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A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order that makes the vast majority of unauthorized individuals priorities for removal and aims to withhold critical Federal funding to sanctuary cities. [S.415]
A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order that makes the vast majority of unauthorized individuals priorities for removal and aims to withhold critical Federal funding to sanctuary cities. This bill rescinds Executive Order 13768, entitled "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States." Among other things, that order raises questions regarding whether, and to what extent, federal agencies will withhold federal grant funds that would have otherwise been awarded to jurisdictions that willfully refuse to comply with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/16/2017
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Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act [HB-1161]
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act This bill amends the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to add Livingston County, the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson County in Illinois to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 03/02/2017
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Condemning the appointment of Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and urging his immediate removal. [HR-140]
Condemning the appointment of Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and urging his immediate removal. Condemns the permanent position of Steve Bannon on the National Security Council (NSC). Urges: (1) President Trump to remove Bannon from the NSC, and (2) Congress to expend any necessary resources to protect U.S. national security and remove Bannon from such position.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-1172]
Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to submit to Congress a report containing a full and complete statement of the President's income earned, assets held, and liabilities owed in the preceding 12 months that are associated with a foreign country: with which the United States is negotiating a trade or investment agreement, that is subject to a presidential trade enforcement action determination modifying the tariff treatment of imported articles from such country, or that is designated as eligible for preferential
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/03/2017
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Recognizing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II. [HR-143]
Recognizing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II. Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/09/2017
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Expressing the sense of Congress on the admission of refugees and immigrants to the United States. [HCR-25]
Expressing the sense of Congress on the admission of refugees and immigrants to the United States. Expresses the sense of Congress that Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States," is not a testament to the United States as a nation that is welcoming to all regardless of race, religion, or country of origin. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/09/2017
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Protect Our Sanctuary Cities Act [HB-1076]
Protect Our Sanctuary Cities Act This bill: (1) nullifies section 9 of Executive Order 13768 (Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States), and (2) prohibits using appropriations to promulgate or enforce any executive order that compels state, city, or local officials to assist federal authorities in the removal of aliens from the United States. Section 9 authorizes: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a state or local subdivision that fails to make required communications with the Immigration and Naturalization
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/06/2017
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Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017 [HB-1059]
Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017 This bill provides that the following executive orders, as in effect on January 1, 2017, and any sanctions imposed pursuant to such orders, shall remain in effect: (1) Executive Order 13694 (relating to blocking property of certain persons engaging in significant malicious cyber-enabled activities); (2) Executive Orders 13660, 13661, and 13662 (relating to blocking property of certain persons contributing to the situation in Ukraine); and (3) Executive Order 13685 (relating to blocking property of certain persons
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 03/06/2017
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War Powers Amendments of 2017 War Powers Resolution [HJR-75]
War Powers Amendments of 2017 War Powers Resolution This joint resolution rewrites the War Powers Resolution. Congressional consultation procedures are included concerning the participation of U.S. Armed Forces in certain military operations of the United Nations. Additional conditions are provided concerning emergency use of the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/15/2017
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Freedom for Refugees Escaping Enmity (FREE) Act [HB-1075]
Freedom for Refugees Escaping Enmity (FREE) Act This bill nullifies Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." No federal funds may be used to implement or enforce any of the policy changes set forth in such order. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The Department of Homeland
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/06/2017
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Establishing a Joint Committee on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election and the Presidential Transition. [HCR-24]
Establishing a Joint Committee on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election and the Presidential Transition. Establishes a Joint Committee on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election and the Presidential Transition. Requires the joint committee to study and review: attempts to influence elections for federal office held in the 2016 elections; related attempts to undermine trust in U.S. electoral processes and the attribution of such attempts; all policies, decisions, and activities taken by the executive branch to respond to such attempts; cybersecurity
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/14/2017
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Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. [HCR-23]
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. Provides for a joint session of Congress on February 28, 2017, to receive a message from the President.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Burgess
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1415-1416) on 02/17/2017
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Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1001]
Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017 This bill declares that notwithstanding any presidential action to prevent a federal agency from filling or creating federal civilian employee positions, an agency may appoint an individual to such a position that will be filled by an individual who is a preference eligible veteran, disabled veteran, or a specified relative of a veteran.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 02/13/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the courts' actions against President Trump's Executive order. [HR-120]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the courts' actions against President Trump's Executive order. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Judge James L. Robart of the Western District of Washington ignored the Constitution, federal law, and court precedent in issuing a temporary restraining order against Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States"; and (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit erred in failing to reverse
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/02/2017
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Federal Executive Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-1016]
Federal Executive Accountability Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Executive Office of the President. Such Inspector General shall be under the authority, direction, and control of the President with respect to audits, investigations, or the issuance of subpoenas that require access to information concerning the identity of a confidential source, an intelligence or counterintelligence matter, and an undercover operation. The President may prohibit such Inspector General from carrying out any audit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 02/13/2017
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To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting Department of Defense civilian positions in facilities that perform depot maintenance or are designated as a center for industrial and technical excellence, and for other purposes. [HB-990]
To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting Department of Defense civilian positions in facilities that perform depot maintenance or are designated as a center for industrial and technical excellence, and for other purposes. This bill declares that any presidential action to prevent a federal agency from filling or creating federal civilian employee positions shall have no force or effect with respect to any Department of Defense civilian position at, or in support of, any facility: (1) at which depot-level maintenance and repair is carried out,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Introduced In House on 02/09/2017
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Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. [HR-111]
Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. This bill directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any of its documents, records, memos, correspondence, or other communications that refer or relate to: (1) any criminal or counterintelligence investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone, or any employee of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Reported Adversely (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-28. on 03/08/2017
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Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017 [S.341]
Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017 This bill provides that the following executive orders, as in effect on January 1, 2017, and any sanctions imposed pursuant to such orders, shall remain in effect: (1) Executive Order 13694 (relating to blocking property of certain persons engaging in significant malicious cyber-enabled activities); (2) Executive Orders 13660, 13661, and 13662 (relating to blocking property of certain persons contributing to the situation in Ukraine); and (3) Executive Order 13685 (relating to blocking property of certain persons
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 04/27/2017
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Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that an Independent Judiciary is Fundamental to American Democracy. [HR-105]
Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that an Independent Judiciary is Fundamental to American Democracy. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches are co-equal; an independent judiciary is fundamental to the checks and balances embodied by the separation of powers, is essential to maintaining respect for the rule of law, and is critical to our constitutional democracy; attacks against the judiciary threaten to weaken public confidence in the courts; and it is inappropriate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
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Indian Health Service Hiring Freeze Exemption Act [HB-981]
Indian Health Service Hiring Freeze Exemption Act This bill exempts the Indian Health Service from any action by the President to prevent federal agencies from creating or filling civilian employee positions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017