Rep. James Himes
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Bills Introduced 48
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Partner with Korea Act [HB-2106]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Trade ]
Partner with Korea Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services and with respect to whom the Department of Labor has certified to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State that the intending employer has filed an attestation concerning U.S. worker protections with the Department of Labor.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017
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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-2119]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for monetary compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive monetary compensation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 04/28/2017
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Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2017 [HB-2180]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Military ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/23/2017
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Cruise Passenger Protection Act [HB-2173]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Tourism ]
[Public Safety ]
Cruise Passenger Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 04/27/2017
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Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act [HB-2251]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act This bill amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides chiropractic care and services to veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and clinics to be carried out at: (1) no fewer than 75 medical centers by December 31, 2014, and (2) all medical centers by December 31, 2018. Chiropractic examinations and services are included within required VA medical, rehabilitative,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 04/28/2017
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Equality Act [HB-2282]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Religion ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/02/2017
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United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017 [HB-2317]
[Military ]
[Finance ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Veterans ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue in commemoration of the U.S. Coast Guard: (1) $5 gold coins, (2) $1 silver coins, and (3) half-dollar clad coins. The design of such coins shall be emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the Coast Guard and its role in securing the United States since 1790. The bill prescribes certain design requirements. The issuance of such coins is restricted to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2020. The bill prescribes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
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Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2017 [HB-2498]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Finance ]
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2017 This bill amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to expand the categories of prohibited discrimination when extending credit to include discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. (Currently, such discrimination in credit is prohibited only on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, or age.) The bill defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/17/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. [HR-332]
[Human Rights ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/19/2017
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 [HB-173]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/13/2017