Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017 [S.1435]
[Veterans ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Military ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017 This bill provides a 90-day amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record any firearm acquired before October 31, 1968, by a veteran while a member of the Armed Forces stationed outside the continental United States. The bill: (1) grants such an individual limited immunity under the federal criminal code and the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the acquisition, possession, transportation, or alteration of such firearm
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S.1435: Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/26/2017
Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017 [S.1440]
[Defense ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017 This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services valued over $1 million, as part of determining whether an offeror is a responsible source with a satisfactory record of performance that meets DOD's mission and ethical standards, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror or any subcontractors
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S.1440: Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 06/26/2017
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act [HB-6]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Veterans ]
[Housing ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Crime ]
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act TITLE I--MEDICAID PROVISIONS TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS (Sec. 1001) The bill prohibits termination of Medicaid eligibility for juveniles who are inmates of public institutions. (Sec. 1003) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish a demonstration project to increase provider treatment capacity for substance-use disorders. (Sec. 1004) State Medicaid programs must establish
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HB-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Became Public Law No: 115-271. on 10/24/2018
You have voted HB-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act.
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 [HB-8]
[Water ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors. (Sec. 103) The bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Levee Safety Initiative under WRDA 1986 and the dam inspection program under the National Dam Safety Program Act. (Sec. 105) The bill increases funding limits for the rehabilitation of Corps
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HB-8: Water Resources Development Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 488. on 06/26/2018
Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2017 [HB-3040]
[Agriculture ]
[Environmental ]
[Animals ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2017 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend the registration of members of the nitro group of neonicotinoid insecticides that are registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use in seed treatment, soil application, or foliar treatment on bee-attractive plants, trees, and cereals until the EPA determines that the insecticides will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on pollinators. The determination must be based on: an evaluation of the
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HB-3040: Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 07/11/2017
Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 [HB-12]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Disabilities ]
[Military ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require states to make available online voter registration. The federal criminal code is amended to prohibit hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration. The Help America Vote Act of 2002 is amended to require states to promote access to voter registration and voting for individuals with disabilities. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must support pilot programs enabling individuals with
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HB-12: Voter Empowerment Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/14/2017
Flexibility to Innovate for College Affordability Act [HB-3052]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Flexibility to Innovate for College Affordability Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish the Higher Education Regulatory Reform Task Force to review, report on, and make recommendations to reduce, federal regulatory requirements for institutions of higher education (IHEs). ED must publish the Higher Education Regulatory Reform Report; the President must submit a legislative proposal to implement its recommendations; and Congress must consider legislation to enact such recommendations under expedited procedures. Additionally,
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HB-3052: Flexibility to Innovate for College Affordability Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Welch
Introduced In House on 06/23/2017
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-3043]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill designates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency for coordinating all federal authorizations and reviews related to hydropower license applications, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. FERC must establish a process to set a schedule for the review and disposition of each federal authorization following the filing of an application for a license. The bill expands the definition of "renewable energy" to include electric
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HB-3043: Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 11/09/2017
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights [S.1418]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights This bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations relating to: protections for airline passengers from being required to involuntarily relinquish their seats, unless necessary for safety or security; the elimination of the dollar limitations on compensation to passengers denied boarding due to overbooking; compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled flights; interline agreements between air carriers and other transportation providers; training on the rights of passengers; unreasonable
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S.1418: Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/22/2017
Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act [S.1425]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a network of federal and regional entities that provide information about the nation's coasts and oceans, as well as the Great Lakes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must: (1) serve as the lead federal agency for the implementation of the IOOS, and (2) establish an IOOS Program Office to oversee daily operations and
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S.1425: Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 01/12/2018
Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 [S.1421]
[Education ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence
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S.1421: Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017 [S.1410]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and industry stakeholders, to develop an implementation plan to achieve full operational capability of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management and to ensure the safety and security of all aircraft.. DOT shall designate consortia of public, two-year institutions of higher education as Community and Technical
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S.1410: Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/22/2017
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1405]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[National Security ]
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and specified FAA programs. The bill revises requirements for the airport improvement program and pilot program for passenger facility charges at nonhub airports. Forward Looking Investment in General Aviation, Hangars, and Tarmacs Act of 2017 or the FLIGHT Act of 2017 The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall implement an expedited and coordinated environmental review process for general aviation airport
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S.1405: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-243. Supplemental Views Filed. on 05/09/2018
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act [S.1412]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education (ED) to cancel 15%, 15%, 20%, 20%, and 30% of the amount a borrower owes after 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years of public service employment, respectively, on a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan made after this bill's enactment. (Currently, the balance of a borrower's Direct Loan is canceled if the borrower is not in default and has made 120 monthly payments on such loan while employed
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S.1412: Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act [HB-3026]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education (ED) to cancel 15%, 15%, 20%, 20%, and 30% of the amount a borrower owes after 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years of public service employment, respectively, on a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan made after this bill's enactment. (Currently, the balance of a borrower's Direct Loan is canceled if the borrower is not in default and has made 120 monthly payments on such loan while employed
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HB-3026: Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 06/22/2017
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 [HB-3010]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for the federal government, the private sector, and any individual or organization a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats and risks. The Department of Homeland Security must assess cybersecurity threats, the effect of such threats on the federal government's information systems and networks, and submit recommendations for addressing such threats.
HB-3010: Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018