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To establish a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures, and for other purposes. [HB-3158]
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[Real Estate ]
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[Construction ]
Modifies requirements regarding leases for federal buildings. It directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish, and operate through 2024, a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures to (1) reduce the costs to the government of leased space, including by improving office space utilization rates of federal tenants; and (2) significantly reduce or eliminate the backlog of expiring leases over the next five years. The GSA shall furnish simplified procedures for the leasing of real property at rates that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 06/07/2019
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To require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years. [HB-3113]
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[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Science ]
Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to continue to sell the Alzheimer's disease semipostal stamp for an additional six years. The USPS must continue to transfer proceeds from the sale of the stamp to the National Institutes of Health to fund medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/06/2019
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Take Care Act [S.1753]
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Removes restrictions on the President's power to remove upper-level executive branch officers. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates existing for-cause removal protections for principal officers (officers required to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate), and (2) limits the creation of future removal restrictions by requiring Congress to expressly establish such restrictions by statute. The bill provides that a federal statute that vests discretionary decision-making authority in an executive branch officer
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/05/2019
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, as the "Jose Ramos Post Office Building". [HB-3144]
[Community Development ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, as the "Jose Ramos Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Became Public Law No: 116-89. (txt | Pdf) on 12/13/2019
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A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years. [S.1728]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Science ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to continue to sell the Alzheimer's disease semipostal stamp for an additional six years. The USPS must continue to transfer proceeds from the sale of the stamp to the National Institutes of Health to fund medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/05/2019
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District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act [HB-3092]
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[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
Restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department during an emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 06/04/2019
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Make State Governments More Open, Honest, and Transparent Act of 2019 [HB-3069]
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[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Elections ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the head of a federal agency that administers any of specified block grant programs to suspend the authority of a state to administer funds under a program if the state does not enact or enforce at least one law that (1) requires disclosure by a state legislator of financial interests, (2) prohibits a legislator from soliciting political party or election campaign contributions, or (3) prohibits the making or soliciting of contributions during a period of contractor performance or negotiations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/26/2019
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Investigate the Investigators Act of 2019 [HB-3028]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct oversight of investigations of certain political officials. In the case that the President, the Vice President, a Senator, a Member of Congress, or a candidate for any such office or the campaign of such candidate is a subject of an investigation conducted by DOJ, DOJ shall provide to the DOJ OIG a notice of such investigation by five days after such investigation commences. The bill directs the DOJ OIG to commence an oversight investigation to ensure
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/28/2019
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Know Conflicts Act of 2019 [HB-2950]
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[Ethics ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that its publicly accessible website on federal awards includes information indicating whether an award has resulted in the existence of one or more active financial conflicts of interest with respect to the President, Vice President, spouse, or dependent children. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury must annually submit to Congress a report that includes a comprehensive accounting of all new or ongoing active conflicts of interest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Madeleine Dean
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Invest in Our Democracy Act of 2019 [S.1692]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Education ]
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Directs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to provide grants to institutions of higher education to reduce tuition for state or local election officials, employees of such election officials, and employees of the EAC who are enrolled in accredited certificate programs in election administration or cybersecurity at such institutions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 05/23/2019
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National Historical Publications and Records Commission Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-2978]
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[Libraries ]
Reauthorizes the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for FY2020-FY2025 and adds the Council of State Archivists as a member of the commission.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/12/2019
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Wildland Firefighter Fairness Act [S.1683]
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[Public Safety ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Disaster Relief ]
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[Energy ]
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Requires the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to work with states and the Workforce Development Committee of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group to merge the Incident Qualification System and the Incident Qualification and Certification System into a single system by September 30, 2027. The Office of Personnel Management shall establish a pilot program to expand, when necessary, a service year limitation for seasonal or temporary federal employees whose duties primarily involve being a firefighter. The bill allows wildland firefighters
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/23/2019
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American Grown Act [HB-3019]
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[Trade ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Permits funds appropriated or otherwise available to a federal agency to be used for the procurement of a cut flower or cut green for decorative use only if it is produced in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act [S.1682]
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[Public Safety ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Agriculture ]
Requires the Office of Personnel Management to develop a distinct wildland firefighter occupational series. The series must apply to the following positions forestry technician; range technician; other positions related to significant prevention, preparedness, control, suppression, or management activities for wildland firefighters; and other positions conducting activities necessary to meet any other emergency incident. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture must use the series in the advertising and hiring of a wildland
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/23/2019
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DISCLOSE Act of 2019 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2019 [HB-2977]
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[Finance ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
Expands prohibitions and requires additional disclosures related to political spending. Specifically, foreign nationals are further restricted regarding their involvement in election related activity, including by prohibiting their participation in the decision-making process regarding an election expenditure. Existing foreign money prohibitions are expanded to prohibit disbursements for paid internet or digital communications. The Federal Election Commission must perform an audit after each election cycle to determine the incidence of illicit foreign
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 [HB-2979]
[National Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Veterans ]
[Human Rights ]
[Military ]
Requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 06/21/2019
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1401 1st Street North in Winter Haven, Florida, as the "Althea Margaret Daily Mills Post Office Building". [HB-2969]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1401 1st Street North in Winter Haven, Florida, as the "Althea Margaret Daily Mills Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Became Public Law No: 116-229. (txt | Pdf) on 12/21/2020
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Know Conflicts Act of 2019 [S.1686]
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[Ethics ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that its publicly accessible website on federal awards includes information indicating whether an award has resulted in the existence of one or more active financial conflicts of interest with respect to the President, Vice President, spouse, or dependent children. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury must annually submit to Congress a report that includes a comprehensive accounting of all new or ongoing active conflicts of interest.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/23/2019
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Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act [HB-3004]
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[Ethics ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Generally prohibits a corporation convicted of a felony involving fraud or dishonesty from contributing to an election campaign. Specifically, a corporation is prohibited from contributing to a campaign for election for federal, state, or local office for 10 years after the corporation (1) is convicted of conspiracy to commit an offense against, or to defraud, the United States or any other felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust; or (2) enters into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a charge regarding such an offense
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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To direct Federal departments and agencies to verify eligibility for Federal benefits for individuals 105 years of age or older, and for other purposes. [HB-3013]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Human Services ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
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Requires each federal department or agency that provides federal benefits to individuals 105 years of age or more to ensure, on a semiannual basis, that any such individual remains eligible for those benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Steube
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019