S.3088: A bill to provide a deadline for compliance with an alternate safety compliance program and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-372. on 11/15/2016
Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2016 [S.3086]
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[Waste Management / Recycling ]
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[International ]
Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2016 This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2021 for: (1) the Marine Debris Program, which includes activities for reducing debris in oceans and coastal areas; (2) an information clearinghouse on marine debris; and (3) enforcement of laws about discarded marine debris from ships. The bill also revises the program by requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department
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S.3086: Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/12/2016
Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief and Reconstruction Act [S.3044]
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Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief and Reconstruction Act This bill establishes a Puerto Rico Reconstruction Finance Corporation to accept applications from the government of Puerto Rico or its municipalities to restructure their bond debts through a process under which: (1) the corporation will purchase the bonds from bond holders at the price the holder paid for the bond, and (2) the par value of each bond is reduced to the last price paid for the bond. Impairment of pension benefits is not permitted. The board of the corporation must consist of
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S.3044: Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief and Reconstruction Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/09/2016
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.3001]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides appropriations for: the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to: (1) submit to Congress a report on visa overstay data by country as
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S.3001: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. John Hoeven
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hoeven. With Written Report No. 114-264. on 05/26/2016
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016 [S.2989]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. merchant mariners of World War II in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II. Expresses the sense of Congress that the American Merchant Marine Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the U.S. Merchant Marine, giving preference
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S.2989: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/25/2016
Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 [S.2865]
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[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
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[Trade ]
Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Maritime Security Initiative to provide assistance and training through September 30, 2022, for maritime security and domain awareness for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. DOD shall prioritize assistance in order to: retain access to international waterways to ensure the free flow of commerce and achieve U.S. national security objectives, improve maritime domain awareness, counter piracy, disrupt illicit maritime trafficking
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S.2865: Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/27/2016
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 [S.2848]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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[Energy ]
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[Construction ]
[Funding ]
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[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Property Tax ]
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 TITLE I--PROGRAM REFORMS (Sec. 1001) This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (WRDA 1986) to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide technical assistance to nonfederal interests for feasibility studies of proposed water resources development projects if the nonfederal interest contracts to pay the costs of such assistance. (Sec. 1002) The Corps of Engineers may receive and repay funds from states or political subdivisions for immediate use on authorized water resources development
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S.2848: Water Resources Development Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Held At The Desk. on 09/19/2016
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.2844]
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[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Senior Citizens ]
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[Air Quality ]
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT). Provides appropriations for the Office of the Secretary, including: Salaries and Expenses; Research and Technology; National Infrastructure Investments (also known as TIGER grants); the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau; Financial Management Capital; Cyber Security
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S.2844: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Collins. With Written Report No. 114-243. on 04/21/2016
S.2829: Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-402. on 12/09/2016
Iran Terrorism and Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2016 [S.2726]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Iran Terrorism and Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2016 This bill prescribes requirements for mandatory sanctions with respect to: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and entities it owns in whole or in part, Mahan Air, Iran's support of terrorism, Iran's human rights abuses, certain Iranian individuals, persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals, and financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran.
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S.2726: Iran Terrorism and Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/17/2016
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 [S.272]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Science ]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Provides FY2015 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management and Operations for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for U.S. Customs and Border
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S.272: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 7. on 01/28/2015
Rebuild America Act of 2015 [S.268]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Construction ]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Rebuild America Act of 2015 Reduces the non-federal share of the cost of any activity funded by this Act by 50% of what it was before enactment of this Act. Appropriates funds for FY2015-FY2022 to the Highway Trust Fund to improve roads, bridges, and other U.S. transportation infrastructure. Appropriates funds for FY2015-FY2019: (1) for intercity high-speed rail service, (2) to provide credit assistance for surface transportation projects of national and regional significance, (3) to implement airport improvement and noise compatibility projects
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S.268: Rebuild America Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/27/2015
Waterway LNG Parity Act of 2015 [S.2378]
[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Waterway LNG Parity Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the excise tax rate for the Inland Waterways Trust Fund to equal 29 cents per gallon or the per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel in the case of liquefied natural gas, as defined by this Act.
S.2378: Waterway LNG Parity Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/09/2015
PROMESA Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act [S.2328]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Pensions ]
[Small Business ]
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[Trade ]
PROMESA Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act This bill addresses Puerto Rico's debt by establishing an oversight board, a process for restructuring debt, and expedited procedures for approving critical infrastructure projects. (Sec. 2) The effective date of this bill is the date of enactment. Title III (Adjustments of Debts) only applies to cases commenced under it on or after the date of enactment. Titles III and VI (Creditor Collective Action) apply to all debts, claims, and liens, regardless of the creation date. (Sec.
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S.2328: PROMESA Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Became Public Law No: 114-187. (txt | Pdf) on 06/30/2016
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act [S.2206]
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[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
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[Crime ]
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop policies on the prevention of and response to sexual harassment or assaults involving its employees, NOAA's commissioned officer corps, and individuals who work with or conduct business on behalf of NOAA. Those policies must include procedures for reporting incidents, including those occurring after-hours, at sea, or in remote locations. NOAA must: (1) ensure that at
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S.2206: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-384. on 11/28/2016
An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2130]
[National Security ]
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[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Military ]
[Science ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Immigration ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Environmental ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Department of Homeland Security, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development,
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S.2130: An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/06/2015
An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2129]
[Infrastructure ]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
[Food ]
[Community Development ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Construction ]
An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
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S.2129: An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 248. on 10/06/2015
Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015 [S.2119]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, and the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress every two years a joint 10-year strategy to counter Iranian activities in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President is authorized to: take appropriate measures to enhance Israel's qualitative military edge, deter Iranian conventional and nuclear threats, and counter non-peaceful Iranian nuclear activities; provide any additional foreign
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S.2119: Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/01/2015