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US Congress 115th Congress

Prior Approval Reform Act [HB-2101] [Elections ]
Prior Approval Reform Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow a trade association or a separate segregated fund established by a trade association to solicit contributions from a member corporation's stockholders and executive or administrative personnel and their families without the approval of the member corporation. Such a solicitation may be made by more than one trade association in a calendar year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 04/17/2017

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Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act [HB-2112] [Economic Development ] [Community Development ] [National Security ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ]
Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act This bill establishes in the General Services Administration the Federal Government Decentralization Commission to study and submit a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. The plan shall include: an identification of such new locations, prioritized by relocation to low-income communities or to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the agency or division; a consideration of national security implications; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 04/21/2017

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Election Integrity Act of 2017 [HB-2090] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ]
Election Integrity Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents a valid photo identification. If an individual does not present a valid photo identification, the individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. An election official may not determine that such an individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than 10 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer Introduced In House on 04/12/2017

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American Jobs Matter Act of 2017 [S.891] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Defense ] [Manufacturing ] [Trade ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
American Jobs Matter Act of 2017 This bill requires an executive agency to include the effects on employment within the United States (a jobs impact statement) in the evaluation factors that must be considered in each solicitation for competitive proposals for contracts in excess of $1 million for the procurement of: (1) manufactured goods, (2) goods or services listed in a required report of industrial base capabilities, or (3) any item procured as part of a major defense acquisition program. An offeror's jobs impact statement may include a guarantee (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/07/2017

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A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide requirements for the disposal of surplus Federal property relating to review of bidders and post-sale responsibilities. [S.894] [Real Estate ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Property Tax ]
A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide requirements for the disposal of surplus Federal property relating to review of bidders and post-sale responsibilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2456) on 04/07/2017

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DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017 [S.902] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Defense ] [Law Enforcement ]
DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/07/2017

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Reducing DHS Acquisition Cost Growth Act [S.906] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ]
Reducing DHS Acquisition Cost Growth Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 07/26/2017

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Make it in America Act [S.908] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Manufacturing ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ]
Make it in America Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/07/2017

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TSP Modernization Act of 2017 [S.873] [Pensions ] [Retirement ]
TSP Modernization Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 07/26/2017

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To amend title 40, United States Code, to include as part of the buildings and grounds of the National Gallery of Art any buildings and other areas within the boundaries of any real estate or other property interests acquired by the National Gallery of Art. [HB-2027] [Arts and Culture ] [Real Estate ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
To amend title 40, United States Code, to include as part of the buildings and grounds of the National Gallery of Art any buildings and other areas within the boundaries of any real estate or other property interests acquired by the National Gallery of Art. This bill includes as part of the National Gallery of Art all buildings, service roads, walks, and other areas within the exterior boundaries of any real estate or interest in land that the Gallery acquires and that its director determines to be necessary for the adequate protection of individuals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Brady Introduced In House on 04/06/2017

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COST Savings Resolution Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution [SR-119] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Finance ] [Public Safety ]
COST Savings Resolution Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction, after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports annually to Congress on federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities, to conduct hearings on the report's recommendations for consolidation and elimination of the program, agency, office, or initiative. Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2430) on 04/06/2017

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Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act [HB-1987] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Ethics ]
Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch an Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity to determine whether the President is mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of office. The commission: (1) within 72 hours after Congress adopts a concurrent resolution directing it to do so, shall conduct a medical examination to determine if the President is temporarily or permanently impaired by physical illness or disability, mental illness, mental deficiency, or alcohol (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/01/2017

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building". [HB-1988] [Arts and Culture ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Signed By President. on 03/20/2018

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DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 [S.887] [National Security ]
DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2428-2430; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2428-2430) on 04/06/2017

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Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act [HB-2034] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis Introduced In House on 04/06/2017

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DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2017 [S.886] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Defense ]
DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 07/26/2017

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Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. [HR-263] [Science ] [Human Rights ] [Religion ]
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. Expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Reason. Encourages people to observe such day by focusing on the employment of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of human problems.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 04/06/2017

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Congressional Pension Reform Act [HB-1935] [Pensions ] [Retirement ] [Budget and Spending ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Congressional Pension Reform Act This bill modifies the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to exclude Members of Congress, except the Vice President, from FERS retirement coverage after the enactment of this bill. The bill prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. The bill does not affect the rights or benefits of any Member for the period prior to the enactment of this bill, nor does it affect the eligibility (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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To establish a 5-year ban on individuals appointed to Executive Schedule positions and Members of Congress engaging in lobbying activities at the Federal level. [HB-1934] [Ethics ] [Law Enforcement ]
To establish a 5-year ban on individuals appointed to Executive Schedule positions and Members of Congress engaging in lobbying activities at the Federal level.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 04/26/2017

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building". [HB-1950] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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