Rep. Gus Bilirakis
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Bills Introduced 144
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Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims. [HR-188]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims. Condemns the government of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and for denying the evidence of crimes against humanity. Urges: (1) the Administration and U.S. allies to condemn the massacre and pressure the Iranian government to provide detailed information to the victims' families about their loved ones and their final resting places; and (2) the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 05/18/2017
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Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 [HB-1472]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). Services to caregivers of veterans under such program are expanded to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services. The bill terminates the support program
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/05/2017
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Expressing support for designation of October 17, 2017, as the "National Vitiligo Awareness Day". [HR-213]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Expressing support for designation of October 17, 2017, as the "National Vitiligo Awareness Day". Expresses support for the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day. (Vitiligo is a condition in which skin color is lost in patches.) Recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/24/2017
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Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. [HR-218]
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[Trade ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Agriculture ]
[Healthcare ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/29/2017
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Expressing the fact that the House of Representatives supports the system for prescription drug coverage provided under part D of the Medicare program and believes that changes to such system should not be part of the American Health Care Act of 2017. [HR-215]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
Expressing the fact that the House of Representatives supports the system for prescription drug coverage provided under part D of the Medicare program and believes that changes to such system should not be part of the American Health Care Act of 2017. Expresses: (1) support for the Medicare prescription drug benefit, and (2) the belief that changes to the benefit should not be included in the American Health Care Act of 2017.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/24/2017
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1677]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Defense ]
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to use all diplomatic and economic means to compel the government of Bashar al-Assad to halt the slaughter of the Syrian people and work toward a democratic government. The President shall prohibit, or impose conditions on, the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or payable-through account by any domestic financial institution or domestic financial agency for or on behalf of the Central Bank of Syria that is of primary money
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 620. on 10/03/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding past genocides, and for other purposes. [HR-220]
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[International ]
[Religion ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding past genocides, and for other purposes. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States, in seeking to prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups in the Middle East, should draw upon relevant lessons of the U.S. government, civil society, and humanitarian response to the Armenian Genocide, Seyfo, and the broader genocidal campaign by the Ottoman Empire.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 03/22/2017
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Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act [HB-1698]
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[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Defense ]
Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. The President shall report to Congress regarding the foreign and domestic supply chain in Iran that supports Iran's ballistic missile program. The report shall identify individuals and companies involved in such activities. The President shall submit to Congress a determination of whether any Iranian ballistic missile test violates United Nations Security
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/29/2017
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Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 [HB-1734]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit equal to the amounts paid for qualified access technology for use by a blind individual who is the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or any dependent of the taxpayer. "Qualified access technology" is hardware, software, or other information technology with the primary function of converting or adapting information that is visually represented into forms or formats useable by blind individuals. The credit is limited to: (1) costs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/27/2017
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Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act [HB-1744]
[Crime ]
[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress regarding: (1) the number of fugitives and others residing in other countries for whom the United States is seeking extradition or rendition, together with a list of those countries; (2) U.S. diplomatic and other efforts to secure such fugitives' return; (3) the average length of time these cases have been outstanding; (4) the number of satisfactorily resolved cases; (5) factors that have been barriers to case resolution;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 03/27/2017