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Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act of 2013 [S.833]
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Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act of 2013 - Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act's program of grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for the education of homeless youth to: raise the minimum allotment for each state; elaborate on the functions of each state's Office of the Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children and Youths; elaborate on required state procedures for resolving disputes regarding the educational placement of homeless youth; ensure that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/25/2013
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Refugee Protection Act of 2013 [S.645]
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Refugee Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) eliminate the one-year time limit for filing an asylum claim; and (2) permit, and set forth the requirements for, reopening a claim that was denied because of failure to file within one year. Revises the definition of terrorist activity for purposes of alien inadmissibility. Excludes activity committed under duress from such definition. Revises: (1) the definition of refugee, and (2) the criteria for granting asylum. Authorizes the Attorney General to appoint counsel
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2149-2150) on 03/21/2013
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Check the Box for Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 [S.62]
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Check the Box for Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish in the Treasury the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund; and (2) allow individual taxpayers to designate on their tax returns a specified portion (not less than $1) of any overpayment of tax, and to make a contribution of an additonal amount, to be paid over to such Fund to provide services to homeless veterans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 113-203. on 05/09/2013
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 [S.47]
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to add or expand definitions of several terms used in such Act, including : (1) "culturally specific services" to mean community-based services that offer culturally relevant and linguistically specific services and resources to culturally specific communities; (2) "personally identifying information or personal information" with respect to a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (3) "underserved
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Became Public Law No: 113-4. on 03/07/2013
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A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans. [S.2960]
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Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a rental assistance and supportive housing program, in conjunction with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), for the benefit of Indian veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness and who are residing on or near Indian areas. Requires rental assistance under such program to be: (1) made available to recipients eligible for housing assistance block grants under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 11/20/2014
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Higher Education Affordability Act [S.2954]
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Higher Education Affordability Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6207) on 11/20/2014
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Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2014 [S.2723]
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Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify low-income building units that provide housing for full-time students who were homeless youth or homeless veterans during a five-year period prior to occupying a low-income housing unit for the low-income housing tax credit.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/31/2014
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Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2014 [S.2653]
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Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2014 - Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to redefine "homeless," "homeless individual," or "homeless person." Modifies requirements relating to an individual or family who will imminently lose their housing, including housing they own, rent, or live in without paying rent. Revises criteria for unaccompanied youth and homeless families with children and youth defined as homeless under other federal statutes to require that they: are certified as homeless by the director or designee of a program
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S4905) on 07/24/2014
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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act [S.2646]
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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act - Title I: Runaway and Homeless Youth Act - Reauthorizes the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act through FY2019, generally at FY2009 levels. (Sec. 103) Modifies the Basic Center Grant (BCG) Program (for short-term emergency shelter and family reunification services to runaway and homeless youth) to require local centers to provide safe shelter and services, including trauma-informed services, for runaway and homeless youth, and (if appropriate) services for their families, including individuals
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Leahy Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 09/18/2014 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/01/2014
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National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2014 [S.2634]
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National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief for disasters declared in 2012, 2013, and 2014 by: extending through 2014 the election to expense qualified disaster expenses (i.e., for removal of debris, demolition, and repair of business-related property); increasing the tax deduction for charitable contributions for disaster relief for individual and corporate taxpayers; allowing through 2014 the deduction of losses attributable to disasters; allowing waivers of requirements relating to mortgage
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/22/2014
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 [S.2534]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2015. Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security and executive management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities, and (6) the Office of the Inspector General.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mary L. Landrieu
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Landrieu. With Written Report No. 113-198. on 06/26/2014
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 [S.2438]
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2015 - Makes appropriations for FY2015 to the Department of Transportation (DOT), including: (1) the Office of the Secretary, (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (3) the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), (6) the Federal Railroad
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Murray. With Written Report No. 113-182. on 06/05/2014
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National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2014 [S.2233]
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National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief for disasters declared in 2012 and 2013 by: extending through 2013 the election to expense qualified disaster expenses (i.e., for removal of debris, demolition, and repair of business-related property); increasing the tax deduction for charitable contributions for disaster relief for individual and corporate taxpayers; allowing through 2013 the deduction of losses attributable to disasters; allowing waivers of requirements relating to mortgage
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/09/2014
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 [S.1982]
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 - Amends federal veterans provisions to revise or add provisions concerning medical services and other benefits provided to veterans and/or their dependents through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the following areas: survivor and dependent matters, including benefits for children of certain veterans born with spina bifida; education matters, including the approval of courses for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Motion To Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline With Respect To The Measure Rejected In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: Cr S1210) on 02/27/2014
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 [S.1950]
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 - Amends federal veterans provisions to revise or add provisions concerning medical services and other benefits provided to veterans and/or their dependents through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the following areas: survivor and dependent matters, including benefits for children of certain veterans born with spina bifida; education matters, including the approval of courses for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S707) on 02/04/2014
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Protecting Youth At-Risk for Sex Trafficking Act [S.1878]
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Protecting Youth At-Risk for Sex Trafficking Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require the state agency under its foster care and adoption assistance program plan to demonstrate to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it has developed, and is implementing, policies and procedures for identifying and screening any child who the state has reasonable cause to believe is a victim of sex trafficking or is at risk of being a victim of trafficking. Prescribes additional
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/19/2013
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Supporting At-Risk Children Act [S.1870]
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Supporting At-Risk Children Act -Title I: Strengthening and Finding Families for Children - Strengthening and Finding Families for Children Act - Subtitle A: Adoption Incentive Payments - (Sec. 111) Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the adoption incentives grant program through FY2016. (Sec. 112) Revises the program's award structure. Repeals the state incentive-eligibility requirement that: (1) the number of foster child adoptions in the state during the fiscal year exceed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Max Baucus
By Senator Baucus From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 113-137. Minority Views Filed. on 02/06/2014
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Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013 [S.1850]
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Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to study the effectiveness of the Office of Refugee Resettlement's domestic refugee resettlement programs. Requires the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to: (1) ensure that refugee assistance is provided to qualifying refugees who are secondary migrants; (2) report to Congress regarding states experiencing departures and arrivals due to secondary migration; and (3) expand the Office's data analysis, collection, and sharing activities
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/18/2013
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Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act [S.1754]
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Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to include local educational agency homeless liaisons, their designees, and the directors of other programs serving homeless youth among those who may identify individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as unaccompanied youth and thereby independent for financial aid purposes. Frees financial aid administrators from being required to verify those determinations absent conflicting information. Requires the presumption,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/21/2013
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Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2013 [S.1715]
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Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2013 or CPRA - Establishes the Civilian Property Realignment Commission to: (1) identify opportunities to reduce significantly the federal government's inventory and cost of federal real property assets and the number of high-value leases through relocation to less costly properties, (2) identify not fewer than 5 federal properties that have an anticipated sales price of not less that $500 million and that are not currently on the list of surplus or excess properties, (3) carry out an independent analysis of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 11/14/2013