A resolution designating February 28, 2018, as "Rare Disease Day". [SR-423]
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[Public Health ]
A resolution designating February 28, 2018, as "Rare Disease Day". Designates February 28, 2018, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
SR-423: A resolution designating February 28, 2018, as "Rare Disease Day".
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration Cr S1321; Text: Cr S1319) on 03/01/2018
A joint resolution honoring the life of William "Billy" F. Graham, Jr. [SJR-53]
[Religion ]
A joint resolution honoring the life of William "Billy" F. Graham, Jr. This joint resolution extends the sympathies of Congress to the family of the Reverend William "Billy" F. Graham, Jr., and honors his life, his ministry, and his contributions to North Carolina, the United States, and the moral and religious life of millions of individuals.
SJR-53: A joint resolution honoring the life of William "Billy" F. Graham, Jr.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/01/2018
SR-416: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1254; Text: Cr S1252-1253) on 02/27/2018
SR-400: A resolution designating the week beginning February 11, 2018, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S852-853; Text: Cr S851) on 02/09/2018
SRF WIN Act Securing Required Funding for Water Infrastructure Now Act [S.2364]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Environmental ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Construction ]
[Public Safety ]
[Energy ]
SRF WIN Act Securing Required Funding for Water Infrastructure Now Act This bill amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA) to allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide additional financial assistance (e.g., low-interest loans) through FY2023 to state infrastructure financing authorities for drinking water state revolving funds (SRFs) and clean water SRFs to carry out certain water and wastewater infrastructure projects. For projects funded under this bill, the EPA: (1) must expedite their application
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S.2364: SRF WIN Act Securing Required Funding for Water Infrastructure Now Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S583-584) on 01/30/2018
A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. [SR-384]
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[Sports ]
[National Security ]
A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea to support, participate in, and help ensure the security of the 23rd Olympic Winter Games. Recognizes the importance of such games as a leading international sporting event that can contribute to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and around the world. Reaffirms that the United States, the Republic
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SR-384: A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S552) on 01/29/2018
You have voted SR-384: A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea..
Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act [S.2353]
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[Finance ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, in furtherance of efforts to prevent the financing of terrorism, money laundering, or related illicit finance and to make financial institutions' required compliance with sanctions more easily understood, to submit within 270 days and annually thereafter for the next two years a report regarding: the funds or other assets held in U.S. and foreign financial institutions that are directly or indirectly controlled by specified Iranian officials; any equity
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S.2353: Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act
Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/29/2018
S.2319: ONSHORE Act Opportunities for the Nation and States to Harness Onshore Resources for Energy Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S301) on 01/18/2018
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act [S.2311]
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[Crime ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion: (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion
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S.2311: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S527-545) on 01/29/2018