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Energy Efficient Government Technology Act [HB-306]
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Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by requiring each federal agency to coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency to develop an implementation strategy for the maintenance, purchase, and use by the agency of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. The OMB must establish performance goals for evaluating the efforts of agencies in improving the maintenance, purchase,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/11/2017
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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [HB-302]
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[Sports ]
[Healthcare ]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-254. on 10/05/2018
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Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017 [HB-290]
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Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete a rulemaking proceeding to adopt rules establishing: minimum comment and reply periods for rulemakings; policies to ensure that the public has notice and an opportunity to respond to comments, ex parte communications, or materials submitted toward the end of, or after, the comment period; deadlines for public notice, and guidelines for disposition, of certain petitions;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/24/2017
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SMART Border Act of 2017 Support More Assets, Resources, and Technology on the Border Act of 2017 [HB-22]
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SMART Border Act of 2017 Support More Assets, Resources, and Technology on the Border Act of 2017 This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to take actions to achieve and maintain operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border (defined as a condition in which all illegal border crossers are apprehended and narcotics and other contraband are seized); and (2) report to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on such actions, achievement, and maintenance. The GAO shall, within 90 days after such report is submitted: (1) consult with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/25/2017
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MOBILE NOW Act Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act [S.19]
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MOBILE NOW Act Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), by December 31, 2020, to make available at least 255 megahertz of federal and nonfederal spectrum below the frequency of 6000 megahertz for mobile and fixed wireless broadband use. At least: (1) 100 megahertz shall be made available on an unlicensed basis; and (2) 100 megahertz shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/04/2017
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Public Lands Telecommunications Act [HB-2425]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
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[Infrastructure ]
Public Lands Telecommunications Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to establish separate special accounts for the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Forest Service (the federal land management agencies) for the deposit of rental fees received by such agencies for communications use authorizations on federal lands that are granted, issued, or executed by them. A "communication use authorization" is defined as a right-of-way, permit, or lease
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Committee On Agriculture Discharged. on 12/28/2018
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Connected Government Act [HB-2331]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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Connected Government Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) a federal agency that creates or redesigns a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency compliance. "Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Became Public Law No: 115-114. (txt | Pdf) on 01/10/2018
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National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-2345]
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National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Became Public Law No: 115-233. on 08/14/2018
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National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 [S.1015]
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[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans. SAMHSA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-213. on 03/13/2018
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Restoring Internet Freedom Act [S.993]
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Restoring Internet Freedom Act This bill nullifies the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on February 26, 2015, relating to the reclassification of broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service. The FCC is prohibited from reissuing such rule in substantially the same form, or from issuing a new rule that is substantially the same, unless the rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this bill.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/01/2017
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Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting. [HR-298]
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[Elections ]
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Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting. Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Swalwell
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/02/2017
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Sinai Service Recognition Act [HB-2138]
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[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Sinai Service Recognition Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require a qualified hazardous duty area to be treated in the same manner as a combat zone for certain tax provisions. A "qualified hazardous duty area" is the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt if a member of the Armed Forces performs services in such location that qualify for special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger. The requirement applies to specified tax provisions relating to: the special rule where a deceased spouse was in missing status; the exclusion
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Neal
Introduced In House on 04/25/2017
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A resolution designating April 2017 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month". [SR-122]
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[Public Safety ]
[Education ]
A resolution designating April 2017 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month". Designates April 2017 as National 9-1-1 Education Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2535-2536) on 04/25/2017
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A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services. [S.878]
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A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services. This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate customer privacy regulations that require telecommunications services, broadband Internet access services, and interconnected VoIP services to: notify a customer about the collection, use, and sharing of customer proprietary information that is individually identifiable customer proprietary network information,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/06/2017
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Protecting Data at the Border Act [S.823]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
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Protecting Data at the Border Act This bill prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) accessing the digital contents of electronic equipment belonging to, or in the possession of, a U.S. person (person) at the border without a valid warrant; or (2) denying a person's U.S. entry or exit based on the person's refusal to disclose an access credential or in order to determine whether such person will consensually provide an access credential, access, or online account information. A border officer may access the digital contents of electronic equipment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Subcommittee On Federal Spending Oversight And Emergency Management. Hearings Held. on 07/11/2018
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Protecting Data at the Border Act [HB-1899]
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Protecting Data at the Border Act This bill prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) accessing the digital contents of electronic equipment belonging to, or in the possession of, a U.S. person (person) at the border without a valid warrant; or (2) denying a person's U.S. entry or exit based on the person's refusal to disclose an access credential or in order to determine whether such person will consensually provide an access credential, access, or online account information. A border officer may access the digital contents of electronic equipment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/26/2017
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Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017 [HB-1888]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to allow federal entities that utilize government station licenses to participate in the incentive auction program under which licensees of electromagnetic spectrum voluntarily relinquish their spectrum rights in order for such spectrum to be auctioned for a repurposed commercial use in exchange for a percentage of the auction proceeds. Instead of being reimbursed for the costs of sharing frequencies with nonfederal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 04/24/2017