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
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SR-125: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
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
Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act [S.900]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make qualified students eligible to receive more than one Pell Grant in an award year, thus allowing year-round Pell Grants. If a student receives more than one Pell Grant in an award year, the total amount of the Pell Grants awarded to the student may exceed the maximum Federal Pell Grant available for an award year.
S.900: Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2017
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
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S.897: Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2017
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
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.
SR-124: 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.
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
You have voted SR-124: 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..
A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". [SR-129]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". Designates April 2017 as Second Chance Month. Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for
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SR-129: A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2535-2536) on 04/25/2017
Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2017 [S.937]
[Taxes ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the tax credit for adoption expenses refundable.
S.937: Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/25/2017
S.944: American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2554-2555) on 04/26/2017