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Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2019 [S.602]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[International ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Directs the President to identify and impose sanctions on foreign persons and state-affiliated entities that engaged in or supported cyber activities that reasonably likely contributed to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or financial health. Within seven days of identifying such a person or entity, the President shall report the identification to Congress. Identified individuals shall be barred from entering the United States and shall have current visas revoked. With respect to foreign persons and state-affiliated
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/28/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [S.587]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/27/2019
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Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act [HB-1268]
[Water ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
Directs the Department of the Interior to publish, and update every two years, an Asset Management Report. The report must describe the Bureau of Reclamation's efforts to (1) maintain in a reliable manner its reserved works (e.g., buildings, structures, facilities, or equipment); and (2) standardize and streamline data reporting and processes across regions and areas for the purpose of maintaining reserved works. The report must include (1) an assessment of major repair and rehabilitation needs for reserved works, and (2) an itemized and prioritized
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 03/07/2019
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Climate Change National Security Strategy Act of 2019 [HB-1201]
[Climate Change ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Defense ]
Requires the impacts of climate change to be identified and considered in the development and implementation of national security policies and plans. Specifically, the bill requires the National Security Advisor and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to jointly establish an interagency Climate and National Security Working Group, which must develop an action plan on climate-related impacts on national security interests. Further, specified federal departments and agencies must each develop a plan that ensures that such impacts are identified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/14/2019
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IMAGINE Act Innovative Materials for America's Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2019 [HB-1159]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
Encourages the use of innovative construction materials and techniques to accelerate the deployment, extend the service life, improve the performance, and reduce the cost of domestic transportation and water infrastructure projects. Among other things, the bill establishes an Interagency Innovative Materials Standards Task Force to assess existing standards and test methods for the use of innovative materials in infrastructure, identify key barriers in the standards area that inhibit broader market adoption, and develop new methods and protocols,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/14/2019
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USE IT Act Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act [HB-1166]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance. The bill includes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 02/28/2019
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 [S.482]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
[Defense ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Military ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/18/2019
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A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SJR-8]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Water ]
[Housing ]
[Food ]
[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
[Economic Development ]
This joint resolution declares that the government has a duty to create a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The joint resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. on 03/26/2019
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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SR-59]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
[Food ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text: Cr S1140-1142) on 02/07/2019
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Keep Buying American Act of 2019 [S.405]
[Trade ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
Requires agencies to publish and submit to Congress specified reports regarding government preferences for using domestic materials. The bill applies to reports under Executive Order 13788, entitled Buy American and Hire American, which are currently submitted to the Department of Commerce and the Office of Management and Budget, and reports under Executive Order 13858, entitled Strengthening Buy-American Preferences for Infrastructure Projects, which are currently submitted to the President or the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. Previously
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/07/2019
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IMAGINE Act Innovative Materials for America's Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2019 [S.403]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
Encourages the use of innovative construction materials and techniques to accelerate the deployment, extend the service life, improve the performance, and reduce the cost of domestic transportation and water infrastructure projects. Among other things, the bill establishes an Interagency Innovative Materials Standards Task Force to assess existing standards and test methods for the use of innovative materials in infrastructure, identify key barriers in the standards area that inhibit broader market adoption, and develop new methods and protocols,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/07/2019
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 [S.398]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
Suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 07/30/2019
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A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. [S.384]
[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Construction ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to (1) implement the recommendations in a specified report to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure, and (2) conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting such technology in sustainable infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/07/2020
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USE IT Act Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act [S.383]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance. The bill includes
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
By Senator Barrasso From Committee On Environment And Public Works Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-38. on 05/13/2019
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Trade Security Act of 2019 [S.365]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Manufacturing ]
Revises provisions related to the adjustment of U.S. imports due to a national security threat. The bill allows Congress to block a presidential import adjustment through a joint resolution. This provision retroactively applies to adjustments made on or after July 1, 2018. However, it shall not apply to specified steel and aluminum import adjustments. The Department of Defense (currently, the Department of Commerce) must investigate the national security threat of a U.S. import, and report to the President the results of that investigation. Commerce
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/06/2019
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Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 [S.287]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Military ]
Requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security. Specifically, the bill requires the President to submit a proposal to Congress, which Congress may approve by a joint resolution. Under current law, the President determines whether any adjustment of an import is necessary and must submit to Congress the reasons for any action taken or not taken. The Department of Defense (currently,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/31/2019
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act [S.241]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Recreation ]
[Climate Change ]
Provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the proposed Williams Fork Wilderness as a potential wilderness area, the Tenmile Recreation Management Area, the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area, the Williams Fork Wildlife Conservation Area, the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas, and the Curecanti
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee On Public Lands, Forests, And Mining. Hearings Held. on 11/18/2020
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Move America Act of 2019 [S.146]
[Infrastructure ]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
Allows tax-exempt Move America bonds and Move America tax credits to be used for certain infrastructure projects. A Move America bond is treated as a tax-exempt private facility bond with certain exceptions. At least 95% of the net proceeds from the issuance of the bond must be used for infrastructure projects, including airports; docks and wharves; mass commuting facilities; facilities for the furnishing of water; sewage facilities; railroads; certain surface transportation projects eligible for federal assistance, projects for an international
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/16/2019
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Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act [S.40]
[Water ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
Directs the Department of the Interior to publish, and update every two years, an Asset Management Report. The report must describe the Bureau of Reclamation's efforts to (1) maintain in a reliable manner its reserved works (e.g., buildings, structures, facilities, or equipment); and (2) standardize and streamline data reporting and processes across regions and areas for the purpose of maintaining reserved works. The report must include (1) an assessment of major repair and rehabilitation needs for reserved works, and (2) an itemized and prioritized
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/08/2019
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [HR-109]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Water ]
[Food ]
[Housing ]
[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/12/2019