Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1001]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017 This bill declares that notwithstanding any presidential action to prevent a federal agency from filling or creating federal civilian employee positions, an agency may appoint an individual to such a position that will be filled by an individual who is a preference eligible veteran, disabled veteran, or a specified relative of a veteran.
HB-1001: Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 02/13/2017
Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [HB-1056]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the Molalla River in Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill renames the Squaw Creek in Oregon as Wychus Creek.
HB-1056: Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/24/2017
STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-1057]
[Trade ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017 This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to make the Postmaster General the consignee (i.e., the entity financially responsible for the receipt of a shipment) for merchandise, excluding documents, imported through the mail into the United States. The Postmaster General must designate licensed customs brokers to file required documents or information for such shipments. The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to impose a customs user fee
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HB-1057: STOP Act of 2017 Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Faso Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 1057, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Tiberi, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 02/05/2018
KOMBUCHA Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act [HB-1089]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Taxes ]
[Food ]
[Small Business ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
KOMBUCHA Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the production of kombucha for consumption or sale from excise taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages. Kombucha is a beverage that: (1) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast; (2) contains not more than 1.25% of alcohol by volume; (3) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha; and (4) is derived from sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and not more than 20% other wholesome
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HB-1089: KOMBUCHA Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Introduced In House on 02/15/2017
American Savings Account Act of 2017 [HB-1083]
[Retirement ]
[Taxes ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Investments ]
American Savings Account Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a new retirement option for all employees and self-employed individuals to be known as the American Savings Account Fund. This fund operates in a manner similar to the Thrift Savings Fund, which is available to federal employees. The bill establishes an American Savings Account Board of Directors to establish policies for fund investment and management. The board shall select or establish a list of investment funds and options similar to those in the Thrift
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HB-1083: American Savings Account Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/15/2017
HR-130: Supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/17/2017
You have voted HR-130: Supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan..
Equality for All Resolution of 2017 [HR-136]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Housing ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Equality for All Resolution of 2017 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are valuable, contributing members of society who deserve equal treatment under the law. Declares that: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a serious problem; (2) existing federal protections are inadequate to ensure nondiscrimination; and (3) Congress should pass legislation that prohibits such discrimination in areas including credit, employment, education, federally
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HR-136: Equality for All Resolution of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act [HB-1159]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Aerospace ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States.
HB-1159: United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/21/2017
Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-1172]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to submit to Congress a report containing a full and complete statement of the President's income earned, assets held, and liabilities owed in the preceding 12 months that are associated with a foreign country: with which the United States is negotiating a trade or investment agreement, that is subject to a presidential trade enforcement action determination modifying the tariff treatment of imported articles from such country, or that is designated as eligible for preferential
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HB-1172: Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/03/2017
Condemning the appointment of Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and urging his immediate removal. [HR-140]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Condemning the appointment of Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and urging his immediate removal. Condemns the permanent position of Steve Bannon on the National Security Council (NSC). Urges: (1) President Trump to remove Bannon from the NSC, and (2) Congress to expend any necessary resources to protect U.S. national security and remove Bannon from such position.
HR-140: Condemning the appointment of Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and urging his immediate removal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017