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Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act [HB-890]
Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act This bill establishes the U.S. Copyright Office as a separate independent agency in the legislative branch, to be headed by a director appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Currently, the Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress [LOC] and is headed by the Register of Copyrights.) The director's term of office is limited to 10 years without eligibility for reappointment. The director must appoint officers and employees responsible for administering the Copyright
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 02/06/2017
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Bureau of Reclamation Water Project Streamlining Act [HB-875]
Bureau of Reclamation Water Project Streamlining Act This bill sets forth provisions governing feasibility studies for water projects initiated by the Department of the Interior under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (project studies). A project study initiated after enactment of this bill must: (1) result in the completion of a final feasibility report within three years; (2) have a maximum federal cost of $3 million; and (3) ensure that personnel from the local project area, region, and headquarters levels of the Bureau of Reclamation concurrently
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 02/17/2017
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Conscience Protection Act of 2017 [S.301]
Conscience Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to codify the prohibition against the federal government and state and local governments that receive federal financial assistance for health-related activities penalizing or discriminating against a health care provider based on the provider's refusal to be involved in, or provide coverage for, abortion. Health care providers include health care professionals, health care facilities, social services providers, health care professional training programs, and health
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/03/2017
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California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act [HB-857]
California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act This bill amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things: establish or designate wilderness areas, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; release specified wilderness study areas; adjust national park and preserve boundaries; and specify land withdrawals and conveyances. Specified federal land shall be taken into trust for the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. Lands and interests in land, including improvements, outside the boundary of Joshua
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Aguilar
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 722. on 12/05/2018
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DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act [HB-858]
DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to make grants to nonprofit legal services providers with immigration law expertise to provide immigration-related legal services and advice to an alien who: (1) is present in the United States as a lawful permanent resident; (2) has received a grant of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, has been admitted as a refugee (or the alien's spouse or parent has been so admitted), or has been determined to be qualified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/03/2017
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Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act of 2017 [HB-864]
Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to apply that Act's restrictions to collectors of debt owed to a federal agency. A federal agency that is a creditor may not sell or transfer a debt to a debt collector until 90 days after the obligation becomes delinquent or defaults. Specified notice to the consumer of such a sale or transfer is required. A collector of debt owed to a federal agency may not collect any interest, fee, charge, or expense that is: (1) unreasonable in relation to actual
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Sponsored by: Rep. Keith Ellison
Hearings Held By The Subcommittee On Financial Institutions And Consumer Credit Prior To Referral. on 07/12/2017
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Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act [S.297]
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions regarding review and approval of generic drug applications or supplements to generic drug applications for drugs: (1) for which there is a shortage, or (2) that have not been recently introduced to the market by more than one manufacturer and for which tentative approval has not been granted to more than two applications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must prioritize the review of such submissions and act on them
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/02/2017
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Childhood Cancer STAR Act Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2017 [HB-820]
Childhood Cancer STAR Act Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide support to collect the medical specimens and information of children, adolescents, and young adults with selected cancers that have the least effective treatments in order to achieve a better understanding of these cancers and the effects of treatment. The national childhood cancer registry is reauthorized through FY2022 and revised to authorize
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/03/2017
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Childhood Cancer STAR Act Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018 [S.292]
Childhood Cancer STAR Act Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide support to collect the medical specimens and information of children, adolescents, and young adults with selected cancers that have the least effective treatments in order to achieve a better understanding of these cancers and the effects of treatment. The national childhood cancer registry is reauthorized through FY2022 and revised to authorize
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 115-180. on 06/05/2018
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Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act [S.296]
Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act This bill establishes a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals to: (1) study the present division of the U.S. courts of appeals, with particular references to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and (2) submit to the President and Congress recommendations for changes in circuit boundaries or structure for the expeditious and effective disposition of the caseload of such courts. The commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Chief Justice
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Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/02/2017
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Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 [HB-808]
Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill prescribes requirements for sanctions with respect to: (1) Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and related entities; (2) Mahan Air; (3) Iran's support of terrorism; (4) Iran's human rights abuses; (5) certain Iranian individuals; (6) persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals; (7) financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran; (8) Iran's ballistic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Leonard Lance
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/06/2017
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Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 [HB-806]
Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to revise the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) program. (Sec. 2) The bill delays the implementation of the ozone NAAQS that were published in 2015. The bill extends until: (1) October 26, 2024, the deadline for states to submit designations to implement the 2015 ozone NAAQS; and (2) October 26, 2025, the deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate state areas as attainment, nonattainment, or unclassifiable areas with respect to the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/19/2017
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To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. [HB-776]
To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the total volume of cellulosic biofuel in transportation fuel under the renewable fuel standard to what is commercially available until the EPA submits to Congress a comprehensive study on cellulosic biofuel and the environmental and economic impacts of producing such fuel.
Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/25/2017
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Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 [HB-756]
Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 TITLE I--POSTAL SERVICE BENEFITS REFORM This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a Postal Service Health Benefits Program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to offer health benefits plans for U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees, annuitant retirees, and their families at rates that reflect the cost of benefits provided solely to the USPS risk pool. Medicare-eligible postal retirees and family members are automatically enrolled in part A (Hospital Insurance) and part
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Garrett Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 756, A Bill Originally Introduced By Former Representative Chaffetz, For Purposes Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 03/20/2018
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Military Infrastructure Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2017 [HB-753]
Military Infrastructure Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) develop a force structure plan (plan) for the Armed Forces based on a DOD assessment of threats to U.S. national security for FY2018-FY2038; (2) conduct a comprehensive inventory of military installations world-wide for each military department; and (3) submit a certification of whether the need exists for DOD to consolidate, close, or realign military installations (installation actions). DOD may begin a round for the selection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 02/21/2017
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Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 [HB-764]
Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business-related tax credit for up to 50% (100% for small business employers) of the qualified housing expenses paid for the benefit of their employees. The bill defines "qualified housing expenses" to include homeownership assistance and rental assistance. The bill limits the annual amount of such credit per employee to the lesser of $10,000 or 6% of an employee's home purchase price, or up to $5,000 for rental assistance, adjusted for inflation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Introduced In House on 01/31/2017
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Asserting that Congress should expend the resources necessary to investigate thoroughly the nature and extent of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including whether there was collusion between persons associated with the Russian government and persons associated with the presidential campaign of Donald J. Trump to influence the outcome of the election. [HCR-15]
Asserting that Congress should expend the resources necessary to investigate thoroughly the nature and extent of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including whether there was collusion between persons associated with the Russian government and persons associated with the presidential campaign of Donald J. Trump to influence the outcome of the election. Declares that Donald J. Trump won the 2016 presidential election with the assistance and interference of the Russian government. Calls for Congress to investigate thoroughly
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/31/2017
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Department of Defense Managed Print Services Utilization Act of 2017 [HB-773]
Department of Defense Managed Print Services Utilization Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to pursue managed print services within DOD.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Meng
Introduced In House on 01/31/2017
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Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 [HB-732]
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits government officials from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States (resolving a civil action, a plea agreement, a deferred prosecution agreement, or a nonprosecution agreement) that provides for a payment or a loan to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments or loans that: (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment or loan and suffered
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/25/2017
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Federal Records Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-745]
Federal Records Modernization Act of 2017 This bill creates a process for the suspension and removal of federal employees if an agency inspector general determines that they have: (1) willfully and unlawfully concealed, removed, mutilated, obliterated, falsified, or destroyed any record, proceeding, or other thing in their custody; or (2) violated prohibitions against creating or sending records using nonofficial electronic messaging accounts. The President, Vice President, or their staff or advisers may not create or send a presidential or vice
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Introduced In House on 01/30/2017