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Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2019 [S.210]
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Revises public safety programs and services for Native American communities and modifies provisions related to Native American youth and juvenile justice. Among other elements, the bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish a five-year demonstration program for the purpose of conducting or adjudicating personnel background investigations for applicants for law enforcement positions in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); the BIA and the Indian Health Service (IHS) to enter a memorandum of agreement to make the IHS responsible for medical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Hoeven Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-37. on 05/06/2019
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John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act [S.47]
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Sets forth provisions regarding various programs, projects, activities, and studies for the management and conservation of natural resources on federal lands. Specifically, the bill addresses, among other matters land conveyances, exchanges, acquisitions, withdrawals, and transfers; national parks, monuments, memorials, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, historic and heritage sites, and other conservation and recreation areas; wildlife conservation; helium extraction; small miner waivers of claim maintenance fees; wildland fire operations;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Became Public Law No: 116-9. (txt | Pdf) on 03/12/2019
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Supporting the observation of "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" during January 2019 to promote efforts to prevent, eradicate, and raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery. [HR-90]
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This resolution expresses support for observing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Supporting the observation of "National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month" during the period beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on February 1, 2019, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery. [HR-48]
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This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Introduced In House on 01/16/2019
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Protecting Our Communities from Gang Violence Act of 2019 [HB-1106]
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Makes alien gang members inadmissible to the United States and deportable. It also authorizes revoking the citizenship of certain naturalized individuals who are members of a criminal gang. The Department of Homeland Security may designate a group or association of five or more persons as a criminal gang if one of the group's primary purposes is the commission of certain crimes, and if the group's members have committed such crimes in a continuing series of such offenses within the past five years. The Department of Justice shall take into custody
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/25/2019
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Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act WILD Act Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act [HB-872]
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Reauthorizes and revises several wildlife conservation programs, establishes requirements for invasive species management, and requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to establish certain prize competitions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 (1) the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program; and (2) accounts under the Multinational Species Conservation Fund for the protection of African elephants, Asian elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, and great apes. The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Marine Turtle Conservation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 02/25/2019
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Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 [HB-864]
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Supports wildlife conservation and addresses wildlife trafficking. Specifically, it reclassifies certain wildlife-trafficking offenses and illegal fishing violations as violations of federal racketeering or other laws concerning transnational criminal organizations. The bill also expands federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife). The bill sets forth requirements to provide awards to whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws. In addition, the Fish and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, 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. 16. on 01/28/2019
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Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019 [HB-508]
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Requires the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study assessing the availability and accessibility of housing and services for homeless individuals who are victims of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner
Introduced In House on 01/11/2019
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Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019 [HB-416]
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Directs certain amounts from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund to the deployment of additional border security measures. Specifically, the bill requires DOJ to report annually on the amount of total deposits into the fund that are derived from Mexican cartels. It makes available 50% of that amount for the construction of additional physical barriers and roads near the border to deter illegal crossings into the United States. Additionally, the bill prohibits the release of seized currency or contraband that likely belongs to
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Introduced In House on 01/09/2019
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SAFER Now Act Safer America for Everyone Right Now Act [HB-282]
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Establishes new restrictions and requirements regarding the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms. Specifically, it does the following: prohibits a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check; generally prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD); requires a gun dealer to conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/08/2019
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RAWR Act Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019 [HB-97]
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Modifies the Department of State rewards program to authorize rewards to individuals who furnish information that assists in the prevention or identification of crimes related to wildlife trafficking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/16/2019
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Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act [HB-33]
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Establishes stand-alone criminal offenses for trafficking in firearms and straw purchasing of firearms. The bill expands the categories of prohibited persons (i.e., persons barred from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition) to include persons who intend (1) to sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition to a prohibited person, (2) to sell or transfer a firearm to further a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense, or (3) to unlawfully export. It increases the maximum prison term for the sale or transfer of a firearm to or the receipt
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts. [HR-1177]
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Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 12/12/2018
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PLASTIC Act Protect Lives and Stop the Imminent Chaos Act [HB-7016]
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PLASTIC Act Protect Lives and Stop the Imminent Chaos Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 11/15/2018
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DELTA Act Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act [S.3196]
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DELTA Act Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/11/2018
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RAWR Act Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2018 [HB-6197]
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RAWR Act Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2018
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Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 [HB-6136]
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Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border, including by increasing enforcement personnel. The bill provides funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, and border security, including funds for a border wall along the southern border. The bill provides for: (1) an Integrated Border Enforcement Team Program within DHS; (2) Tunnel Task Forces; (3) a pilot program on the use of electromagnetic spectrum to support
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Mr. Espaillat Moved To Recommit With Instructions To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text: Cr H5766) on 06/27/2018
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes. [HB-3999]
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes. This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 10/19/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and calling on Congress to address gun violence. [HR-920]
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Expressing support for the designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and calling on Congress to address gun violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/24/2018