Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

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Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 231

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US Congress 115th Congress

No Windfalls for Government Service Act [S.13] [Taxes ] [Ethics ]
No Windfalls for Government Service Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a $1 million lifetime limitation on the nonrecognition of a taxpayer's gains from the sale of property pursuant to a certificate of divesture to comply with conflict-of-interest requirements for certain federal government positions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/03/2017

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Presidential Tax Transparency Act [S.26] [Taxes ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Finance ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Presidential Tax Transparency Act This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President and certain candidates for President to disclose federal income tax returns for the three most recent taxable years in reports filed with either the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) or the Federal Election Commission (FEC), in the case of a candidate. The OGE or the FEC must make the disclosed tax returns publicly available after making appropriate redactions. If the income tax returns are not disclosed as required by this bill, the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 01/04/2017

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A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement. [SR-6] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement. Objects to U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334. Such resolution characterizes Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as illegal and demands cessation of settlement activities. Calls for such resolution to be repealed or fundamentally altered and allows all final status issues toward a two-state solution to be resolved through direct (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 01/12/2017

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A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. [SCR-4] [Ethics ] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S62-65) on 01/04/2017

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Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2017 [S.65] [Ethics ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2017 This bill requires the President and Vice President to submit to Congress and the Office of Government Ethics a disclosure of financial interests. Among the contents of such disclosure, the President and Vice President shall: (1) include a detailed description of each financial interest of the President and Vice President, the spouse of the President and Vice President, or a minor child of the President and Vice President; and (2) include the tax returns filed by or on behalf of the President and Vice (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/09/2017

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Retired Pay Restoration Act [S.66] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Disabilities ]
Retired Pay Restoration Act This bill allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability (under current law, such a disability must be rated as not less than 50% disabling). The bill makes eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans' disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related special pay those individuals who were retired or separated from military service due to a service-connected disability.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 01/09/2017

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Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act [S.82] [Taxes ] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the $1 million limitation on the deductibility of employee compensation, to: (1) extend such limitation to any individual who is a current or former officer, director, or employee of a publicly-held corporation; (2) eliminate the exemption from such limitation for compensation payable on a commission basis or upon the attainment of a performance goal; and (3) make such limitation applicable to all publicly-held corporations that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S206-207) on 01/10/2017

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A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. [SR-9] [International ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Congratulates His Majesty King Maha (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1849) on 03/15/2017

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Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 [S.92] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Trade ]
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 185 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy that: is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply; is filled using a valid prescription issued by a physician licensed to practice in the United States; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/10/2017

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Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 [S.97] [Energy ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ]
Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise the objectives of the civilian nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) to emphasize : (1) providing research infrastructure to promote scientific progress and enable users from academia, the National Laboratories, and the private sector to make scientific discoveries relevant for nuclear, chemical, and materials science engineering; and (2) enabling (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Became Public Law No: 115-248. on 09/28/2018

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