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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 [S.1421]
[Education ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
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Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017 [S.1410]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and industry stakeholders, to develop an implementation plan to achieve full operational capability of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management and to ensure the safety and security of all aircraft.. DOT shall designate consortia of public, two-year institutions of higher education as Community and Technical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/22/2017
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Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1405]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[National Security ]
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and specified FAA programs. The bill revises requirements for the airport improvement program and pilot program for passenger facility charges at nonhub airports. Forward Looking Investment in General Aviation, Hangars, and Tarmacs Act of 2017 or the FLIGHT Act of 2017 The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall implement an expedited and coordinated environmental review process for general aviation airport
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-243. Supplemental Views Filed. on 05/09/2018
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Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 [HB-3010]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for the federal government, the private sector, and any individual or organization a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats and risks. The Department of Homeland Security must assess cybersecurity threats, the effect of such threats on the federal government's information systems and networks, and submit recommendations for addressing such threats.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act [HB-3008]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
[Recreation ]
George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the childhood home of former President George W. Bush, which is located at 1412 West Ohio Avenue in Midland, Texas. Interior shall: (1) evaluate the national significance of the site, (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System (NPS), and (3) determine the effect of the site's designation as an NPS unit on existing commercial and recreational uses and the effect
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/11/2018
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School Food Modernization Act [HB-3006]
[Agriculture ]
[Education ]
[Food ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Children and Youth ]
School Food Modernization Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue loan guarantees to local educational agencies (LEAs), school food authorities, tribal organizations, and other eligible entities to finance infrastructure improvements or equipment purchases to facilitate their provision of healthy meals through the school lunch program. USDA must give preference to applicants that demonstrate a substantial or disproportionate need for food service infrastructure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 07/11/2017
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21st Century AIRR Act 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act [HB-2997]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Air Quality ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Infrastructure ]
[National Security ]
21st Century AIRR Act 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes and modifies Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. It also establishes the American Air Navigation Services Corporation as a federally chartered, not-for-profit corporation to assume operational control of FAA air traffic services on October 1, 2020. The bill revises requirements for the pilot program for passenger facility charges at nonhub airports and the airport improvement program. The bill extends the authorization for airport
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-296. on 09/06/2017
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Combating the President's Voter Suppression Commission Act [HB-3029]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Funding ]
Combating the President's Voter Suppression Commission Act This bill declares that no federal funds may be used to carry out Executive Order 13799 (establishing the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity).
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/22/2017
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School Food Modernization Act [S.1402]
[Food ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
School Food Modernization Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/21/2017
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Stop Price Gouging Act [HB-2974]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
Stop Price Gouging Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on pharmaceutical companies that sell prescription drugs that are subject to price spikes that exceed the annual percentage increase in the medical care consumer price index detailed expenditure category for all urban consumers (U.S. city average). For each taxable prescription drug, the excise tax ranges from 50% to 100% of price spike revenue received by the company, depending on the size of the price spike and including an adjustment for revenue that is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/23/2017
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Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2017 [HB-2956]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/10/2017
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Climate Solutions Act of 2017 [HB-2958]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
Climate Solutions Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 by directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to promulgate regulations that require the percentage of electric energy generated from renewable sources that is sold at the retail level to increase each year beginning in 2020 so that in 2050 and each subsequent year, the percentage is at least 80%. DOE must also promulgate regulations that set cumulative energy savings targets for retail electric energy and natural gas suppliers that require each supplier
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 06/23/2017
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MORE Makerspaces Act Move Ownership and Responsibility to Encourage Makerspaces Act of 2017 [HB-2969]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Education ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Construction ]
MORE Makerspaces Act Move Ownership and Responsibility to Encourage Makerspaces Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to require federal agencies to submit recommendations to the General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget on federal civilian real properties that have sufficient square footage, technological capabilities, and community accessibility for use as makerspaces. The bill defines "makerspace" as a community space that: (1) provides access to tools, technology, and knowledge
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 06/21/2017
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Foreign Investment and Economic Security Act of 2017 [HB-2932]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Foreign Investment and Economic Security Act of 2017 This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide for: (1) national security reviews of transactions involving the construction of a new facility in the United States by any foreign person (currently, national security reviews are conducted only for certain mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers by or with a foreign person); and (2) net U.S. benefit reviews of new construction, mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers by or with a foreign person. The bill makes net benefit reviews mandatory
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 06/23/2017
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Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1368]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend through FY2023 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP policy coverage limits for residential and nonresidential buildings are increased. NFIP premiums, surcharges, and fees may not be increased by more than 10% each year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must provide: (1) loans for mitigation projects, and (2) other financial assistance to qualified
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/15/2017
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A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities. [S.1367]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Science ]
[Budget and Spending ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities. This bill requires the Department of Energy to study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities, including federal agencies. Those programs and services use information and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/15/2017
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PREPARE Act Promoting Resilience and Efficiency in Preparing for Attacks and Responding to Emergencies Act [HB-2922]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
PREPARE Act Promoting Resilience and Efficiency in Preparing for Attacks and Responding to Emergencies Act This bill revises programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Office of Emergency Communications of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Office of Health Affairs of DHS. Specifically, the bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: revise requirements for and reauthorize the Urban Area Security Initiative, require states receiving homeland security grants to submit to FEMA certain threat
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Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response And Communications. on 06/28/2017
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Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2017 [HB-2906]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study access by underserved populations to general surgeons, including: (1) whether the health professional shortage area designation under the National Health Service Corps program accurately assesses adequacy of access and whether another measure would be more accurate, and (2) potential methodologies for designating general surgery shortage areas. HHS must publish data comparing the availability
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/16/2017
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Patients First Act of 2017 [HB-2918]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
Patients First Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct and support basic and applied research to develop techniques for the isolation, derivation, production, testing, and human clinical use of stem cells that may result in improved understanding of, or treatments for, diseases and other adverse health conditions, provided that the techniques will not involve: (1) the creation of a human embryo for research purposes; (2) the destruction or discarding of, or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/16/2017
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Family-Based Care Services Act [S.1357]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
Family-Based Care Services Act This bill establishes a definition, under Medicaid, for "qualified therapeutic family care services." Specifically, such services are those provided for children younger than age 21 who need institution-level care but can instead be cared for in a community placement through a licensed and accredited program that: (1) provides children with certain structured daily activities, and (2) provides parents and caregivers with specialized training and consultation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/14/2017