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Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 [HB-292]
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Authorizes federal departments to delegate federal environmental compliance for broadband projects to states and Indian tribes. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to establish a voluntary program whereby states or Indian tribes may opt-in to an agreement allowing them to take on the responsibility of environmental review for the permitting of broadband projects. Such projects must be located within an operational right-of-way (all real property interests acquired for the construction
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Sponsored by: Rep. Virginia Foxx
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 02/08/2019
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-268]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations to federal agencies, including supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance and continuing appropriations for agencies that are included in the seven FY2019 appropriations bills that have not been enacted. The bill provides $14.2 billion in FY2019 supplemental appropriations for expenses related to the consequences of recent wildfires, hurricanes, volcanos, earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters. The bill designates the spending as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
S.amdt.201 Considered By Senate. on 04/01/2019
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Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Act of 2019 [HB-228]
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Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Act of 2019 directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure that states give preference under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to eligible projects that (1) are located in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of transportation infrastructure, including federal-aid highways, federally owned roads open for public travel, passenger rail facilities, and public transportation facilities; and (2) will provide transportation alternatives related to the closure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jose Serrano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/07/2019
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Build America Act of 2019 [HB-180]
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Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out a national infrastructure investment grant program for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure. Projects eligible for funding under the program include, at a minimum, highway and bridge projects, public transportation projects, passenger and freight rail transportation projects, and port infrastructure investments. In distributing grants under the program, DOT shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds, an appropriate balance in addressing the needs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 02/07/2019
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Appalachia Opportunity Grants Act of 2019 [HB-178]
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to award grants for units of local government in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States to convene groups of public and private entities to collaborate in carrying out regional projects to accomplish positive economic and community impacts in the region. A regional project carried out by a collaborative group must (1) involve at least two municipalities that share a border; and (2) complete a specific activity that has a goal of job creation, expansion of the capacity of post-secondary education,
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 02/08/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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[International ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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FUEL Reform Act Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines Reform Act of 2019 [HB-82]
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[Agriculture ]
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[Climate Change ]
Repeals title IX (Energy) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The title authorizes various energy programs that are administered by the Department of Agriculture and primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 02/12/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019
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Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2017 [S.1851]
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Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish certain energy programs, including an energy storage research program and a technical assistance and grant program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Al Franken
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Energy. Hearings Held. on 12/05/2017
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Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2018 [HB-7313]
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Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish certain energy storage programs. DOE must carry out, within the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, a program for the research of energy storage systems (systems or strategies that improve the ability to shift the dispatch of energy in time, across multiple timescales). DOE must carry out a loan program for: (1) the demonstration and deployment of energy storage systems in a specific project, and (2) programs that finance the demonstration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Takano
Introduced In House on 12/13/2018
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Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 [S.3530]
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Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 This bill amends and reauthorizes through FY2023 the Museum and Library Services Act and provides funding for library services and technology through FY2023. The bill expands the definition of "library" and "museum" to include a tribal library or museum and expands the services museums are authorized to provide. The Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the 21st Century Museum Professional Program established by this bill, may enter into arrangements with museum, museum consortia and associations,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Signed By President. on 12/31/2018
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Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 [HB-6988]
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[Arts and Culture ]
Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/28/2018
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Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 [HB-3823]
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Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 TITLE I--FEDERAL AVIATION PROGRAMS Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, the airport improvement program. (Sec. 102) The following expiring authorities are extended through March 31, 2018: the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport; the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Carlos Curbelo
Became Public Law No: 115-63. (txt | Pdf) on 09/29/2017
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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II [HB-6897]
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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II (Sec. 2) This bill extends: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs at increased levels until October 7, 2018; (2) various expiring aviation authorities, including those under the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, through such date; (3) the expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund through October 8, 2018, and (4) excise taxes for such fund through such date.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Shuster
Became Public Law No: 115-250. (txt | Pdf) on 09/29/2018
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PREPARE Act Providing Rural Equity, Parity, and Reinvestment in Education Act [HB-4387]
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PREPARE Act Providing Rural Equity, Parity, and Reinvestment in Education Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Duffy
Introduced In House on 11/14/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. [SR-629]
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[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2018
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Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2018 [S.3376]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Energy. Hearings Held. on 11/29/2018
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Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act [S.3360]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to include grants in the Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides loans and loan guarantees for broadband telecommunications services in rural areas. In making grants, loans, or loan guarantees under the program, USDA must give: (1) the highest priority to project applicants that offer to provide broadband service to unserved rural households that do not have any residential broadband service, and (2) priority to applicants that offer to provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 08/21/2018
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ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act [S.3346]
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ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and improved digital inclusion efforts; hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 08/01/2018
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-6545]
[Crime ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/19/2018