Sen. Mazie Hirono
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Bills Introduced 262
Sponsored Legislation
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Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2017 [S.552]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Crime ]
Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2017 This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements with consumers (i.e., agreements to arbitrate any future disputes between parties instead of pursuing the claims in court) from being valid or enforceable in disputes related to credit card accounts or personal bank accounts that are not subject to a final judgment by a court if the credit card or bank account was not issued in response to a request or application for that account.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/07/2017
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American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 [S.583]
[Crime ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Safety ]
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include as an allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans as career law enforcement officers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Signed By President. on 06/02/2017
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Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act [S.569]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Recreation ]
[Water ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Funds deposited into the LWCF may be spent without being subject to the appropriations process. These funds are in addition to amounts made available by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 or otherwise appropriated from the LWCF. The President shall submit to Congress specified details regarding the allocation of funds provided by
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
By Senator Murkowski From Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-428. on 12/11/2018
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Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 [S.591]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). Services to caregivers of veterans under such program are expanded to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services. The bill terminates the support program
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Special Committee On Aging. Hearings Held. on 06/14/2017
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States. [SR-86]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Public Safety ]
A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service. Acknowledges the accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners and recognizes the important contributions made by members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States. Encourages individuals of all ages
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1751; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1750) on 03/09/2017
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A bill to nullify the effect of the March 6, 2017, Executive order that temporarily restricts most nationals from six countries from entering the United States. [S.608]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
A bill to nullify the effect of the March 6, 2017, Executive order that temporarily restricts most nationals from six countries from entering the United States. This bill rescinds the provisions of Executive Order 13780, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from six countries (Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/13/2017
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NO HATE Act National Opposition to Hate, Assault, and Threats to Equality Act of 2017 [S.662]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disabilities ]
[Criminal Justice ]
NO HATE Act National Opposition to Hate, Assault, and Threats to Equality Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue grants to states and local governments to assist in implementing the National Incident-Based Reporting System, including training employees in identifying hate crimes. A state or local government receiving such funding must provide DOJ, through the Uniform Crime Reporting system, information pertaining to hate crimes committed in that jurisdiction. A state or local government failing to provide the required
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 05/02/2017
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Healthy Families Act [S.636]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
Healthy Families Act This bill requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. The bill authorizes small employers with fewer than 15 employees to provide the same paid sick time, but allows them to opt out. Any small employer that opts out shall provide at least 56 hours of unpaid sick time to each employee per calendar year. The bill declares that an employer shall not be required to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/15/2017
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A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order regarding border security and immigration enforcement. [S.668]
[Immigration ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order regarding border security and immigration enforcement. This bill rescinds Executive Order 13767, entitled "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements," effective as of January 25, 2017. Among the order's provisions concerning border security and immigration enforcement along the southern border of the United States are directives concerning physical barriers, detention facilities, additional Border Patrol agents, requirements for reporting on foreign aid to Mexico, and parole
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/15/2017
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Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017 [S.646]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate an action for relief in a service member's employment or reemployment rights action with respect to: (1) a private or state employer, or (2) a state or private employer that is engaged in a pattern or practice to infringe upon such rights. The bill provides that: (1) a person may bring an action against a state, state instrumentality, or state officer or employee acting in his or her official capacity in U.S. district court or state
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/15/2017