Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act [HB-4087]
[Air Quality ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Health ]
[Environmental ]
Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report on ultrafine particles and their health impacts for communities around the 20 largest U.S. airports. The FAA must coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, and others.
HB-4087: Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 10/20/2017
BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-4223]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Burma (Myanmar) should ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced people and fully implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. The U.S. Executive Director of each international financial institution shall use U.S. influence to support only projects in Burma that do not partner or contract with or otherwise benefit any enterprise owned or controlled by the Burmese
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HB-4223: BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 11/02/2017
Barbara Johns Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-5561]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Barbara Johns Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Barbara Rose Johns in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the nation and civil rights.
HB-5561: Barbara Johns Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Introduced In House on 04/18/2018
Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2017 [HB-3755]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Data Privacy ]
Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to revise requirements for disputes regarding consumer credit information reported by a consumer reporting agency (CRA). The bill prescribes requirements for: record maintenance by furnishers of credit information, CRA action when notified of inaccurate or incomplete information from furnishers, and injunctive relief for consumers in the event of noncompliance. The bill limits the circumstances in which a CRA may furnish a consumer report for
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HB-3755: Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 09/13/2017
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding President Donald J. Trump's remarks about Haiti, El Salvador, and African Nations. [HR-700]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[International ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding President Donald J. Trump's remarks about Haiti, El Salvador, and African Nations. Expresses support and respect for Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations. Censures and condemns President Trump for his derogatory statements about Haiti and other countries at the January 11, 2018, White House meeting and calls on him to retract and apologize for such remarks.
HR-700: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding President Donald J. Trump's remarks about Haiti, El Salvador, and African Nations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/18/2018
You have voted HR-700: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding President Donald J. Trump's remarks about Haiti, El Salvador, and African Nations..
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. [HR-705]
[Ethics ]
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. Impeaches President Donald John Trump for high misdemeanors. Sets forth an article of impeachment based on President Trump's statements as President that constituted harm to American society and manifest injury of the people of the United States.
HR-705: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Introduced In House on 01/19/2018
Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018 [S.2332]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018 This bill establishes the Kennedy-King National Historic Site in Indiana as a unit of the National Park System for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site of the speech given by Senator Robert F. Kennedy on April 4, 1968, that is associated with the Kennedy-King Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.
S.2332: Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/23/2018
SR-376: A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 03/21/2018
You have voted SR-376: A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military..
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 [S.2060]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Funding ]
[Economic Development ]
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill authorizes assistance to victims of the military's ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Rohingya people in Rakhine State, Burma (Myanmar), as well as technical assistance to investigate and prosecute crimes related to ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State. The bill imposes restrictions on international financial institution assistance, security cooperation, and trade. It calls on the President to determine whether specified individuals should be included in the list of specially designated nationals
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S.2060: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/12/2018
Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent". [HR-713]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[International ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent". Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people. Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses,
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HR-713: Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent".
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
You have voted HR-713: Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent"..
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2018, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". [SR-387]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2018, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". Honors Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu for his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, his work to advance the civil liberties of all people of the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. Recognizes January 30, 2018, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. Denounces any effort to discriminate against any individual based on his or her national origin or religion.
SR-387: A resolution recognizing January 30, 2018, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S584-585) on 01/30/2018
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. [SR-412]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Military ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Veterans ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. Expresses support for the monument recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and the mission of the Buffalo Soldier Educational and Historical Committee. Encourages celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans during Black History Month and throughout 2018.
SR-412: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran
Senate Committee On Armed Services Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 10/03/2018
You have voted SR-412: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month..
A resolution celebrating Black History Month. [SR-413]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Arts and Culture ]
A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
SR-413: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1189; Text: Cr S1169-1170) on 02/15/2018
Confederate Commemorative Works Inventory and Joint Resource Study Act [HB-5056]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Confederate Commemorative Works Inventory and Joint Resource Study Act This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Defense, and Veterans Affairs to each conduct a full inventory of specified Confederate commemorative works, including flags and other symbols or signage, on the public lands under their jurisdiction. Using such inventories, the National Park Service shall conduct a special resource study to examine the works commemorating and interpreting the Civil War and commemorating, with respect to such war, the soldiers, people on the
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HB-5056: Confederate Commemorative Works Inventory and Joint Resource Study Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/28/2018