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Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 [HB-3763]
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Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 This bill authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) for FY2016-FY2021 for certain core federal-aid highway and related programs, prescribing obligation ceilings for federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs. The bill revises and prescribes requirements for: surface transportation programs; and minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or under the influence, including mandatory ignition
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-318. on 10/29/2015
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Food Security Improvement Act of 2015 [HB-3657]
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Food Security Improvement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits to be calculated using a low-cost food plan. The Department of Agriculture must determine the requirements for the low-cost food plan using the diet described in the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion's publication entitled "The Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost, and Liberal Food Plans, 2007" and adjustments specified in this bill. The bill revises the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore E. Deutch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition. on 10/15/2015
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Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Act of 2015 [HB-3555]
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Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Act of 2015 This bill: (1) prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act, with specified exceptions, for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States; and (2) requires all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on federally-assisted projects to be paid wages at locally-prevailing rates. TITLE I--RELIEF FOR WORKERS AND BUSINESSES
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 03/23/2016
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Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act [HB-3444]
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Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act This bill amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude certain payments from ceilings on the amounts of Medicaid payments made to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Specifically, the bill excludes certain payments made to these territories for the establishment and operation of Medicaid fraud control units. The bill also makes a technical amendment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/11/2015
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Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2015 [HB-335]
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Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2015 This bill reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great Ape Conservation Fund, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund through FY2020. This bill amends the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 to authorize Department of the Interior to award a multi-year grant to carry out a project that is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 03/02/2015
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Bring Jobs Home Act [HB-2963]
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Bring Jobs Home Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) grant business taxpayers a tax credit for up to 20% of insourcing expenses incurred for eliminating a business located outside the United States and relocating it within the United States, and (2) deny a tax deduction for outsourcing expenses incurred in relocating a U.S. business outside the United States. Requires an increase in the taxpayer's employment of full-time employees in the United States in order to claim the tax credit for insourcing expenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 07/08/2015
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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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Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2015 [HB-2794]
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Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2015 This bill amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to: (1) award grants to states for integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs; and (2) expand certain federally funded adult education and literacy activities to include such programs. This bill establishes the Office of Citizenship and Immigrant Integration to form national goals, assess and coordinate policies, and assist with other efforts related to new Americans.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 11/16/2015
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Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories Under Federal Health Programs Act of 2015 [HB-2635]
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Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories Under Federal Health Programs Act of 2015 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) the Social Security Act (SSAct) to terminate the limitations on general Medicaid funding, as well as the specific federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP, or matching rate), beginning FY2017 for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa (territories). The authority to waive or modify Medicaid requirements (except certain requirements for coverage of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/05/2015
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Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act [HB-2615]
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Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act (Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory. (Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor. (Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Became Public Law No: 114-224. (txt | Pdf) on 09/29/2016
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INVEST Act Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies [HB-260]
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INVEST Act Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the work opportunity tax credit for the hiring of a specified veteran who works in a field of renewable energy. Defines "specified veteran" as any veteran who is certified as: (1) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of a military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering; (2) having
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/09/2015
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2577]
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 5) Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Conference Report Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S5229-5240) on 09/06/2016
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To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend to 2027 the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in United States insular possessions. [HB-2118]
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To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend to 2027 the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in United States insular possessions. Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend through 2027 the production certificate program requiring the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to jointly issue to producers of watches and watch movements in the U.S. insular possessions production certificates entitling the certificate holders to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 05/14/2015
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits taxes covered over to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. [HB-2117]
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits taxes covered over to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits excise taxes covered over (paid into) to treasuries of the Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett
Introduced In House on 04/29/2015
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Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2015 [HB-2116]
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Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a visa waiver program for the United States Virgin Islands for a national of a country that is a member or an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) listed in regulations under this Act and who is applying for admission as a nonimmigrant business or pleasure visitor solely for entry into and stay in the United States Virgin Islands for not more than 30 days, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such waiver does not represent
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 06/01/2015
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2029]
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[Cannabis ]
[Children and Youth ]
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[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
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[Gaming ]
[Human Rights ]
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[Media and Advertising ]
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[Mining ]
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[Nonprofit ]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division 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 FY2016. (Sec. 6) Provides that amounts designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles W. Dent
Considered As Unfinished Business (consideration: Cr H10696) on 12/18/2015
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Fishing Economy Improvement Act [HB-1826]
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Fishing Economy Improvement Act This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). In managing highly migratory species that frequent the exclusive economic zone adjoining U.S. territories, the Department of Commerce must ensure participation of the territories. If funds in the Western Pacific Sustainable Fisheries Fund are attributable to a particular U.S. territory, they must be sent to the territory instead of the Western Pacific Council. Fishery management plans must include
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 04/30/2015
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Supplemental Security Income Equality Act [HB-1822]
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Supplemental Security Income Equality Act Amends the Social Security Amendments of 1972 to extend the Supplemental Security Income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act to Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/29/2015
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Medicaid and CHIP Territory Transparency and Information Act [HB-1570]
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Medicaid and CHIP Territory Transparency and Information Act This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish and update periodically, on the Internet site of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services information on the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program under titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act that are carried out in the U.S. territories.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/27/2015
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Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equity Act of 2015 [HB-1418]
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Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equity Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the exclusion of residents of Puerto Rico from deemed enrollment under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits) and thus apply it to them. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a special seven-month enrollment period for such residents. Requires recalculation of the late enrollment penalty to 15% of the usual penalty for residents of Puerto Rico who are current enrollees or who enroll during a specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pedro R. Pierluisi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/20/2015