Sen. John Boozman
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Bills Introduced 105
Sponsored Legislation
US Congress 115th Congress
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 [S.446]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid state-issued concealed carry permit, or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 03/14/2018
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. [SJR-24]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Finance ]
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the U.S. gross domestic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1450-1452) on 02/27/2017
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A bill to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens. [S.474]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
A bill to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens. This bill prohibits certain assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being made available for the West Bank and Gaza unless the Department of State certifies that the Palestinian Authority: (1) is taking steps to end acts of violence against Israeli citizens perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control; and (2) has terminated payments for acts of terrorism against Israeli
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/28/2017
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Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act [S.487]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Student Loans ]
[Animals ]
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments under the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program or any state loan repayment or forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/01/2017
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Hunter and Farmer Protection Act of 2017 [S.478]
[Agriculture ]
[Animals ]
[Environmental ]
[Food ]
Hunter and Farmer Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to revise standards for determining what constitutes baiting for purposes of the prohibition on taking migratory game birds. A baited area, in the case of waterfowl, cranes, and coots, includes a standing, unharvested crop that has been manipulated through activities such as mowing, discing, or rolling, unless the activities are normal agricultural practices. An area is not considered to be a baited area if it: (1) has been treated with a normal agricultural
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/01/2017
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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-30]
[Arts and Culture ]
A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. This joint resolution reappoints Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Signed By President. on 04/19/2017
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Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act [S.518]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Health ]
Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants or cooperative agreements to qualified technical assistance providers for assisting small or medium publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) in complying with the Act or obtaining financing under the Act for eligible projects. Small POTWs serve 10,000 individuals or fewer and medium POTWs serve from 10,001 to 75,000
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Reported By Senator Barrasso With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-71. on 05/17/2017
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Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2017 [S.524]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the reduced tax rate for corporations that have both net capital gains and timber gains.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/02/2017
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Lymphedema Treatment Act [S.497]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/02/2017
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Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability First Act of 2017 [S.493]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Pensions ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability First Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove, demote by a reduction in grade and pay, or suspend a VA employee, including a member in a senior executive position, for reasons of performance or misconduct. The bill prescribes VA removal and employee appeals procedures. Whistle-blower protections are revised, including by prohibiting the VA from taking any such action against a person who has a pending whistle-blower complaint. This bill provides for the reduction
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/02/2017