Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

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Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 231

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US Congress 115th Congress

Offshoring Prevention Act [S.863] [Taxes ] [Trade ] [Manufacturing ] [Finance ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
Offshoring Prevention Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include imported property income in foreign base company income, for purposes of determining the income of controlled foreign corporations. The bill defines "imported property income" as, with certain exceptions, income derived in connection with: manufacturing, producing, growing, or extracting imported property; the sale, exchange, or other disposition of imported property; or the lease, rental, or licensing of imported property. The bill also provides for a separate application (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/06/2017

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Made in America Water Infrastructure Act [S.880] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Manufacturing ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ]
Made in America Water Infrastructure Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act by requiring all of the iron and steel products used in projects funded by the drinking water state revolving fund program to be produced in the United States, unless: (1) it would be inconsistent with the public interest, (2) iron and steel products are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality, or (3) inclusion of iron and steel products produced in the United States will increase the cost (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/06/2017

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FRAC Act Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act [S.865] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
FRAC Act Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act This bill repeals the exemption for hydraulic fracturing operations relating to oil and natural gas production activities under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the geological formation. The bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to allow the Environmental (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/06/2017

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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [SR-125] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and the use of additional resources to improve the health of people in the United States and to make the United States the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2458) on 04/07/2017

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Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2017 [S.897] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits federal agency funds from being obligated or expended to purchase, transfer, export, or use any cluster munitions unless: (1) the submunitions of such munitions, after arming, do not result in more than 1% unexploded ordnance across the range of intended operational environments; and (2) the policy applicable to the export or transfer of such munitions specifies that they will be used only against clearly defined military targets and not in areas normally inhabited by civilians (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2456) on 04/07/2017

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is a valuable program that protects and enhances the coastal communities and economy of the United States. [SR-124] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Science ] [Water ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is a valuable program that protects and enhances the coastal communities and economy of the United States. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is: (1) important to improving the economy, health, stewardship, and preparedness of the United States; (2) an exceptional example of effective partnerships between federal, state, and local governments; and (3) a valuable investment for the federal government.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2457-2458) on 04/07/2017

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Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 [S.904] [Cybersecurity ] [Crime ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Science ]
Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a National Computer Forensics Institute, to be operated by the U.S. Secret Service. The institute: shall disseminate homeland security information related to the investigation and prevention of cyber and electronic crime and related threats; shall educate, train, and equip state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges; shall ensure (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/07/2017

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Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 [S.912] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Budget and Spending ]
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge: online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/24/2017

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. [SR-136] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) in remembrance of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2017; (2) that the President should work toward an Armenian-Turkish relationship that includes Turkey's full acknowledgment of the facts about the Armenian Genocide; and (3) that the President should ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, crimes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2495-2496) on 04/24/2017

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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [S.936] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Energy ] [Mining ] [Water ] [Science ] [Native American Affairs ]
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act This bill designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also designates specified federal lands as biological connecting corridors and as special corridor management areas. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/25/2017

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