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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2019 [HB-94]
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the Social Security Act (SSAct), and other federal laws to replace (1) references to "wife" or "husband" with references to "spouse"; and (2) references to "husband and wife" or "husband or wife" with references to "married couple" or " married person." For purposes of federal laws or regulations, "marriage" is defined as a legal union between two people as spouses. The bill eliminates a definition of "spouse" that refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. Requirements concerning
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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National Commission to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment Act [HB-7345]
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National Commission to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1697) on 12/20/2018
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act [S.3749]
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to revise administrative and judicial dispute resolution procedures for certain claims by employees alleging that employing offices have violated their CAA rights and protections, including protections against sexual harassment. The bill revises CAA provisions, including to: eliminate CAA counseling requirements and make mediation optional before filing a claim with the Office of Compliance (OOC) alleging the violation; require
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Signed By President. on 12/21/2018
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act [S.2071]
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/02/2017
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First Step Act of 2018 [S.3747]
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First Step Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 731. on 12/13/2018
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Supporting Working Moms Act of 2017 [S.2122]
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Supporting Working Moms Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend the requirement that certain employers provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child to bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity employees or outside salesmen who are exempt from federal labor laws that limit the number of hours in a workweek.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/14/2017
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act [HB-4224]
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 11/21/2017
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To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes. [HB-4497]
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To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 11/30/2017
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Driver Fatigue Prevention Act [HB-4156]
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Driver Fatigue Prevention Act This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make over-the-road bus drivers subject to limitations on the maximum number of hours that an employee may work under such Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 10/26/2017
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Commercial Balloon Pilot Safety Act of 2017 [HB-4102]
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Commercial Balloon Pilot Safety Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to revise federal regulations to apply medical certificate of physical fitness requirements that are applicable to pilot flight crew members of other aircraft to operators of air balloons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Blake Farenthold
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 10/25/2017
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Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act [HB-7062]
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Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 10/12/2018
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Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act [S.3591]
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Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/11/2018
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Safe Skies Act of 2018 [HB-7014]
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Safe Skies Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to modify a specified DOT final rule relating to flight crew member duty and rest requirements so that the requirements under that rule apply to all-cargo flight crew members to the same extent they apply to air passenger flight crew members.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew A. Cartwright
Introduced In House on 10/02/2018
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Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 [HB-4304]
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Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against employees working in waters above the Outer Continental Shelf who report or testify about violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, including about unsafe conditions or the adequacy of any oil spill response plan required by law. The bill sets forth procedures for the filing, investigation, and adjudication of a whistle-blower complaint. Employers are required to: post a notice approved by the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert C. Scott
Introduced In House on 11/08/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day. [HR-986]
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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day. Expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineman is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 07/10/2018
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Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017 [HB-3808]
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Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017 This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects that are federally owned or operated or are receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation- or gravity-related risk occurring on those projects. In any such claim, a state shall apply a liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 01/30/2018
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies Act [HB-6237]
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Devin Nunes
Received In The Senate. on 07/16/2018
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AG Act Agricultural Guestworker Act [HB-4092]
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AG Act Agricultural Guestworker Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new H-2C nonimmigrant visa for aliens having a residence in a foreign country which they have no intention of abandoning and who are coming temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services. An employer seeking to employ aliens as H-2C workers must file a petition with the Department of Homeland Security and provide required information. The maximum period of authorized status for temporary or seasonal H-2C workers is
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 10/25/2017
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6157]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. It does not include funding for military construction,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Signed By President. on 09/28/2018