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Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress. [HR-1139]
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Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress. Acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 11/09/2018
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Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018 [HB-7118]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Rights ]
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code specify that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (i.e., a chokehold) constitutes the deprivation of rights under color of law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 11/15/2018
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To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes. [HB-4497]
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To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 11/30/2017
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2017 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [SR-305]
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2017 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2017 as: (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6820; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6819) on 10/25/2017
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Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [HR-571]
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Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/12/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of the month of October 2018 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [HR-1124]
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Expressing support for the designation of the month of October 2018 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Expresses support for the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 10/12/2018
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2018 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [SR-678]
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2018 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2018 as: (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/11/2018
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Keeping Girls in School Act [HB-7055]
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[Children and Youth ]
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[Grants ]
[International ]
Keeping Girls in School Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 10/09/2018
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Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018 [HB-7031]
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[Human Rights ]
[Education ]
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1373) on 10/05/2018
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Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018 [S.3543]
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Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/03/2018
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Calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces, and for other purposes. [HR-1091]
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Calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces, and for other purposes. Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces. Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H10174-10175) on 12/13/2018
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Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. [HR-524]
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Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 09/14/2017
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A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. [SR-256]
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A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2017, through October 15, 2017; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5746-5747; Text: Cr S5747) on 09/14/2017
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Calling on Burma's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon that nation's Rohingya population. [HR-1057]
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Calling on Burma's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon that nation's Rohingya population. Condemns all efforts to suppress information regarding the oppression and violence inflicted upon Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya civilians. Calls on the leader of Burma's civilian government, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release the jailed journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H8110-8111) on 09/12/2018
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Strength in Diversity Act [S.3413]
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Strength in Diversity Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, through which the Department of Education (ED) shall award competitive grants for the development or implementation of plans to improve diversity or eliminate socioeconomic or racial isolation in public schools and publicly funded early education programs. The grants are available to local educational agencies, a consortium of such agencies, educational service agencies, or other regional educational authorities
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/06/2018
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Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-6707]
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Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2018 This bill establishes certain standards for U.S. passport applications. The Department of State shall adjudicate U.S. passport applications in an individualized, evidence-based manner based on an assessment of individual circumstances and evidence. An applicant's race, ethnicity, or ancestry may not be considered in such adjudicatory process. The bill requires that: an applicant establish U.S. citizenship or nationality by a preponderance of the evidence, and a determination that an applicant
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Introduced In House on 09/05/2018
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Screening With Dignity Act of 2018 [HB-6659]
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[Public Safety ]
Screening With Dignity Act of 2018 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop procedures to appropriately and respectfully screen self-identified transgender air passengers and begin training of all TSA Officers on such procedures. The TSA must implement protections for transgender passengers including prohibiting human viewing of passenger images and conducting pat-downs by an officer of the gender requested by the passenger. The TSA shall separately study and report on: (1) the cost and feasibility of retrofitting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Protective Security. on 08/20/2018
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.3321]
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Received In The House. on 11/20/2018
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To direct the head of each department and agency of the United States to submit annual reports to Congress on the security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals' affiliation with hate groups, and for other purposes. [HB-6359]
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To direct the head of each department and agency of the United States to submit annual reports to Congress on the security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals' affiliation with hate groups, and for other purposes. This bill requires each federal agency and department to report annually to Congress on the following: the number of individuals who were denied a security clearance due to an affiliation with a hate group, and the number of individuals who received a security clearance despite an affiliation with a hate group. The Federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica S. Wilson
Introduced In House on 07/12/2018
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Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2018 [S.3195]
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Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/11/2018