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Air Traffic Control Safe Operation and Readiness Act of 2019 [S.1322] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Aerospace ] [Public Safety ]
Revises the hiring process for air traffic control specialists. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to give preferential consideration to individuals who have successfully completed air traffic controller training and veterans, consider for the interview stage of the hiring process candidates who score at or above the passing score on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (AT-SA) and meet minimum qualifications established by the FAA, and revise the AT-SA to ensure that all questions are supported by a peer reviewed (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/06/2019

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COUNTER Act of 2019 Coordinating Oversight, Upgrading and Innovating Technology, and Examiner Reform Act of 2019 [HB-2514] [Finance ] [Crime ] [Real Estate ] [Inflation ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ]
Generally revises requirements related to anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing laws. Among other things, the bill establishes new offices within financial regulatory agencies related to privacy and civil liberties; creates programs within the Department of the Treasury to enable foreign and domestic outreach regarding these laws; allows for increased information sharing between law enforcement, financial institutions, and financial regulators; and revises whistleblower incentives related to actions brought by the Financial Crimes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Stivers Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 10/29/2019

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HUMANE Act of 2019 Humanitarian Upgrades to Manage and Assist our Nation's Enforcement Act of 2019 [HB-2522] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Modifies requirements relating to the detention of alien children and families, asylum seekers, and other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall house detained alien children with a parent during the pendency of any civil or criminal proceedings if the children are accompanied by a parent. DHS shall ensure the facilities meet various standards, including those relating to accommodations and medical treatment. DHS shall expedite removal proceedings against alien children convicted of certain crimes. The bill (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 05/31/2019

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Stop Silencing Victims Act [S.1314] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Makes unenforceable any provision of a nondisclosure agreement between a public sector employer and an employee that prohibits the disclosure of information relating to an allegation or a series of allegations that could give rise to a valid claim of sex discrimination.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/02/2019

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Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2019 [HB-2501] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Food ] [Insurance ] [Public Health ]
Expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health-care programs, and private health insurance to include foods, vitamins, and individual amino acids that are medically necessary for the management of certain digestive and metabolic disorders and conditions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/03/2019

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week, the week of May 5 through 12, 2019. [HR-353] [Public Safety ]
This resolution supports the designation of Public Service Recognition Week.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 05/02/2019

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Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2019 [HB-2484] [Taxes ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Native American Affairs ] [Pensions ] [Children and Youth ]
Treats Indian tribal governments as states for purposes of the annual allocation of the tax-exempt bond volume cap. It also repeals provisions that limit an Indian tribal government's eligibility to issue tax-exempt bonds or to be exempt from specified excise taxes to transactions involving the exercise of an essential government function customarily performed by state and local governments. The bill (1) treats employee benefit or pension plans maintained by Indian tribes and domestic relations orders issued pursuant to tribal law in the same manner (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduced In House on 05/02/2019

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
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 (continued...)

  

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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Foreign Service Families Act of 2019 [S.1293] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [International ] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Human Services ]
Directs the Department of State to include in the Foreign Affairs Manual an updated plan for providing telecommuting employment opportunities for the spouses of overseas Foreign Service Officers. The State Department shall facilitate employment of such spouses by providing regular career counseling, maintaining a centralized database of the skills of such spouses and available employment opportunities, and offering other employment-related assistance. (Currently, the State Department is authorized to provide such assistance but not required to do (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/02/2019

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HUMANE Act of 2019 Humanitarian Upgrades to Manage and Assist our Nation's Enforcement Act of 2019 [S.1303] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Modifies requirements relating to the detention of alien children and families, asylum seekers, and other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall house detained alien children with a parent during the pendency of any civil or criminal proceedings if the children are accompanied by a parent. DHS shall ensure the facilities meet various standards, including those relating to accommodations and medical treatment. DHS shall expedite removal proceedings against alien children convicted of certain crimes. The bill (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/02/2019

