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Washington, D.C. Admission Act [S.1278]
Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states. The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall consist of all Washington, DC territory as of enactment of this bill, with specified exclusions for federal buildings and monuments. The Commonwealth
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/25/2017
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Broadway Street in Pekin, Illinois, as the "Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office". [HB-2673]
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Broadway Street in Pekin, Illinois, as the "Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office". (Sec. 1) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Broadway Street in Pekin, Illinois, as the "Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Became Public Law No: 115-208. (txt | Pdf) on 07/24/2018
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 Carter Street in Fairview, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office". [HB-2672]
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 Carter Street in Fairview, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 Carter Street in Fairview, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Became Public Law No: 115-145. (txt | Pdf) on 03/23/2018
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Post Office Discontinuance Accountability Act of 2018 [S.1204]
Post Office Discontinuance Accountability Act of 2018 This bill establishes procedures under which the United States Postal Service (USPS) may carry out emergency suspensions of post offices because of a natural disaster, damage to or destruction of a post office, or a lack of qualified personnel to operate it or adequate measures to safeguard it. A District Manager implementing an emergency suspension must: (1) provide immediate notice to the Headquarters Review Coordinator or the Field Performance office, local officials of the USPS, and customers;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-329. on 09/04/2018
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To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. [HB-2537]
To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. This bill designates as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza" the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, DC.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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A bill to designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. [S.1187]
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. This bill designates as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza" the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, DC.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/18/2017
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Recognizing the contributions of Defense laboratories to national security and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017". [HR-341]
Recognizing the contributions of Defense laboratories to national security and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017". Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017 in celebration of the work and accomplishments of the national network of Defense laboratories. Commits to finding ways to increase investment in such network in order to increase support of federally sponsored research and development.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 06/16/2017
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Eliminate EPA Excess Act of 2017 [HB-2522]
Eliminate EPA Excess Act of 2017 This bill requires the Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit reports to Congress evey five years on: (1) a survey of excess print and storage supplies held by the EPA's federal storage management facilities and recommendations for recycling and repurposing any excess printed inventory and addressing potential safety hazards associated with excess printed inventory, and (2) a survey of excess storage facility property held by the EPA and recommendations for reducing such excess property
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2017 [HB-2542]
Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2017 This bill requires each public building constructed, substantially altered, or acquired by the General Services Administration (GSA) to meet the following standards: at least 90% of the exposed facade material from ground level to 40 feet shall not be composed of glass or shall be composed of glass employing elements that preclude bird collisions without completely obscuring vision, ultraviolet (UV) patterned glass that contains UV-reflective or contrasting patterns that are visible to birds, patterns on glass
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 05/19/2017
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POLICE Act of 2017 Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2017 [HB-2561]
POLICE Act of 2017 Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the restriction on possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a federal facility. Specifically, the prohibition does not apply to the lawful carrying of agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons by a uniformed law enforcement officer in certain publically accessible federal facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Mitchell
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/17/2018
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MAR-A-LAGO Act Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act [HB-1711]
MAR-A-LAGO Act Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act This bill directs the President to establish and update, every 90 days, a publicly available database that contains records of: the name of each visitor at the White House, residence of the Vice-President, or any other location at which the President or Vice President regularly conducts official business (covered location); the name of each individual with whom the visitor met at the covered location; and the purpose of the visit. The President shall not include
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/23/2017
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MAR-A-LAGO Act Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act [S.721]
MAR-A-LAGO Act Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act This bill directs the President to establish and update, every 90 days, a publicly available database that contains records of: the name of each visitor at the White House, residence of the Vice-President, or any other location at which the President or Vice President regularly conducts official business (covered location); the name of each individual with whom the visitor met at the covered location; and the purpose of the visit. The President shall not include
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/23/2017
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. [HB-1662]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits smoking: (1) indoors in any Veterans Health Administration facility, and (2) outdoors in any such facility as of October 1, 2022. The bill repeals a provision authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish tobacco to veterans receiving hospital or domiciliary care.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Wenstrup
Reported By The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1033. on 11/16/2018
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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625]
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-141. on 03/23/2018
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Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act [HB-1556]
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act This bill revises the authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer excess personal property to federal and state law enforcement agencies. DOD's authority to transfer property for counter-drug activities is eliminated. DOD property recipients must: (1) provide DOD with a description of intended use; and (2) certify that they have appropriate personnel, technical capacity, and training and will return any surplus DOD property. Non-federal recipients must certify that they have notified their local
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 04/05/2017
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4040 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Marvin Gaye Post Office". [HB-1496]
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4040 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Marvin Gaye Post Office". (Sec. 1) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4040 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Marvin Gaye Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Became Public Law No: 115-207. (txt | Pdf) on 07/24/2018
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act [HB-1443]
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances, including by: requiring states and Indian tribes to measure their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes; requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants for establishing building training and assessment centers at institutions of higher education; requiring DOE to establish a process to recognize schools for implementing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 04/25/2017
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To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. [HB-1482]
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. This bill states that the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch may include improvements or replacements that: are consistent with the management of a specified river segment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Simpson
Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-833. on 07/17/2018
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. [S.590]
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill states that the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch may include improvements or replacements that: are consistent with the management of a specified
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Risch
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-67. on 05/16/2017
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A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way". [S.539]
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way". This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in Washington, DC as "Oswaldo Paya Way."
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/07/2017