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Disapproving of the agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran. [HJR-64]
Disapproving of the agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran. States that Congress does not favor the nuclear agreement with Iran (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) transmitted by the President to Congress on July 19, 2015, for purposes of prohibiting the taking of any action involving statutory sanctions relief by the United States pursuant to such agreement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 09/08/2015
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the President in consultation with the Department of the Treasury should apply economic sanctions against Chinese businesses and state-owned enterprises that can be linked to cyberattacks against United States entities. [HCR-78]
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President in consultation with the Department of the Treasury should apply economic sanctions against Chinese businesses and state-owned enterprises that can be linked to cyberattacks against United States entities. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should apply economic sanctions to Chinese businesses and state-owned enterprises as a result of documented Chinese cyberattacks against U.S. entities in order to punish and deter such actions and strengthen U.S. cybersecurity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 02/12/2016
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Expressing the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a state of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted. [HCR-126]
Expressing the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a state of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted. Expresses the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a statement of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Walker
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 04/29/2016
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PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution [HCR-122]
PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution (Sec. 4) Condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Motion To Reconsider Laid On The Table Agreed To Without Objection. on 12/01/2016
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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. [HCR-100]
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of Congress to stopping Iran's sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations; and (2) the legislative intent of Congress that the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 was enacted to deter illicit Iranian behavior, including sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations. Supports state and local government sanctions targeting Iran's illicit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H8864-8865) on 12/02/2015
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United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act [HB-825]
United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act This bill states that among the principal U.S. trade negotiating objectives for trade agreements with foreign countries regarding commercial partnerships are to: discourage actions by potential trading partners that discourage commercial activity solely between the United States and Israel; discourage politically motivated actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel and to seek the elimination of politically motivated non-tariff barriers on Israeli commerce; and seek the elimination
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/17/2015
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 [HB-810]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Sec. 101) Authorizes for FY2015 programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) space exploration, (2) space operations, (3) science, (4) aeronautics, (5) space technology, (6) education, (7) safety, security, and mission services, (8) construction and environmental compliance and restoration, and (9) the Inspector General. TITLE II--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT Subtitle A--Exploration (Sec. 201) Makes human exploration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/11/2015
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North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 [HB-8]
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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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
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Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act of 2015 [HB-790]
Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare that nothing in it or in the Public Health Service Act prevents or restricts, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not prevent or restrict, the manufacture, importation, distribution, or sale of investigational drugs or devices for terminally ill patients. The FDA is prohibited from requiring the disclosure, collection, or reporting of certain information concerning such drugs or devices, except that the sponsor of a clinical
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/06/2015
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Vaccine Access, Certainty, and Innovation Act of 2015 [HB-786]
Vaccine Access, Certainty, and Innovation Act of 2015 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to report on the process used by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in making recommendations on vaccines. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must issue final guidance to facilitate the use of expedited pathways for the development and licensure of vaccines to prevent certain infectious diseases. The Public Health Service Act is amended to require the CDC to provide a vaccine developer,
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Sponsored by: Rep. G. Butterfield
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/27/2015
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 [HB-774]
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 (Sec. 101) This bill amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Coast Guard to enforce specified laws to address illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing. NOAA and other federal and state agencies are given the authority to enforce those laws, including enforcement through vessel forfeiture and civil and criminal penalties. NOAA may: (1) help other nations combat IUU fishing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-81. (txt | Pdf) on 11/05/2015
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 [HB-757]
North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 TITLE I--INVESTIGATIONS, PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AND PENALTIES (Sec. 102) This bill requires the President to investigate any credible information of sanctionable activities by a person (individual or entity) involving North Korea. (Sec. 103) The President shall periodically brief Congress on efforts to implement this Act. The Department of State shall report on U.S. policy towards North Korea that: (1) is based on a complete interagency review of current policies and possible alternatives, including with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-122. (txt | Pdf) on 02/18/2016
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Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act [HB-752]
Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit: (1) the transfer or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, except for such a device lawfully possessed within the United States on or before the date of this Act's enactment; and (2) the importation or bringing into the United States of such a device. Exempts: (1) the transfer or possession of such a device by a federal, state, or local agency or law enforcement officer; (2) certain transfers to licensees under the Atomic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 03/16/2015
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Baseball Diplomacy Act [HB-738]
Baseball Diplomacy Act Waives certain foreign assistance and trade and travel prohibitions against Cuba under specified federal law regarding Cuban nationals who: (1) enter the United States on a visa to play organized professional baseball, and (2) return to Cuba with their baseball earnings. States that such visa shall be valid only for the duration of the season and need not be renewed as long as the player remains with the same team. Prohibits the President from denying visas to such nationals based upon authority under the Immigration and Nationality
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/16/2015
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Cuba Reconciliation Act [HB-735]
Cuba Reconciliation Act Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal the embargo placed upon all trade with Cuba. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to declare the denial of foreign tax credit inapplicable to Cuba.Permits: (1) installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and facilities in Cuba, including telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba; and (2) travel to and from Cuba by U.S. citizens or residents. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/27/2015
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To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. [HB-702]
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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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
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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 [HB-697]
African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 This bill reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act (AECA) through FY2020. Ivory may be imported or exported under the AECA and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) if: (1) the raw ivory or worked ivory is solely for a museum; (2) it was lawfully importable into the United States on February 24, 2014, regardless of when it was acquired; or (3) the worked ivory was previously lawfully possessed in the United States. The Department of the Interior may station one U.S.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 03/16/2015
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To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. [HB-666]
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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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Power. on 02/06/2015
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America Gives More Act of 2015 [HB-644]
America Gives More Act of 2015 TITLE I--TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT (Sec. 101) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that CBP partnership programs, such as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, provide trade benefits to importers, exporters, and certain other private sector entities that meet program requirements. (Sec. 102) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall report to Congress on the effectiveness of CBP enforcement of U.S. customs and trade laws (trade enforcement). (Sec.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Became Public Law No: 114-125. (txt | Pdf) on 02/24/2016
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America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 [HB-636]
America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the $500,000 allowance for the expensing of depreciable business property (section 179 property) and the $2 million threshold after which the amount of such allowance is reduced. Both the allowance and the threshold amount are indexed for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2015. The allowance is also made permanent for computer software and qualified real property (i.e., qualified leasehold improvement property,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Signed By President. on 07/15/2016