Equality Act [S.1006]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Religion ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[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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S.1006: Equality Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/02/2017
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. [SR-158]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates. Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
SR-158: A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2781; Text: Cr S2780) on 05/04/2017
Eastern Nevada Economic Development and Land Management Improvement Act [S.1046]
[Economic Development ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Water ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Community Development ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Mining ]
[Public Safety ]
Eastern Nevada Economic Development and Land Management Improvement Act This bill amends the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000 (LCLA) to require implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan in Lincoln County, Nevada. Both the LCLA and the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004 (LCCRDA) are amended to make certain amounts available for comprehensive, cost-effective, and multijurisdictional hazardous fuels reduction projects and wildfire prevention planning activities (particularly for pinyon-juniper dominated
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S.1046: Eastern Nevada Economic Development and Land Management Improvement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Public Lands, Forests, And Mining. Hearings Held. on 02/07/2018
Clean Energy for America Act [S.1068]
[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Climate Change ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Environmental ]
Clean Energy for America Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify or replace several existing energy-related tax incentives to provide consolidated tax deductions and credits for the production of or investment in clean electricity, the production of clean transportation fuels, and energy efficient homes and commercial buildings. The new tax incentives are technology-neutral and the amounts of the credits or deductions vary based on the levels of carbon emissions for the incentives for electricity and fuels or energy efficiency in
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S.1068: Clean Energy for America Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/08/2017
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 [S.1107]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Agriculture ]
[Small Business ]
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes 14 temporary bankruptcy judgeships in specified judicial districts in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Nevada, and North Carolina. (Sec. 3) It authorizes the appointment of four additional temporary bankruptcy judges in Delaware, Florida, and Michigan. (Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal judicial code to increase the quarterly fee imposed on certain chapter 11 (reorganization) debtors. Specifically, if the balance in the U.S. Trustee System Fund is less
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S.1107: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/06/2017
SAFE Banking Act Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act [S.1152]
[Cannabis ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
[Real Estate ]
SAFE Banking Act Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act This bill prohibits a federal banking regulator from: (1) terminating or limiting the deposit insurance or share insurance of a depository institution solely because the institution provides financial services to a legitimate marijuana-related business; (2) prohibiting or otherwise discouraging a depository institution from offering financial services to such a business; (3) recommending, incentivizing, or encouraging a depository institution not to offer financial services to an account holder
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S.1152: SAFE Banking Act Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/08/2017
SR-6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 01/12/2017
You have voted SR-6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement..
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 [S.58]
[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).
S.58: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/09/2017