HCR-52: Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/23/2017
You have voted HCR-52: Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater..
Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-2281]
Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), before establishing a Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) unit, to apply risk-based criteria that takes into consideration specified factors, including: whether the area in which the unit would be established is significantly impacted by threats posed by transnational criminal organizations; the extent to which the unit would advance DHS's homeland and border
(continued...)
HB-2281: Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/18/2017
HB-2283: DHS MORALE Act Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/21/2017
Equality Act [HB-2282]
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's
(continued...)
HB-2282: Equality Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/02/2017
PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 [HB-2327]
PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program under which it provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after completing other evidence-based treatment. An organization that receives a grant shall provide for each participating service dog and veteran: coverage by a commercially available veterinary health insurance policy, hardware clinically
(continued...)
HB-2327: PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Stivers Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be The First Sponsor Of H.r. 2327, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Desantis, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 09/25/2018
United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017 [HB-2317]
United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue in commemoration of the U.S. Coast Guard: (1) $5 gold coins, (2) $1 silver coins, and (3) half-dollar clad coins. The design of such coins shall be emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the Coast Guard and its role in securing the United States since 1790. The bill prescribes certain design requirements. The issuance of such coins is restricted to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2020. The bill prescribes
(continued...)
HB-2317: United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act [HB-2351]
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to public and nonprofit private health care providers to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities. HHS must ensure that these grants cover a variety of diabetes-related health care services, including routine care for diabetic patients, public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot care, and treatment for kidney disease and other complications of diabetes.
HB-2351: Minority Diabetes Initiative Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/05/2017
HR-314: Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 05/05/2017
You have voted HR-314: Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system..
FILM Act of 2017 Facilitating Investments in Local Markets Act of 2017 [HB-2450]
FILM Act of 2017 Facilitating Investments in Local Markets Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2018 provisions that allow the expensing of the costs of qualified film, television, and live theatrical productions.
HB-2450: FILM Act of 2017 Facilitating Investments in Local Markets Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Introduced In House on 05/16/2017
Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act [HB-2477]
Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a program that allows eligible students with loans under the Federal Direct Loan program (a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan) to refinance their loans down to the lower rates offered to new federal borrowers in the 2016-2017 school year under certain circumstances. In addition, the bill allows student
(continued...)
HB-2477: Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/17/2017