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US Congress 115th Congress
Standard DATA Act of 2017 Standard Data And Technology Advancement Act of 2017 [HB-2250]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Human Services ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Social Security ]
Standard DATA Act of 2017 Standard Data And Technology Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to direct human services programs operating under the SSAct to designate nonproprietary, interoperable data-exchange standards for information exchanged electronically between state agencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Davis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 05/10/2017
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American Jobs First Act of 2017 [HB-2233]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
[Economic Development ]
American Jobs First Act of 2017 This bill amends the the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the H-1B nonimmigrant visa (specialty occupation) program, including by declaring that a petitioner employer: is offering an annual wage to the H-1B nonimmigrant that is the greater of the annual wage paid to the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident employee who did identical or similar work during the previous two years, or $110,000, if offered not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act; will not require an H-1B nonimmigrant
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/11/2017
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MGT Act Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 [HB-2227]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
MGT Act Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes each of specified agencies for which there are Chief Financial Officers to establish an information technology system modernization and working capital fund to: improve, retire, or replace existing information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and to improve efficiency and effectiveness; transition legacy information technology systems to cloud computing and other innovative platforms and technologies; assist and support efforts to provide adequate, risk-based,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/18/2017
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Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017 [HB-2184]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017 This bill amends the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to require the federal cyber scholarship-for-service program that the National Science Foundation (NSF) coordinates with the Department of Homeland Security to include scholarship recipients who are students pursuing an associate's degree in a cybersecurity field without the intent of transferring to a bachelor's degree program and who either have a bachelor's degree already or are veterans of the Armed Forces. The post-award employment obligations
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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OSC Access Act [HB-2195]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Ethics ]
OSC Access Act This bill expands the authority of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) by allowing it to: (1) have timely access to material available to an agency that relates to an investigation, review, or inquiry relating to whistle-blower allegations or prohibited personnel practices; (2) request from any agency the information or assistance that may be necessary for it to carry out its duties and responsibilities; and (3) require, during an investigation, review, or inquiry of an agency, the agency to provide it any record or other information
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268. on 07/28/2017
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Directing certain officials of the executive branch to provide information to the House of Representatives that will enable the House to meet its constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight of the executive branch by investigating potential conflicts of interests of President Donald J. Trump. [HR-286]
[Ethics ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Directing certain officials of the executive branch to provide information to the House of Representatives that will enable the House to meet its constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight of the executive branch by investigating potential conflicts of interests of President Donald J. Trump. Declares that the House of Representatives directs President Trump to: (1) transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication in possession of the Executive Office of the President that refers or relates
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Sponsored by: Rep. Katherine Clark
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 05/23/2017
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SAFE Act of 2017 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2017 [HB-2215]
[Cannabis ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
SAFE Act of 2017 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a federal banking regulator from: (1) terminating or limiting the deposit insurance or share insurance of a depository institution solely because the institution provides financial services to a legitimate marijuana-related business; (2) prohibiting or otherwise discouraging a depository institution from offering financial services to such a business; (3) recommending, incentivizing, or encouraging a depository institution not to offer financial services to an account
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/21/2017
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National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 [S.966]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish and maintain a National Historic Vehicle Register which shall include: (1) a narrative describing each historic vehicle and its historical significance, (2) a photographic record of the vehicle, and (3) a line drawing or engineering drawing of the vehicle. Such register shall be archived in the Library of Congress. The NPS shall: (1) coordinate with the Historic Vehicle Association, American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, and other appropriate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 02/14/2018
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Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act [S.969]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include students with a parent who serves in the reserve component of the Armed Forces under the military student identifier program. Thus, schools must assign those students identification numbers that allow the schools to monitor their achievement on academic assessments.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/27/2017
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Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 [S.954]
[Education ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require each institution of higher education (IHE) to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment that includes: (1) a prohibition of harassment of students by other students, faculty, and staff; (2) a description of its programs to prevent harassment; (3) a description of the procedures that students should follow if harassment occurs; and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/27/2017
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Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 [HB-10]
[Finance ]
[Insurance ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Investments ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Retirement ]
Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and other laws. Any rule that was issued or revised pursuant to a provision repealed by the bill is nullified. TITLE I--ENDING "TOO BIG TO FAIL" AND BANK BAILOUTS Subtitle A--Repeal of the Orderly Liquidation Authority (Sec. 111) The bill repeals the orderly liquidation authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC's orderly liquidation authority, as established under the Dodd-Frank Act, allows
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 115-108. on 07/13/2017
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Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act [S.943]
[Education ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to annually update the count of Indian students eligible for the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM Program). The JOM Program awards contracts to tribal organizations, schools, states, and others to support the cultural and academic needs of Indian students. The contract amounts are based on the number of students served. Contracting parties must annually report to Interior on the number of students they serve. If they fail to submit
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Signed By President. on 12/31/2018
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Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 [HB-2151]
[Education ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require each institution of higher education (IHE) to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment that includes: (1) a prohibition of harassment of students by other students, faculty, and staff; (2) a description of its programs to prevent harassment; (3) a description of the procedures that students should follow if harassment occurs; and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
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Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 [S.951]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 This bill codifies and revises notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures to require federal agencies to consider: (1) whether a rulemaking is required by statute or is within the discretion of the agency, (2) whether existing federal laws or rules could be amended or rescinded to address the problem, and (3) reasonable alternatives for a new rule. For major or high-impact rules, an agency must: publish a notice of initiation of rulemaking to invite interested parties to propose alternatives and ideas that accomplish
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-208. Minority Views Filed. on 02/14/2018
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Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2018 [HB-2152]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires a state or local government that receives funds under a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant program and uses such funds for a pretrial services program to annually report to DOJ the amount of money allocated for the pretrial services program and certain information about participating defendants. DOJ must publish the information. Additionally, DOJ must reduce the grant allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/10/2018
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Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act [S.930]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Infrastructure ]
Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act This bill directs the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for its customers. WAPA must publicly display on its website specific information dating back to FY2008, including rates charged by power systems to customers for power and transmission services, the amount of capacity or energy sold by power systems and a detailed accounting at the functional and budget activity level of all its expenditures and capital costs by region and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
By Senator Murkowski From Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-309. on 07/31/2018
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FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.934]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 TITLE I--FEES RELATING TO DRUGS Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017 (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend through FY2022 and revise Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fees for new drug applications. User fees are eliminated for supplements to new drug applications and drug manufacturing facilities. TITLE II--FEES RELATING TO DEVICES Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2017 (Sec. 203) The bill extends through FY2022 and revises FDA user fees for medical devices.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 05/11/2017
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [HB-2135]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Science ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act This bill designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also designates specified federal lands as biological connecting corridors and as special corridor management areas. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 05/02/2017
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [S.936]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Science ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act This bill designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also designates specified federal lands as biological connecting corridors and as special corridor management areas. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/25/2017
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What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act [HB-2126]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
[Unemployment ]
What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 04/28/2017