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All-American Flag Act [S.1963]
[Trade ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Prohibits agencies from using funds to procure a U.S. flag unless such flag has been manufactured in the United States from materials that have been U.S. grown, produced, or manufactured. The bill specifies exceptions to this prohibition, including an exception if flags of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity cannot be procured as needed at market prices.
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Made in America Act of 2019 [S.1955]
[Infrastructure ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Trade ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States, and for other purposes.
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DHS Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019 Department of Homeland Security Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019 [HB-3484]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a rotational cybersecurity research, development, and training program. Under such program, DHS shall detail to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) (including the national cybersecurity and communications integration center) Coast Guard Academy graduates and faculty. DHS shall detail to the Coast Guard Academy, as faculty, individuals with expertise and experience in cybersecurity who are employed by (1) CISA; (2) the Directorate of Science and Technology;
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Fair Maps Act of 2019 [S.1972]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
A bill to create a more representative and accountable Congress by prohibiting partisan gerrymandering and ensuring that any redistricting of congressional district boundaries results in fair, effective, and accountable representation for all people.
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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 [S.1942]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Veterans ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 provides federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service. Specifically, the bill provides that (1) heart disease, lung disease, and specified cancers of federal employees employed in fire protection activities for at least 5 years is presumed to be proximately caused by such employment if the employee is diagnosed with the disease within 10 years of their employment in fire protection activities; and (2) the disability or death of the employee due
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To require that in a notice of proposed rule making for a new rule, the notice shall identify two rules which the agency intends to repeal. [HB-3449]
Requires federal agencies to identify two rules that the agency is repealing for any proposed new rule, unless the proposed rule is required by statute.
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To require that in a notice of proposed rule making for a new rule, the notice shall identify two rules which the agency intends to repeal. [HB-3449]
Requires federal agencies to identify two rules that the agency is repealing for any proposed new rule, unless the proposed rule is required by statute.
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Election Security Assistance Act [HB-3412]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Elections ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Voting Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses security threats to federal elections. Specifically, the bill authorizes grants to states for election technology and security, requires election poll books to meet voting system standards, allows for expedited security clearances for certain state election officials and officials with the Election Assistance Commission, requires federal entities to share information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding election cybersecurity incidents, and requires DHS to share information with state and local officials regarding election
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Empower Act of 2019 [S.1917]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Modifies the system for the public financing of presidential primary and general elections. The bill (1) eliminates spending limits on participating candidates, (2) increases the amount of matching funds for participating candidates by matching the first $200 of contributions by individuals to candidates at a 6:1 ratio, (3) requires participating candidates to agree to accept contributions of no more than $1,000, and (4) allows national parties to expend up to $100 million in coordination with participating candidates.
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Prohibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act of 2019 [HB-3395]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Crime ]
Specifies that information sought or obtained for a political advantage is included in the ban on foreign contributions to an election, and establishes penalties for related violations. Political committees must submit to the Federal Election Commission a written acknowledgement of the ban on foreign contributions.
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SEEED Commission Act of 2019 Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development Commission Act of 2019 [HB-3385]
[Economic Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Social Security ]
Establishes the Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise to examine and make recommendations on ways the federal government can support and utilize social enterprises (i.e., businesses created to further a social purpose in a financially sustainable way). The commission must (1) establish criteria for identifying social enterprises for purposes of federal programs, and (2) identify opportunities for the federal government to engage social enterprises in creating jobs and strengthening local economies. The areas studied and potential recommendations
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MERIT Act of 2019 Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation Act of 2019 [HB-3348]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises provisions related to federal employment, including the furlough and removal of federal employees, the calculation of federal employee retirement benefits, and the length of the probationary employment period. Specifically, the bill repeals the process for taking action against a federal employee for unacceptable performance, accelerates the process for removal or suspension based on performance or actions, and prohibits grievances based on adverse personnel actions and reductions in force. The bill also authorizes an agency to remove a
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Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-3357]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
Reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2024 and modifies its authority. Specifically, the bill requires the board to establish and collect a filing fee to be paid by any individual filing a claim or appeal. The bill requires the board to make a decision in a matter after receiving the written representations of the parties and after an opportunity for a hearing, and the bill authorizes the board to grant a motion for summary judgment. With respect to an appeal from a performance or conduct-based adverse action, the bill prohibits
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Community Post Office Act [HB-3333]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Requires the U.S. Postal Service, before relocating any post office, to receive prior written approval from local or state government with respect to such relocation and the site proposed for the relocation.
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MERIT Act of 2019 Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation Act of 2019 [S.1898]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises provisions related to federal employment, including the furlough and removal of federal employees, the calculation of federal employee retirement benefits, and the length of the probationary employment period. Specifically, the bill repeals the process for taking action against a federal employee for unacceptable performance, accelerates the process for removal or suspension based on performance or actions, and prohibits grievances based on adverse personnel actions and reductions in force. The bill also authorizes an agency to remove a
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A resolution designating September 2019 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world. [SR-252]
[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
This resolution designates September 2019 as National Democracy Month.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the "Paul Eaton Post Office Building". [HB-3329]
[Public Safety ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the "Paul Eaton Post Office Building."
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Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act of 2019 [HB-3320]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to restrict procurement of information technology, telecommunications equipment and services, and related products or services from a vendor that poses a risk to the DHS supply chain. A vendor poses a risk if a malicious actor may manipulate the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, or maintenance of a vendor's covered article.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2509 George Mason Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Ryan Keith Cox Post Office Building". [HB-3305]
[Community Development ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Safety ]
[Veterans ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2509 George Mason Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Ryan Keith Cox Post Office Building."
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To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes. [HB-3317]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
Permits the postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display in the lobby of such post office a portrait, painted by artist Wade Hampton, of Scipio A. Jones.