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Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution [HR-756]
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This resolution implements recommendations made by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. TITLE I--STREAMLINING AND REORGANIZING HUMAN RESOURCES (Sec. 101) The House Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) must establish and operate a centralized human resources program to assist Member, committee, and leadership office staff.(Sec. 102) The House Office of Diversity and Inclusion shall submit to the Committee on House Administration (1) an operational plan for appointing and establishing duties for staff of the office
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Ms. Lofgren Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/10/2020
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Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes. [HR-752]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the people in Iran engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive and corrupt regime. The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's serious human rights abuses and destabilizing activities abroad and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to clearly support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Mr. Phillips Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 01/28/2020
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License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-5365]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license-transfer application within 180 days of submission. These applications relate to the transfer of control or assignment for radio-station licenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Billy Long
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 12/10/2019
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Urging the Republic of India to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom for all residents. [HR-745]
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This resolution recognizes the security challenges faced by India in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution urges India to employ certain measures to uphold human rights and refrain from the use of violence against minority groups, protestors, and detainees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 12/06/2019
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Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act of 2019 [S.2963]
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[Veterans ]
Revises the conditions allowing a service member to terminate a commercial mobile, telephone exchange, Internet access, or multichannel video programming service contract at any time after the date the service member receives military orders to relocate for at least 90 days to a location that does not support such contract. It treats as individuals covered, and therefore allowed to terminate such a contract (1) a spouse or dependent of a service member who dies while in military service or a member of the reserve components performing full-time
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 12/03/2019
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Telehealth Across State Lines Act of 2019 [S.2408]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with a range of stakeholders, to issue guidance for uniform best practices for the delivery of telehealth services. The bill also establishes a grant program to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and revises the duties of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to incentivize the adoption of telehealth services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/31/2019
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Protecting Against International Terrorism Act of 2019 [S.2939]
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Reauthorizes through December 15, 2027, statutory provisions that allow the government to (1) access certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations, and (2) treat individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers in certain instances. The bill also terminates the government's authority to access call records on an ongoing basis as part of foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/21/2019
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Condemning the human rights violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and supporting Kashmiri self-determination. [HR-724]
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This resolution expresses support for Kashmiri self-determination and calls on India to uphold human rights standards in Kashmir and Jammu. The resolution also urges India and Pakistan to settle territorial disputes without the use of force.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 12/06/2019
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Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act [S.2956]
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A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public auction of the C-band, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/21/2019
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Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspots Act [HB-5243]
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Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish the Mobile Hotspot Grant Program. Under the program, the NTIA may provide grants to eligible institutions (e.g., elementary and secondary schools, universities, Indian Tribes, or libraries) to facilitate a mobile hotspot program that provides students with a portable hotspot device for connecting to the internet. The NTIA shall prioritize institutions that will provide hotspots to the highest number of low-income students and, to the extent practicable, shall
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 11/22/2019
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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019 [S.2916]
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Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, which provides community-based services for runaway or homeless youth who are in need of temporary shelter, counseling, or aftercare services. Specifically, the bill makes grants for centers and services for five-year terms and such grants must include trauma-informed and culturally-competent services, as appropriate.Grant recipients must make services accessible to runaway or homeless youth who are victims of sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. Grant recipients
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/20/2019
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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2020 [HB-5191]
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Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, which provides community-based services for runaway or homeless youth who are in need of temporary shelter, counseling, or aftercare services. Specifically, the bill makes grants for centers and services for five-year terms and such grants must include trauma-informed and culturally-competent services, as appropriate.Grant recipients must make services accessible to runaway or homeless youth who are victims of sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. Grant recipients
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Education And Labor. H. Rept. 116-699. on 12/28/2020
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Calling for the establishment of an app ratings board to enforce consistent and accurate age and content ratings of apps on internet-ready devices and calling on technology companies to ensure the implementation of user-friendly and streamlined parental controls on devices used by minors. [HR-721]
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This resolution calls for (1) technology and application (app) development companies to establish an app rating board to establish new criteria for age-appropriate app ratings, and (2) technology companies to manufacture internet-ready devices with user-friendly parental controls and default safety settings.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 11/21/2019
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C-BAND Act Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act [S.2921]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make between 200 and 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum available for reallocation and the assignment of licenses through a system of competitive bidding. C-Band spectrum is electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 and 4200 megahertz. Such spectrum shall be for the provision of broadband internet access service, and the clearing and reallocation shall take place in a manner that ensures C-Band-dependent users (1) receive equal or better service than was previously available, and
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Kennedy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/20/2019
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STAR Act Specialty Treatment to Access and Referrals Act of 2019 [HB-5190]
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for health centers and rural health clinics to implement electronic provider consultation and related telemedicine services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/21/2019
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5G Spectrum Act of 2019 [S.2881]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public auction of at least 280 megahertz of mid-band spectrum (the band of frequencies between 3700 megahertz and 4200 megahertz) and to deposit at least 50% of the gross proceeds from such auction in the Treasury.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/11/2019
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Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 [HB-5138]
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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/19/2019
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Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 [S.2880]
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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/18/2019
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Southern New England Regional Commission Act [HB-5124]
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Establishes the Southern New England Regional Commission. (Federal regional commissions address perceived regional economic underdevelopment.) The commission is given the same structure and duties as the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, Southwest Border Regional Commission, and Northern Border Regional Commission. The bill authorizes those commissions, in addition to their current authorities, to (1) support the maritime economy, (2) assist in developing defense manufacturing industries, and (3) promote the adoption of innovative materials
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 11/18/2019
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 [S.2843]
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[Children and Youth ]
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Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/13/2019