Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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Bills Introduced 162
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US Congress 115th Congress
No Congressional Consent for President Donald J. Trump To Accept Foreign Emoluments of Any Kind Whatsoever [HJR-26]
[Ethics ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
No Congressional Consent for President Donald J. Trump To Accept Foreign Emoluments of Any Kind Whatsoever This joint resolution declares that: the President, as holder of a federal office, is subject to the strict scrutiny of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution; as a holder of office of profit or trust, the President shall not accept any present, emolument, office, or title of any kind whatever from any king, prince, or foreign state, without the consent of Congress; historic meaning and precedent provides that what qualifies as an emolument
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E68) on 01/13/2017
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Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017 [HB-392]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Trade ]
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, and (2) increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-based immigrants from 7% to 15% of the total number of family-sponsored visas. The Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 is amended to eliminate the provision requiring the reduction of annual Chinese immigrant visas to offset status adjustments under such Act. The bill establishes a transition
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Yoder Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 392, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Chaffetz, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 07/11/2017
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Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. [HR-44]
[Science ]
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Supports the designation of Darwin Day. Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Rapid DNA Act of 2017 [HB-510]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Rapid DNA Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue standards and procedures for using Rapid DNA instruments to analyze DNA samples of criminal offenders. Rapid DNA instruments carry out a fully automated process to create a DNA analysis from a DNA sample. DNA samples prepared by criminal justice agencies using Rapid DNA instruments in compliance the FBI-issued standards and procedures may be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). (Sec. 3) The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-50. (txt | Pdf) on 08/18/2017
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Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017 [HB-508]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/31/2017
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WINGMAN Act Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act [HB-512]
[Veterans ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
WINGMAN Act Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide each veteran who submits a claim for VA benefits with an opportunity to permit a covered congressional employee in the office of the veteran's Member of Congress to have read-only access to all of the veteran's records in the Veterans Benefits Administration databases. A Member may designate up to two such covered congressional employees. A covered congressional employee may not be recognized
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 02/14/2017
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No Religious Registry Act of 2017 [HB-489]
[Human Rights ]
[Immigration ]
[National Security ]
[Religion ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Data Privacy ]
No Religious Registry Act of 2017 This bill prohibits U.S. government officers or employees from collecting information or utilizing a registry or database to classify or surveil on the basis of religious affiliation: (1) U.S. nationals, (2) aliens lawfully present in the United States, or (3) aliens who apply for a visa or seek admission to the United States or on whose behalf a petition under the immigration laws is submitted. The bill also prohibits studies related to the collection of such information or the establishment or utilization of such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/06/2017
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Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act [HB-502]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
[Funding ]
[Water ]
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. No less than 1.5% of the annual authorized funding amount or $10 million, whichever is greater, shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1091. on 12/20/2018
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National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2017 [HB-547]
[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2017 This bill establishes the National Infrastructure Development Bank as a wholly owned government corporation. The bank's board of directors shall be responsible for monitoring and overseeing energy, environmental, telecommunications, and transportation infrastructure projects. The board is authorized to: (1) make loans and loan guarantees to assist in the financing an infrastructure project, (2) issue public benefit bonds and provide financing to infrastructure projects, and (3) pay an interest
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 01/17/2017
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SECURE Our Democracy Act Safeguard our Elections and Combat Unlawful Interference in Our Democracy Act [HB-530]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Crime ]
SECURE Our Democracy Act Safeguard our Elections and Combat Unlawful Interference in Our Democracy Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit within 120 days a list of each foreign person that: (1) was at any time since January 1, 2015, involved in actions to unlawfully access, disrupt, misappropriate, influence, or alter information related to U.S. political parties, federal election candidates, or the administration of federal elections; or (2) worked or acted as an agent or instrumentality of, or on behalf of, or that was otherwise
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 02/08/2017