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A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipulations, and for other purposes [S.57]
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A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipulations, and for other purposes (Sec. 1) This bill provides that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes an adverse finding that a VA employee has violated a VA policy for which the employee may be removed or suspended, or has violated a law for which the employee may be imprisoned for more than one year, the VA may not award a bonus to such employee until the earlier of: five years after the end of the fiscal year
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 01/05/2017
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Stop Foreign Influence Act [HB-345]
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Stop Foreign Influence Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to impose a 10-year post-employment lobbying ban on a former President, Vice President, Member of Congress, or specified intelligence appointee who knowingly represents, or aids or advises, a country of particular concern. The term "country of particular concern" means: (1) a country designated by the Department of State to be of particular concern for religious freedom violations, and (2) any entity owned or controlled by such country. Additionally, the bill amends the Lobbying
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Trott
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/31/2017
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No More Ghost Money Act [HB-330]
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No More Ghost Money Act This bill prohibits any federal agency or federal government contractor from making a monetary payment to any official of a foreign country for the purposes of bribery, coercion, or any illegal activity that undermines the rule of law or corrupts a public official. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) shall report to Congress on all monetary payments made by the CIA to officials of the Government of Afghanistan on or after September 11, 2001. The President may waive such requirements if compliance would harm U.S. national
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/05/2017
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A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. [SCR-4]
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A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S62-65) on 01/04/2017
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
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Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017 [S.23]
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Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: adopt the unique device identification system developed for medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or implement a comparable standard identification system, for identifying biological implants intended for use in VA medical facilities; permit a vendor to use any of the accredited entities identified by the FDA as an issuing agency; implement (within 180 days after enactment of this bill) a compatible system
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/17/2017
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A bill to establish an independent commission to examine and report on the facts regarding the extent of Russian official and unofficial cyber operations and other attempts to interfere in the 2016 United States national election, and for other purposes. [S.27]
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A bill to establish an independent commission to examine and report on the facts regarding the extent of Russian official and unofficial cyber operations and other attempts to interfere in the 2016 United States national election, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the Commission to End Russian Interference in United States Elections as an independent commission to examine Russian cyber operations and attempts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. national election. The commission must examine attempts by the Russian government, governments or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 01/04/2017
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Clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. [HCR-5]
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Clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/04/2017
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TRUST Act Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act [HB-291]
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TRUST Act Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act or the TRUST Act This bill denies retirement benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System to a Member of Congress who is convicted of any crime committed after the enactment of this bill that is a felony under federal or state law (currently, limited to specified felonies under federal law).
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 01/04/2017
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Presidential Tax Transparency Act [S.26]
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Presidential Tax Transparency Act This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President and certain candidates for President to disclose federal income tax returns for the three most recent taxable years in reports filed with either the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) or the Federal Election Commission (FEC), in the case of a candidate. The OGE or the FEC must make the disclosed tax returns publicly available after making appropriate redactions. If the income tax returns are not disclosed as required by this bill, the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 01/04/2017
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Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act [HB-27]
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Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to retain a copy of any reprimand or admonishment received by a VA employee in the employee's permanent record.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 01/04/2017
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Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. [HR-5]
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Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress as the Rules for the 115th Congress, with amendments. (Sec. 2) Directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to impose a fine against a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for use of an electronic device for still photography or for audio or visual recording or broadcasting in contravention of clause 5 of Rule XVII and any applicable Speaker of the House of Representatives' announced policy on electronic devices. Prohibits a Member,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017 [HB-28]
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Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) adopt the unique device identification system developed for medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or implement a comparable standard identification system, for identifying biological implants intended for use in VA medical facilities; (2) permit a vendor to use any of the accredited entities identified by the FDA as an issuing agency; (3) implement (within 180 days after enactment of this bill)
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Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 01/04/2017
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Increasing the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability to Veterans Act of 2017 [S.12]
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Increasing the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability to Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an annual performance plan for each political appointee that is similar to the plan conducted for career appointee Senior Executive Service employees. Each plan conducted with respect to a VA political appointee shall assess whether such appointee is: (1) recruiting and retaining well-qualified individuals, (2) motivating employees, (3) training and developing employees and preparing them
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Received In The House. on 05/26/2017
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Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2017 [HB-73]
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Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires each presidential library fundraising organization to submit quarterly reports to the National Archives and Records Administration (National Archives) on every contributor who gave the organization a contribution or contributions (whether monetary or in-kind) totaling $200 or more for the quarterly period. The Archivist of the United States shall publish such information on the website of the National Archives within 30 days after each quarterly filing. It shall be unlawful
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/05/2017
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 [HB-157]
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is the policy of the United States to assist the government of Tunisia in eliminating terrorist organizations that operate in Tunisia and neighboring Libya and preventing fighters in Syria from returning to Tunisia. This bill expresses the sense of the Congress that: significant reform that protects fundamental human rights is necessary to enable the Tunisian security services to combat terrorism and reinforce the rule of law; expeditious consideration of sales,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2017 [HB-70]
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Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to modify and expand requirements for federal advisory committees. A federal advisory committee is any term-limited committee, board, commission, council, conference, panel, task force, or similar group that dispenses objective advice and recommendations to officers and agencies of the executive branch. (Sec. 2) The bill requires that appointments to federal advisory committees be made without regard to political affiliation or political
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-217. on 03/22/2018
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No Windfalls for Government Service Act [S.13]
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No Windfalls for Government Service Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a $1 million lifetime limitation on the nonrecognition of a taxpayer's gains from the sale of property pursuant to a certificate of divesture to comply with conflict-of-interest requirements for certain federal government positions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/03/2017
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Executive Appointee Ethics Improvement Act [HB-2500]
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Executive Appointee Ethics Improvement Act This bill lengthens from one to two years the ban on certain senior personnel of the executive branch and independent agencies from lobbying the department or agency in which the person served. If the Director of the Office of Government Ethics decides to waive this restriction, such decision shall be published in the Federal Register unless it would compromise national security. The bill lengthens from two to five years the ban on certain very senior personnel of the executive branch and independent agencies,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/07/2017
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Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2017 [HB-2493]
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Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 05/17/2017