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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building". [S.3345]
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S5845; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5845) on 09/15/2016
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.3000]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Thad Cochran
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Cochran. With Written Report No. 114-263. on 05/26/2016
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 [S.2943]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified in section 4101 of this bill. Subtitle B--Army Programs (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Army to enter into one or more multiyear contracts for AH-64E Apache
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Signed By President. on 12/23/2016
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 North Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, as the "Kenneth M. Christy Post Office Building". [S.2891]
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 North Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, as the "Kenneth M. Christy Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 North Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, as the "Kenneth M. Christy Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/27/2016
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.2837]
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science agencies, and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, Economic and Statistical Analysis,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 114-239. on 04/21/2016
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American Discovery Trail Act of 2016 [S.2608]
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American Discovery Trail Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to place on federal land at points along the American Discovery Trail (from Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware, to Point Reyes National Seashore, California) acceptable signage donated to the United States for that purpose. No federal funding may be used to acquire the signage authorized for placement by this bill.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-328. on 09/06/2016
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A bill to provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, Illinois. [S.1967]
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A bill to provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, Illinois. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to convey to the Danville Area Community College of Danville, Illinois, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain real property, including improvements, known as Building Number 48, which is part of the VA Illiana Health Care System. As consideration for such conveyance the VA shall require the College to convey to the United
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 08/05/2015
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Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act [S.1662]
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Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to add Livingston County, the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson County in Illinois to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-316. on 09/06/2016
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1558]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for most military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD). TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of the DOD, the Reserve Components, and the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Thad Cochran
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Cochran. With Written Report No. 114-63. on 06/11/2015
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1376]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Mccain. With Written Report No. 114-49. Additional Views Filed. on 05/19/2015
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Honoring the victims, survivors, and those who responded to the Eastland disaster - a shipwreck which resulted in the deaths of 844 passengers and crew - on its centennial. [HR-375]
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Honoring the victims, survivors, and those who responded to the Eastland disaster - a shipwreck which resulted in the deaths of 844 passengers and crew - on its centennial. Honors the working-class families of Illinois who lost their lives as a result of the Eastland shipwreck disaster. Recognizes the brave first responders, both volunteers and professionals, for their rapid response in their community's time of need. Reaffirms the importance of intelligent maritime safety policy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 07/24/2015
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Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship. [HR-335]
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Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship. Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 06/23/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags. [HR-330]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) elected Members of Congress should work to promote public awareness of the importance of proper flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags; (2) they should work to aid the respectful and dignified disposal of such flags in their districts and among their constituents, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/01/2015
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Honoring the House music genre and its "Godfather", the late Frankie Knuckles of Chicago, Illinois, for valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. [HR-280]
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Honoring the House music genre and its "Godfather", the late Frankie Knuckles of Chicago, Illinois, for valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Applauds the contributions made by the House music genre and artists such as Frankie Knuckles to the culture of the United States. Supports the designation of a national day of recognition for Chicago House music pioneer Frankie Knuckles. Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Frankie Knuckles receive fair protection under the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Danny K. Davis
Introduced In House on 05/21/2015
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Congratulating the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the University's 70th anniversary. [HR-205]
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Congratulating the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the University's 70th anniversary. Congratulates the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on its 70th anniversary.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 04/15/2015
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Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Study Act [HB-904]
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Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Study Act Directs the Department of the Interior to study the feasibility of designating a specified region in Chicago, Illinois, as the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby L. Rush
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 03/16/2015
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Protecting Our Democracy Act [HB-6447]
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Protecting Our Democracy Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to investigate activities of the Russian government and others to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in the elections for public office held in the United States in 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings
Introduced In House on 12/07/2016
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building". [HB-5798]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Became Public Law No: 114-303. on 12/16/2016
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Office Building". [HB-5676]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Became Public Law No: 114-300. on 12/16/2016
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Creating Opportunities for America's Laid-off (COAL) Miners Act of 2016 [HB-5669]
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Creating Opportunities for America's Laid-off (COAL) Miners Act of 2016 This bill allows certain states in which the coal mining and related industries have been adversely impacted by regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Department of the Interior to enter into and participate in a specified agreement with the Department of Labor. These states shall include: Alabama; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Tennessee; Virginia; Wyoming; and any other state that has traditionally relied on coal mining
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Sponsored by: Rep. Evan H. Jenkins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 07/15/2016