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GRACE Act Granting Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2018 [S.2471]
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GRACE Act Granting Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2018
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A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Parkland, Florida, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. [SR-421]
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[Education ]
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A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Parkland, Florida, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. Condemns the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018.
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-54]
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen.
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Poverty Measurement Improvement Act [S.2450]
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Poverty Measurement Improvement Act This bill requires the Bureau of the Census, for each of FY2019-FY2028, to conduct a new survey of income and poverty in the United States and to supplement and verify the information obtained using data from the most recent available Current Population Survey (CPS), data furnished by state and federal agencies that administer such benefits, and income-tax data. The Census Bureau shall include in the survey questions related to whether an individual has previously been incarcerated or is on probation. In addition,
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Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act [S.2374]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay to states their reasonable costs for compiling and sharing records of deaths with the SSA. Under current law, the SSA is not required to pay the states but may choose to do so. The SSA may share the death data with federal and state agencies for various purposes. Such purposes include ensuring proper payments of benefits and tax administration duties. The Office of Management and Budget, Department of Health and Human Services, and
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Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2018 [S.2339]
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Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2018 This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
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Aviation Empowerment Act [S.2650]
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Aviation Empowerment Act This bill adds to transportation law the definitions of "common carrier" and "personal operator." The Department of of Transportation shall issue or revise regulations to ensure that: (1) a person who holds a pilot certificate may communicate with the public, in any manner the person determines appropriate, to facilitate an aircraft flight for which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses and that such flight-sharing operations shall not be deemed a common carrier or a commercial operation requiring a
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Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2018 [S.2651]
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Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2018
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Earmark Elimination Act of 2018 [S.2330]
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Earmark Elimination Act of 2018 This bill establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes an earmark. Under the bill, an "earmark" is a congressionally directed spending item, tax benefit, or tariff benefit targeted to a specific recipient or group of beneficiaries. The point of order may be waived by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn. If the point of order is successfully raised and sustained, the earmark shall be stricken from the legislation.
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ONSHORE Act Opportunities for the Nation and States to Harness Onshore Resources for Energy Act [S.2319]
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ONSHORE Act Opportunities for the Nation and States to Harness Onshore Resources for Energy Act