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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [S.1987]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Insurance ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established reference prices. Drugs must also be available at such prices to uninsured individuals and to individuals with private health insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/26/2019
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [HB-3523]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Insurance ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established reference prices. Drugs must also be available at such prices to uninsured individuals and to individuals with private health insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Welch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/16/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Australia certain defense articles and services. [SJR-27]
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[International ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as described in Executive Communication 1424 published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019
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To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. [HB-2877]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation. For Irish E-3 initial applications, the Department of State may approve each fiscal year no more than 10,500 minus the number of Australian initial applications approved the previous fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Neal
Received In The Senate. on 03/10/2020
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To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. [HB-2877]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation. For Irish E-3 initial applications, the Department of State may approve each fiscal year no more than 10,500 minus the number of Australian initial applications approved the previous fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Neal
Received In The Senate. on 03/10/2020
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act [S.1451]
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[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Defense ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Bars individuals affiliated with the Chinese military from entering the United States on visas for students (F visa) or work-and-study exchange (J visa). The President shall publish a list identifying research, engineering, and scientific institutions affiliated or funded by China's People's Liberation Army. Aliens who are or were previously employed, sponsored, or funded by any institution on the list shall be subject to the bar. When a Chinese national applies for an F or J visa for an academic field related to an item on the Commerce Control
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019
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People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act [HB-2713]
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[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Defense ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
Bars individuals affiliated with the Chinese military from entering the United States on visas for students (F visa) or work-and-study exchange (J visa). The President shall publish a list identifying research, engineering, and scientific institutions affiliated or funded by China's People's Liberation Army. Aliens who are or were previously employed, sponsored, or funded by any institution on the list shall be subject to the bar. When a Chinese national applies for an F or J visa for an academic field related to an item on the Commerce Control
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 06/26/2019
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Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2019 [S.985]
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[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to the common defense, and (3) any U.S. actions to minimize such limitations. The report shall cover each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state, each Gulf Cooperation Council member state, each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/02/2019
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Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2019 [HB-2047]
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Directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to the common defense, and (3) any U.S. actions to minimize such limitations. The report shall cover each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state, each Gulf Cooperation Council member state, each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kelly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/26/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1215]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths and military construction. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/11/2019
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A resolution condemning the March 15, 2019, terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering sincere condolences to all of the victims and their families, and expressing and standing in solidarity with the people and Government of New Zealand. [SR-124]
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[National Security ]
[Religion ]
This resolution condemns the March 15, 2019, terrorist attacks on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and expresses condolences to the victims and their families. It also calls on the U.S. government to redouble efforts to combat the spread of white supremacist terrorism.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 03/28/2019
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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act [HB-1811]
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[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019
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Enewetak Atoll Cleanup Radiation Study Act [HB-1628]
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[Science ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study and report on the level of radiation exposure experienced by members of the Armed Forces who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 05/01/2019
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Jobs Now Act of 2019 [HB-1635]
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[Veterans ]
[Unemployment ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of Labor to carry out a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train employees who provide a local government unit with a public service (i.e., job creation). At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts. Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica Wilson
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act [S.480]
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[Human Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Immigration ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Directs the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Animals ]
[Water ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-739]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Data Privacy ]
Establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model. The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/07/2019
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Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. [HR-1052]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[International ]
[Aerospace ]
[National Security ]
Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. Commends the Australian government for constituting the Australian Space Agency. Recognizes the value of U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. Supports international cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization as being in the U.S. national interest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 11/13/2018
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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 [HB-6472]
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[Economic Development ]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass
Introduced In House on 07/23/2018
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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 [HB-3776]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Data Privacy ]
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 This bill sets forth U.S. international cyberspace policy, in furtherance specifically of the promotion of an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure Internet governed by a model that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, while respecting privacy and guarding against deception, fraud, and theft. The bill includes the establishment of an Office of Cyber Issues in the Department of State. The President is encouraged to enter into executive arrangements with foreign governments that support
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/28/2018