Rep. Vern Buchanan
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Bills Introduced 134
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Heavy Truck, Tractor, and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2017 [HB-2946]
[Taxes ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Small Business ]
Heavy Truck, Tractor, and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 12% excise tax on the retail sale of heavy trucks and trailers.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Young
Introduced In House on 06/20/2017
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No Sanctuary for Criminals Act [HB-3003]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit any federal, state, or local government or any individual from prohibiting any government entity, official, or employee from complying with the immigration laws or cooperating with federal law enforcement of such laws. The bill expands the scope of law enforcement activities relating to immigration-related information that a federal, state, or local government may not restrict or prohibit to include: (1) making inquiries to an individual in order
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Received In The Senate. on 07/10/2017
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Kate's Law [HB-3004]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Kate's Law (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions relating to the reentry of removed aliens. The bill provides that an alien who has been excluded, deported, removed, or denied admission, or who has departed the United States while under an outstanding order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, and who subsequently crosses or attempts to cross the border into the United States, shall be fined, imprisoned not more than two years, or both. ("Crosses the border" refers to the physical act of crossing the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Received In The Senate. on 07/10/2017
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Bikeshare Transit Act of 2017 [HB-3305]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Air Quality ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
Bikeshare Transit Act of 2017 This bill makes a bikeshare project eligible to be an associated transit improvement project, including one carried out to facilitate a bicycle rental operation that makes bicycles available for public transportation, allows riders to pick up and drop off bicycles, serves a defined geographic area, and facilitates the transit of individuals between various points in the area. Public transportation capital projects shall include any project for the acquisition or replacement of bicycles and related equipment, including
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 07/20/2017
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Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-3332]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
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HEART Act of 2017 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2017 [HB-398]
[Animals ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
HEART Act of 2017 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the notice period in civil forfeiture proceedings that involve the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting. It requires the government to send notice of the seizure to interested parties within 30 days (currently, 60 days). The notice period may be extended only if a delay is warranted after considering certain factors, including the cost to the government of providing shelter for the animal, the health of the animal and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/06/2017
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Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 [HB-490]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion: (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. A physician who performs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/06/2017
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1235]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Sports ]
[Funding ]
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins in recognition and celebration of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The coins shall be in the shape of a dome, and the design on the common reverse of the coins shall depict a basketball. Treasury shall hold a competition to determine the design of the common obverse of the coins, which shall be emblematic of the game
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Signed By President. on 12/21/2018
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PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 [HB-2327]
[Animals ]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Insurance ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program under which it provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after completing other evidence-based treatment. An organization that receives a grant shall provide for each participating service dog and veteran: coverage by a commercially available veterinary health insurance policy, hardware clinically
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Stivers Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be The First Sponsor Of H.r. 2327, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Desantis, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 09/25/2018
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CLEARR Act of 2017 Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 [HB-2133]
[Finance ]
CLEARR Act of 2017 Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Hearings Held By The Subcommittee On Financial Institutions And Consumer Credit Prior To Referral. on 07/12/2017