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Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes. [HR-419]
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Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the critical role of frontline health workers in achieving core global health goals, including ending preventable child and maternal deaths, ensuring global health security, and achieving an AIDS-free generation. Commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 09/15/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes. [HR-361]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes. This resolution urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Homeland Security to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathenogenic-free water to communities and hospitals when water systems are closed as a result of EPA-induced shutdowns, disease
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And The Economy. on 07/17/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica. [HR-310]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica. Affirms that the policies of aggression and ethnic cleansing implemented by Serb forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995 meet the terms of genocide. Urges the Atrocities Prevention Board, a U.S. interagency committee established by the Administration in 2012, to study the lessons of Srebrenica and issue guidance on how to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future. Encourages the United States to reaffirm its policy of supporting the independence and
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Mr. Smith (nj) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 07/08/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Nepal to ensure that the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities of women and girls are considered and addressed in efforts to provide humanitarian relief and assistance in reconstruction in the aftermath of the April 25, 2015, earthquake. [HR-261]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Nepal to ensure that the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities of women and girls are considered and addressed in efforts to provide humanitarian relief and assistance in reconstruction in the aftermath of the April 25, 2015, earthquake. Expresses: (1) sympathy to the people of Nepal for the loss of life and destruction as a result of the earthquake, (2) solidarity with the people of Nepal and continued commitment assist Nepal recover
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/20/2015
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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people. [HR-25]
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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people. Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity. Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 02/11/2015
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Expressing deepest condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating earthquake on April 25, 2015. [HR-235]
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Expressing deepest condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating earthquake on April 25, 2015. Expresses deepest condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating earthquake on April 25, 2015. Supports the Administration's efforts to coordinate an immediate U.S. humanitarian response. Commends the efforts and honors the sacrifice of the men and women engaged in the response, including the citizens and government of Nepal, the United States, and international humanitarian and nongovernmental
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/21/2015
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Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015 [HB-85]
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Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) work with critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to take proactive steps to manage risk and strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks; (2) establish terrorism prevention policy to engage with international partners to strengthen the security and resilience of domestic critical infrastructure and critical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, And Security Technologies. on 01/23/2015
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CAMPER Act Communication and Alert Maintenance Program for Early Response Act [HB-83]
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CAMPER Act Communication and Alert Maintenance Program for Early Response Act Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) provide technical assistance to a state or local government to develop and implement an emergency notification system to warn persons using public recreational lands administered by such government of emergency situations, and (2) make grants to state and local governments to procure and install such systems. Limits a grant to $50,000. Requires a recipient to match not less than 5% of the federal funds provided. Authorizes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response And Communications. on 01/23/2015
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 [HB-810]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Sec. 101) Authorizes for FY2015 programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) space exploration, (2) space operations, (3) science, (4) aeronautics, (5) space technology, (6) education, (7) safety, security, and mission services, (8) construction and environmental compliance and restoration, and (9) the Inspector General. TITLE II--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT Subtitle A--Exploration (Sec. 201) Makes human exploration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/11/2015
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North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 [HB-8]
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North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 TITLE I--MODERNIZING AND PROTECTING INFRASTRUCTURE Subtitle A--Energy Delivery, Reliability, and Security (Sec. 1101) This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to revise procedures for consideration by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of applications for federal authorization of the exportation or importation of natural gas, including a deadline for a final decision on a federal authorization within 90 days after FERC issues its final environmental document. The bill repeals
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Sponsored by: Rep. Fred Upton
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/07/2015
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Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act [HB-695]
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Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act Declares that the bark beetle epidemic, drought, and deteriorating forest health conditions on National Forest System land and public lands, with the resulting imminent risk of devastating wildfires, is an imminent threat within the meaning of roadless area management regulations applicable to a state. Allows a state governor or the Department of Agriculture, with respect the National Forest System, or the Department of the Interior, with respect to public lands, to designate high-risk areas
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 03/16/2015
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Cyber Defense National Guard Act [HB-60]
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Cyber Defense National Guard Act Requires the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress regarding the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard. Requires the report to address: (1) the number of persons who would be needed to defend the critical infrastructure of the United States from a cyber attack or man-made intentional or unintentional catastrophic incident; (2) elements of the federal government that would be best equipped to recruit, train, and manage such a National Guard; (3) resources that can be pre-positioned
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/06/2015
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Securing Our Schools Act of 2016 [HB-5787]
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Securing Our Schools Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Bost
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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Equity for Disaster Victims Act of 2016 [HB-5774]
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Equity for Disaster Victims Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Act to allow a small business concern, homeowner, or nonprofit entity that received a Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan for repairing, rehabilitating, or replacing real property damaged or destroyed by or because of Superstorm Sandy or that received such an SBA loan to refinance a mortgage or other lien against a home or business concern totally destroyed or substantially damaged by or because of the storm to receive Superstorm Sandy CDBG-DR grant funds only
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 07/15/2016
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GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 [HB-5687]
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GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill eliminates provisions that require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to: review reported legislation that requires financial audits of nonfederal entities receiving federal awards; evaluate the extent to which premium levels for Medicare supplemental policies reflect reductions in coinsurance for hospital outpatient services made by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jody Hice
Became Public Law No: 114-301. on 12/16/2016
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Earthquake Mitigation Tax Incentive Act of 2016 [HB-5610]
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Earthquake Mitigation Tax Incentive Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any amount received as a qualified earthquake mitigation payment. A qualified earthquake mitigation payment is any amount received by a residential property owner or occupant under an earthquake loss mitigation program established by a state (including an agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state) or by a state with a tax-exempt organization or public instrumentality of the state.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Introduced In House on 06/28/2016
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency Act of 2016 [HB-5390]
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency Act of 2016 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (CIPA) to be headed by a Director of National Cybersecurity (appointed by the President with the Senate's consent) to lead national efforts to protect and enhance the security and resilience of U.S. cyber and critical infrastructure. CIPA shall be composed of DHS components
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 06/08/2016
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Water Resources Development Act of 2016 [HB-5303]
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Water Resources Development Act of 2016 TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 101) This title expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) water resources development projects are critical to maintaining economic prosperity, national security, and environmental protection; (2) Congress has required timely delivery of project and study authorization proposals from nonfederal project sponsors and the Corps of Engineers; and (3) Congress should consider a Water Resources Development Act at least once every Congress. (Sec. 102) The Corps of Engineers must
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Napolitano
Received In The Senate. on 09/29/2016
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VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act [HB-5286]
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VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into Veterans Care Agreements with certain providers to furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care to eligible veterans if: (1) furnishing such care and services at VA facilities or under otherwise authorized contracts or sharing agreements with non-VA facilities is impracticable or inadvisable because of the veteran's medical condition, the travel involved, or the nature of the care or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Miller
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 06/09/2016
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21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act SMART Jobs Act School Modernization and Revitalization Through Jobs Act [HB-5157]
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21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act SMART Jobs Act School Modernization and Revitalization Through Jobs Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to make grants to states for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools. The bill allocates grant funds among states on the basis of the relative portion of school improvement funds provided to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016