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US Congress 116th Congress

Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act [HB-115] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ]
Directs the Department of State to establish a policy regarding the use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities, and report the details of the policy to Congress. The policy shall cover U.S. government staff, contractors, locally employed staff, and members of other agencies deployed at the facilities. The State Department shall give security briefings to inform new and existing employees of the policy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/11/2019

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Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019 [HB-55] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Infrastructure ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion. If it is not, the FCC shall take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition. The term "broadband desert" means a census block in an urban area in which fewer than 33% of end-user premises do not have access (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/31/2019

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Radiofrequency Radiation Site Safety Information Act of 2018 [HB-7236] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ]
Radiofrequency Radiation Site Safety Information Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Duncan D. Hunter Introduced In House on 12/10/2018

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Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2017 [HB-4065] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 11/01/2017

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Modern School Threat Reporting Act of 2018 [HB-7056] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Modern School Threat Reporting Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas MacArthur Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 11/15/2018

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ZTE Theft Act Zero Tolerance for Electronics Theft Act [HB-7036] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
ZTE Theft Act Zero Tolerance for Electronics Theft Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 11/15/2018

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To add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards. [HB-6984] [Education ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
To add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards. This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require an institution that creates and distributes student-identification cards to include on such cards phone contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and either the campus mental-health program or the local nonemergency line. An institution that does not create and distribute such cards shall publish such information on its website.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa Introduced In House on 09/28/2018

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Secure Border Communications Act [HB-6742] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
Secure Border Communications Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device, supported by system interoperability, that permits communication: (1) between ports of entry and inspection stations; and (2) with other federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement entities. DHS shall: (1) ensure that U.S. Border Patrol agents in remote mission critical locations and at border checkpoints (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian J. Mast Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/26/2018

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Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 [HB-3787] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ]
Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 09/15/2017

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Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act [S.3361] [Trade ] [International ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ]
Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 08/21/2018

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Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2017 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes. [HB-4543] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Children and Youth ]
Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2017 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Albio Sires Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 12/08/2017

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Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2017 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced A bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes. [S.2187] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Children and Youth ]
Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2017 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced A bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/04/2017

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-6545] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/19/2018

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E-FRONTIER Act Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet In Every Respect Act [S.3255] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ]
E-FRONTIER Act Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet In Every Respect Act This bill prohibits the President or an executive agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless Congress grants that authority to the President or the agency. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks from using foreign equipment and services in U.S. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/23/2018

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Carbon Utilization Act of 2018 [HB-6457] [Energy ] [Climate Change ]
Carbon Utilization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Young Introduced In House on 07/19/2018

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Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018 [HB-6437] [Cybersecurity ] [Elections ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Voting Rights ] [International ]
Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Introduced In House on 07/19/2018

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American Border Act [HB-6415] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
American Border Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Drew Ferguson Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 09/19/2018

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READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018 [S.3238] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ]
READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Received In The House. on 12/19/2018

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Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 [S.3153] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ]
Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-298. Additional Views Filed. on 07/11/2018

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies Act [HB-6237] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Devin Nunes Received In The Senate. on 07/16/2018

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