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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-141. on 03/23/2018
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Support Small Business R & D Act of 2017 [S.650]
[Small Business ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Science ]
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Support Small Business R & D Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop partnership agreements to: provide for development of basic training relating to federal income tax credits benefitting small business concerns and startups, especially credits for research and experimentation, and informational materials relating to such credits, including Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance documents; provide these basic training and informational materials through electronic resources and at physical locations;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 08/02/2017
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Support Small Business R & D Act of 2017 [HB-1543]
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[Funding ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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Support Small Business R & D Act of 2017 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to develop partnership agreements to: provide for development of basic training relating to federal income tax credits benefitting small business concerns and startups, especially credits for research and experimentation, and informational materials relating to such credits, including IRS guidance documents; provide these basic training and informational materials through electronic resources
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Kind
Introduced In House on 03/15/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote American energy security and develop the abundant resources of the United States. [HR-194]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Climate Change ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote American energy security and develop the abundant resources of the United States. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's long-term energy demands, any comprehensive energy bill must address specific aspects, including: (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit our vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing our domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act [HB-1443]
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[Manufacturing ]
[Housing ]
[Construction ]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Science ]
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[Grants ]
[Water ]
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances, including by: requiring states and Indian tribes to measure their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes; requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants for establishing building training and assessment centers at institutions of higher education; requiring DOE to establish a process to recognize schools for implementing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 04/25/2017
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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 [S.570]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Safety ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 This bill authorizes a number of programs to enhance weather forecasting and alerts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research must conduct a program to improve forecasting of weather events and their effects, with a special focus on high impact weather events. The National Weather Service must collect and utilize information to make reliable and timely foundational forecasts of subseasonal and seasonal temperature and precipitation.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/08/2017
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Timber Innovation Act of 2017 [S.538]
[Agriculture ]
[Construction ]
[Environmental ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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Timber Innovation Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), acting through the Research and Development and the State and Private Forestry deputy areas of the Forest Service, to conduct performance-driven research and development, education, and technical assistance to facilitate the use of innovative wood products in wood building construction in the United States. Such activities shall give priority to: (1) improving the commercialization of such products, (2) analyzing the safety of tall wood building materials, (3)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 03/07/2017
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Timber Innovation Act of 2017 [HB-1380]
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[Construction ]
[Environmental ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Small Business ]
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Timber Innovation Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), acting through the Research and Development and the State and Private Forestry deputy areas of the Forest Service, to conduct performance-driven research and development, education, and technical assistance to facilitate the use of innovative wood products in wood building construction in the United States. Such activities shall give priority to: (1) improving the commercialization of such products, (2) analyzing the safety of tall wood building materials, (3)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/25/2017
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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act [HB-1415]
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[International ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. The NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development must incorporate specified priorities, including: (1) conducting monitoring and evaluation of program investments, (2) including morbidity management in treatment plans,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/15/2017
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Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act [S.495]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act This bill denies any person the exclusive right to manufacture, distribute, sell, or use a drug, a biological product, or a medication manufacturing process. The bill establishes the Fund for Medical Innovation Prizes to provide for prize payments in lieu of market exclusivity. The Board of Trustees of the fund must award prize payments to: (1) the first person to receive approval for a medication; (2) the holder of the patent for a manufacturing process; and (3) persons or communities that contributed to the development
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/02/2017
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-1301]
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[Budget and Spending ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to: (1) compensate employees furloughed as a result of any lapse in appropriations which began on or about February 9, 2018; and (2) ratify and approve certain obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations and authority provided by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018. (Sec. 102) The bill also specifies that the time covered by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 includes the period that began on or about February
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Became Public Law No: 115-124. on 02/09/2018
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FILCCA of 2017 Federal Immigration Law Campus Compliance Act of 2017 [HB-1342]
[Immigration ]
[Education ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
FILCCA of 2017 Federal Immigration Law Campus Compliance Act of 2017 This bill withholds reimbursement for indirect costs associated with federal research and development grants from an institution of higher learning that does not comply with a lawful request for information about, or a detainer pertaining to, an alien made by a federal immigration officer or employee. A state or political subdivision that complies with a detainer is deemed to be an agent of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has authority available to DHS to take actions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
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DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 [HB-1249]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a multiyear acquisition strategy that allows flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks and that helps industry align resources to meet DHS needs. Such strategy shall be updated and included in each required Future Years Homeland Security Program. The strategy shall include: a prioritized list of major acquisition programs that DHS and component acquisition investments
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/21/2017
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Domestic Research Enhancement Act of 2017 [HB-1234]
[Taxes ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Domestic Research Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a research tax credit for 35% of in-house research expenses (contracted research expenses), including any research funded by any grant or contract or by another person or governmental entity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Meehan
Introduced In House on 02/27/2017
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 [S.442]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2017 for: exploration; space operations; science; aeronautics; space technology; education; safety, security, and mission services; construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and the NASA Inspector General. TITLE II--SUSTAINING NATIONAL SPACE COMMITMENTS (Sec. 201) The bill expresses the sense of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Signed By President. on 03/21/2017
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act [S.385]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Construction ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Science ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
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[Climate Change ]
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances. TITLE I--BUILDINGS Subtitle A--Building Energy Codes (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA) to require states and Indian tribes to measure and certify their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes by a specified deadline. The Department of Energy (DOE) must: (1) provide technical and financial
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-60. on 05/10/2017
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Chief Manufacturing Officer Act [S.399]
[Manufacturing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Trade ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
Chief Manufacturing Officer Act This bill: (1) expresses the sense of Congress that a well-designed national manufacturing strategy would benefit the U.S. economy, and (2) directs the President to appoint a United States Chief Manufacturing Officer, which shall be a member of the National Economic Council. The Officer's duties shall include developing, by May 1, 2018, a national manufacturing strategy, which shall incorporate: (1) the national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing developed under the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/15/2017
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Chief Manufacturing Officer Act [HB-1092]
[Manufacturing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
Chief Manufacturing Officer Act This bill: (1) expresses the sense of Congress that a well-designed national manufacturing strategy would benefit the U.S. economy, and (2) directs the President to appoint a United States Chief Manufacturing Officer, which shall be a member of the National Economic Council. The Officer's duties shall include developing, by May 1, 2018, a national manufacturing strategy, which shall incorporate: (1) the national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing developed under the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 02/17/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week. [HR-124]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week. Supports the goals and ideals of Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. Recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 [HB-945]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Defense ]
[Crime ]
Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: work with critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to manage risk and strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks; establish terrorism prevention policy to engage with international partners to strengthen critical infrastructure located inside or outside of the United States; establish a task force
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection. on 02/24/2017