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US Congress 115th Congress
Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017 [S.709]
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Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from taking administrative action to recover any payment made to a state or local government for disaster or emergency assistance initiated in any forum (with exceptions for fraud) after three years following the transmission of the final expenditure report for project completion, as certified by the grantee (currently, after three years following the transmission
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/23/2017
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Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1689]
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Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development or over property that is used for economic development within seven years after that exercise, if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intended to be used. The bill also prohibits the federal government
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Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/24/2018
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National Landslide Preparedness Act [S.698]
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National Landslide Preparedness Act This bill: (1) directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks, reduce losses from landslides, protect communities at risk of landslide hazards, and help improve communication and emergency preparedness; and (2) establishes the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Landslide Hazards to oversee the program. The USGS shall: develop and publish a national strategy for landslide hazards and risk reduction in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/22/2017
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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act [S.693]
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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers. These centers must improve the training of health professionals in palliative care and establish traineeships for individuals preparing for advanced education nursing degrees, social work degrees, or advanced degrees in physician assistant studies in palliative care. HHS may provide support to schools of medicine, schools
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/22/2017
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To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. [HB-1678]
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To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit any administrative action to recover any payment made to a state or local government for disaster or emergency assistance initiated in any forum (with exceptions for fraud) after three years following the transmission of the final expenditure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica Wilson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/04/2017
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National Landslide Preparedness Act [HB-1675]
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National Landslide Preparedness Act This bill: (1) directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks, reduce losses from landslides, protect communities at risk of landslide hazards, and help improve communication and emergency preparedness; and (2) establishes the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Landslide Hazards to oversee the program. The USGS shall: develop and publish a national strategy for landslide hazards and risk reduction in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Science, Space, And Technology Discharged. on 12/28/2018
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FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-1679]
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FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that the ongoing modernization of the grant systems for the administration of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes: an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications; mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and a means of sharing information among agencies and with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Garret Graves
Became Public Law No: 115-87. (txt | Pdf) on 11/21/2017
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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act [HB-1676]
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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers. These centers must improve the training of health professionals in palliative care and establish traineeships for individuals preparing for advanced education nursing degrees, social work degrees, or advanced degrees in physician assistant studies in palliative care. HHS may provide support to schools of medicine, schools
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/24/2018
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Fostering Innovation Act of 2017 [HB-1645]
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Fostering Innovation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to establish a temporary exemption to the requirement that each registered public accounting firm that prepares or issues an audit report for an issuer of securities (other than an emerging growth company) shall attest to, and report on, the internal control assessment made by the management of the issuer. Specifically, this requirement shall not apply with respect to an audit report prepared for an issuer that: ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Reported By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-425. on 11/28/2017
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Unfunded Mandates Accountability Act of 2017 [S.686]
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Unfunded Mandates Accountability Act of 2017 This bill revises rulemaking requirements under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) to: (1) require federal agencies to prepare and publish in the Federal Register an initial and final regulatory impact analysis prior to promulgating any proposed or final rule that may have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted for inflation); (2) make consideration of the least burdensome alternative to a rule mandatory and require the selection of the least costly, most cost-effective,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/21/2017
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National Adoption and Foster Care Home Study Act [S.684]
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[Children and Youth ]
National Adoption and Foster Care Home Study Act This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program through which each participating state or Indian tribe: (1) adopts the uniform, research-based home study methodology developed by HHS for the evaluation of prospective foster parents and adoptive parents; and (2) provides data gathered through operation of the program to HHS, as HHS may require for purposes of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/21/2017
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English Language Unity Act of 2017 [S.678]
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English Language Unity Act of 2017 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. Naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, must be conducted in English. The bill declares that all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of U.S. laws. A person injured by a violation of this Act may obtain relief, including a declaratory judgment, in a civil action. English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/21/2017
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Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act [HB-1654]
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Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for purposes of coordinating all reviews, permits, licenses, or other approvals or decisions (reviews) required under federal law to construct new surface water storage projects in the states covered under the Reclamation Act on lands administered by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture, including state-led projects, exclusive of any easement, right-of-way, lease, or any private holding, unless the project
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/26/2017
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Deborah Sampson Act [S.681]
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Deborah Sampson Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program to assess the feasibility of peer-to-peer assistance for women veterans (including those who are separating or newly separated from the Armed Forces), with emphasis placed on women who suffered service-related sexual trauma or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, the VA shall: expand the women veterans call center to include a text messaging capability; establish a partnership with at least one nongovernmental organization
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/17/2017
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OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act [S.676]
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OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act This bill codifies and revises the centralized regulatory review process, currently required under executive order, to require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget to: (1) review each agency's significant regulatory actions for compliance with procedures for cost-benefit determinations, assessments of alternatives, avoidance of conflicts with other regulations, consideration of risks and enforcement costs, and coordination with state, local,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/21/2017
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Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act [S.677]
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Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act This bill establishes the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for purposes of coordinating all reviews, permits, licenses, or other approvals or decisions (reviews) required under federal law to construct new surface water storage projects in the states covered under the Reclamation Act on lands administered by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture, exclusive of any easement, right-of-way, lease, or any private holding (qualifying projects). The Bureau: (1) upon receipt of an
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Water And Power. Hearings Held. on 06/14/2017
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National Adoption and Foster Care Home Study Act [HB-1650]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
National Adoption and Foster Care Home Study Act This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program through which each participating state or Indian tribe: (1) adopts the uniform, research-based home study methodology developed by HHS for the evaluation of prospective foster parents and adoptive parents; and (2) provides data gathered through operation of the program to HHS, as HHS may require for purposes of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 03/21/2017
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Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act [HB-1635]
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Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify loan counseling requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs. Currently, an IHE must provide entrance counseling to a student who is a first-time federal student loan borrower. This bill replaces required entrance counseling with required annual counseling. Also, it expands the required recipients of such annual counseling to include,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/06/2018
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American Health Care Act of 2017 [HB-1628]
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American Health Care Act of 2017 TITLE I--ENERGY AND COMMERCE Subtitle A--Patient Access to Public Health Programs (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to eliminate funding after FY2018 for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which provides for investment in prevention and public health programs to improve health and restrain the rate of growth in health care costs. Funds that are unobligated at the end of FY2018 are rescinded. (Sec. 102) The bill amends the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization
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Sponsored by: Rep. Diane Black
Returned To The Calendar. Calendar No. 120. on 07/28/2017
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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625]
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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-141. on 03/23/2018