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Smart Building Acceleration Act [HB-2044]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Construction ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Public Safety ]
Assists the building sector in adopting smart building technology that increases energy efficiency. Smart buildings are buildings with energy systems that (1) are flexible and automated; (2) have extensive operational monitoring and communication connectivity, allowing remote monitoring and analysis of building functions; (3) take a systems-based approach in integrating the overall building operations for control of energy generation, consumption, and storage; (4) communicate with utilities and other third-party commercial entities, if appropriate;
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More Efficient Tools to Realize Information for Consumers Act [HB-2296]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
To require reporting regarding certain drug price increases, and for other purposes.
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Elder Pride Act [HB-2312]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Human Services ]
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Inclusivity and Sexual Health and a rural outreach grant program carried out by that Office, and for other purposes.
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of defense laboratories to the technological dominance of the United States Armed Forces and supporting the designation of April 25, 2019, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2019". [SR-160]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
This resolution supports the designation of April 25, 2019, as Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2019 and recognizes the contributions of the Department of Defense laboratories.
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Inclusive Aging Act [S.1159]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Inclusivity and Sexual Health and a rural outreach grant program carried out by that Office, and for other purposes.
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Inclusive Aging Act [S.1159]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Inclusivity and Sexual Health and a rural outreach grant program carried out by that Office, and for other purposes.
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EFFECT Act of 2019 Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology Act of 2019 [S.1201]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Air Quality ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to replace its existing fossil energy research and development technology programs with new programs. Under the new programs, DOE must research and develop fossil fuel technology for carbon capture, utilization, storage, or removal. DOE must establish a coal and natural gas technology program to ensure the continued use of domestic coal and natural gas resources through the development of technologies. The technologies must significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, and environmental performance
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GrAITR Act Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research Act [HB-2202]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The initiative must invest in artificial intelligence research and support the development of an artificial intelligence science and technology workforce pipeline, among other activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall establish or designate a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to advise the OSTP on matters related to the initiative; a National
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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act [HB-2250]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Water ]
[Tourism ]
Sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in Northern California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge National Recreation Trail, and the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. The bill designates specified federal lands as components
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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act [S.1110]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
Sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in Northern California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge National Recreation Trail, and the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. The bill designates specified federal lands as components
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RAISE Act Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act [S.1103]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a skills-based immigration points system, to focus on family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, to eliminate the Diversity Visa Program, to set a limit on the number of refugees admitted annually to the United States, and for other purposes.
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RAISE Act Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act [HB-2278]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a skills-based immigration points system, to focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, to eliminate the Diversity Visa Program, to set a limit on the number of refugees admitted annually to the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019 [S.999]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Energy ]
[Air Quality ]
[Water ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Climate Change ]
Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Agencies participating in the entity must carry out specified activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including incorporating sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs. Sustainable chemistry, also
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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019 [S.1085]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
Authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic
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Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act [HB-2160]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Crime ]
Authorizes grants, and research and development, to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks. Specifically, the bill includes among the responsibilities of the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks; includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, among the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers
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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019 [HB-2170]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
Authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic
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Global Fragility Act [HB-2116]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts. The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including
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Preventing Child Marriage in Displaced Populations Act [HB-2140]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[International ]
Directs the President, through the United States' Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.), to push for the U.N. to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the problem of child marriage in U.N.-administered refugee settlements. The strategy shall include a mandate to collect and report data on suspected child marriages, protocols for preventing child marriages, and programs to support and rehabilitate victims of such marriages. The Permanent Representative shall also advocate for the U.N. to (1) examine the relationship between
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Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 [S.893]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
Requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure. Such strategy, to be known as the National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications, shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and
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Nuclear Energy Leadership Act [S.903]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes.