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Restoration of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Conservation Fund Act of 2015 [HB-326]
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Restoration of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Conservation Fund Act of 2015 This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the importation of polar bear parts taken legally in sport hunts in Canada.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 03/02/2015
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Cuba Trade Act of 2015 [HB-3238]
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Cuba Trade Act of 2015 This bill repeals or amends current laws restricting trade with Cuba. The prohibition on assistance to Cuba, and the President's authority for the embargo on Cuba, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 are eliminated. The Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 is amended to eliminate: presidential authority to impose sanctions against Cuban trading partners, restrictions on transactions between U.S.-owned or controlled firms and Cuba, limitations on direct shipping between Cuban and U.S. ports, and restrictions on remittances. The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 08/05/2015
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LEAP Act of 2015 Lionfish Elimination and Prevention Act of 2015 [HB-3202]
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LEAP Act of 2015 Lionfish Elimination and Prevention Act of 2015 This bill amends the Lacey Act to prohibit the importation or interstate shipment of the: red lionfish of the species Pterois volitans, devil lionfish of the species Pterois miles, Hawaiian turkeyfish of the species Pterois sphex, soldier lionfish of the species Pterois russelii, clearfin lionfish of the species Pterois radiata, lionfish species Pterois paucispinula, frillfin turkeyfish of the species Pterois mombasae, luna lionfish of the species Pterois lunalata, mandritsa of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/08/2015
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To prohibit statutory sanctions relief by the United States with respect to Iran unless the Senate provides its advice and consent to ratification of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. [HB-3199]
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To prohibit statutory sanctions relief by the United States with respect to Iran unless the Senate provides its advice and consent to ratification of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. This bill prohibits action involving any measure of statutory sanctions relief by the United States unless the Senate provides its advice and consent to ratification of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) under article II, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. (The JCPA is the agreement signed at Vienna July 14, 2015, by Iran, China, France, Germany,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat
Introduced In House on 07/23/2015
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Belarus Democracy and Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 [HB-3107]
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Belarus Democracy and Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 This bill requires that all U.S.-imposed sanctions with respect to Belarus remain in effect until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Belarus has met specified conditions under the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. The President shall include the Joint Stock Company Belaruskali and the Joint Stock Company Belarusian Potash Company on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Coffman
Introduced In House on 07/16/2015
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Cuba DATA Act Cuba Digital and Telecommunications Advancement Act of 2015 [HB-3055]
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Cuba DATA Act Cuba Digital and Telecommunications Advancement Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the President to permit any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to: export consumer communication devices and other telecommunications equipment to Cuba; provide telecommunications services involving Cuba or persons in Cuba; establish facilities to provide telecommunications services connecting Cuba with another country, or to provide telecommunications services in Cuba; conduct any transaction incident to carrying out such activities; and enter into,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 07/17/2015
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-3049]
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related agencies. TITLE I--AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS Provides appropriations for the following agricultural programs and services: the Office of the Secretary; Executive Operations; the Office of the Chief Information Officer; the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; the Office
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Aderholt
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-205, By Mr. Aderholt. on 07/14/2015
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PROTECT US Act Providing Retaliation Options against Those Engaging in Cyberattacks Targeting the United States Act [HB-3039]
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PROTECT US Act Providing Retaliation Options against Those Engaging in Cyberattacks Targeting the United States Act This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a list of countries designated as state-sponsors of cyberattacks. A country shall be so designated if the President determines that the United States or a U.S. person has been targeted in a cyber-enabled activity originating from or directed by a person located in a foreign country, and such activity is likely to result in or have contributed to a threat to U.S. national security
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Graves
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 07/16/2015
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JAWS Act Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act [HB-2951]
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JAWS Act Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act Prohibits federal assistance to a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, or possession, of shark fins obtained by shark finning.
Sponsored by: Rep. Blake Farenthold
Introduced In House on 07/07/2015
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Enforce Existing Gun Laws Act [HB-2939]
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Enforce Existing Gun Laws Act This bill amends several appropriations laws to remove limitations on the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to conduct activities related to the administration of federal firearms laws. The amended appropriations laws include: the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012; the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010; the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008; the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/09/2015
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Cuban Military Transparency Act [HB-2937]
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Cuban Military Transparency Act This bill prohibits a U.S. person from engaging in any financial transaction with or transfer of funds to: the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba or the Ministry of the Interior of Cuba (or any of their subdivisions); a senior member of such Ministries; any agency, instrumentality, or other entity that is more than 25% owned, or that is operated or controlled by, such a Ministry; or any individual or entity for the purpose of avoiding a prohibited financial transaction or transfer of funds that is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 06/25/2015
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American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act [HB-287]
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American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act Amends the Natural Gas Act to deem consistent with the public interest an expedited application and approval process for the importation or exportation of natural gas to a World Trade Organization member nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Power. on 01/16/2015
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2822]
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Provides appropriations to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: Management of Lands and Resources; Land Acquisition; Oregon and California Grant Lands; Range Improvements; Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures; and Miscellaneous Trust Funds. Prohibits appropriations provided by this bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
H.amdt.630 On Agreeing To The Black Amendment (a100) Agreed To By Voice Vote. on 07/08/2015
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2772]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-154, By Ms. Granger. on 06/15/2015
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United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2015 [HB-274]
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United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2015 Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal the embargo on trade with Cuba. Prohibits the exercise by the President with respect to Cuba of certain authorities conferred by the Trading With the Enemy Act and exercised on July 1, 1977, as a result of a specified national emergency. Makes ineffective any prohibition on exports to Cuba under the Export Administration Act of 1979. Authorizes the President to impose export controls with respect to Cuba and exercise certain authorities under the International
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby Rush
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/22/2015
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Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act [HB-2710]
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Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act Amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions to: (1) include a projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer for use in a handgun (currently, a projectile that may be used in a handgun); (2) repeal the exclusion of a projectile that the Attorney General finds is primarily intended for sporting purposes; and (3) exclude a projectile that is primarily intended by the manufacturer or importer to be used
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/01/2015
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To amend title 5, United States Code, to prevent the Thrift Savings Fund from investing in any company that boycotts Israel. [HB-2645]
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To amend title 5, United States Code, to prevent the Thrift Savings Fund from investing in any company that boycotts Israel. This bill prohibits the investment of any Thrift Savings Account funds in any company that boycotts Israel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brendan Boyle
Introduced In House on 06/04/2015
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Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2015 [HB-2623]
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Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2015 This bill allows a drug to be imported by a person other than the drug's manufacturer if the drug: (1) has the same active ingredients, route of administration, and strength as an approved drug; (2) may be lawfully marketed in, and is imported or reimported from, a country included on a list in this Act that the Food and Drug Administration determines has standards for ensuring drug safety and effectiveness that are at least as protective as U.S. standards; (3) is dispensed by a licensed pharmacist;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/05/2015
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Collectible Firearms Protection Act [HB-2611]
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Collectible Firearms Protection Act Amends the Arms Export Control Act to allow the importation of certain firearms listed as curios or relics into the United States by a licensed importer without the requirement of an authorization from or payment to the Department of State or the Department of Defense upon certification to the Attorney General that such firearms are lawfully possessed under the laws of the exporting country.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 06/04/2015
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2578]
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science agencies, and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: the International Trade Administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson
Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S4521-4535) on 06/23/2016