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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 08/13/2018
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Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative Act [S.2260]
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Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative Act This bill establishes and provides funds for the Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support pain-related research, including: understanding pain, therapies for chronic pain, and alternatives to opioids for pain treatment as directed in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016; improving options and evidence for medication-assisted treatment and opioid overdose reversal treatments; and supporting the Federal Pain Research Strategy. NIH must establish the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/21/2017
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Competitive DRUGS Act of 2017 Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings Act of 2017 [HB-4117]
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Competitive DRUGS Act of 2017 Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 10/27/2017
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-4877]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HJR-128]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Introduced In House on 02/05/2018
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Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-5081]
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Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish within itself the the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee to advise the TSA on surface transportation security, and (2) require the TSA to consult with the advisory committee when preparing updates to the five-year technology investment plan and to include a classified addendum to report sensitive transportation security risks
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/26/2018
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United States-Israel Joint Drone Detection Cooperation Act [HB-5117]
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United States-Israel Joint Drone Detection Cooperation Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Introduced In House on 02/27/2018
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5141]
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act [S.2503]
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Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act TITLE I--LABORATORY MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act (Sec. 102) This bill instructs the Department of Energy (DOE) to permit specified National Laboratories owned by DOE to use funds authorized to support technology transfer within DOE to: (1) carry out early stage and precommercial technology demonstration activities to remove technology barriers limiting private sector interest, and (2) demonstrate potential commercial applications of any
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Received In The House. on 07/24/2018
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act [HB-5260]
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy. Specifically, DOE must enter into one or more agreements to carry out at least four advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects. DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced
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Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Higgins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018 [HB-5273]
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Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/28/2018
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 [S.2497]
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 This bill extends security assistance to Israel. Specifically, it extends: foreign military financing assistance to Israel through FY2028, loan guarantees through FY2023, and authority for the war reserves stockpile through FY2023. The President may: enter into a cooperative agreement with Israel for research and joint production of anti-drone defense articles; conduct a joint assessment with Israel regarding which precision guided munitions Israel needs in a sustained armed confrontation
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended Agreed To By Voice Vote. (text: Cr H8145-8146) on 09/12/2018
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Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act [HB-5387]
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Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to carry out a grant program for establishing consortia to enhance U.S. economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic research and commercial application of clean technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. Clean technology means technologies, production processes, or methodologies that: produce energy from renewable energy sources; transmit, distribute, or store energy more efficiently; enhance energy efficiency
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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A bill to provide for the establishment of clean technology consortia to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies, and for other purposes. [S.2612]
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A bill to provide for the establishment of clean technology consortia to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/22/2018
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Support Startup Businesses Act of 2018 [S.2419]
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Support Startup Businesses Act of 2018 This bill amends the Small Business Act to modify the technical assistance that is available under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Specifically, the bill: expands technical assistance under the SBIR and STTR programs to include specified assistance related to commercialization, modifies the limit on specified technical assistance under either program from $5,000 annually to 5% of the total award amount, and otherwise revises provisions related
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons
By Senator Risch From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-454. on 12/21/2018
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Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act [HB-3671]
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Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act This bill transitions away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean energy sources (e.g., energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy). By 2027: (1) 80% of electricity sold must be generated from clean energy resources, (2) 80% of new vehicle sales from manufacturers must be sales of zero-emission vehicles, and (3) 80% of train rail lines and train engines must be electrified. By 2035: (1) 100% of electricity must be generated from clean energy resources, (2) 100% of vehicle sales from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1761]
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-151. Additional And Minority Views Filed. on 09/07/2017
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U.S. OUTDOOR Act United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act [S.1719]
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U.S. OUTDOOR Act United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear. The bill establishes the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (STAR Fund). The Department of the Treasury must impose and collect, with specified exceptions, a fee of 1.5% of the appraised value of imported recreational performance outerwear and to deposit amounts collected into the STAR
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 08/02/2017
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RAISE Act Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act [S.1720]
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RAISE Act Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act This bill: eliminates the diversity visa program; replaces the current employment visa system with a skills-based point system; revises the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants, including by eliminating certain family-based immigration preferences; establishes a 50,000 annual limit for refugees given permanent resident status; and creates a nonimmigrant visa for parents of U.S. citizen children who are at least 21 years old. The bill prohibits an alien from being be naturalized
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/02/2017
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To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to update or provide new motor vehicle safety standards for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes. [HB-3401]
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To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to update or provide new motor vehicle safety standards for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule requiring the submission of safety assessment certifications for highly automated vehicles or automated driving systems. DOT shall make available to the public and submit to Congress a rulemaking and safety priority plan to accommodate the development and deployment of highly automated vehicles
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 07/28/2017