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Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 [S.976]
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Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 This bill authorizes each member state under the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (the multistate agreement for the administration and collection of sales and use taxes adopted on November 12, 2002) to require all sellers not qualifying for a small-seller exception (applicable to sellers with annual gross receipts in total U.S. remote sales not exceeding $1 million) to collect and remit sales and use taxes with respect to remote sales under provisions of the agreement, but only if such agreement includes minimum
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/18/2017
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Empowering State Forestry to Improve Forest Health Act of 2017 [S.962]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
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Empowering State Forestry to Improve Forest Health Act of 2017 This bill amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to direct the Forest Service to establish a landscape-scale restoration program to provide financial and technical assistance for landscape-scale restoration projects on state and private forest lands that maintain or improve benefits from trees and forests on such lands. The program shall: address the national private forest conservation priorities specified under the Act; and enhance public benefits from trees and forests,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 04/27/2017
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New HOPE Act New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment Act [S.945]
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[Education ]
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New HOPE Act New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment Act This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require state leadership activities funded by the Act to include consulting and coordinating with other state agencies for the identification, consolidation, or elimination of licenses or certifications that pose an unnecessary barrier to entry for aspiring workers and provide limited consumer protection.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2555) on 04/26/2017
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New HOPE Act New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment Act [HB-2155]
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New HOPE Act New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment Act This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require state leadership activities funded by the Act to include consulting and coordinating with other state agencies for the identification, consolidation, or elimination of licenses or certifications that pose an unnecessary barrier to entry for aspiring workers and provide limited consumer protection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
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Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2018 [HB-2152]
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[Grants ]
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[Public Safety ]
Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires a state or local government that receives funds under a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant program and uses such funds for a pretrial services program to annually report to DOJ the amount of money allocated for the pretrial services program and certain information about participating defendants. DOJ must publish the information. Additionally, DOJ must reduce the grant allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/10/2018
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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-2119]
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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for monetary compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive monetary compensation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 04/28/2017
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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [S.928]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Data Privacy ]
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not knowingly assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive compensation from
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/25/2017
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Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act [HB-2134]
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[Animals ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) to require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to obtain the consent of each state for adding species to the list of threatened or endangered plants and animals when the species is present in the state. Interior must submit to Congress a list of all endangered or threatened species. Congress must give its approval by a joint resolution before the list may take effect. Species are automatically taken off the list
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Introduced In House on 04/25/2017
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Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act [S.935]
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Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) to require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to obtain the consent of each state for adding species to the list of threatened or endangered plants and animals when the species is present in the state. Interior must submit to Congress a list of all endangered or threatened species. Congress must give its approval by a joint resolution before the list may take effect. Species are automatically taken off the list
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/25/2017
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What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act [HB-2126]
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What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 04/28/2017
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Election Integrity Act of 2017 [HB-2090]
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[Elections ]
Election Integrity Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents a valid photo identification. If an individual does not present a valid photo identification, the individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. An election official may not determine that such an individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than 10
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Introduced In House on 04/12/2017
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Disability Integration Act of 2017 [S.910]
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[Insurance ]
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Disability Integration Act of 2017 This bill prohibits states or local governments that provide institutional placements for individuals with disabilities who need long-term assistance with daily living activities or health-related tasks, and prohibits insurance providers that fund such long-term services, from denying community-based services that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life. States, local governments, or insurance providers may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2451-2455) on 04/07/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is a valuable program that protects and enhances the coastal communities and economy of the United States. [SR-124]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is a valuable program that protects and enhances the coastal communities and economy of the United States. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is: (1) important to improving the economy, health, stewardship, and preparedness of the United States; (2) an exceptional example of effective partnerships between federal, state, and local governments; and (3) a valuable investment for the federal government.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2457-2458) on 04/07/2017
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A bill to amend the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to extend and expand the pilot program on the use of community-based organizations and local and State government entities to ensure that veterans receive care and benefits for which they are eligible and for other purposes. [S.903]
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A bill to amend the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to extend and expand the pilot program on the use of community-based organizations and local and State government entities to ensure that veterans receive care and benefits for which they are eligible and for other purposes. This bill amends the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to: (1) extend until September 30, 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program on the use of community-based organizations and local and state government
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 04/07/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2017 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. [HCR-49]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2017 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gay people in schools). Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
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Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act [HB-1971]
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[Water ]
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Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to allow municipalities to develop a plan that integrates wastewater and stormwater management. A permit for a municipal discharge under the national pollutant discharge elimination system that incorporates an integrated plan may integrate all requirements under the Act addressed in the plan. Those permits may include a schedule of compliance that allows actions for meeting water quality-based effluent limitations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/07/2017
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Private Prison Information Act of 2017 [HB-1980]
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Private Prison Information Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017
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FRAC Act Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act [S.865]
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FRAC Act Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act This bill repeals the exemption for hydraulic fracturing operations relating to oil and natural gas production activities under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the geological formation. The bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to allow the Environmental
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/06/2017
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Ending Homelessness Act of 2017 [HB-2076]
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Ending Homelessness Act of 2017 This bill amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to make additional FY2018-FY2022 appropriations available for: (1) emergency relief grants to address the unmet needs of homeless populations in jurisdictions with the highest need, (2) rental assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 for persons and households who are homeless, and (3) homeless outreach and coordination services. Beginning in FY2018, the bill provides annual additional funds for: (1) the Housing Trust Fund to provide grants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
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Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2017 [HB-1909]
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Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop model standards and guidelines for credentialing environmental health workers. HHS must develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan for the environmental health workforce that includes performance measures and identifies: (1) any gaps between existing programs and future environmental health workforce needs, (2) actions needed to address any identified gaps, and (3) any additional statutory authority required by HHS to implement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017