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Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017 [HB-3025]
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Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 06/22/2017
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21st Century AIRR Act 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act [HB-2997]
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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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Reaffirming the leadership of the United States in promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. [HR-395]
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Reaffirming the leadership of the United States in promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. Reaffirms: (1) the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day. Recognizes those who have risked their lives to provide life-saving assistance and to help protect people displaced by conflict. Calls upon the U.S. government to: uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/20/2017
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Climate Solutions Act of 2017 [HB-2958]
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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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Gulf States Protection and Restoration Coordination Act [S.1373]
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Gulf States Protection and Restoration Coordination Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/15/2017
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International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 [S.1360]
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International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) to establish the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee on International Capital Standards and Other Insurance Issues. The bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury and the FRB from agreeing to an international capital insurance standard unless: (1) it meets specified notice and comment requirements, (2) it is consistent with current state-based capital requirements, and (3) it is consistent with any FRB capital requirements for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/14/2017
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A resolution condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries. [SR-188]
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A resolution condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries. Condemns the terrorist attacks committed by ISIS in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran. Recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the global coalition working to defeat it.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/08/2017
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DHS Authorization Act Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act [HB-2825]
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DHS Authorization Act Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act DIVISION A--HOMELAND SECURITY TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HEADQUARTERS Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Subtitle A--Headquarters Operations (Sec. 1101) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to define "homeland security enterprise" as any relevant governmental or nongovernmental entity involved in homeland security, including a federal, state, or local government official, private sector representative,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
By Senator Johnson From Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-351. on 11/13/2018
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Enhance Partner Cyber Capabilities Act [HB-2812]
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Enhance Partner Cyber Capabilities Act This bill directs the President to develop a strategy for the offensive use of cyber capabilities by federal agencies. The strategy shall include: (1) a description of enhancements needed to improve such capabilities of the United States and partner nations, including North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members; and (2) a statement of principles for deployment of such capabilities. The bill authorizes the Department of Defense to furnish technical assistance to NATO members in developing and enhancing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 07/17/2017
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Yemen Security and Humanity Act [HB-2795]
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Yemen Security and Humanity Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) addressing the famine conditions in Yemen is in U.S. national security interests, (2) U.S.-supported interventions to advance national security should consider the impact of military engagement on humanitarian operations, and (3) bureaucratic procedures with respect to humanitarian aid must be improved. The Global Food Security Act of 2016 is amended to include in the U.S. global comprehensive food security strategy, with respect to famine-risk areas, coordination
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 06/27/2017
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Fight Russian Corruption Act [HB-2820]
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Fight Russian Corruption Act This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require the Department of State to establish the Office of Anti-Corruption relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe. Such office shall: (1) analyze financial networks of the Russian Federation operating in European countries that relate to real estate, energy, media, infrastructure, and other sectors; and (2) train U.S. liaison officers to serve in key U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in such countries to cooperate with foreign
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 06/07/2017
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Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act [HB-2756]
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Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act This bill establishes: (1) an Office of the Congressional Trade Enforcer; (2) an Office of Market Access Assistance; (3) a Trade Enforcement Division within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), headed by a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Trade Enforcement; (4) the Office of Trade Assistance for Small Business; (5) the Chief Manufacturing Negotiator; and (6) the Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement to provide advice to Congress on the operation of the dispute settlement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 05/26/2017
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Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017 [HB-2658]
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Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of State to work through nongovernmental organizations to provide public health commodities, basic food commodities, and related technical assistance to Venezuela. The State Department shall submit a multi-year strategy to Congress that: (1) describes how the United States will secure international support for the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, and (2) identifies governments that will provide financial and technical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/11/2017
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SOS Act of 2017 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 [HB-2748]
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SOS Act of 2017 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to revise the Marine Debris Program to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. The bill also revises the program by allowing NOAA to make sums available for assisting in the cleanup and response required by severe marine debris
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 06/12/2017
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Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act [HB-2621]
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Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress regarding: U.S. defense priorities and challenges emanating from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including challenges from North Korea and China; an assessment of the U.S. force posture and basing needs in such region; an assessment of the actions and resources necessary to retain an eleventh combat aviation brigade in South Korea; an assessment of the Air Force's ability to employ bombers and associated weapons while forward
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 06/27/2017
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Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts. [HCR-61]
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Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts. Expresses the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into with a foreign country should provide reasonable collaboration with that country for the purpose of search and recovery
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 05/25/2017
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RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act [HB-2586]
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RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress an assessment of subversive activities by the Russian Federation. The assessment shall be conducted by a federally funded research and development center or another appropriate independent entity with expertise in diplomatic and military developments in Europe and the Russian Federation. Such entity may use and incorporate information from previous studies and shall include assessments of: disinformation and propaganda
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/27/2017
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Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. [HR-349]
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Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as "countries of particular concern for religious freedom" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Urges the governments of countries that: (1) enforce such laws to amend or repeal such laws; and (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/27/2017
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Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. [HCR-54]
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Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Reichert
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 06/27/2017
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A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. [SCR-16]
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A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3047) on 05/18/2017