Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 [S.1460]
[Energy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency for sectors such as buildings, transportation, schools, and manufacturing. Energy infrastructure concerns are addressed, including cybersecurity threats, pipeline permitting, and requirements for enhanced electric grid storage and security as well as bulk-power system reliability. The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of
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S.1460: Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 09/19/2017
Veterans ACCESS Act Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 [HB-3095]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
Veterans ACCESS Act Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deny or revoke eligibility to provide non-VA health care services to veterans for any any health care provider that: (1) was removed from VA employment for violating VA policy relating to the delivery of safe and appropriate health care, (2) violated medical license requirements, (3) had a VA credential revoked on grounds that impact the provider's ability to deliver safe and appropriate health care,
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HB-3095: Veterans ACCESS Act Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 06/28/2017
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017 [S.1435]
[Veterans ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Military ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017 This bill provides a 90-day amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record any firearm acquired before October 31, 1968, by a veteran while a member of the Armed Forces stationed outside the continental United States. The bill: (1) grants such an individual limited immunity under the federal criminal code and the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the acquisition, possession, transportation, or alteration of such firearm
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S.1435: Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/26/2017
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 [HB-3053]
[Energy ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Science ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository. The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions
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HB-3053: Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/14/2018
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 [S.1428]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying employees of small business development centers to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
S.1428: Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 04/25/2018
HB-3062: To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to consider the aircraft registry office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as excepted during a Government shutdown or emergency (as it provides excepted services) to ensure that it remains open during any Government shutdown or emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 06/27/2017
You have voted HB-3062: To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to consider the aircraft registry office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as excepted during a Government shutdown or emergency (as it provides excepted services) to ensure that it remains open during any Government shutdown or emergency..
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act [HB-6]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Veterans ]
[Housing ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Crime ]
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act TITLE I--MEDICAID PROVISIONS TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS (Sec. 1001) The bill prohibits termination of Medicaid eligibility for juveniles who are inmates of public institutions. (Sec. 1003) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish a demonstration project to increase provider treatment capacity for substance-use disorders. (Sec. 1004) State Medicaid programs must establish
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HB-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Became Public Law No: 115-271. on 10/24/2018
You have voted HB-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act.
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 [HB-2]
[Agriculture ]
[Food ]
[Trade ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address: commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, energy, horticulture, and crop insurance. The bill modifies agriculture and nutrition policies to: require farmers to make a new election to obtain either Price Loss Coverage or Agricultural Risk Coverage for
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HB-2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Signed By President. on 12/20/2018
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 [HB-8]
[Water ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors. (Sec. 103) The bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Levee Safety Initiative under WRDA 1986 and the dam inspection program under the National Dam Safety Program Act. (Sec. 105) The bill increases funding limits for the rehabilitation of Corps
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HB-8: Water Resources Development Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 488. on 06/26/2018
Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2017 [HB-3040]
[Agriculture ]
[Environmental ]
[Animals ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2017 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend the registration of members of the nitro group of neonicotinoid insecticides that are registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use in seed treatment, soil application, or foliar treatment on bee-attractive plants, trees, and cereals until the EPA determines that the insecticides will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on pollinators. The determination must be based on: an evaluation of the
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HB-3040: Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 07/11/2017
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-3043]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill designates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency for coordinating all federal authorizations and reviews related to hydropower license applications, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. FERC must establish a process to set a schedule for the review and disposition of each federal authorization following the filing of an application for a license. The bill expands the definition of "renewable energy" to include electric
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HB-3043: Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 11/09/2017
Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017 [S.1410]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and industry stakeholders, to develop an implementation plan to achieve full operational capability of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management and to ensure the safety and security of all aircraft.. DOT shall designate consortia of public, two-year institutions of higher education as Community and Technical
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S.1410: Safe DRONE Act of 2017 Safe Development, Research, and Opportunities Needed for Entrepreneurship Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/22/2017
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1405]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[National Security ]
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and specified FAA programs. The bill revises requirements for the airport improvement program and pilot program for passenger facility charges at nonhub airports. Forward Looking Investment in General Aviation, Hangars, and Tarmacs Act of 2017 or the FLIGHT Act of 2017 The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall implement an expedited and coordinated environmental review process for general aviation airport
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S.1405: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-243. Supplemental Views Filed. on 05/09/2018
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 [HB-3002]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying employees of small business development centers to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
HB-3002: Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Introduced In House on 06/22/2017
21st Century AIRR Act 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act [HB-2997]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Air Quality ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Drones ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Infrastructure ]
[National Security ]
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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HB-2997: 21st Century AIRR Act 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-296. on 09/06/2017
You have voted S.1390: STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act of 2017.
Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 [HB-2936]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Agriculture ]
[Climate Change ]
Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 This bill shall apply whenever the Department concerned, either the Department of Agriculture for National Forest System (NFS) lands or the Department of the Interior for public lands, prepares an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for specified forest management activities, including those that: will occur on lands identified as suitable for timber production; or will occur on a landscape-scale area designated by the
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HB-2936: Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 11/02/2017