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Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize the hiring of mental health professionals. [HR-258]
Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize the hiring of mental health professionals. Recognizes the critical shortage of mental health professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Calls on the VA to prioritize the hiring of such professionals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Crist
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
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David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law [HB-1983]
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law This bill makes it unlawful to willfully cause bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive device, attempting to cause such injury, whether or not acting under color of law, because of: (1) the actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin of that person; or (2) the actual or perceived religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of that person where the offense is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. The U.S. Sentencing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017
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Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act [S.871]
Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act This bill provides appropriations for military pay and allowances during a funding gap impacting the Armed Forces. Under the bill, a "funding gap" is any period of time after the beginning of a fiscal year for which interim or full-year appropriations for the personnel accounts of the Armed Forces for that fiscal year have not been enacted. If a funding gap occurs, the bill provides appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of the Coast Guard) to continue
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 04/06/2017
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To prohibit any reduction in the amount of the per diem allowance to which members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense are entitled based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or official travel, and for other purposes. [HB-2036]
To prohibit any reduction in the amount of the per diem allowance to which members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense are entitled based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or official travel, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits uniformed service agencies or the Department of Defense (DOD) from altering the amount of the locality-based travel and transportation per diem allowances or reimbursements to which certain uniformed service members or civilian DOD employees
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/24/2017
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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 [S.867]
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers. The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/17/2017
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Justice for Children Now Act of 2017 [HB-1985]
Justice for Children Now Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to appoint 70 immigration judges in addition to those serving as of the date of enactment of this bill.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017
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Congressional Pension Reform Act [HB-1935]
Congressional Pension Reform Act This bill modifies the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to exclude Members of Congress, except the Vice President, from FERS retirement coverage after the enactment of this bill. The bill prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. The bill does not affect the rights or benefits of any Member for the period prior to the enactment of this bill, nor does it affect the eligibility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017
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Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017 [S.861]
Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017 This bill requires federal employees furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after April 28, 2017, to be compensated for the period of the lapse on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2017 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the expiration of the continuing resolution that currently funds most
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 35. on 04/07/2017
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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [S.854]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017
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Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017 [HB-1905]
Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017 This bill prohibits federal agencies and federal contractors from requesting that applicants for employment disclose criminal history record information before receiving a conditional offer (an offer of employment conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry). The bill sets forth positions to which such prohibition shall not apply, such as positions for which prior consideration of criminal history record information is otherwise required by law, positions with law enforcement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 04/24/2017
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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1903]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to revise requirements governing: (1) investigations of mine accidents; (2) miners' rights and protections (e.g., whistle-blower rights and protections); (3) mine health and safety standards; (4) underground coal mines; and (5) health and safety training for miners. The Department of Labor, when investigating coal or other mines, must: (1) determine why an accident occurred and whether there were violations of law, mandatory health and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Scott
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017
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Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017 [S.842]
Fair Chance Act Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017 This bill prohibits: (1) federal agencies and federal contractors from requesting that applicants for employment disclose criminal history record information before receiving a conditional offer of employment, and (2) agencies from requiring an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee. The bill: (1) sets forth positions to which such
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With Amendments. With Written Report No. 115-162. on 09/25/2017
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NOPE Act No Ongoing Perks Enrichment Act [HB-1951]
NOPE Act No Ongoing Perks Enrichment Act This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a house of Congress that has not agreed to a budget resolution for FY2018 by April 15, 2017, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Salaries are withheld from April 16, 2017, until the house of Congress agrees to a budget resolution or the last day of the 115th Congress, whichever is earlier. The bill amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. The bill prohibits use of funds
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 04/26/2017
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Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 [S.814]
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on diversity and sensitivity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill requires a state or local government that receives JAG funding to have in effect a law requiring the appointment of an independent prosecutor to investigate and prosecute an offense involving
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/04/2017
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Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 [HB-1870]
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on diversity and sensitivity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill requires a state or local government that receives JAG funding to have in effect a law requiring the appointment of an independent prosecutor to investigate and prosecute an offense involving
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/04/2017
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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2017 [HB-1884]
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2017 Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2017 This bill provides that: (1) heart disease, lung disease, and specified cancers of federal employees employed in fire protection activities for a minimum of 5 years shall be presumed to be proximately caused by such employment if an employee is diagnosed with any such disease within 10 years of the last active date of employment in fire protection activities; (2) the disability or death of such an employee due to any such disease shall be presumed to result from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/04/2017
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act [HB-1892]
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act DIVISION A--HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES ACT Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (Sec. 10102) This division authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty. DIVISION B--SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TAX RELIEF, AND MEDICAID CHANGES RELATING TO CERTAIN DISASTERS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-123. (txt | Pdf) on 02/09/2018
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Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 [HB-1848]
Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program under which it shall increase the use of medical scribes at VA medical centers. The bill defines "medical scribe" as an unlicensed individual hired to enter information into the electronic health record or chart at the direction of a physician or licensed independent practitioner whose responsibilities include: assisting the physician or practitioner in navigating the electronic health record;
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Young
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 07/25/2017
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To repeal the authorizations for office space, office expenses, franking and printing privileges, and staff for former Speakers of the House of Representatives. [HB-1855]
To repeal the authorizations for office space, office expenses, franking and printing privileges, and staff for former Speakers of the House of Representatives. This bill repeals specified authorizations for office space, office expenses, franking and printing privileges, and staff for former Speakers of the House.
Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Introduced In House on 04/03/2017
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Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017 [S.788]
Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (or another private, not-for-profit entity with comparable expertise) to review the deaths of all covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years. A "covered veteran" is any veteran who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five-year period preceding the veteran's death. The review shall include: the total numbers of veterans who
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/30/2017