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Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 [S.2352] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Taxes ] [Climate Change ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Air Quality ]
Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Department of the Treasury to establish a carbon trading program that caps the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from crude oil, coal, and natural gas. Beginning in 2019, crude oil refineries, petroleum importers, coal mines, coal importers, and natural gas suppliers or processors must purchase carbon permits equivalent to the amount of CO2 that would be emitted by covered fuels. Treasury will auction these permits to those entities. This bill (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Van Hollen Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S551-552) on 01/29/2018

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Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 [HB-4889] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Taxes ] [Climate Change ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Air Quality ]
Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Department of the Treasury to establish a carbon trading program that caps the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from crude oil, coal, and natural gas. Beginning in 2019, crude oil refineries, petroleum importers, coal mines, coal importers, and natural gas suppliers or processors must purchase carbon permits equivalent to the amount of CO2 that would be emitted by covered fuels. Treasury will auction these permits to those entities. This bill (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 02/02/2018

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John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 VA MISSION Act of 2018 [S.2372] [Veterans ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [National Security ]
John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 VA MISSION Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of the Interior to provide outer burial receptacles for veterans' remains buried in a national cemetery administered by the National Park Service. (An outer burial receptacle is a container, such as a grave liner or a burial vault, that protects a casket in the ground and prevents the grave from sinking.) Interior may provide reimbursement (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Became Public Law No: 115-182. on 06/06/2018

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To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and to make technical changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the program. [HB-4979] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ]
To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and to make technical changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the program. (Sec. 1) This bill extends the Generalized System of Preferences (a U.S. trade preference program that provides duty-free access to imports on products from certain developing countries) through 2020. The U.S. Trade Representative, within one year of this bill's enactment and annually thereafter through December 31, 2020, must report to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on efforts (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Meehan Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/14/2018

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ARTS Act of 2018 Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 [S.2466] [Arts and Culture ] [Immigration ] [Nonprofit ]
ARTS Act of 2018 Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate O and P visa petitions (nonimmigrant visas for aliens with extraordinary ability or achievement, and artists and entertainers) within 14 days after receiving such petitions and related documents. The bill grants premium visa processing without charge to a petitioner that is a nonprofits arts organization if DHS does not meet the deadline for adjudicating a visa petition.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2018

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21st Century IRS Act [HB-5445] [Cybersecurity ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Funding ] [Law Enforcement ]
21st Century IRS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems. With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill: requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud, requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis Debate - The House Proceeded With One Hour Of Debate On H.r. 5445. on 04/18/2018

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Music Modernization Act [HB-5447] [Arts and Culture ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ]
Music Modernization Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Received In The Senate. on 04/26/2018

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Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-4311] [National Security ] [Defense ] [International ] [Real Estate ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Economic Development ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [Funding ]
Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to expand the scope of "covered transaction" subject to the review of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS analyzes the national security implications of foreign investment in the United States. A covered transaction includes: any merger, acquisition, or takeover that could result in foreign control of any U.S. business, the purchase or lease of real estate located in the United States that is in close proximity (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Hearings Held By The Subcommittee On Monetary Policy And Trade Prior To Referral. on 04/12/2018

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Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act [S.2155] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Insurance ] [Cybersecurity ] [Veterans ] [Senior Citizens ] [Student Loans ] [Economic Development ] [Investments ]
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act TITLE I--IMPROVING CONSUMER ACCESS TO MORTGAGE CREDIT (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to allow a depository institution or credit union with assets below a specified threshold to forgo certain ability-to-pay requirements regarding residential mortgage loans. Specifically, those requirements are waived if a loan: (1) is originated by and retained by the institution, (2) complies with requirements regarding prepayment penalties and points and fees, and (3) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Became Public Law No: 115-174. on 05/24/2018

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BEST Act Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act [HB-3716] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
BEST Act Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act This bill directs the Department of Education to award renewable two-year grants to states to establish or improve Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. States must provide to participating students who demonstrate such proficiency: (1) documentation of that proficiency on their official academic transcripts, and (2) a permanent seal or other marker on their secondary school diplomas. Students who gain (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas Introduced In House on 09/08/2017

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 [S.1771] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Social Security ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt Committee On Appropriations Senate Subcommittee On Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 115-277. on 12/05/2017

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SHARE Act Sportsmen's Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act [HB-3668] [Sports ] [Recreation ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Law Enforcement ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Agriculture ] [Tourism ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Water ] [Criminal Justice ] [Arts and Culture ] [Film Production ] [Crime ]
SHARE Act Sportsmen's Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act This bill revises existing programs and establishes new programs to expand access to, and opportunities for, hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on federal lands. TITLE I--FISHING PROTECTION ACT Fishing Protection Act (Sec. 102) Sport fishing equipment and its components (such as lead sinkers) are exempt from regulation of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Sec. 103) The Departments of the Interior and of Agriculture (USDA) may not regulate the use (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224. on 09/18/2017

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Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act [HB-3671] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Climate Change ] [Budget and Spending ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ]
Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act This bill transitions away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean energy sources (e.g., energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy). By 2027: (1) 80% of electricity sold must be generated from clean energy resources, (2) 80% of new vehicle sales from manufacturers must be sales of zero-emission vehicles, and (3) 80% of train rail lines and train engines must be electrified. By 2035: (1) 100% of electricity must be generated from clean energy resources, (2) 100% of vehicle sales from (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/22/2018

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Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017 [HB-3669] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Aerospace ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the cost and feasibility of establishing web-based access to the Secure Flight passenger screening program for commercial charter air carriers. (Sec. 3) The TSA is authorized to provide screening services to a commercial charter air carrier in areas other than primary passenger terminals of airports upon such carrier's request. TSA shall enter into an agreement for compensation from (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McCaul Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/12/2017

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To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish fees for medical services provided in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. [HB-3607] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Public Health ] [Recreation ]
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish fees for medical services provided in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to establish and collect fees for medical services provided to persons in units of the National Park System. The bill establishes the National Park Medical Services Fund, to consist of donations and the fees collected for such services and to be available to Interior for: providing such services; preparing programmatic analyses and developing management (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Tipton Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 12/12/2018

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Taxpayer Protections and Market Access for Mortgage Finance Act of 2017 [HB-3556] [Finance ] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Small Business ] [Insurance ] [Investments ]
Taxpayer Protections and Market Access for Mortgage Finance Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 to direct the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to establish guidelines requiring the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to engage in significant, increasing, and varied credit-risk transfer transactions. A "risk transfer transaction" provides for: (1) the sale, disposition, retention, or transfer within (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 09/01/2017

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Overdraft Protection Act of 2017 [HB-3606] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ]
Overdraft Protection Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano Introduced In House on 07/28/2017

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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [HB-3400] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Tourism ] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Sports ]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to review the process for the issuance and renewal of special recreation permits, including for cross-jurisdictional trips, with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall: (1) coordinate with states to allow the purchase of federal and state recreation passes at federal and state facilities in the same transaction, and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 864. on 12/28/2018

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Dream Act of 2017 [HB-3440] [Immigration ] [Education ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
Dream Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable or is in temporary protected status who: (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States for four years preceding this bill's enactment; (2) was younger than 18 years of age on the initial date of U.S. entry; (3) is not inadmissible on criminal, security, terrorism, or other grounds; (4) has not participated in persecution; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 09/06/2017

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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [S.1633] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Tourism ] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Sports ]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to review the process for the issuance and renewal of special recreation permits, including for cross-jurisdictional trips, with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall: (1) coordinate with states to allow the purchase of federal and state recreation passes at federal and state facilities in the same transaction, and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/26/2017

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