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NICS Review Act of 2018 [HB-5461]
NICS Review Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/21/2018

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Music Modernization Act [HB-5447]
Music Modernization Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Received In The Senate. on 04/26/2018

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First Amendment Defense Act [S.2525]
First Amendment Defense Act This bill prohibits the federal government from taking discriminatory action against a person on the basis that such person speaks or acts in accordance with a religious belief or moral conviction that: (1) marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman or two individuals as recognized under federal law, or (2) sexual relations outside marriage are improper. The bill defines "person" as any person regardless of religious affiliation, except publicly traded for-profit entities; federal employees (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/08/2018

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PARITY Act of 2018 Preserving Access to Rural Installment Transactions for Years Act of 2018 [HB-5287]
PARITY Act of 2018 Preserving Access to Rural Installment Transactions for Years Act of 2018 This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to revise the definition of a mortgage originator for the purposes of compliance with registration, compensation, and other requirements under that Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Denny Heck Introduced In House on 03/14/2018

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Expressing support for continued cooperation between Israel and the United States to ensure adequate capabilities to counter Iran's destabilizing activities and support shared interests, including stability and safety in the Middle East, and for other purposes. [HR-785]
Expressing support for continued cooperation between Israel and the United States to ensure adequate capabilities to counter Iran's destabilizing activities and support shared interests, including stability and safety in the Middle East, and for other purposes. Supports: (1) U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter Iran's destabilizing activities, (2) enhancing Israel's deterrence capabilities, (3) including Israel in the first tier of countries receiving strategic trade authorization, and (4) the U.S. declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 03/15/2018

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RAPID Act Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments Act [S.2576]
RAPID Act Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to determine when the activities of radio station licensees are not subject to review under the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/20/2018

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RAPID Act Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments Act [HB-5378]
RAPID Act Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to determine when the activities of radio station licensees are not subject to review under the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 03/23/2018

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Payday, Vehicle, Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans". [SJR-56]
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Payday, Vehicle, Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans". This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 17, 2017, regarding payday, vehicle title, and other high-cost installment loans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/22/2018

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Securing Our Children Act of 2018 [HB-5380]
Securing Our Children Act of 2018

  

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

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Opioid Immediate Suspension Order Act of 2017 [HB-4073]
Opioid Immediate Suspension Order Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate the provision that defines the phrase "imminent danger to the public health and safety." Under current law, the Drug Enforcement Administration may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 11/01/2017

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CLASSICS Act Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act [S.2393]
CLASSICS Act Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 05/15/2018

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Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2017 [HB-3871]
Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to reauthorize through FY2023 and modify the Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP). USDA must modernize the international trade tracking and data collection systems of the NOP, which must include ensuring that trade and transaction certificates are fully traceable without unduly hindering trade. The bill authorizes mandatory funding to be used for this purpose and for maintaining previous database and technology (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 09/28/2017

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Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 [S.1890]
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S6225; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6225-6227) on 09/28/2017

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Background Check Completion Act of 2017 [S.1923]
Background Check Completion Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to completion of a background check. (Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.)

  

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

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Protect America Act of 2017 [HB-3998]
Protect America Act of 2017 Preventing Terrorists From Obtaining Firearms Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) or a U.S. Attorney's Office to delay for up to 72 hours and file an emergency petition to prohibit a firearm transfer to a person who is being investigated, or who during the past five years has been investigated, as a known or suspected terrorist. Preventing Terrorists From Obtaining Explosives Act of 2017 Additionally, the bill authorizes the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Young Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 10/19/2017

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Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 [S.2095]
Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is: (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model. Additionally, the bill does not prohibit, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD: importation, (continued...)

  

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

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Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act [S.2155]
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act TITLE I--IMPROVING CONSUMER ACCESS TO MORTGAGE CREDIT (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to allow a depository institution or credit union with assets below a specified threshold to forgo certain ability-to-pay requirements regarding residential mortgage loans. Specifically, those requirements are waived if a loan: (1) is originated by and retained by the institution, (2) complies with requirements regarding prepayment penalties and points and fees, and (3) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Became Public Law No: 115-174. on 05/24/2018

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SAFE Lending Act of 2018 Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2018 [S.2417]
SAFE Lending Act of 2018 Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2018 This bill amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The bill revises requirements related to consumer financial protection and small-dollar lending, including matters concerning remotely created checks, electronic fund transfers, registration of small-dollar lenders, overdraft fees, and the collection of personal information.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 02/13/2018

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SAFE Lending Act of 2018 Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2018 [HB-4999]
SAFE Lending Act of 2018 Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2018 This bill amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The bill revises requirements related to consumer financial protection and small-dollar lending, including matters concerning remotely created checks, electronic fund transfers, registration of small-dollar lenders, overdraft fees, and the collection of personal information.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/13/2018

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New Skills for New Jobs Act [S.2442]
New Skills for New Jobs Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to make quarterly matching payments to an eligible community college in an amount equal to the aggregate new job tax withholding matches received by the college for providing qualified training to job trainees under a state new jobs training tax credit program. Under a state new jobs training tax credit program, state income taxes that have been withheld by an employer on behalf of a trainee who has been employed are paid to the eligible community college, to the extent (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Debbie Stabenow Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/15/2018

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