Protecting America's Workers Act [HB-914]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Mining ]
Protecting America's Workers Act This bill amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to increase the scope of the Act by applying its coverage to federal, state, and local government employees. However, the bill makes OSHA inapplicable to working conditions covered by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The bill revises requirements governing worker protection, including by: increasing protections for whistle-blowers as well as employees participating in or aiding inspections; directing employers to furnish a hazard-free
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HB-914: Protecting America's Workers Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. [HR-104]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. Reaffirms the strong commitment of the House of Representatives to the U.S.-Mexico partnership. Encourages the President to prioritize a U.S.-Mexico relationship based on mutual respect.
HR-104: Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 02/16/2017
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 [HB-975]
[Cannabis ]
[Crime ]
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that the Act's regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties do not apply to a person who produces, possesses, distributes, dispenses, administers, or delivers marijuana in compliance with state laws.
HB-975: Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/10/2017
HB-927: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/03/2017
You have voted HB-927: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes..
Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. [HR-111]
[Finance ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Ethics ]
[Crime ]
Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. This bill directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any of its documents, records, memos, correspondence, or other communications that refer or relate to: (1) any criminal or counterintelligence investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone, or any employee of
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HR-111: Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Reported Adversely (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-28. on 03/08/2017
You have voted HR-111: Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President..
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 [HB-1017]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 This bill waives Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure.
HB-1017: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Lance Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 1017, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Dent Of Pennsylvania, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Under Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 05/15/2018
HB-1006: To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 02/24/2017
You have voted HB-1006: To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement..
Youth Access to American Jobs Act of 2017 [HB-1050]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Economic Development ]
Youth Access to American Jobs Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to 10 eligible entities (partnerships among a local educational agency (LEA), a community college, and a state apprentice program or a joint-labor management training program) to carry out a program for students to: enroll in and complete science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses, STEM-focused career and technical education courses, and other courses during grades 11 and 12 at a high school served by the LEA that prepares
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HB-1050: Youth Access to American Jobs Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/14/2017
Veteran Prescription Continuity Act [HB-1063]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Defense ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
Veteran Prescription Continuity Act This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish an individual who is transitioning from Department of Defense (DOD)- to VA-furnished medical treatment any pharmaceutical agent not included in the joint uniform formulary if a DOD health care provider determines that the pharmaceutical agent is critical for the transition. The VA shall furnish an individual with such pharmaceutical agent: (1) beginning when the individual enrolls
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HB-1063: Veteran Prescription Continuity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/03/2017
HR-133: Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
You have voted HR-133: Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens..