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Calling upon any agreement reached between the President and Vladimir Putin at their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, to be approved by Congress. [HR-15]
This resolution expresses support for the intelligence community's assessment that Russian agents acting under the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin interfered with the 2016 presidential election. It also expresses strong disapproval of the President's failure to support that assessement. The resolution also expresses opposition to any future secret meetings between the President and Putin, and calls upon the President to submit any agreement reached with Putin in Helsinki to Congress for approval.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. [HR-13]
This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Trump prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of justice during a federal investigation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 02/04/2019
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District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act [HB-1090]
Makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia (under current law, the President of the United States) the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the District. Notwithstanding the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia as such Commander-in-Chief, the President shall retain control over units and members of the District of Columbia National Guard to conduct necessary and appropriate homeland defense activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/08/2019
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Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2019 [HB-1063]
Requires each presidential library fundraising organization to submit quarterly reports to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on every contributor who gave the organization a contribution or contributions (whether monetary or in-kind) totaling $200 or more for the quarterly period. NARA shall publish such information on its website within 30 days after each quarterly filing. It shall be unlawful for contributors or fundraising organizations to knowingly and willfully submit false information or omit material information.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elijah Cummings
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/12/2019
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RIGHT Act of 2019 Restoring Integrity, Governance, Honesty, and Transparency Act of 2019 [HB-1028]
Revises ethics requirements applicable to certain federal government employees. Specifically, the bill requires candidates for President or Vice President to disclose 20 years of tax returns, which the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) may publish after making necessary redactions; the disclosure of information regarding contributions to a government official's legal defense fund; the OGE to prohibit any executive branch officer or employee from receiving reimbursement for, or payment of, legal fees incurred in connection with executive branch service;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Introduced In House on 02/06/2019
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Trade Security Act of 2019 [HB-1008]
Revises provisions related to the adjustment of U.S. imports due to a national security threat. The bill allows Congress to block a presidential import adjustment through a joint resolution. This provision retroactively applies to adjustments made on or after July 1, 2018. However, it shall not apply to specified steel and aluminum import adjustments. The Department of Defense (currently, the Department of the Treasury) must investigate the national security threat of a U.S. import, and report to the President the results of that investigation.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Beyer
Introduced In House on 02/06/2019
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Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act [HB-1004]
Prohibits funds made available to federal departments or agencies from being used to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities with Venezuela, except pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) a specific statutory authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution and is enacted after the enactment of this bill, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States or the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 04/09/2019
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Walter B. Jones Restoring Power to Congress Act [HB-966]
Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001.
Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Introduced In House on 02/05/2019
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Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act [HB-964]
Establishes ethics requirements for a President-elect's transition team. The bill requires a President-elect to submit to Congress a report with a list of any individual (1) for whom an application for a security clearance was submitted, by 10 days after its submission; or (2) provided a security clearance, by 10 days after it was provided. The Federal Transition Coordinator must negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the transition representative of each eligible candidate by October 1 (currently November 1) of a year during which a presidential
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Reported By The Committee On Oversight And Reform. H. Rept. 116-382. on 01/27/2020
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Presidential Tax Disclosure Act of 2019 [HB-950]
Requires any individual holding the office of President to submit federal tax returns to the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The individual must submit (1) each return filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for any year ending while the individual is President, and (2) each return filed with the IRS for the three years before the individual assumed office. After receiving the returns, the OGE must (1) make the returns publicly available on the Internet, and (2) submit the returns to specified congressional committees. No information may
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/04/2019
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Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 [HB-940]
Requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security. Specifically, the bill requires the President to submit a proposal to Congress, which Congress may approve by a joint resolution. Under current law, the President determines whether any adjustment of an import is necessary and must submit to Congress the reasons for any action taken or not taken. The Department of Defense (currently,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 01/31/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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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Protect American IPR Act [HB-902]
Addresses the effects of violations of U.S. intellectual property rights in China or by Chinese persons. The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to study the losses of revenue to holders of those rights. It directs the USTR to impose duties on merchandise from China in an amount equivalent to the annual loss of revenue to U.S. intellectual property rights holders as a result of violations in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. The bill establishes a fund to compensate U.S. intellectual property
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Solidarity in Salary Act of 2019 [HB-845]
Provides for withholding or eliminating the pay of Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President during a government shutdown. For the 116th Congress, the bill requires the salaries of Members of Congress to be held in escrow during a government shutdown and to be released on the earlier of (1) the date on which the government shutdown ends, or (2) the last day of the Congress. Beginning with the 117th Congress, the bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid for the period of a government shutdown. The bill also requires the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Introduced In House on 01/29/2019
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To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. [HB-810]
Prohibits making funds, resources, or fees available to any federal agency to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and Presidential Proclamation 9645, which suspended individuals from several countries of concern, including Chad, Iran, and Libya, from entering the United States. The Proclamation also provided for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/25/2019
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United States Reciprocal Trade Act [HB-764]
Allows the President, in certain circumstances, to (1) negotiate with a foreign country for tariff reductions on exported U.S. goods, or (2) impose additional duties on imported goods. Specifically, the President may take these actions if it is determined that the country (1) when importing a good from the United States, applies a higher rate of duty on that good than the rate imposed by the United States when imported from that country; or (2) similarly imposes other, nontariff trade restrictions on that good. The President must terminate a rate
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/01/2019
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2019 [HB-745]
Expands the duties and authorities of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and reauthorizes the OGE through FY2023. Among other things, the bill authorizes the OGE to issue subpoenas during investigations, and order corrective actions (e.g., divestiture) and issue administrative remedies (e.g., suspension or demotion). The OGE must provide ethics education and training to all designated and alternate designated agency ethics officials, who must register with, and report to, the OGE and their appointing authority. Agency ethics officials must provide
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Oversight And Reform. H. Rept. 116-403, Part I. on 02/21/2020
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Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-723]
Requires congressional approval of unilateral trade actions. Such actions may take effect without congressional approval for one 90-day period if the President determines that it is necessary because of a national emergency, because of an imminent threat to health or safety, for the enforcement of criminal laws, or for national security; and submits written notice of the determination to Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/01/2019
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Restoring the Public Trust Act [HB-706]
Sets forth provisions aimed at (1) prohibiting personal enrichment of federal employees, (2) rooting out conflicts of interest, and (3) increasing oversight and strengthening agencies responsible for rooting out corruption.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/04/2019