Facilitating Farmers' Access to Resources and Machinery Act [HB-1750]
[Agriculture ]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Inflation ]
Facilitating Farmers' Access to Resources and Machinery Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to private activity bond financing for first-time farmers, to: (1) increase from $450,000 to $524,200 (adjusted annually for inflation) the amount of bond proceeds that may be used by a first-time farmer to acquire land for farming purposes, (2) repeal the separate dollar limitation on the use of bond proceeds for used farm equipment, and (3) modify the definition of "substantial farmland" to determine farm size by reference to the
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HB-1750: Facilitating Farmers' Access to Resources and Machinery Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Young
Introduced In House on 03/28/2017
PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 [HB-1847]
[Animals ]
[Agriculture ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish requirements to license, train, assign, and oversee persons hired by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales,
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HB-1847: PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/31/2017
HR-252: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
You have voted HR-252: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria..
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 [HB-2105]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
[National Security ]
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to consider small businesses when it facilitates and supports the development of voluntary, consensus-based, industry-led guidelines and procedures to cost-effectively reduce cyber risks to critical infrastructure. NIST must consult with other federal agencies to disseminate, and publish on its website, standard and method resources that small business may use voluntarily
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HB-2105: NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. Markup Report Cq on 05/02/2017
Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling. [HR-318]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling. Promotes increased public awareness of motorcycle profiling. Encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling. Urges state law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.
HR-318: Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 06/02/2017
You have voted HR-318: Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling..
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 [HB-173]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
HB-173: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/13/2017
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 [HB-38]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid concealed carry permit issued by any state or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.
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HB-38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 01/12/2017
Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2017 [HB-82]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit financial assistance to a foreign country that refuses or unreasonably delays the acceptance of an alien who: (1) is a citizen, subject, national, or resident of such country; and (2) has received a final order of removal from the United States. A country shall be deemed to have refused or unreasonably delayed acceptance of an alien if it does not accept such alien within 90 days of receiving an authorized repatriation request. The
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HB-82: Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 01/12/2017
Route 66 Centennial Commission Act [HB-66]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Infrastructure ]
Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission to honor highway Route 66 on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. (Sec. 4) The bill sets forth the duties of the commission, its membership, powers, and reporting requirements. (Sec. 9) The Department of Transportation shall prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66. (Sec. 10) The commission shall terminate not later than June 30, 2027.
HB-66: Route 66 Centennial Commission Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/17/2018