COAST Anti-Drilling Act Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act [HB-2272]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Tourism ]
[Water ]
COAST Anti-Drilling Act Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease or other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, or the Straits of Florida planning areas.
Free Credit Score Act of 2017 [HB-2262]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Data Privacy ]
Free Credit Score Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require nationwide consumer reporting agencies to include the consumer's credit score when furnishing a consumer with a free annual report.
HB-2262: Free Credit Score Act of 2017
Explanation of H.R. 2262
This bill, known as the "Free Credit Score Act of 2017," aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act in order to require certain consumer reporting agencies to include a credit score when providing consumers with a free annual consumer report.
Summary of the Bill
The bill was introduced by Mrs. Beatty and co-sponsored by several other representatives. It was referred to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill states that it seeks to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require consumer reporting agencies to include a credit score when providing consumers with a free annual consumer report.
Key Provisions of the Bill
The bill adds a new section to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, stating that consumer reporting agencies must include a credit score in the consumer report provided to consumers.
This requirement does not apply to consumer reports provided under certain circumstances, as specified in section 609(a)(1)(B) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The credit score to be provided is defined under section 609(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/01/2017
HCR-52: Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/23/2017
You have voted HCR-52: Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater..
Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2017 [HB-2295]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Investments ]
Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) set forth a special rule for the inclusion in gross income of partnership interests transferred in connection with the performance of services, (2) treat as ordinary income the net capital gain with respect to an investment services partnership interest except to the extent such gain is attributable to a partner's qualified capital interest, (3) exempt income from investment services partnership interests from treatment as qualifying income of a publicly traded
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HB-2295: Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/02/2017
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
Putting Main Street FIRST Act Putting Main Street FIRST: Finishing Irresponsible Reckless Speculative Trading Act [HB-2306]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Trade ]
[Investments ]
Putting Main Street FIRST Act Putting Main Street FIRST: Finishing Irresponsible Reckless Speculative Trading Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a .03% excise tax on the purchase of a security if: (1) such purchase occurs on, or is subject to the rules of, a qualified board or exchange located in the United States; or (2) the purchaser or seller is a U.S. person. A "security" includes: (1) any share of stock in a corporation, (2) any partnership or beneficial ownership interest in a partnership or trust; (3) any note, bond,
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HB-2306: Putting Main Street FIRST Act Putting Main Street FIRST: Finishing Irresponsible Reckless Speculative Trading Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
Express Appeals Act [HB-2311]
[Veterans ]
Express Appeals Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) carry out a five-year pilot program to provide the option of an alternative appeals process to determine appeals of claims for disability compensation more quickly, and (2) inform claimants about such program. The bill describes appeals filed under the pilot program as "fully developed appeals." A claimant may elect to file a fully developed appeal by filing with the VA: (1) a notice of disagreement along with the claimant's written election to have the appeal
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HB-2311: Express Appeals Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
HB-2324: To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that post offices shall comply with public accommodation standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
You have voted HB-2324: To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that post offices shall comply with public accommodation standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and for other purposes..
HR-314: Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 05/05/2017
You have voted HR-314: Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system..