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Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act [HB-5476]
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Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command. Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed official: may only be removed by the Attorney General or the most senior Senate-confirmed DOJ official, in certain circumstances; may only be removed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/11/2018
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [HB-4884]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Voting Rights ]
[International ]
Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Release the Memo Resolution Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the so-called "FISA memo", a document prepared by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and any ancillary information, should be released to the public. [HR-717]
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Release the Memo Resolution Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the so-called "FISA memo", a document prepared by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and any ancillary information, should be released to the public. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence should immediately hold a recorded vote on making public a memo alleging improper conduct
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/29/2018
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.2365]
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[National Security ]
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/30/2018
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Requiring each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy for the office's workplace, establishing the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and consultation to employees of the House regarding procedures and proceedings under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and for other purposes. [HR-724]
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Requiring each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy for the office's workplace, establishing the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and consultation to employees of the House regarding procedures and proceedings under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) Requires each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy. Directs the Committee on House Administration,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Mr. Harper Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 02/06/2018
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act [HB-4924]
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act TITLE I--REFORM OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES Subtitle A--Reform of Procedures for Initiation, Investigation, and Resolution of Claims (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to revise administrative and judicial dispute resolution procedures for certain claims by employees alleging that employing offices have violated their CAA rights and protections, including protections against sexual harassment. The bill eliminates the requirement that an employee
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/07/2018
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Raising a question of the privileges of the House. [HR-726]
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Raising a question of the privileges of the House. Declares that the House of Representatives condemns Representative Paul Gosar for certain actions regarding attendance at the State of the Union address.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Introduced In House on 02/06/2018
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Border and Port Security Act [HB-4940]
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[Trade ]
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Border and Port Security Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign at least 500 new officers above the level as of September 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year until the total number of officers equals the requirements identified each year in the Workload Staffing Model developed by the CBP. The CBP shall, every fiscal year, hire, train, and assign specified levels of new agricultural specialists, full-time investigators within its Office of Professional Responsibility,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/08/2018
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act [S.2401]
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S706) on 02/07/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. [HR-745]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations and enhance Moldova's democratic, economic, and security reforms. Encourages enhanced U.S. partnerships with Moldova's government, private sector, and civil society and a focus of U.S. assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 02/20/2018
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A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process. [SR-414]
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[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process. Calls on the Venezuelan government to postpone the presidential election and any concurrent National Assembly, state legislative council, or municipal council elections scheduled for April 22, 2018, until: (1) credible election observers are allowed to observe the electoral process; (2) the National Electoral Council is led by trusted nonpartisan members;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1251-1252) on 02/27/2018
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CORRUPT Act Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump Act [HB-5182]
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CORRUPT Act Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 03/06/2018
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-4744]
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/07/2018
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Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act [HB-5215]
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Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prohibit employees who have knowingly misused VA purchase cards from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials. Such prohibition shall be in addition to any other applicable penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Coffman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/22/2018
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NDA Act No Disrupting Accountability Act [HB-5351]
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NDA Act No Disrupting Accountability Act This bill states that a nondisclosure agreement based on an individual's employment in the Executive Office of the President or the White House may not be enforced against the individual for disclosing information, in violation of the nondisclosure agreement, about wrongdoing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 03/20/2018
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Congressional Harassment Reform Act [S.2236]
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Congressional Harassment Reform Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 12/14/2017
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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 [S.2595]
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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/22/2018
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Secure Elections Act [S.2593]
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[Elections ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
Secure Elections Act This bill gives the Department of Homeland Security primary responsibility within the federal government for sharing information about election cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities with federal entities and election agencies. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) shall establish an advisory panel of independent experts to develop guidelines on election cybersecurity, including standards for procuring, maintaining, testing, auditing, operating, and updating election systems. The EAC shall award election system
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/22/2018
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1761]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-151. Additional And Minority Views Filed. on 09/07/2017
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Special Counsel Independence Protection Act [HB-3654]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Ethics ]
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Special Counsel Independence Protection Act This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command. Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed individual may be removed only if: (1) the Attorney General files an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and files a contemporaneous
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Ms. Jackson Lee. Petition No: 115-9. on 03/22/2018