Rep. Sanford Bishop
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Bills Introduced 37
Sponsored Legislation
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Recognizing June 19, 2017, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. [HR-386]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
Recognizing June 19, 2017, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/15/2017
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Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act [HB-19]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Education ]
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 04/07/2017
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Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. [HR-390]
[Environmental ]
[International ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. Expresses strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change. Commends the group of states, cities, colleges and universities, businesses, investors, and individuals who have publicly expressed their support for such agreement. Urges the President to reverse his decision and maintain U.S. participation in such agreement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/16/2017
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Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017 [HB-2978]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to allow a representative official of an Indian tribe, with authorization from the governing body of the tribe, to request one or more polling places to be located on tribal lands. The state or political subdivision shall provide each requested polling place at no expense to the Indian tribe if certain criteria are met. A federal court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce constitutional voting guarantees, but also certain violations of the Act as well as of any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E999-1000) on 07/17/2017
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 [HB-12]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Disabilities ]
[Military ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require states to make available online voter registration. The federal criminal code is amended to prohibit hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration. The Help America Vote Act of 2002 is amended to require states to promote access to voter registration and voting for individuals with disabilities. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must support pilot programs enabling individuals with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/14/2017
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Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017 [HB-3060]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H5302) on 06/29/2017
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Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 [HB-3059]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to make appropriations for and extend indefinitely: (1) enhanced funding for the community health centers program and the National Health Service Corps, and (2) grants for federally qualified health centers and nurse-managed health centers to train family nurse practitioners to become primary care providers. The bill makes appropriations for capital projects under the community health centers program. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/30/2017
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Cuba Agricultural Exports Act [HB-525]
[Agriculture ]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Food ]
Cuba Agricultural Exports Act This bill amends the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 to exempt from prohibitions against U.S. assistance to Cuba: (1) any exports under the market access program, the export credit guarantee program, and the foreign market development cooperator program; or (2) any obligation or expenditure of funds to promote trade with Cuba by federal commodity promotion programs established in accordance with a commodity promotion law. This exemption shall not apply if the U.S. assistance recipient would
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 01/13/2017
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Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 [HB-1865]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 was not intended to provide legal protection to websites that unlawfully promote and facilitate prostitution and websites that facilitate traffickers in advertising the sale of unlawful sex acts with sex trafficking victims. Section 230 limits the legal liability of interactive computer service providers or users for content they publish that was created by others. (Sec. 3) The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Became Public Law No: 115-164. (txt | Pdf) on 04/11/2018
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U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society Recognition Act of 2017 [HB-2279]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society Recognition Act of 2017 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a gold medal to the U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society in recognition of the ceaseless efforts of American aircrew members to escape captivity and evade capture and the resistance organizations and nationals who assisted them.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Introduced In House on 05/01/2017