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Water and Energy Sustainability through Technology Act [HB-3275] [Water ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Climate Change ] [Infrastructure ] [International ] [Taxes ] [Environmental ]
Water and Energy Sustainability through Technology Act This bill addresses the link between energy and water systems (energy-water nexus), including: (1) the water needed to produce energy; (2) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, treat, store, and reuse water and wastewater; (3) the energy available in organic wastewaters and wet waste streams (e.g., methane); and (4) the waste heat available in industrial process and cooling water discharges, steam system condensate and cooling water, and thermoelectric cooling water discharge. The bill provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018

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Veteran Education Empowerment Act [HB-3272] [Education ] [Veterans ]
Veteran Education Empowerment Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 07/17/2017

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LGBT Data Inclusion Act [HB-3273] [Data Privacy ] [Human Rights ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ]
LGBT Data Inclusion Act This bill requires federal agencies that collect information through a survey that includes demographic data (where subjects self-report information or a proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household) to establish data standards that require: a determination of which existing data sets exclude information about sexual orientation and gender identity; an identification, and a use, of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Introduced In House on 07/17/2017

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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] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [National Security ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Reported (amended) By The Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-403. on 11/08/2017

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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the removal of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey. [HR-446] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Criminal Justice ]
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the removal of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey. Requests the President and directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document or communication in their possession that refers or relates to the firing of the former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James B. Comey in the following respects: then-Attorney (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Reported (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-300. on 09/08/2017

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Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to businesses owned or controlled by President Donald J. Trump. [HR-447] [Ethics ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ]
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to businesses owned or controlled by President Donald J. Trump.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin Reported Adversely By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-270. on 07/28/2017

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FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 [HB-3243] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Budget and Spending ] [Data Privacy ]
FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals the expiration date of (thus making permanent) provisions of the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 that require: (1) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make available to the public a list of each major information technology investment made by a covered agency for information technology, including data on cost, schedule, and performance; (2) the Chief Information Officer of each covered agency and the program manager of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Signed By President. on 11/21/2017

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Fair Trade Accessibility and Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-3233] [Trade ] [Small Business ] [Manufacturing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
Fair Trade Accessibility and Accountability Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance to small firms to assist them in preparing and filing petitions to obtain the remedies and benefits available under the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to the imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties investigations. Commerce shall review an application for assistance submitted by a small firm based on the firm's ability-to-pay and its economic impact in its local community. The amount of such assistance is capped. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David B. McKinley Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 07/25/2017

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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3219] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Healthcare ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Science ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Law Enforcement ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Crime ]
Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 187. on 08/01/2017

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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to President Trump's financial connections to Russia, certain illegal financial schemes, and related information. [HR-442] [Finance ] [International ] [Taxes ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Crime ]
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to President Trump's financial connections to Russia, certain illegal financial schemes, and related information.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Reported Adversely By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-265. on 07/28/2017

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Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act [S.1554] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/13/2017

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To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes. [HB-3229] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Ethics ] [Crime ]
To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/07/2017

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A bill to modify the definition of an antique firearm. [S.1541] [Firearms/Gun Control ]
A bill to modify the definition of an antique firearm.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Cassidy Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/12/2017

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Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession. [HR-437] [Ethics ]
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson Reported Adversely By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-269. on 07/28/2017

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FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act FLIGHT R&D Act [HB-3198] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Cybersecurity ] [Drones ] [Aerospace ] [Science ] [National Security ]
FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act FLIGHT R&D Act This bill reauthorizes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) research and development (R&D) programs for FY2018-FY2023. No funds are authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year for: (1) Environmental Sustainability Research and Development programs unless the full amount authorized for that fiscal year is appropriated for Safety Research and Development programs, Economic Competitiveness Research and Development programs, and Mission Support programs; or (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 07/13/2017

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Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017 [HB-3199] [Education ] [Student Loans ]
Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Introduced In House on 07/12/2017

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [HB-3180] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Cybersecurity ] [Law Enforcement ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Military ] [Crime ]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 TITLE I-- INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities in the: Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI); Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); Department of Defense (DOD);Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); National Security Agency (NSA); Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; Coast Guard; Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy (DOE), Justice (DOJ), and Homeland Security (DHS); (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Adam B. Schiff Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/31/2017

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Every Kid Outdoors Act [HB-3186] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Tourism ]
Every Kid Outdoors Act This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and the Army to establish the Every Kids Outdoors program to provide fourth graders free access to federal lands and waters to which the public has access. Such Departments shall issue such students annual passes, upon request, which shall allow free access to: a per-vehicle fee area for the student and any passengers accompanying the student in a private, noncommercial vehicle or for up to three adults accompanying the student on bicycles; or a per-person (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-394. on 11/28/2018

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Disaster Assistance Fairness and Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-3176] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ]
Disaster Assistance Fairness and Accountability Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from taking any action to recoup major disaster assistance from a recipient that received such assistance more than three years before FEMA first provided such recipient written notification of an intent to recoup it unless there is evidence of fraud.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-418. on 11/21/2017

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Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017 [S.1523] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Deb Fischer Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 07/10/2017

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