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AI in Government Act of 2020 [HB-2575]
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Establishes the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration to advise and promote the efforts of the federal government in developing innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit the public, and improve cohesion and competency in the use of AI. The Office of Management and Budget must issue a memorandum to federal agencies regarding AI governance approaches, to be followed by preparation and submission of governance plans by the agencies. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management must identify key skills
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 531. on 09/15/2020
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AI in Government Act of 2019 [S.1363]
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Establishes the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration to advise and promote the efforts of the federal government in developing innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit the public, and improve cohesion and competency in the use of AI. The Office of Management and Budget must issue a memorandum to federal agencies regarding AI governance approaches, to be followed by preparation and submission of governance plans by the agencies. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management must identify key skills
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-225. on 06/01/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
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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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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020
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Next Step Act of 2019 [HB-1893]
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To reform sentencing, prisons, re-entry of prisoners, and law enforcement practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019
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Next Step Act of 2019 [HB-1893]
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To reform sentencing, prisons, re-entry of prisoners, and law enforcement practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019
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Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act [HB-1701]
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Establishes in the General Services Administration the Federal Government Decentralization Commission to study and submit a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the District of Columbia metropolitan area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 03/13/2019
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Next Step Act of 2019 [S.697]
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A bill to reform sentencing, prisons, re-entry of prisoners, and law enforcement practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/07/2019
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Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 [S.387]
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Prohibits federal agencies and federal contractors from requesting that applicants for employment disclose criminal history record information before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Agencies may not require an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee. The bill (1) sets forth positions to which such prohibitions shall not apply; and (2) requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM),
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-33. on 04/10/2019
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Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. [HJR-31]
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(Sec. 3) This section 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) This section specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2019. (Sec. 5) This section provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are only available (or rescinded, if applicable) if the President subsequently
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Became Public Law No: 116-6. (txt | Pdf) on 02/15/2019
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Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 [HB-1076]
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Prohibits federal agencies and federal contractors from requesting that applicants for employment disclose criminal history record information before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Agencies may not require an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee. The bill (1) sets forth positions to which such prohibitions shall not apply; and (2) requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM),
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Oversight And Reform. H. Rept. 116-380, Part I. on 01/24/2020
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RIGHT Act of 2019 Restoring Integrity, Governance, Honesty, and Transparency Act of 2019 [HB-1028]
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Revises ethics requirements applicable to certain federal government employees. Specifically, the bill requires candidates for President or Vice President to disclose 20 years of tax returns, which the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) may publish after making necessary redactions; the disclosure of information regarding contributions to a government official's legal defense fund; the OGE to prohibit any executive branch officer or employee from receiving reimbursement for, or payment of, legal fees incurred in connection with executive branch service;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Introduced In House on 02/06/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
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21st Century Respect Act [HB-381]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the General Services Administration to change the terminology used to describe the racial background or place of origin of people in regulations concerning (1) USDA programs for financing and insuring loans for properties in rural areas, and (2) the 1974 development plan for Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC.
Sponsored by: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 02/08/2019
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-264]
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TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2019 This title provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices, including Salaries and Expenses, the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Account, Department-Wide Systems and Capital Investments Programs, the Office of Inspector General, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The title provides appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 9. on 01/10/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019
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AI in Government Act of 2018 [S.3502]
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AI in Government Act of 2018 This bill establishes the Emerging Technology Policy Lab within the General Services Administration (GSA) to advise and promote the efforts of the federal government in ensuring that the use of emerging technologies by the government, including artificial intelligence, is in the best interest of the public; and improve cohesion and competency in federal agency rule making and the use of emerging technologies. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management must identify key skills and competencies needed for positions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/26/2018
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6147]
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[Animals ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Climate Change ]
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 2) Specifies that, unless this bill expressly provides otherwise, references to "this Act" included in a division refer only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 3) Specifies the committee reports that apply for the purpose of implementing each division. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 This division
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/07/2018
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Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. [HB-4667]
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Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. DIVISION A--DISASTER ASSISTANCE Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 This division provides $81 billion in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 291. on 01/04/2018