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US Congress 116th Congress

Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019 [S.1616] [Social Security ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Establishes procedures for closing or reducing services at Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, including requirements related to public hearings, opportunities for comment, and notice to Congress and the public. The SSA shall report to Congress on previous office closures and submit a plan to ensure that field offices maintain their current levels of provided services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Baldwin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/22/2019

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COFA Veterans Review Act of 2019 Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act of 2019 [HB-2916] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Military ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program to provide hospital care, medical services, and other related services to veterans residing in the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The bill requires the VA to conduct a study and report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing one or more VA offices in the remote Pacific islands to provide hospital care and medical services to veterans residing in the area.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Introduced In House on 05/22/2019

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Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act of 2019 [HB-2933] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Consumer Protection ] [Small Business ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ]
Places a moratorium on certain acquisitions between large agricultural and retail-related businesses and establishes the Food and Agriculture Concentration and Market Power Review Commission. The commission shall report to Congress and the President on (1) the nature and consequences of market concentration in the U.S. food and agricultural economy, and (2) recommended legal and regulatory changes to address such market concentration.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 06/28/2019

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Blocking Investment In Our Adversaries Act [HB-2903] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ] [Pensions ] [Retirement ]
Limits the investments of the International Stock Index Investment Fund (I Fund) under the Thrift Savings Plan. Specifically, it prohibits the I Fund from investing in any entity based in a peer or near-peer competitor nation, including China or Russia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Introduced In House on 05/22/2019

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Blocking Investment In Our Adversaries Act [HB-2903] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ] [Pensions ] [Retirement ]
Limits the investments of the International Stock Index Investment Fund (I Fund) under the Thrift Savings Plan. Specifically, it prohibits the I Fund from investing in any entity based in a peer or near-peer competitor nation, including China or Russia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Introduced In House on 05/22/2019

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Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019 [HB-2901] [Social Security ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Establishes procedures for closing or reducing services at Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, including requirements related to public hearings, opportunities for comment, and notice to Congress and the public. The SSA shall report to Congress on previous office closures and submit a plan to ensure that field offices maintain their current levels of provided services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 05/22/2019

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Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act of 2019 [S.1596] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Consumer Protection ] [Small Business ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ]
Places a moratorium on certain acquisitions between large agricultural and retail-related businesses and establishes the Food and Agriculture Concentration and Market Power Review Commission. The commission shall report to Congress and the President on (1) the nature and consequences of market concentration in the U.S. food and agricultural economy, and (2) recommended legal and regulatory changes to address such market concentration.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/22/2019

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Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act of 2019 [S.1596] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Consumer Protection ] [Small Business ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ]
Places a moratorium on certain acquisitions between large agricultural and retail-related businesses and establishes the Food and Agriculture Concentration and Market Power Review Commission. The commission shall report to Congress and the President on (1) the nature and consequences of market concentration in the U.S. food and agricultural economy, and (2) recommended legal and regulatory changes to address such market concentration.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/22/2019

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Fly Smart Act [S.1559] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ]
Establishes standards for airline travel by federal employees for official business, including a general requirement to use coach-class accommodations and a ban on military aircraft for domestic official travel. It allows use of first-class and business class for federal employees under certain circumstances, such as to accommodate a disability or special need or because of exceptional security circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/21/2019

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IMPROVE Transition for Servicemembers Act Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Educational Transition for Servicemembers Act [S.1555] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ]
Revises provisions that require the Department of Defense (DOD) and, with respect to the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to operate a program providing individual pre-separation counseling and services to assist members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life. The bill's changes include (1) revising various deadlines in the transition program, (2) requiring the use of surveys and electronic systems to track the progress of participating individuals, and (3) establishing a program to provide Armed Forces (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/21/2019

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Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2019 [HB-2849] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Allows a law enforcement officer who is employed by the Department of the Treasury to carry a service weapon home and store it in his or her residence while off duty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 05/20/2019

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CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019 [HB-2833] [Student Loans ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ] [Funding ]
Requires the Department of Education (ED) to provide information related to student loans to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bill prohibits ED from entering into an agreement with a contractor or vendor that services student loans unless the contractor or vendor agrees to provide requested information to the CFPB. It also requires the CFPB to maintain adequate staffing levels to carry out its duties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Introduced In House on 05/17/2019

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LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2019 [HB-2828] [Retirement ] [Law Enforcement ] [Taxes ] [Pensions ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Makes a series of changes to certain retirement and premium pay calculations for federal law enforcement officers (LEOs). Specifically, the bill provides that for purposes of computing the annuity of an LEO under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System, any premium pay earned by such LEO in excess of limitations imposed on such pay shall be included in the LEO's average pay, contingent on the payment of a specified lump sum by the LEO to the Office of Personnel Management. The bill allows for a nonrefundable (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 05/17/2019

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Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019 [S.1503] [Defense ] [Ethics ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ]
Addresses the conduct of Department of Defense (DOD) officials regarding relationships with military contractors. With respect to certain DOD officials involved in contracting, the bill increases the following: (1) the period during which an official leaving DOD and seeking compensation from a contractor must obtain an ethics opinion concerning post-employment restrictions, (2) the length of time such requests must be retained in a central repository, and (3) the frequency of Inspector General reviews of providing and retaining opinions. Each procurement (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/16/2019

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POLICE Act of 2019 Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2019 [HB-2805] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Modifies federal restrictions on the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon in a federal facility. Specifically, it permits uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons in certain publicly accessible federal facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Mitchell Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/26/2019

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Condemning continued violence against civilians by armed groups in the Central African Republic and supporting efforts to achieve a lasting political solution to the conflict. [HR-387] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [National Security ]
This resolution condemns violence against civilians in the Central African Republic and expresses support for efforts to combat the threat posed by armed groups. The resolution also urges relevant federal departments and agencies to provide humanitarian assistance to these civilians and take steps to prioritize a stronger partnership between the United States and the Central African Republic.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Mr. Cicilline Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/03/2020

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To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands. [HB-2814] [Military ] [Housing ] [Veterans ]
Revises the housing allowance for uniformed service members in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, the Department of Defense must provide to a service member serving in the U.S. Virgin Islands the basic housing allowance, rather than the overseas housing allowance. Currently, a service member on duty in the U.S. Virgin Islands receives the overseas housing allowance, which is limited to cost reimbursement. By contrast, service members in the 50 states and the District of Columbia receive the basic housing allowance, which offers a fixed amount (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stacey Plaskett Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/17/2019

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Election Security Act of 2019 [S.1540] [Voting Rights ] [Cybersecurity ] [Elections ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Disabilities ]
Addresses election security through grant programs and requirements for voting systems and paper ballots. The bill establishes requirements for voting systems, including that systems (1) use individual, durable, voter-verified paper ballots; (2) make a voter's marked ballot available for inspection and verification by the voter before the vote is cast; (3) ensure that individuals with disabilities are given an equivalent opportunity to vote, including with privacy and independence, in a manner that produces a voter-verified paper ballot; and (4) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 05/16/2019

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2019 [S.1532] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to study the role pharmaceutical benefit managers play in the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/16/2019

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A bill to amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees. [S.1521] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to specify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include federal employees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Hassan Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-60. on 07/22/2019

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