Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. [HR-145]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. Reaffirms that combating corruption in the Northern Triangle is an important policy interest for the United States. Acknowledges that the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) are currently making important contributions to such effort. Urges the government of Guatemala to continue to cooperate with CICIG and the government
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HR-145: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 05/17/2017
Social Security Fairness Act of 2017 [HB-1205]
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Social Security Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to repeal the "government pension offset" and the "windfall elimination provision." Under current law, those provisions reduce OASDI benefits for individuals who receive a pension based on earnings in government employment that was not covered under the Social Security program.
HB-1205: Social Security Fairness Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Social Security. on 03/06/2017
Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017 [HB-1219]
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Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to exempt from the definition of an "investment company," for purposes of specified limitations applicable to such a company under the Act, a qualifying venture capital fund that has no more than 250 investors. Specifically, the bill applies to a venture capital fund that has less than $10 million in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital. Under current law, a venture capital fund is considered to be an investment company
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HB-1219: Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: Cr H2759-2767) on 04/06/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act [HB-1257]
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Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offset future fees and assessments due from a national securities exchange or association that: (1) has previously overpaid such fees and assessments, and (2) informs the SEC of the overpayment within 10 years.
HB-1257: Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-275. on 08/15/2017
Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act [HB-1244]
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Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act This bill amends the Federal Credit Union Act to allow a federal credit union, other than a low-income credit union, to receive payments on uninsured non-share accounts that: do not alter the cooperative nature of the credit union; are subordinate to all other claims against the credit union; are available to cover operating losses in excess of retained earnings and, to the extent so applied, will not be replenished; meet applicable requirements with respect to maturity; are subject to disclosure
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HB-1244: Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 02/28/2017
U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1366]
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U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to apply the Act to investment companies created under the laws of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or any other U.S. possession.
HB-1366: U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/03/2017
Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act [HB-1368]
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Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain and publicly disclose records relating to the administration of the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act, including specified details regarding inspections, enforcement actions, regulations, registrations, and licenses under the two laws. Within 90 days of the enactment of this bill, USDA must make the records available to the public in an online searchable database in a machine-readable format on its website. The bill
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HB-1368: Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 03/23/2017
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 [HB-1406]
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Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit people from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits people from knowingly transporting, possessing, buying, selling, or donating: (1) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption, or (2) dog or cat parts for human consumption. The bill subjects a violator to imprisonment for up to a year, a fine, or both. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the
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HB-1406: Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 03/23/2017
Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2017 [HB-1414]
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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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HB-1414: Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/07/2017