An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2129]
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[Housing ]
[Food ]
[Community Development ]
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An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
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S.2129: An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 248. on 10/06/2015
American Energy Innovation Act [S.2089]
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American Energy Innovation Act This bill encourages and establishes requirements concerning: energy efficiency in the electricity grid, the manufacturing sector, certain vehicles and trucks, buildings, homes, and the federal government; protection of the bulk-power system from cybersecurity threats; the security and resiliency of the energy network and applications, including electric, natural gas, and oil exploration, transmission, and delivery; the modernization of energy infrastructure at the federal and state level; the development or deployment
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S.2089: American Energy Innovation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 241. on 09/29/2015
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 [S.2012]
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North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency in buildings and appliances. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (DOE) shall conduct activities with respect to manufacturing energy efficiency. Vehicle Innovation Act of 2015 DOE shall conduct research, development, engineering, demonstration, and
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S.2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Conference Held. on 09/08/2016
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1619]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) Analysis and Operations, and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to submit to Congress a comprehensive plan for implementation
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S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. John Hoeven
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hoeven. With Written Report No. 114-68. on 06/18/2015
Excess Uranium Transparency and Accountability Act [S.1428]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Science ]
Excess Uranium Transparency and Accountability Act This bill amends the USEC Privatization Act governing uranium transfers and sales to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue, beginning January 1, 2017, and at least once every 10 years afterwards, a long-term excess uranium inventory management plan that details how all forms of excess DOE uranium inventories will be managed for a minimum period of 10 years. This management plan must outline DOE steps that will: (1) minimize the impact of DOE's transferring, selling, or otherwise providing
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S.1428: Excess Uranium Transparency and Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 06/09/2015
American Crude Oil Export Equality Act [S.1372]
[Energy ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
American Crude Oil Export Equality Act Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the authority of the President to restrict exports of: coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and materials or equipment which he determines necessary for either exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal limitations on exports of oil. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands
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S.1372: American Crude Oil Export Equality Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S3062-3063) on 05/19/2015
Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 [S.1312]
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Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 This bill declares that the production and distribution of energy in the United States requires access to infrastructure and markets. The Department of Energy (DOE) must collaborate with federal agencies to improve the conceptual development of energy security, considering at a minimum: (1) development of flexible, transparent, and competitive energy markets, including natural gas and oil; and (2) diversification of energy fuels, sources, and routes, and the encouragement of indigenous sources of energy
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S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 06/09/2015
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2015 [S.1231]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of Energy to: evaluate the international obligations that gave rise to the establishment and maintenance of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR); analyze changes in energy security infrastructure since the establishment of the SPR, including changes in the distribution infrastructure and the integrity of the salt caverns associated with the SPR; estimate the costs of completing deferred maintenance for the SPR; estimate the costs of life extension spending for
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S.1231: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 05/14/2015
Condensate Act of 2015 [S.1224]
[Energy ]
Condensate Act of 2015 This bill requires the Department of Energy to develop a standard definition of the term "condensate" and, subsequently, advise relevant federal agencies to adopt that definition in order to clarify U.S. energy policy. The Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy may assess the suitability of condensate separately from crude oil for use in strategic reserves. The Energy Information Administration must collect data concerning the chemical properties of domestically produced condensate and crude oil. The Department of the Interior
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S.1224: Condensate Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 05/19/2015
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1118]
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[Veterans ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 This bill authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) and military construction. The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; the Revolving and Working Capital Funds;
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S.1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2478) on 04/28/2015
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 [HB-8]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Telecommunications ]
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 TITLE I--MODERNIZING AND PROTECTING INFRASTRUCTURE Subtitle A--Energy Delivery, Reliability, and Security (Sec. 1101) This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to revise procedures for consideration by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of applications for federal authorization of the exportation or importation of natural gas, including a deadline for a final decision on a federal authorization within 90 days after FERC issues its final environmental document. The bill repeals
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HB-8: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Fred Upton
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/07/2015
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. [HB-702]
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To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. (Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States. Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude
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HB-702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 10/19/2015
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. [HB-666]
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To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States. Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.
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HB-666: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Power. on 02/06/2015
21st Century Cures Act [HB-6]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Grants ]
21st Century Cures Act (Sec. 2) The NIH and Cures Innovation Fund is established and funds are appropriated: (1) for biomedical research, including high-risk, high-reward research and research conducted by early stage investigators; (2) to develop and implement a strategic plan for biomedical research; and (3) to carry out specified provisions of this Act. TITLE I--DISCOVERY Subtitle A--National Institutes of Health Funding (Sec. 1001) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through FY2018.
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HB-6: 21st Century Cures Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/13/2015
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5634]
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[National Security ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management, Operations, Intelligence, and Oversight for: Departmental Management and Operations, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard,
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HB-5634: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. John Carter
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-668, By Mr. Carter (tx). on 07/06/2016
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5325]
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 5) Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the emergency amounts and transmitting the designations
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5055]
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[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Defense ]
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[National Security ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Safety ]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--CORPS OF ENGINEERS--CIVIL Provides appropriations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for authorized civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related efforts. Provides appropriations to the Corps of Engineers for: Investigations; Construction; Mississippi River and Tributaries, including flood damage reduction projects in the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape
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HB-5055: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Simpson
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H3280-3283) on 05/26/2016
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 [HB-4909]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Construction ]
[Small Business ]
[Education ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Mental Health ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Human Rights ]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified in section 4101 of this bill. Subtitle B--Army Programs (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Army to enter into one or more multiyear contracts for AH-64E Apache
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HB-4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 502. on 05/26/2016
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act [HB-4525]
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[Disaster Relief ]
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act This bill provides $5 billion in supplemental appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Public Health Emergency Fund. The bill designates the funds as an emergency requirement, and provides that the funds are only available if the President subsequently designates the funds. (Emergency spending is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.) HHS may use the funds provided by this bill to acquire products such as drugs, vaccines and other
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HB-4525: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 02/10/2016
Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2015 [HB-3682]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Finance ]
[Trade ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Healthcare ]
[Mining ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Construction ]
[Veterans ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Investments ]
[Military ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Property Tax ]
[Recreation ]
[Retirement ]
Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2015 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that increasing the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers will strengthen the national economy. Investing in America's Workforce Act The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 is amended to require state or local workforce investment systems to use youth activities funds allocated to a local area for programs that provide training. The Internal Revenue Code is amended to: (1) extend through 2016 the tax credit for increasing research
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HB-3682: Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 09/30/2016