Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. [HR-284]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Science ]
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. Urges: (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day, consistent with the practice of the previous administration; and (2) governments and people around the world to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. Encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, educate others about the need for year-round action,
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HR-284: Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/28/2017
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 [HB-2151]
[Education ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require each institution of higher education (IHE) to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment that includes: (1) a prohibition of harassment of students by other students, faculty, and staff; (2) a description of its programs to prevent harassment; (3) a description of the procedures that students should follow if harassment occurs; and
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HB-2151: Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
SAFE Act of 2017 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2017 [HB-2215]
[Cannabis ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
SAFE Act of 2017 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a federal banking regulator from: (1) terminating or limiting the deposit insurance or share insurance of a depository institution solely because the institution provides financial services to a legitimate marijuana-related business; (2) prohibiting or otherwise discouraging a depository institution from offering financial services to such a business; (3) recommending, incentivizing, or encouraging a depository institution not to offer financial services to an account
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HB-2215: SAFE Act of 2017 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/21/2017
Community College to Career Fund Act [HB-2207]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Community College to Career Fund Act This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to award competitive grants to eligible community colleges, four-year public institutions of higher education, tribal colleges or universities, public or private nonprofit two-year institutions of higher education in specified U.S. territories, or a consortium of any of them, in partnership with employers or an employer or industry partnership representing multiple employers, in order to develop, offer, improve, and
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HB-2207: Community College to Career Fund Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue or bust of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol. [HB-2230]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Libraries ]
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue or bust of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol. This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue or bust of Eli Wiesel. The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and related contracts. The Joint Committee shall place the statue or bust in a suitable permanent location in the U.S. Capitol.
HB-2230: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue or bust of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 04/28/2017
You have voted HB-2230: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue or bust of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol..
MGT Act Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 [HB-2227]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
MGT Act Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes each of specified agencies for which there are Chief Financial Officers to establish an information technology system modernization and working capital fund to: improve, retire, or replace existing information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and to improve efficiency and effectiveness; transition legacy information technology systems to cloud computing and other innovative platforms and technologies; assist and support efforts to provide adequate, risk-based,
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HB-2227: MGT Act Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/18/2017
HB-2254: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building".
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-142. (txt | Pdf) on 03/23/2018
You have voted HB-2254: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building"..
HR-295: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 04/28/2017
You have voted HR-295: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States..
Equality Act [HB-2282]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Religion ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's
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HB-2282: Equality Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/02/2017