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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as the "Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building". [HB-2277]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as the "Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/16/2020
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To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include certain services in the definition of critical services, and for other purposes. [HB-2242]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Housing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Healthcare ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Health ]
Expands the definition of critical services in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include solid waste management, stormwater management, public housing, transportation infrastructure, and medical care.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-485. on 09/04/2020
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7722 South Main Street in Pine Plains, New York, as the "Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office". [HB-2151]
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Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7722 South Main Street in Pine Plains, New York, as the "Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Became Public Law No: 116-85. (txt | Pdf) on 12/13/2019
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Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-2159]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Media and Advertising ]
Directs the Department of State to appoint a Director of Research and Evaluation in the State Department's Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. The director's responsibilities shall include (1) overseeing research to improve State Department public diplomacy strategy and tactics, and (2) developing guidance and training for public diplomacy officers on interpreting and implementing public diplomacy-related research. The bill permanently reauthorizes the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McCaul
Introduced In House on 04/09/2019
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A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to provide Congress with sufficient notice prior to the closing of any Taxpayer Assistance Center. [S.1090]
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[Consumer Protection ]
Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to notify Congress before closing a Taxpayer Assistance Center. At least 90 days before a proposed closure would take effect, the IRS must submit to Congress a report including the reasons for the closure and a description of the taxpayer assistance services that will be provided to taxpayers in certain areas that will be affected by the closure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/09/2019
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To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize grants for improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, and for other purposes. [HB-2119]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Reauthorizes for FY2021-FY2025 the program of Department of Energy grants to states to assist their units of local government in improving energy efficiency in public buildings and facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/17/2019
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HOPR Act Homeland Procurement Reform Act [S.1055]
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[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
[National Security ]
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Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction of procurement funds be used for items manufactured by U.S. small businesses. DHS shall (1) ensure that covered items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/04/2019
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HOPR Act Homeland Procurement Reform Act [HB-2083]
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[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[National Security ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
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Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction of procurement funds be used for items manufactured in part or provided by U.S. small businesses. DHS shall (1) ensure that the items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/11/2019
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Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [S.928]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
Modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. The bill includes provisions that establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation; require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy; continue the IRS Free File Program; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/28/2019
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Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [S.928]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
Modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. The bill includes provisions that establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation; require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy; continue the IRS Free File Program; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/28/2019
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the "Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building". [S.953]
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Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the "Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/28/2019
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the "Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building". [HB-1972]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Infrastructure ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the "Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Gianforte
Became Public Law No: 116-84. (txt | Pdf) on 12/13/2019
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Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [HB-1957]
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[Energy ]
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Establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year. The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Signed By President. on 08/04/2020
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Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2019 [S.932]
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[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
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[Libraries ]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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Allows tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings by expanding the definition of "exempt facility bond" to include bonds used for qualified government buildings. A qualified government building is a government-owned building or facility that consists of one or more of the following an elementary or secondary school; a facility of a state college or university used for educational purposes; a public library; a court; a hospital or health care facility; a laboratory or research facility used by a governmental unit; a public safety
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/28/2019
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A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bozeman, Montana, as the "Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic". [S.900]
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[Public Health ]
Designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bozeman, Montana, as the Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Travis W. Atkins VA Clinic.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Became Public Law No: 116-262. on 12/30/2020
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Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2019 [HB-1882]
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[Human Services ]
[Education ]
[Poverty ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Children and Youth ]
Expands specified programs to include access to menstrual hygiene products. Specifically, the bill requires that such products are made available to (1) public school students, (2) incarcerated or detained individuals, (2) homeless individuals, (3) individuals using health care flexible-spending accounts, (4) Medicaid recipients; (5) employees of organizations with at least 100 workers, and (6) individuals accessing federal buildings.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/03/2019
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A bill to amend the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 to eliminate the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. [S.853]
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Eliminates the Asset and Infrastructure Commission, which was established to make recommendations regarding the closure, modernization, or realignment of Veterans Health Administration facilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/25/2019
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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
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[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the "Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building". [HB-1844]
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[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the "Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Became Public Law No: 116-83. (txt | Pdf) on 12/12/2019
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building". [HB-1833]
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[Public Safety ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Became Public Law No: 116-196. (txt | Pdf) on 12/03/2020