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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [HB-302]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-254. on 10/05/2018
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Defunding United Nations Act of 2017 [HB-249]
Defunding United Nations Act of 2017 This bill prohibits funds made available to any federal agency for FY2017 and subsequent fiscal years from being used to make U.S. voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any U.N. agency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 01/04/2017
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To prohibit the use of United States Government funds to provide assistance to Al Qaeda, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and to countries supporting those organizations, and for other purposes. [HB-258]
To prohibit the use of United States Government funds to provide assistance to Al Qaeda, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and to countries supporting those organizations, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the use of federal agency funds to provide covered assistance to: (1) Al Qaeda, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), or any individual or group that is affiliated with, associated with, cooperating with, or adherents to such groups; or (2) the government of any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H477) on 01/13/2017
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United Nations Review and Accounting Act [HB-264]
United Nations Review and Accounting Act This bill prohibits funds from being obligated, expended, or transferred for assessed or voluntary U.N. contributions (or to any fund, program, or entity affiliated with the U.N.) until 180 days after the date on which all of the following reports have been submitted: the President's report on U.S. contributions to the U.N. relating to peacekeeping operations, the Office of Management and Budget's additional report on other U.S. contributions to the U.N., and the Government Accountability Office's comparative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Lamborn
Introduced In House on 01/04/2017
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill 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 FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
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American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017 [HB-193]
American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017 This bill repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other specified related laws. The bill requires: (1) the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.), including any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other formally affiliated body; and (2) closure of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. The bill prohibits: (1) the authorization of funds for the U.S. assessed or voluntary contribution to the U.N., (2) the authorization of funds for any U.S. contribution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Assistance Control Act [HB-120]
Unaccompanied Alien Children Assistance Control Act This bill directs the President to reduce foreign assistance allocations for Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, or El Salvador by an amount equal to the number of unaccompanied alien children who are nationals or citizens of any of those countries placed in federal custody in the preceding fiscal year because of their immigration status multiplied by $15,000.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2017 [HB-82]
Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit financial assistance to a foreign country that refuses or unreasonably delays the acceptance of an alien who: (1) is a citizen, subject, national, or resident of such country; and (2) has received a final order of removal from the United States. A country shall be deemed to have refused or unreasonably delayed acceptance of an alien if it does not accept such alien within 90 days of receiving an authorized repatriation request. The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 01/12/2017
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Haitian Educational Empowerment Act of 2017 [HB-162]
Haitian Educational Empowerment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of State to establish a scholarship program for eligible Haitian students who were enrolled as full-time students in a Haitian or U.S. university or institution of higher education and whose studies were interrupted as a result of the January 12, 2010, earthquake or the October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew. A Haitian student who receives such a scholarship shall return to Haiti upon completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree. The State Department may make grants to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act [HB-48]
Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act This bill requires that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, and refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 [HB-157]
Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is the policy of the United States to assist the government of Tunisia in eliminating terrorist organizations that operate in Tunisia and neighboring Libya and preventing fighters in Syria from returning to Tunisia. This bill expresses the sense of the Congress that: significant reform that protects fundamental human rights is necessary to enable the Tunisian security services to combat terrorism and reinforce the rule of law; expeditious consideration of sales,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act [HB-226]
African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act This bill reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act (AECA) through FY2022. Ivory may be imported or exported under the AECA and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 if: (1) the raw ivory or worked ivory is solely for a museum; (2) the raw ivory or worked ivory was lawfully importable into the United States on February 24, 2014, regardless of when it was acquired; or (3) the worked ivory was previously lawfully possessed in the United States. The Department of the Interior may station
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 [HB-2484]
Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts; and (2) the political participation and leadership of women in fragile environments, particularly during democratic transitions, is critical to sustaining democratic institutions. (Sec. 4) The bill declares that it shall be U.S. policy to promote the meaningful participation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 152. on 06/21/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. [HR-332]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/19/2017
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A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. [SR-168]
A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Condemns: (1) killings of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; (2) the detention of journalists, students, activists, and political leaders who exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression through peaceful protests; and (3) abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to stifle political and civil dissent and journalistic freedoms. Urges protesters in Ethiopia to refrain from violence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 09/19/2017
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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 [S.1158]
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 This bill states that it is U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility. The President shall instruct the Department of State to establish a Mass Atrocities Task Force to strengthen State Department efforts and assist other agency efforts at atrocity prevention and response. The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service Officers in conflict and atrocity
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Presented To President. on 01/02/2019
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 [S.1141]
Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts; and (2) the political participation and leadership of women in fragile environments, particularly during democratic transitions, is critical to sustaining democratic institutions. The President, by one year after this bill's enactment and four years thereafter, shall submit to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/04/2017
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1118]
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the President, through the Department of State, to: (1) provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources in North Korea; and (2) establish a grant program to develop and/or distribute new products or methods to allow North Koreans easier access to outside information. The Broadcasting Board of Governors may broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and other popular music, television, movies, and popular
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/11/2017
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Protecting Girls' Access to Education Act Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act [HB-2408]
Protecting Girls' Access to Education Act Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/27/2017
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A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom, and for other purposes. [SR-162]
A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom as a fundamental human right. Calls for the President to: (1) strengthen U.S. foreign policy on behalf of individuals persecuted in foreign countries on account of religion; (2) develop an action plan on international religious freedom and integrate that plan into U.S. diplomatic, development, and national security strategies; and (3) develop a strategic plan to direct grants
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2920-2921) on 05/11/2017