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Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act [HB-1491] [Consumer Protection ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 04/22/2021

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Crisis Support for Unemployed Workers Act Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 Worker Health Coverage Protection Act [HB-1319] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Pensions ] [Healthcare ] [Unemployment ] [Budget and Spending ]
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Yarmuth Signed By President. on 03/11/2021

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Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 [HB-1087] [Finance ] [Elections ] [Ethics ]
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require reporting of certain expenditures for political activities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-53. on 06/08/2021

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Sustainable Budget Act of 2021 [HB-974] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ]
To establish a national commission on fiscal responsibility and reform, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Womack Introduced In House on 02/11/2021

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Retirement Forfeiture for Members of Congress Turned Foreign Lobbyists Act [HB-665] [Retirement ] [Pensions ] [Ethics ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To provide that a former Member of Congress or former senior Congressional employee who receives compensation as a lobbyist representing a foreign principal shall not be eligible for retirement benefits or certain other Federal benefits.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey Introduced In House on 02/01/2021

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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act [HB-564] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
To provide paid family and medical leave to Federal employees, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/20/2021

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End the Congressional Revolving Door Act [HB-417] [Ethics ] [Pensions ] [Retirement ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To provide that a former Member of Congress or former senior congressional employee who receives compensation as a lobbyist shall not be eligible for retirement benefits or certain other Federal benefits.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey Introduced In House on 01/21/2021

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RESCUE Act for Black and Community Banks Reenergized Economic Sustainability for Community and Urban Entities Act for Black and Community Banks [HB-154] [Finance ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Small Business ]
To provide regulatory relief for Black and community banks, to codify the Minority Bank Deposit Program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 01/04/2021

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Flexibility for Working Families Act [S.777] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Small Business ]
Flexibility for Working Families Act Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a temporary or permanent change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work, (2) the times when the employee is required to work or be on call for work, (3) where the employee is required to work, or (4) the amount of notification the employee receives of work schedule assignments. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests. Makes it unlawful (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/18/2015

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Healthy Families Act [S.497] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Small Business ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ] [Disaster Relief ]
Healthy Families Act Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Authorizes small employers with fewer than 15 employees to provide the same paid sick time, but allows them to opt out. Requires any small employer that opts out to provide at least 56 hours of unpaid sick time to each employee per calendar year. Declares that an employer shall not be required to permit an employee to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/12/2015

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Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency and Reform Washington Act of 2016 [S.3011] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Real Estate ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Veterans ] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Economic Development ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [National Security ] [Pensions ] [Property Tax ] [Senior Citizens ] [Crime ]
Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency and Reform Washington Act of 2016 This bill establishes a Federal Real Property Reform Board to reduce the federal government's civilian real property inventory and operating costs by identifying federal land and buildings to dispose of, consolidate, redevelop, or operate more efficiently. A Federal Property Council must ensure implementation of property management strategies. The General Services Administration must establish a database of federal real property. The Office of Management and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Johnson Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 505. on 06/06/2016

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GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 [S.2964] [Finance ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill eliminates provisions that require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to: review reported legislation that requires financial audits of nonfederal entities receiving federal awards; evaluate the extent to which premium levels for Medicare supplemental policies reflect reductions in coinsurance for hospital outpatient services made by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Carper Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 07/14/2016 Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-305. on 08/30/2016

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.2955] [Budget and Spending ] [Arts and Culture ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Libraries ] [Public Safety ] [Unemployment ]
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Provides appropriations to the Senate for: Expense Allowances; Representational Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; Salaries, Officers, and Employees; the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate; the Office of Senate Legal Counsel; Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate; and Contingent Expenses of the Senate. (Sec. 1) Requires that amounts (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Capito. With Written Report No. 114-258. on 05/19/2016

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GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016 [S.2849] [Budget and Spending ] [Law Enforcement ]
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-356. on 09/21/2016

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Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 [S.2723] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to extend specified whistle-blower protections to employees of congressional offices and committees, the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Office of the Attending Physician, the Office of Compliance, the Government Accountability Office, and the Library of Congress.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/17/2016

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Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 [S.2033] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 This bill allows a federal employee, including an employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child, or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. The bill makes available (subject to specified requirements) for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) six administrative workweeks of paid parental leave (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/15/2015

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Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch. [HCR-140] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Taxes ]
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch. Requires both chambers of Congress to assemble annually in the Hall of the House of Representatives to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General on the Government Accountability Office's audited financial statement of the accounts and associated activities of the executive branch, together with an analysis of the financial position and condition of the federal (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 07/05/2016

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Healthy Families Act [HB-932] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Small Business ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ] [Disaster Relief ]
Healthy Families Act Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Authorizes small employers with fewer than 15 employees to provide the same paid sick time, but allows them to opt out. Requires any small employer that opts out to provide at least 56 hours of unpaid sick time to each employee per calendar year. Declares that an employer shall not be required to permit an employee to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 04/29/2015

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GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016 [HB-5690] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Carter Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 640. on 09/22/2016

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GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 [HB-5687] [Finance ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill eliminates provisions that require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to: review reported legislation that requires financial audits of nonfederal entities receiving federal awards; evaluate the extent to which premium levels for Medicare supplemental policies reflect reductions in coinsurance for hospital outpatient services made by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jody Hice Became Public Law No: 114-301. on 12/16/2016

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