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Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 [HB-2439]
Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require manufacturers of certain drugs and biological products with a wholesale cost of $100 or more per month to report to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) price increases that result in a 10% or more increase in the cost of a drug over a 12-month period or a 25% or more increase over a 36-month period. Reports are required for prescription drugs and drugs commonly administered in hospitals, except vaccines, drugs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/19/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". [SR-161]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2883) on 05/10/2017
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Marine Energy Act [S.1036]
Marine Energy Act This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to revise and reauthorize through FY2022 the program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to accelerate the introduction of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production. The program must give priority to fostering accelerated research, development, and commercialization of technology. The meaning of "marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy" is expanded to include all forms of energy, not just electricity, from: (1) waves, tides,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 05/03/2017
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Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2017 [HB-2326]
Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2017 This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must: undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States; make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Advancing CCUS Technology Act [HB-2296]
Advancing CCUS Technology Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. It also revises the program of research and commercial application for coal and power systems to require DOE, during each fiscal year after FY2017, to identify cost and performance goals for technologies allowing large-scale demonstration and the continued cost-competitive commercial use of coal. DOE must
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Sponsored by: Rep. David McKinley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018
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Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields. [HR-306]
Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields. Recognizes the impact of tribology (a study that deals with the design, friction,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act [HB-2261]
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017 [HB-1907]
Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) designate voting systems used in the United States as critical infrastructure; (2) include threats of compromise, disruption, or destruction of voting systems in national planning scenarios; and (3) conduct a campaign to proactively educate local election officials about the designation of voting systems as critical infrastructure and election officials at all levels of government of voting system threats. The National Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
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To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems. [HB-1877]
To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems. This bill requires the Office of Fossil Energy to carry out a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in power generation systems and to identify the technologies that will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of 67% or simple cycle efficiency of 50%. The program must: (1) support first-of-a-kind
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Napolitano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 04/25/2017
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act [HB-1892]
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act DIVISION A--HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES ACT Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (Sec. 10102) This division authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty. DIVISION B--SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TAX RELIEF, AND MEDICAID CHANGES RELATING TO CERTAIN DISASTERS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-123. (txt | Pdf) on 02/09/2018
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To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs. [HB-1800]
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs. This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to the Utah State University Research Foundation, without consideration, a specified parcel of real property, including improvements, located outside the boundaries of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Rich County, Utah, for the purpose of permitting the foundation to use the property for scientific and educational purposes. Conveyed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rob Bishop
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 03/14/2018
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Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act [HB-1776]
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act This bill amends provisions of various laws relating to prescription-drug pricing and affordability. Specifically, the bill: expands reporting requirements for drug manufacturers and establishes corresponding civil penalties for noncompliance; adds reporting requirements for certain nonprofit patient-assistance programs; requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on the impact of patient-assistance programs on prescription-drug pricing and expenditures; requires
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/05/2017
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Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act [S.771]
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act This bill amends provisions of various laws relating to prescription-drug pricing and affordability. Specifically, the bill: expands reporting requirements for drug manufacturers and establishes corresponding civil penalties for noncompliance; adds reporting requirements for certain nonprofit patient-assistance programs; requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on the impact of patient-assistance programs on prescription-drug pricing and expenditures; requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/29/2017
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Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act [S.768]
Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/29/2017
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Save Our Seas Act of 2018 [S.756]
Save Our Seas Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to revise the Marine Debris Program to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. (Sec. 3) The bill also revises the program by allowing NOAA to make sums available for assisting in the cleanup and response required by severe marine
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Signed By President. on 12/21/2018