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Confederate Monument Removal Act [HB-3701] [Arts and Culture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to prohibit statues of certain persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America from being displayed in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall identify all such statues and, subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for their removal from the Capitol within 120 days. States may substitute statues in accordance with the requirements and procedures of the Revised (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 09/07/2017

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Confederate Monument Removal Act [S.1772] [Arts and Culture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to prohibit statues of certain persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America from being displayed in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall identify all such statues and, subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for their removal from the Capitol within 120 days. States may substitute statues in accordance with the requirements and procedures of the Revised (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S5058-5059) on 09/07/2017

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2018 [S.1648] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Libraries ]
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2018 TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Provides appropriations to the Senate for: Expense Allowances; Salaries, Officers, and Employees; the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate; the Office of Senate Legal Counsel; Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate; and Contingent Expenses of the Senate. (Sec. 101) Requires that amounts remaining in the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Lankford Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Lankford. With Written Report No. 115-137. on 07/27/2017

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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3354] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Insurance ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Arts and Culture ] [Construction ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Science ] [Community Development ] [Food ] [Senior Citizens ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Tourism ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Disabilities ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Inflation ] [Investments ] [Law Enforcement ] [Libraries ] [Military ] [Mining ] [Unemployment ] [National Security ] [Native American Affairs ] [Nonprofit ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Poverty ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ] [Retirement ] [Crime ]
Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 230. on 09/27/2017

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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3219] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Healthcare ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Science ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Law Enforcement ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Crime ]
Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 187. on 08/01/2017

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3162] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2018 TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Provides appropriations to the House of Representatives for: Salaries and Expenses; House Leadership Offices; Members' Representational Allowances, including Members' Clerk Hire, Official Expenses of Members, and Official Mail; Committee Employees; Salaries, Officers, and Employees; and Allowances and Expenses. (In this bill, the term "Member of the House of Representatives" also includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress.) (Sec. 101) Requires amounts remaining (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Yoder The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-199, By Mr. Yoder. on 07/06/2017

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Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 [S.1497] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 This bill requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S3861; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3861-3862) on 06/29/2017

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Congressional Self-Defense Act [HB-2940] [Defense ] [National Security ]
Congressional Self-Defense Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/10/2017

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Congressional Personal Safety Act [HB-2945] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Congressional Personal Safety Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a Member of Congress who is carrying a valid Member identification document and who is not otherwise prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm to carry a firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in any state; and (2) in the Capitol Buildings, other than the U.S. Capitol, and on the Capitol Grounds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jody Hice Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/10/2017

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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. [HCR-64] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [National Security ]
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Capitol Police is an invaluable asset to Congress and the community; (2) its officers deserve the utmost appreciation and respect; and (3) the congressional community is expressly grateful for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices of its officers to secure the U.S. Capitol (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Introduced In House on 06/14/2017

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TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Crime ]
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Became Public Law No: 115-141. on 03/23/2018

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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. [HCR-35] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. (Sec. 1) Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor as free public events on the Capitol grounds: the 36th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on May 15, 2017, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2016; and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, on May 14, 2017, to allow law enforcement representatives (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 04/28/2017

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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. [HCR-36] [Sports ] [Recreation ]
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. (Sec. 1) Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 17, 2017.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 04/28/2017

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Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 [HB-1174] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires certain public buildings that have a public restroom to provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be a hygienic place that is shielded from public view and free from intrusion and must contain a chair, a working surface, and an electrical outlet. A public building may be excluded from such requirement at the discretion of the official responsible for its operation if: it does (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/08/2017

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A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland for the acceptance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for display in a prominent location in the United States Capitol. [S.402] [Arts and Culture ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Libraries ]
A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland for the acceptance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for display in a prominent location in the United States Capitol. This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland under which the commission shall provide, and the joint committee shall accept, a statue of Harriet Tubman. After receiving the statue, the joint (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 02/15/2017

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Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. [HCR-18] [Human Rights ] [Arts and Culture ]
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 25, 2017, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 02/13/2017

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Prohibiting the placement of "Members Only" signs in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or in office buildings of the House of Representatives. [HR-62] [Ethics ]
Prohibiting the placement of "Members Only" signs in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or in office buildings of the House of Representatives. Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to remove any sign stating "Members Only" from, and to ensure that no such sign is placed anywhere in, the House wing of the U.S. Capitol or any House office building.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Introduced In House on 01/24/2017

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Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. [HCR-7] [Arts and Culture ] [International ]
Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to accept for placement in the United States Capitol the "Lads of Pest" statue provided by Hungary to commemorate the heroes of the Hungarian (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris Introduced In House on 01/05/2017

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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [Science ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Disaster Relief ] [Inflation ] [Taxes ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Senior Citizens ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017

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Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. [HR-5] [Budget and Spending ] [Ethics ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ]
Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress as the Rules for the 115th Congress, with amendments. (Sec. 2) Directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to impose a fine against a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for use of an electronic device for still photography or for audio or visual recording or broadcasting in contravention of clause 5 of Rule XVII and any applicable Speaker of the House of Representatives' announced policy on electronic devices. Prohibits a Member, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin McCarthy Introduced In House on 01/03/2017

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