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Protecting Our Democracy Act Inspector General Protection Act Inspector General Independence Act Efficient Transition Act of 2021 Hatch Act Accountability Act Accountability for Acting Officials Act Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 Security from Political Interference in Justice Act Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Enforcement Act No President is Above the Law Act Abuse of the Pardon Power Prevention Act [S.2921] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [National Security ] [Voting Rights ] [Cybersecurity ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/30/2021

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Build Back Better Act Birth Through Five Child Care and Early Learning Entitlement Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act of 2021 [HB-5376] [Budget and Spending ] [Children and Youth ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Trade ] [Healthcare ]
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Yarmuth Signed By President. on 08/16/2022

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Preventing Loss of Aircrews and Necessary Equipment Act PLANE Act National Security Climate Resilience Act Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 [S.2792] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Climate Change ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ]
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Reed. With Written Report No. 117-39. on 09/22/2021

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Protecting Our Democracy Act Inspector General Protection Act Inspector General Independence Act Voter Choice Act Efficient Transition Act of 2021 Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2020 Congressional Power of the Purse Act Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act [HB-5314] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ] [Ethics ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ]
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate. on 12/13/2021

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Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2021 [S.2592] [Disaster Relief ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to submit to Congress an annual summary report of disaster damage, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/03/2021

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act [HB-4826] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ]
To enhance the rights of domestic workers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/30/2021

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act [S.2569] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ]
A bill to enhance the rights of domestic workers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/29/2021

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Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act [HB-4821] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
To hold accountable senior officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China who are responsible for, complicit in, or have directly persecuted Christians in China, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/11/2022

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Improving Access for Afghan Refugees Act [HB-4736] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Human Services ]
To provide assistance to Afghan nationals who have suffered persecution based on their occupation, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act [S.2498] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/28/2021

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FAMILIES Act Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2021 [HB-4709] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to divert certain parents of minor children, expectant parents, and other caregivers from incarceration and into comprehensive programs providing resources, services, and training to those individuals and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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FAMILIES Act Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2021 [S.2477] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to divert certain parents of minor children, expectant parents, and other caregivers from incarceration and into comprehensive programs providing resources, services, and training to those individuals and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/27/2021

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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of AO Alfa-Bank v. John Doe, et al. [SR-316] [Law Enforcement ]
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of AO Alfa-Bank v. John Doe, et al.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 07/22/2021

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Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021 [HB-4546] [Human Rights ] [International ]
To assist those subject to politically motivated charges in Turkey, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Introduced In House on 07/20/2021

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Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021 [S.2403] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A bill to assist those subject to politically motivated charges in Turkey, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/20/2021

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Science Appropriations Act, 2022 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022 Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2022 [HB-4505] [Science ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 567 Reported To House. Rule Provides For Consideration Of H.r. 4346, H.r. 4373 And H.r. 4505. Provides For Consideration Of H.r. 4346, H.r. 4373, And H.r. 4505 Under A Structured Rule With One Hour Of General Debate For Each Bill. on 07/28/2021

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Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021 [HB-4435] [Immigration ] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of fraud in the provision of immigration services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/21/2021

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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, et al. [SR-306] [Law Enforcement ]
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, et al.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 07/15/2021

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Payment Choice Act of 2021 [HB-4395] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Small Business ]
To prohibit retail businesses from refusing cash payments, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/17/2022

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A resolution designating June 15, 2021, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month". [SR-295] [Senior Citizens ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution designating June 15, 2021, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/24/2021

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