Sen. Michael Bennet

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Bills Introduced 210

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US Congress 116th Congress

A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [SR-120]
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019

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Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019 [S.1386]
A bill to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 05/09/2019

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A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide for a national Federal write-in absentee ballot for domestic use. [S.1397]
Directs the Election Assistance Commission to create a national federal write-in absentee ballot that must be made available on the internet in a printable format. States must permit certain individuals to use the ballot to cast a vote in any election for federal office. The individuals who qualify to use the ballot are those who reside in an area where a state of emergency has been declared by the state due to a natural disaster, expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on election day due to professional or volunteer service in response to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 05/09/2019

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A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 20th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held on May 12 through May 18, 2019. [SR-202]
This resolution congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system. The resolution supports the ideals and goals of the 20th annual National Charter Schools Week.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/13/2019

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Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2019 [S.1338]
Removes drug conviction questions from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It also requires the Department of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education to remove criminal and juvenile justice questions from their admission applications.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/07/2019

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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.1445]
Establishes programs to address the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle countries) and to handle asylum-seekers from those countries. The Department of State shall report to Congress a five-year interagency strategy to address the factors driving migration from Central America. The bill establishes various new immigration-related penalties, such as making it unlawful to knowingly destroy any government-deployed border-control device (e.g., fence or camera). The State Department shall work to expand (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019

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A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2019, as "National Police Week". [SR-209]
This resolution designates the week of May 12-May 18, 2019, as National Police Week.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/14/2019

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A resolution congratulating the Senate GLASS Caucus staff association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Senate staff on the 15-year anniversary of the association. [SR-207]
This resolution (1) congratulates the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus, commonly known as the Senate GLASS Caucus, on its 15th anniversary; (2) commends the late Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey for the critical role he played in the formation of the caucus and his steadfast support for equality; and (3) recognizes the members of the inaugural Senate GLASS Caucus Steering Committee for their vision and hard work in establishing the caucus.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 05/14/2019

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Credit for Caring Act of 2019 [S.1443]
Allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $3,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines "eligible caregiver" as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/14/2019

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Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 2019 [S.1447]
Permits a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to provide payment or financing for sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba or to an individual or entity in Cuba.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/14/2019

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