Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act [HB-1740]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Community Development ]
[Religion ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Crime ]
Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) permit the use of Urban Area Security Initiative or State Homeland Security Grant Program grant funds to protect a faith-based community center or vulnerable populations, including children or the elderly; and (2) define "faith-based community center" as a facility operated by a nonprofit faith-based community organization for the provision of recreational, social, or education services to the general public. The bill amends the federal criminal
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HB-1740: Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/06/2017
BROWSER Act of 2017 Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017 [HB-2520]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Health ]
BROWSER Act of 2017 Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to enforce information privacy protections that require broadband Internet access services and certain websites or mobile applications providing subscription, account, purchase, or search engine services to allow users to opt-in or opt-out of the use, disclosure, or access to their user information depending on the sensitivity of the information. Opt-in approval through the user's express consent must be obtained
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HB-2520: BROWSER Act of 2017 Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/19/2017
The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act [HB-2519]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Arts and Culture ]
The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Surcharges received from the sale of these coins shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served, and those who are still serving, in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.
HB-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
BOSS Act Building Opportunity for Student Startups Act [HB-2541]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Science ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
BOSS Act Building Opportunity for Student Startups Act This bill directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on the role of incubators and accelerators in the commercialization of federally funded research and regional economic development. The study shall: (1) include an examination of metrics for comparing startups that have, and startups that have not, completed incubator or accelerator programs; (2) include the role of incubators and
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HB-2541: BOSS Act Building Opportunity for Student Startups Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Swalwell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017 [HB-2465]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make permanent the elimination of a specified payment cap under the Medicare program with respect to speech generating devices.
HB-2465: Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Reported By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 115-469, Part I. on 12/18/2017
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. [HB-2197]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Construction ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Nonprofit ]
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants for providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. The bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for the zero net energy commercial buildings initiative for FY2018.
HB-2197: To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 04/28/2017
PRIVATE Act Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act [HB-2052]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
PRIVATE Act Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit a person from knowingly and wrongfully broadcasting or distributing an intimate visual image of a private area of another individual who is at least 18 years old, who is identifiable from the image or from information displayed in connection with the image, and who does not explicitly consent, if the person knows or reasonably should have known that: the image was made under circumstances
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HB-2052: PRIVATE Act Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/25/2017
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th. [HCR-60]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Community Development ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Tourism ]
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th. Recognizes the September 11th National Memorial Trail that will pass through the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, as an important trail and greenway honoring the heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in the United States.
HCR-60: Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 05/24/2017
You have voted HCR-60: Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th..
Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2017 [HB-2594]
[Small Business ]
[Construction ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act to allow a small business performing a construction contract awarded by a federal agency to submit a request for an equitable adjustment to the agency's contracting officer if such officer directs a change in the terms of the contract performance without the agreement of the small business. The agency must provide to the small business an interim partial payment of at least 50% of the estimated amount required to cover additional costs resulting from such
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HB-2594: Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette Clarke
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/15/2017
Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. [HR-351]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. Condemns the violence and persecution in Chechnya. Calls on: Chechen officials to cease the abduction, detention, and torture of individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and hold accountable those involved in perpetrating such abuses; the government of the Russian Federation to protect the human rights of all its citizens, condemn the violence and persecution, investigate such crimes in Chechnya, and hold accountable those involved in perpetrating such abuses; and the U.S. government
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HR-351: Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 06/27/2017