Rep. Austin Scott
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Bills Introduced 37
Sponsored Legislation
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To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes. [HB-1777]
[Military ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[National Security ]
To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/12/2017
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Border Wall Funding Act of 2017 [HB-1813]
[Immigration ]
[Finance ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Border Wall Funding Act of 2017 This bill amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require a remittance transfer provider to collect from the sender a remittance fee of 2% of the U.S. dollar amount to be transferred to a recipient in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Guadeloupe,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/21/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Army should report on the status of future Ground Combat Vehicles of the Army. [HR-238]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Army should report on the status of future Ground Combat Vehicles of the Army. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of the Army should submit to Congress: a report on the modernization strategy for Army ground combat systems; a report on the current technological, engineering, and capability needs for a future Army ground combat vehicle; classified briefs on the capabilities of ground combat vehicles that are used by U.S. allies and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Tactical Air And Land Forces. on 04/05/2017
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Patriot Inventory Protection Act [HB-1916]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Patriot Inventory Protection Act This bill requires the Army to evaluate its ability to meet war fighter requirements and operational needs, if GEM-T interceptors are removed from its operational inventory, by either: (1) recertifying GEM-T interceptors; or (2) developing, testing, and fielding a new low-cost interceptor that can be placed on the Army's operational inventory prior to the retirement of GEM-T interceptors. GEM-T interceptors are surface-to-air Patriot Guided Enhanced Missiles. The bill prohibits funds made available for the Army for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Niki Tsongas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 04/24/2017
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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. [HR-259]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9730-9731) on 12/07/2017
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Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 [HB-2023]
[Animals ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
[Science ]
Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 04/20/2017
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HEARTS Act Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act [HB-2243]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
HEARTS Act Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act This bill extends TRICARE eligibility to certain former members of the Armed Forces regardless of whether they enroll (as required under current law) in Medicare's supplementary medical insurance program. Specifically, the bill applies to former members who are: (1) younger than 65 years of age, (2) medically retired from the Armed Forces, and (3) entitled to Medicare hospital insurance benefits on the basis of their former entitlement to disability insurance benefits
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/23/2017
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U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society Recognition Act of 2017 [HB-2279]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society Recognition Act of 2017 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a gold medal to the U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society in recognition of the ceaseless efforts of American aircrew members to escape captivity and evade capture and the resistance organizations and nationals who assisted them.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Introduced In House on 05/01/2017
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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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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 [HB-38]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid concealed carry permit issued by any state or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 01/12/2017