Sen. Michael Bennet

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Bills Introduced 210

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US Congress 116th Congress

A resolution recognizing June 2019 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made in shaping the history, strengthening the economy, and enriching the culture of the United States. [SR-255]
This resolution recognizes June 2019 as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments of immigrants and their children in shaping the history and culture of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/20/2019

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Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019 [S.1918]
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require alternative options for summer food service program delivery.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/20/2019

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Refund Equality Act of 2019 [S.1940]
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit legally married same sex couples to amend their tax returns to file as married filing jointly for returns outside of the statute of limitations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/20/2019

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A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all people, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities. [SR-262]
This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure that schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/24/2019

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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 [S.1942]
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 provides federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service. Specifically, the bill provides that (1) heart disease, lung disease, and specified cancers of federal employees employed in fire protection activities for at least 5 years is presumed to be proximately caused by such employment if the employee is diagnosed with the disease within 10 years of their employment in fire protection activities; and (2) the disability or death of the employee due (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/24/2019

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H.B. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act [S.1083]
Establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans. The commission shall examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies. Among other requirements, the commission shall examine (1) the role of federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery, (2) forms of discrimination in the public and private sectors against freed slaves and their descendants, and (3) lingering negative effects of slavery on living (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/09/2019

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Fair Maps Act of 2019 [S.1972]
A bill to create a more representative and accountable Congress by prohibiting partisan gerrymandering and ensuring that any redistricting of congressional district boundaries results in fair, effective, and accountable representation for all people.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/25/2019

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SHELTER Act [S.1958]
Allows a tax credit to individuals and businesses for disaster mitigation expenditures. The allowable amount of such credit is 25% of the mitigation expenditures, up to $5,000 in any taxable year.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/25/2019

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Restore Honor to Service Members Act [S.1991]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to review the discharge characterization of former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged by reason of the sexual orientation of the member, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 06/26/2019

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A resolution designating July 27, 2019, as "National Day of the American Cowboy". [SR-265]
This resolution designates July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5018) on 07/23/2019

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