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US Congress 117th Congress
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-9]
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
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DEEP FAKES Accountability Act Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2021 [HB-2395]
To combat the spread of disinformation through restrictions on deep-fake video alteration technology.
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021 [S.818]
A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.
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See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2021 Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act SUNLIGHT Act of 2021 [HB-2055]
To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, the Financial Stability Act of 2010, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to improve access to information in the legislative and executive branches of the Government, and for other purposes.
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Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Voter Registration Efficiency Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2021 Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act SWAMP FLYERS Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards Act Empower Act of 2021 Fair Elections Now Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2021 [S.1]
A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2021 End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2021 Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2021 Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2021 [HB-1280]
To hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.
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Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act [HB-1163]
To require Federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras, and for other purposes.
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A resolution to authorize the installation of appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States. [SR-39]
A resolution to authorize the installation of appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.
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Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2021 [HB-759]
To modify the treatment of unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status, and for other purposes.
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Border Crisis Prevention Act of 2021 [HB-709]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform certain asylum procedures, and for other purposes.
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National Jazz Preservation, Education, and Promulgation Act of 2021 [HB-139]
To preserve knowledge and promote education about jazz in the United States and abroad.
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Kalief’s Law Effective and Humane Treatment of Youth Act of 2021 [HB-131]
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for the humane treatment of youths who are in police custody, and for other purposes.
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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-4]
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2015 [S.783]
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2015 Authorizes the presiding judge of a U.S. appellate court or U.S. district court to permit the photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, or televising to the public of court proceedings over which that judge presides, except when such action would constitute a violation of the due process rights of any party. Directs: (1) a district court, upon the request of any witness in a trial proceeding other than a party, to order the face and voice of the witness to be disguised or otherwise obscured to render
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Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 [S.662]
Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 Amends federal copyright law regarding the exclusive rights of sound recording copyright owners to remove a provision that prohibits license fees payable for the public performance of sound recordings, by means of a digital audio transmission, from being taken into account in any administrative, judicial, or other governmental proceeding to set or adjust the royalties payable to copyright owners of musical works for the public performance of their works. Requires Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs), when setting royalty
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Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016 [S.2893]
Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 to reauthorize through FY2026 the national sound recording preservation program of the Library of Congress and the National Recording Preservation Foundation in an amount not to exceed the lesser of $1 million or (as under current law) the amount of private contributions whether in currency, services, or property made to the Foundation by private persons and state and local governments.
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Honoring the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr. and the musical history he created through Motown Records. [HR-550]
Honoring the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr. and the musical history he created through Motown Records. Recognizes the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr., who established the Motown record label, in creating the lasting musical sound of Motown. Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Berry Gordy, Jr., receive fair protection under the copyright laws of the United States.
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Honoring the House music genre and its "Godfather", the late Frankie Knuckles of Chicago, Illinois, for valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. [HR-280]
Honoring the House music genre and its "Godfather", the late Frankie Knuckles of Chicago, Illinois, for valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Applauds the contributions made by the House music genre and artists such as Frankie Knuckles to the culture of the United States. Supports the designation of a national day of recognition for Chicago House music pioneer Frankie Knuckles. Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Frankie Knuckles receive fair protection under the
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Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [HCR-17]
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2015 [HB-917]
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2015 Authorizes the presiding judge of a U.S. appellate court (including the Supreme Court) or U.S. district court to permit the photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, or televising to the public of court proceedings over which that judge presides, except when such action would constitute a violation of the due process rights of any party. Directs: (1) a district court, upon the request of any witness in a trial proceeding other than a party, to order the face and voice of the witness to be disguised
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