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Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act [HB-3597]
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Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act This bill amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize the Department of Commerce to award grants to Indian tribes to further achievement of any of the following tribal coastal zone objectives: protecting, restoring, or preserving areas in the zone that hold important ecological, cultural, or sacred significance for the tribes, or traditional, historic, and esthetic values essential to the tribes; preparing and implementing a special area management plan and technical planning for important coastal areas;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 08/15/2017
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RED SNAPPER Act Regionally Empowered Decision-making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource Act [HB-3588]
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RED SNAPPER Act Regionally Empowered Decision-making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1047. on 11/27/2018
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A resolution designating the week of September 16 through September 23, 2017, as "National Estuaries Week". [SR-230]
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A resolution designating the week of September 16 through September 23, 2017, as "National Estuaries Week". Designates the week of September 16-September 23, 2017, as National Estuaries Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4894) on 08/03/2017
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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]
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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 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
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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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Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017 [S.1586]
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Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to commence updating its environmental sensitivity index products for each coastal area of the Great Lakes. An environmental sensitivity index product is a map or similar tool that is utilized to identify sensitive shoreline, coastal or offshore, resources prior to an oil spill event. In addition, NOAA must periodically update all of its environmental sensitivity index products and endeavor to do so at least
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Sponsored by: Sen. Gary C. Peters
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 09/10/2018
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A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day". [SR-221]
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A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day". Designates September 25, 2017, as National Lobster Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 08/01/2017
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100 by '50 Act [HB-3314]
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100 by '50 Act This bill calls for the United States to aggressively reduce carbon pollution as rapidly as practicable and achieve 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050. It provides financial support (e.g., grant programs and loans) for clean and renewable energy, including support for affordable zero-emission vehicle-based public transportation, solar energy, and energy efficiency retrofits in homes. The bill provides job training, unemployment compensation, health benefits, and pension and other benefits and services to adversely affected workers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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Protect United States Security in the Arctic Act of 2017 [HB-3247]
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Protect United States Security in the Arctic Act of 2017 This bill instructs the President to submit to Congress a strategy to protect U.S. interests in the Arctic region. Such strategy shall include goals to: improve telecommunications, navigation, ocean and coastal mapping, and Coast Guard and other infrastructure to support a sustained security and emergency response presence for Alaska; direct the U.S. representative to the Arctic Council to use the voice and vote of the United States to conduct increased confidence-building and cooperative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3219]
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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 187. on 08/01/2017
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Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 [S.1520]
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Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Signed By President. on 12/31/2018
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SEA Act of 2017 Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2017 [HB-3133]
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SEA Act of 2017 Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1030. on 11/16/2018
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Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 [S.1460]
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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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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 09/19/2017
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National Fish Habitat Conservation Act [S.1436]
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National Fish Habitat Conservation Act This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to: (1) promote, oversee, and coordinate the implementation of this bill and the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP); (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation; and (3) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects. The board may designate Fish Habitat Partnerships to coordinate implementation of the NFHAP at a regional level and develop and carry out fish habitat conservation projects.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 06/26/2017
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Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act [S.1429]
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Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 06/26/2017
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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-3063]
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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize for FY2017-FY2023 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Grants Assistance Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 07/06/2017
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [HB-1]
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. It also establishes an oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. (Unless otherwise specified, provisions referred to in this summary as temporary or as a suspension of an existing provision apply for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026.) TITLE I Subtitle A-- Individual Tax Reform
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Rice
Signed By President. on 12/22/2017
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To correct the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units P21, P21P, P22 in Florida. [HB-3047]
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To correct the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units P21, P21P, P22 in Florida. This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties, Florida.
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas J. Rooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 07/05/2017
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Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act [S.1425]
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Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a network of federal and regional entities that provide information about the nation's coasts and oceans, as well as the Great Lakes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must: (1) serve as the lead federal agency for the implementation of the IOOS, and (2) establish an IOOS Program Office to oversee daily operations and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 01/12/2018
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A bill to revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware. [S.1395]
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A bill to revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware. (Sec. 1) This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Sussex County, Delaware.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 01/26/2018
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Gulf States Protection and Restoration Coordination Act [S.1373]
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Gulf States Protection and Restoration Coordination Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/15/2017