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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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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam B. Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/18/2019
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Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act of 2019 [HB-3320]
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[Telecommunications ]
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Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to restrict procurement of information technology, telecommunications equipment and services, and related products or services from a vendor that poses a risk to the DHS supply chain. A vendor poses a risk if a malicious actor may manipulate the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, or maintenance of a vendor's covered article.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-188. on 08/27/2019
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Protect Our Universities Act of 2019 [S.1879]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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A bill to call on the Secretary of Homeland Security to lead a task force to address the threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua David Hawley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/18/2019
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Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019 [S.1843]
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Requires an issuer that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose specified information related to the number of domestic and foreign employees of the issuer and its subsidiaries. An issuer that is an emerging growth company (in general, a newly public company with revenues below a specified threshold) shall be exempt from the bill's disclosure requirement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/13/2019
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BURMA Act of 2019 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-3190]
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This act imposes sanctions, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar). The President shall impose sanctions against current or former officials who are responsible for or who supported serious human rights abuses in Burma, as well as against entities controlled by such officials and military-linked entities that provide such officials significant financial benefits. The sanctions shall include asset blocking and visa blocking. The bill authorizes humanitarian aid for Burma,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019
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EQUITABLE Act of 2019 Ensuring Quality Information and Transparency for Abroad-Based Listings on our Exchanges of 2019 [HB-3124]
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Generally restricts the use of a foreign public accounting firm by a foreign issuer of securities. The bill requires certain disclosures from a foreign issuer of securities that uses, for its required audit report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a foreign public accounting firm that is not subject to inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. If an issuer uses such a foreign public accounting firm, the issuer is generally prohibited from listing its securities on a national securities exchange. Specifically, an
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Introduced In House on 06/05/2019
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EQUITABLE Act Ensuring Quality Information and Transparency for Abroad-Based Listings on our Exchanges Act [S.1731]
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Generally restricts the use of a foreign public accounting firm by a foreign issuer of securities. The bill requires certain disclosures from a foreign issuer of securities that uses, for its required audit report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a foreign public accounting firm that is not subject to inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. If an issuer uses such a foreign public accounting firm, the issuer is generally prohibited from listing its securities on a national securities exchange. Specifically, an
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/05/2019
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Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act [S.1609]
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Requires certain issuers of securities to annually disclose information related to the tax jurisdiction, income, and assets of their constituent entities on a country-by-country basis.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/22/2019
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United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 [S.1625]
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A bill to promote the deployment of commercial fifth-generation mobile networks and the sharing of information with communications providers in the United States regarding security risks to the networks of those providers, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/24/2019
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Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act [S.1610]
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Modifies the tax treatment of foreign source income of domestic corporations to (1) eliminate a provision that allows companies to deduct a portion of the tangible assets of their controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) before the tax on foreign income applies, and (2) require net CFC tested income to be determined on a country-by-country basis rather than globally. The bill also requires the Joint Committee on Taxation to study options for reforming laws related to the taxation of income from international sources.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/22/2019
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ZTE Theft Act Zero Tolerance for Electronics Theft Act [HB-2841]
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Imposes certain requirements on Chinese telecommunications, software, and electronics companies that were denied export privileges on or after a certain date. Such a company shall be eligible for export privileges only if it certifies to the Department of Justice that it will (1) abide by all U.S. laws, (2) not engage in cyber espionage, and (3) not infringe intellectual property. To obtain export privilege eligibility, the company shall also establish with the Department of the Treasury a $2.5 billion account to pay any patent infringement judgments
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 06/26/2019
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Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act [HB-2739]
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Prohibits the awarding of a contract to an entity for the procurement of rolling stock for use in public transportation if the manufacturer of the rolling stock is (1) incorporated or has manufacturing facilities in the United States; and (2) is owned or controlled by an entity based in a country that is identified as a nonmarket economy country, was identified by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as a priority foreign country (e.g., a country that does not protect intellectual property rights), and is subject to monitoring by the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 05/16/2019
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 [S.1441]
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Establishes sanctions related to the provision of vessels for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines. The Department of State must report to Congress (1) a list of vessels engaged in below sea-level pipe laying for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the TurkStream pipeline, or any successor projects; and (2) a list of foreign individuals and entities that knowingly provided or facilitated the provision of the vessels for such pipeline construction. The State Department shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/31/2019
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U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Act of 2019 [HB-2565]
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Calls for various reports to Congress on China-related topics and revises labeling requirements under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Various agencies shall report on whether the United States should file a complaint with the World Trade Organization against China and on China's trade-distorting practices; efforts to prosecute Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliates who threaten or coerce U.S. residents; Chinese bases in other countries and how such bases affect freedom of navigation, sea control, and U.S. interests; the Chinese Coast
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/31/2019
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U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Act of 2019 [HB-2565]
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Calls for various reports to Congress on China-related topics and revises labeling requirements under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Various agencies shall report on whether the United States should file a complaint with the World Trade Organization against China and on China's trade-distorting practices; efforts to prosecute Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliates who threaten or coerce U.S. residents; Chinese bases in other countries and how such bases affect freedom of navigation, sea control, and U.S. interests; the Chinese Coast
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/31/2019
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American Cars, American Jobs Act of 2019 [HB-2510]
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Establishes in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the American Cars, American Jobs Program. Under the program, the Department of Transportation must issue vouchers of $3,500 to offset the purchase or lease price of a new automobile made in the United States if at least 45% of the automobile's parts come from the United States or Canada and assembly of the automobile occurs in the United States. The amount of the voucher for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles is $4,500. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 05/03/2019
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Fentanyl Sanctions Act [HB-2483]
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[Overdose Prevention ]
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Establishes programs to address illicit opioid trafficking and imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in such activities. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities identified as opioid traffickers or those that own, control, or supply opioid precursors. The sanctions include bans on (1) receiving loans, (2) foreign exchange transactions, (3) property transactions, and (4) certain investments that fall under U.S. jurisdiction. The President may waive sanctions on certain parties for national
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/31/2019
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Fentanyl Sanctions Act [HB-2226]
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Establishes programs to address illicit opioid trafficking and imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in such activities. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities identified as opioid traffickers or those that own, control, or supply opioid precursors. The sanctions include bans on (1) receiving loans, (2) foreign exchange transactions, (3) property transactions, and (4) certain investments that fall under U.S. jurisdiction. The President may waive sanctions on certain parties for national
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/15/2019
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Invest in America Act [HB-2210]
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[Taxes ]
[Finance ]
[Investments ]
Repeals several tax provisions that were included in the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. The bill repeals provisions that imposed (1) capital gains taxes on dispositions of investments in U.S. real property by foreign citizens, and (2) related tax withholding and reporting requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 04/10/2019
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U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Act of 2019 [S.987]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
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Calls for various reports to Congress on China-related topics and revises labeling requirements under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Various agencies shall report on whether the United States should file a complaint with the World Trade Organization against China and on China's trade-distorting practices; efforts to prosecute Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliates who threaten or coerce U.S. residents; Chinese bases in other countries and how such bases affect freedom of navigation, sea control, and U.S. interests; the Chinese Coast
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/02/2019