A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. [SR-104]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Arts and Culture ]
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!")
SR-104: A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2154) on 03/30/2017
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 [S.814]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on diversity and sensitivity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill requires a state or local government that receives JAG funding to have in effect a law requiring the appointment of an independent prosecutor to investigate and prosecute an offense involving
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S.814: Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/04/2017
A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. [S.820]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to designate approximately 1,559,538 acres of land within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
S.820: A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/04/2017
Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act [S.847]
[Voting Rights ]
Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act This bill establishes a Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission to develop and execute programs and activities to commemorate the centennial of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which prohibits the federal government and states from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote on account of sex.
S.847: Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/05/2017
S.834: A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017
You have voted S.834: A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention..
A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. [SR-118]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Religion ]
A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. Condemns hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. Affirms that the United States stands united in condemning hate and evil in all forms. Rejects hate-motivated crime as an attack on the fabric of society and the ideals of pluralism and respect. Calls
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SR-118: A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2371-2372; Text: Cr S2371) on 04/05/2017
You have voted SR-118: A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States..
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 [S.912]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge: online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide
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S.912: Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/24/2017
Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act [S.926]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[National Security ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
S.926: Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 07/19/2017
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [S.928]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Data Privacy ]
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not knowingly assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive compensation from
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S.928: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/25/2017