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SAFE at Home Act Safeguarding Addresses From Emerging at Home Act [HB-3887] [Crime ] [Data Privacy ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
SAFE at Home Act Safeguarding Addresses From Emerging at Home Act This bill requires each federal agency and federal court to accept, for any purpose for which an individual is required to provide an address to the agency or court, an address designated to that individual pursuant to an address confidentiality program. An individual who provides an address pursuant to such a program shall not be subject to any federal regulatory, civil, or criminal penalties for providing such address in lieu of the individual's actual physical address. An address (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 10/13/2017

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Department of State Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5592] [International ] [National Security ]
Department of State Authorization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Introduced In House on 04/24/2018

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Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2017 [HB-4345] [Veterans ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ]
Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that veterans treatment courts are a successful program aimed at helping veterans charged with non-violent crimes receive the help and the benefits to which they are entitled. The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall establish a Veteran Treatment Court Program to provide assistance to state circuit court systems that have adopted or filed a notice of intent to establish such a program. The DOJ program shall include veterans treatment court grant programs carried (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 12/13/2017

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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-4681] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
No Assistance for Assad Act This bill prohibits FY2018-FY2022 reconstruction or stabilization assistance from being provided for any area of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces unless the President certifies that the Syrian government has stopped attacking civilians and is making progress in areas such as human rights, complying with international obligations, ending missile development and deployment, and refugee repatriation. The President shall recertify whether such conditions are being met every 90 days. Such prohibition (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/25/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HJR-128] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Small Business ] [Budget and Spending ] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Disaster Relief ] [Military ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen Introduced In House on 02/05/2018

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International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 [HB-5034] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ]
International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall: (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 02/15/2018

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. [HR-745] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations and enhance Moldova's democratic, economic, and security reforms. Encourages enhanced U.S. partnerships with Moldova's government, private sector, and civil society and a focus of U.S. assistance (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 02/20/2018

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A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process. [SR-414] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Elections ]
A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process. Calls on the Venezuelan government to postpone the presidential election and any concurrent National Assembly, state legislative council, or municipal council elections scheduled for April 22, 2018, until: (1) credible election observers are allowed to observe the electoral process; (2) the National Electoral Council is led by trusted nonpartisan members; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1251-1252) on 02/27/2018

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Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2018 [S.2468] [Immigration ] [Children and Youth ]
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2018

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Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018 [S.2502] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 03/14/2018

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Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2018 [HB-5364] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Criminal Justice ]
Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2018 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize training and technical assistance to help law enforcement agencies anticipate, survive, and respond to violent encounters during the course of their duties, including duties related to security at courthouses. Additionally, the bill amends the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to allow grant funds awarded by the State Justice Institute to be used to improve the safety and security of state and local courts. Finally, when the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/30/2018

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Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 [HB-4550] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ] [Finance ]
Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney: (1) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (2) communicating in connection with a legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client in, or at the direction of, a court of law or in the enforcement of a judgment.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 12/05/2017

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Building America's Trust Act [S.1757] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Building America's Trust Act This bill provides for strengthening the barriers along the U.S. land and maritime borders to deter illegal activity, including through U.S. Border Patrol and law enforcement enhancements and personnel increases and National Guard use. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee; (2) submit a southern border threat analysis; (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program; (4) establish a biometric exit data system; (5) reestablish the Secure Communities (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 208. on 09/05/2017

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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2017 [HB-3553] [Finance ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ]
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Marino Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 09/26/2018

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Border Security for America Act of 2017 [HB-3548] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Agriculture ] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Border Security for America Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471. on 03/23/2018

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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1631] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Data Privacy ]
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress regarding State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reorganization plans. Any such plan shall preserve USAID's independence. The State Department is urged to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues. The bill: (1) establishes in the State Department a Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; and (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 09/06/2017

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Expressing the sense of Congress that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged. [HCR-72] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Expressing the sense of Congress that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged. Expresses the sense of Congress that: child safety is the first priority of custody and parenting adjudications, and courts should resolve safety risks and claims of family violence before assessing other best interest factors; all evidence admitted in custody and parenting adjudications should be subject to evidentiary admissibility standards; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate. on 09/26/2018

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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act [HB-3364] [International ] [Cybersecurity ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [Law Enforcement ]
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Became Public Law No: 115-44. on 08/02/2017

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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3354] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Insurance ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Arts and Culture ] [Construction ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Science ] [Community Development ] [Food ] [Senior Citizens ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Tourism ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Disabilities ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Inflation ] [Investments ] [Law Enforcement ] [Libraries ] [Military ] [Mining ] [Unemployment ] [National Security ] [Native American Affairs ] [Nonprofit ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Poverty ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ] [Retirement ] [Crime ]
Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 230. on 09/27/2017

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Objecting to the conduct of the President of the United States. [HR-456] [Ethics ]
Objecting to the conduct of the President of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 07/19/2017

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