduction Energy Security Fund with sums from the Deficit Reduction Acreage lease sales for 15 years. The sums are to be transferred to the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 03/02/2015
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Protecting Our Democracy Act [HB-6447]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Voting Rights ]
Protecting Our Democracy Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to investigate activities of the Russian government and others to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in the elections for public office held in the United States in 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings
Introduced In House on 12/07/2016
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Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act [HB-5817]
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Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil or gas exploration and development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The geological and geophysical activities are described in a final programmatic environmental impact statement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled "Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas."
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 08/04/2016
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Temporary Judgeship Conversion Act of 2016 [HB-5675]
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Temporary Judgeship Conversion Act of 2016 This bill converts certain temporary U.S. district court judgeships to permanent judgeships in specified U.S. judicial districts in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 07/20/2016