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Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2017 [HB-3569]
Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of public safety officer for purposes of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to include a campus police officer who is employed by an institution of higher education and authorized to enforce criminal laws. Specifically, the bill extends death, disability, or education benefits to a campus police officer or survivors of a campus police officer who dies or becomes disabled as a result
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We the People Act of 2017 [HB-3537]
We the People Act of 2017
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Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2017 [S.1643]
Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from rehiring any individual who was previously employed by the IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose employment was terminated for cause. The bill generally applies with respect to any employee removed from employment before, on, or after the date of enactment of this bill. It does not apply to any employee who is employed by the IRS as of the enactment of this bill with respect to any removal for misconduct
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VA Staffing and Vacancies Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-3459]
VA Staffing and Vacancies Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish and update monthly on a publicly available VA website, for each VA component and Veterans Health Administration medical facility, the number of: personnel encumbering positions; accessions and de-accessions of personnel during the preceding month; vacancies, by occupation; and active job postings that have been filled during the preceding 30 days, including the length of time for which each position was posted prior to being filled.
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Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2018 [HB-3500]
Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from rehiring any individual who was previously employed by the IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose employment was terminated for cause. (Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.
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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [HB-3400]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to review the process for the issuance and renewal of special recreation permits, including for cross-jurisdictional trips, with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall: (1) coordinate with states to allow the purchase of federal and state recreation passes at federal and state facilities in the same transaction, and
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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [S.1633]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to review the process for the issuance and renewal of special recreation permits, including for cross-jurisdictional trips, with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall: (1) coordinate with states to allow the purchase of federal and state recreation passes at federal and state facilities in the same transaction, and
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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1631]
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress regarding State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reorganization plans. Any such plan shall preserve USAID's independence. The State Department is urged to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues. The bill: (1) establishes in the State Department a Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; and (2)
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A resolution designating July 30, 2017, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day". [SR-231]
A resolution designating July 30, 2017, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day". Designates July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3358]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Federal Unemployment Benefits
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole Committee On Appropriations Senate Subcommittee On Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 115-277. on 12/05/2017
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017 [HB-3359]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency. The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security
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Jobs Now Act of 2017 [HB-3376]
Jobs Now Act of 2017 This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to carry out a two-year pilot program to award competitive grants to general local government units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train employees who provide a local government unit with a public service. The bill prescribes required and authorized uses of grant fund and priorities for awarding and using grant funds, including: encouraging grantees to use funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals
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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3354]
Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3353]
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2018 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT). Provides appropriations for the Office of the Secretary, including: Salaries and Expenses; Research and Technology; the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau; Cyber Security Initiatives; the Office of Civil Rights; Transportation Planning, Research, and Development;
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2017 [HB-3303]
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2017 This bill preserves special federal retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, and diplomatic special security agents who cannot meet the minimum age and service requirements for special retirement benefits due to a work-related injury or illness.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3280]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for financial services and general government, including programs within the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and several independent agencies. Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2018 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices, including: Salaries and Expenses, the Office of Terrorism
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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff. [S.1569]
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act, in the event that the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 is enacted, to make plans made available by the federal government to Members of Congress and congressional staff subject to state waivers of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement for health insurance to cover the essential health benefits and PPACA restrictions
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Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017 [HB-3269]
Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017 This bill repeals provisions requiring federal employees, including foreign service employees, who began service after 2012 to pay an increased contribution (4.4%, up from 0.8%) toward funding their annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for annual surveys of Federal employees, and for other purposes. [HB-3244]
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for annual surveys of Federal employees, and for other purposes. This bill requires a federal agency to conduct an annual survey of its employees to assess leadership practices and employee satisfaction. Unless doing so would jeopardize national security, the results of the survey must be posted on the website of the agency.
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Hold Congress Accountable on Healthcare Act [HB-3253]
Hold Congress Accountable on Healthcare Act This bill makes Members of Congress ineligible for health plans offered through health insurance exchanges, health plans under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program, federal health care programs, and federal health coverage subsidies if legislation is enacted that changes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and increases the rate of individuals without health coverage.