Rep. Vern Buchanan
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Bills Introduced 134
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Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2017 [HB-2719]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Science ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct and update at least once every seven years an ocean acidification coastal community vulnerability assessment with a corresponding public report. The assessment must identify: (1) U.S. coastal communities that are most dependent on coastal and ocean resources that may be impacted by ocean acidification; (2) the nature of those communities'
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Expressing the sense of the Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically and continue to provide critical benefits to Americans and United States communities. [HCR-10]
[Taxes ]
[Community Development ]
[Nonprofit ]
Expressing the sense of the Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically and continue to provide critical benefits to Americans and United States communities. Expresses the sense of Congress that the tax exemption of fraternal benefit societies continues to generate significant returns to society and that the work of such societies should continue to be promoted.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/26/2017
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 [HB-1652]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to categorize certain hearing aids as over-the-counter hearing aids and issue regulations regarding those hearing aids. The regulations for over-the-counter hearing aids must: (1) provide reasonable assurances of safety and efficacy; (2) establish output limits and labeling requirements; and (3) describe requirements for the sale of hearing aids in-person, by mail, or online, without a prescription.
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/24/2017
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Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act [HB-849]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to terminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Under PPACA, the IPAB is tasked with developing proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/15/2017
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Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 [HB-1661]
[Housing ]
[Taxes ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the low-income housing credit, to rename the credit "the affordable housing credit" and make several modifications to the credit. The bill revises tenant eligibility requirements, with respect to: the average income test, income eligibility for rural projects, increased tenant income, student occupancy rules, and tenant voucher payments that are taken into account as rent. The bill revises various requirements to: establish a 4% minimum
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Curbelo Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 1661, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Tiberi, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 01/16/2018
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INTERDICT Act International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act [HB-2142]
[Crime ]
[International ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Health ]
[National Security ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Safety ]
INTERDICT Act International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to: (1) increase the number of chemical screening devices available to CBP officers to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, including such substances imported through the mail or by an express consignment operator or carrier; and (2) dedicate the appropriate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-112. (txt | Pdf) on 01/10/2018
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Urging China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, India, and all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against the trade. [HR-401]
[Animals ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
Urging China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, India, and all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against the trade. Calls for an end to the dog and cat meat industry and urges all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade. Affirms the commitment of the United States to the protection of animals around the world.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 09/12/2018
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Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act [HB-19]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Education ]
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 04/07/2017
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Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 [HB-2651]
[Sports ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority as an independent non-profit corporation with responsibility for developing and administering an anti-doping and medication control program for: (1) Thoroughbred, Quarter, and Standardbred horses that participate in horse races that have a substantial relation to interstate commerce, (2) such horse races, and (3) the personnel engaged in the care, training, or racing of such horses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shall have exclusive
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/22/2018
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Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 [HB-2803]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 This bill sets forth a variety of measures to address the prevention and punishment of human trafficking and to assist trafficking victims. Included among these are provisions concerning: restitution for victims; funding of investigations of offenses relating to sexual abuse of children; grants to states and localities and other entities for victim service assistance; training of health, victim service, and federal law enforcement personnel, including through the use of a victim screening protocol by the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/12/2017