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SAFE Act Securing Active and Fair Enforcement Act [S.127] [Immigration ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
SAFE Act Securing Active and Fair Enforcement Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) shall grant a three-year provisional protected presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization. An alien is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/12/2017

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Enlisted Legal Assistance Act [HB-412] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ]
Enlisted Legal Assistance Act This bill requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide personal civil legal assistance to: an active duty member of the Armed Forces in pay grades E-1 through E-5 and his or her dependents; and a survivor who was a dependent of the member at the time of the member's death, except that survivor eligibility shall be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Lawrence Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/21/2017

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Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 [HB-391] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: prohibit the government from bearing any expense of counsel for any person in a removal or related appeal proceedings, add a requirement to establish a credible fear of persecution claim in an asylum interview, limit humanitarian and public interest parole authority, and prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using parole authority for an alien who is ineligible for refugee status. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/26/2017

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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [Science ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Disaster Relief ] [Inflation ] [Taxes ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Senior Citizens ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017

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Environmental Justice Act of 2017 [HB-270] [Environmental ] [Taxes ] [Community Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Environmental Justice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a credit against the employment taxes of a tax-exempt organization equal to 40% of amounts paid or incurred by such organization to support environmental justice communities or projects. The limit on the amount of such credit for a calendar year is $10,000.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis Introduced In House on 01/04/2017

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Effective and Humane Treatment of Youth Act of 2017 Kalief's Law [HB-47] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Effective and Humane Treatment of Youth Act of 2017 Kalief's Law This legislation amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) program for FY2018-FY2022. It requires a state or local government that receives JABG funding to implement policies that, with respect to youth: (1) provide a right to speedy trial; (2) provide a right to timely bail consideration; and (3) restrict solitary confinement. The term "youth" means an individual who is 21 years of age or younger. Additionally, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 01/12/2017

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Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law". [HR-333] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ]
Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Lujan Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 06/07/2017

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Deborah Sampson Act [HB-2452] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Deborah Sampson Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program to assess the feasibility of peer-to-peer assistance for women veterans who are separating or newly separated from the Armed Forces), with emphasis placed on women who suffered service-related sexual trauma or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, the VA shall: expand the women veterans call center to include a text messaging capability; establish a partnership with at least one nongovernmental organization to provide (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 05/16/2017

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act of 2017 [HB-2406] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [National Security ]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) establish, by statute, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (2) establish within ICE the Offices of Homeland Security Investigations, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Principal Legal Advisor, Management and Administration, and Professional Responsibility; and (3) remove references to the Bureau of Border Security. DHS shall: (1) authorize all deportation officers who (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bob Goodlatte Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. Markup Report Cq on 05/24/2017

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Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2017 [S.1072] [Veterans ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Poverty ] [Criminal Justice ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Crime ]
Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2017 This bill provides that the services for which a recipient of a grant under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) comprehensive service program for homeless veterans may receive per diem payments may include furnishing care for a dependent under the care of a veteran who is receiving services. The VA shall enter into partnerships with public or private entities to fund a portion of the legal services such entities provide to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness related to housing, family (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/09/2017

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Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2017 [HB-2043] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Criminal Justice ]
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to appoint or provide counsel at government expense to aliens in removal proceedings. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall provide an alien in removal proceedings with all relevant documents in its possession, unless the alien has knowingly waived the right to such documents. In the absence of a waiver, a removal proceeding may not proceed until the alien has received and had time to review the documents. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017

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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [S.845] [Immigration ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ]
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, unless: (1) the action involves exigent circumstances, and (2) prior approval was obtained from the appropriate official. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/05/2017

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [S.854] [Mining ] [Public Safety ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1903] [Mining ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Crime ]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to revise requirements governing: (1) investigations of mine accidents; (2) miners' rights and protections (e.g., whistle-blower rights and protections); (3) mine health and safety standards; (4) underground coal mines; and (5) health and safety training for miners. The Department of Labor, when investigating coal or other mines, must: (1) determine why an accident occurred and whether there were violations of law, mandatory health and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Scott Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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REDEEM Act Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2017 [HB-1906] [Crime ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
REDEEM Act Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2017 This bill creates a mechanism by which certain eligible individuals may file a petition to seal federal criminal records with respect to covered nonviolent offenses. If an individual is eligible for such a sealing order, the court must notify the person in writing of their potential eligibility. The bill establishes a set of rules and procedures for assessing a sealing petition. If granted, the offense, criminal proceeding, conviction, or sentence shall be treated as if it (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/26/2017

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Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 [HB-1849] [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 Hearings Held By The Subcommittee On Financial Institutions And Consumer Credit Prior To Referral. on 09/07/2017

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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [HB-1815] [Immigration ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ]
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, except: (1) under exigent circumstances, and (2) with prior approval. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public and private schools; scholastic or education-related (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/30/2017

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DUE PROCESS Act of 2017 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2017 [HB-1795] [Crime ] [Animals ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
DUE PROCESS Act of 2017 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions related to federal civil forfeiture cases. Specifically, the bill: raises the evidentiary standard in such cases from preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence; with respect to property owners who are indigent, provides for the appointment of counsel; provides for recovery of attorney's fees with respect to settled claims in which (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/24/2017

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POWER Act Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2017 [HB-1762] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
POWER Act Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2017 This bill requires each U.S. Attorney for each judicial district to lead at least one public event that promotes pro bono legal services as a critical way to: (1) empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (2) engage citizens in assisting those survivors. A similar requirement applies to districts containing Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Each U.S. Attorney shall: (1) have discretion on the design, organization, and implementation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/12/2017

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