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The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act [HB-2519]
[Veterans ]
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[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.
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CITRUS Act Citrus Investment in Treatment and Research for U.S. Sustainability Act [HB-3509]
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[Food ]
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CITRUS Act Citrus Investment in Treatment and Research for U.S. Sustainability Act This bill amends several agricultural laws to authorize various Department of Agriculture (USDA) citrus programs. The bill reauthorizes through FY2023: (1) the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, (2) the Citrus Health Response Program, and (3) the Huanglongbing Multi-Agency Coordination Group. (Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening, is a disease that damages citrus trees and reduces citrus production. It is primarily spread through insects
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Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 [HB-1865]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
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[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 was not intended to provide legal protection to websites that unlawfully promote and facilitate prostitution and websites that facilitate traffickers in advertising the sale of unlawful sex acts with sex trafficking victims. Section 230 limits the legal liability of interactive computer service providers or users for content they publish that was created by others. (Sec. 3) The
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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. [HR-274]
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[Religion ]
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Urges the President and the Department of State to: (1) condemn the Iranian government's continued violation of human rights and demand the immediate release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion, and (2) impose
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CLEARR Act of 2017 Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 [HB-2133]
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CLEARR Act of 2017 Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief Act of 2017
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Refund Rights for Taxpayers Act [HB-3223]
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Refund Rights for Taxpayers Act
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Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-1861]
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[Veterans ]
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Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 3) 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 Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
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Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2017 [HB-3736]
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[Small Business ]
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Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to study the capital requirements for federal and state credit unions. A credit union may not be required to provide information for the study but may provide it voluntarily. The NCUA may not issue or implement any final rule or regulation governing risk-based capital for credit unions earlier than 120 days after it reports to Congress on the study.
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FAST Act of 2017 Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act of 2017 [HB-1148]
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[Telecommunications ]
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[Senior Citizens ]
FAST Act of 2017 Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill specifies that, under Medicare, telehealth services include telehealth-eligible stroke services provided to an individual soon after the onset of acute-stroke symptoms. Certain originating-site requirements applicable to telehealth services under Medicare shall not apply with respect to such stroke services.
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Protecting Taxpayers From Corruption Act [HB-2492]
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[Workers' Compensation ]
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[Public Safety ]
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Protecting Taxpayers From Corruption Act This bill takes away workers' compensation benefits from Members of Congress who are convicted of an offense relating to abuse of the public trust. The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall submit a report to Congress listing each individual with respect to whom benefits and other payments were made from the Employees' Compensation Fund, on account of the injury or death of any current or former Member, officer, or employee of the House.