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Federal Retirement Fairness Act [HB-2478] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Pensions ] [Retirement ] [Social Security ] [Budget and Spending ]
Modifies the federal civilian service that is creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Specifically, it expands the nondeduction service that may be creditable under FERS. Nondeduction service is federal service where an employee's pay is not subject to retirement deductions (e.g., service under a temporary appointment). Currently, nondeduction service performed before January 1, 1989, is creditable under FERS so long as a deposit is made into the retirement fund to cover the period of nondeduction service. allows (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 05/02/2019

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States. [SR-180] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Safety ]
This resolution supports the designation of May 5-May 11, 2019, as Public Service Recognition Week.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/01/2019

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Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2019 [S.1264] [Pensions ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Retirement ] [Human Services ]
Prohibits a federal employee from receiving federal retirement benefits if the employee (1) has been convicted of certain crimes relating to the sexual abuse of children, or (2) willfully remains outside the United States to avoid prosecution for such crimes. Additionally, the bill requires that, for an individual convicted of such crimes, a computation of any refund of retirement contributions must exclude any interest for the period after the conviction. .

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/01/2019

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PAGE Act Promoting American Government Education Act [HB-2434] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to resume the operation of the Page Program in the House. In addition, the bill revises the membership of the Page Board to include a new position for an individual who has expertise in representing the legal interests of minors (i.e., a guardian ad litem) and to waive the requirement for the board member who is a parent of a page to be the parent of a page who participated in the program within the past five years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Introduced In House on 05/01/2019

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ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act [HB-2429] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
Makes administrative law judge (ALJ) positions part of the competitive service and otherwise modifies the process for the appointment of ALJs, including by establishing certain minimum qualifications and conditions of employment.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 05/01/2019

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Medicare for America Act of 2019 [HB-2452] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Taxes ] [Public Health ]
Establishes several health insurance programs and otherwise modifies certain requirements relating to health care coverage, costs, and services. In particular, the bill establishes a national health insurance program to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among other requirements, the program must (1) cover all U.S. residents; (2) cover specified items and services, including hospital services, prescription drugs, dental services, and home- and community-based long-term care; and (3) be fully implemented in 2023. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 05/31/2019

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Medicare for America Act of 2019 [HB-2452] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Taxes ] [Public Health ]
Establishes several health insurance programs and otherwise modifies certain requirements relating to health care coverage, costs, and services. In particular, the bill establishes a national health insurance program to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among other requirements, the program must (1) cover all U.S. residents; (2) cover specified items and services, including hospital services, prescription drugs, dental services, and home- and community-based long-term care; and (3) be fully implemented in 2023. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 05/31/2019

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To amend title 5 of the United States Code to modify, for purposes of veterans' preference for Federal hiring, certain requirements with respect to service and retirement, and for other purposes. [HB-2433] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ]
Modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process. Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days). Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a veterans' preference, even if the retiree (1) is not a disabled veteran and (2) retired at or above the rank of major or its equivalent.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Introduced In House on 05/01/2019

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CASE Act of 2019 Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 [S.1273] [Technology and Innovation ] [Arts and Culture ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ]
Creates the Copyright Claims Board, a body within the U.S. Copyright Office, to decide copyright disputes. Damages awarded by the board are capped at $30,000. Participation in board proceedings is voluntary with an opt-out procedure for defendants, and parties may choose instead to have a dispute heard in court. If the parties agree to have their dispute heard by the board, they shall forego the right to be heard before a court and the right to a jury trial. Board proceedings shall have no effect on class actions. The board shall be authorized to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Graham Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-105. on 09/12/2019

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CASE Act of 2019 Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 [HB-2426] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Arts and Culture ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ]
Creates the Copyright Claims Board, a body within the U.S. Copyright Office, to decide copyright disputes. Damages awarded by the board are capped at $30,000. Participation in board proceedings is voluntary with an opt-out procedure for defendants, and parties may choose instead to have a dispute heard in court. If the parties agree to have their dispute heard by the board, they shall forego the right to be heard before a court and the right to a jury trial. Board proceedings shall have no effect on class actions. The board shall be authorized to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 266. on 10/23/2019

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