Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 [HB-1748]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide funding to states for the development or expansion of summer and year-round youth employment programs that: (1) match youth participants with appropriate employers for high-quality employment opportunities; and (2) provide work-readiness training and educational programs, coaching and mentoring, career and college planning services, financial literacy education, and supportive services. In addition, Labor must award grants
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HB-1748: Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/28/2017
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-1758]
[Environmental ]
[Real Estate ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill modifies the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to specify if a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.) (Sec. 3) The bill modifies brownfield
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HB-1758: Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-419, Part I. on 11/21/2017
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. [HR-237]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!")
HR-237: Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act [HB-1819]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Mining ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to prohibit the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE) and state regulatory authorities from accepting new self-bonds for coal reclamation. Additionally, any existing self-bonds or corporate bonds utilized for coal reclamation must be converted to surety or collateral bonds. The OSMRE may approve state or federal alternative coal mining bond programs that result in no greater risk of financial liability to the federal government
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HB-1819: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/11/2017
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
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act [HB-1827]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Disabilities ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to provide eligibility for specified medical/hospital care for an employee who: (1) has a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating of between 30% and 50% and at least 833 hours of service with the employer (from whom leave is requested) during the previous eight-month period, or (2) has a VA disability rating of 60% or higher and at least 625 hours of service with such employer during the previous 6-month period. Medical/hospital
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HB-1827: Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [HB-1815]
[Immigration ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, except: (1) under exigent circumstances, and (2) with prior approval. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public and private schools; scholastic or education-related
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HB-1815: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017
Investing in America's Small Businesses Act of 2017 [HB-1833]
[Small Business ]
[Finance ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Investing in America's Small Businesses Act of 2017 This bill amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to require the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to make grants to community development financial institutions for: (1) the establishment of loan-loss reserve funds to defray the costs of small business lending, and (2) related technical assistance. A community development financial institution must provide nonfederal matching funds equal to 50% of the amount of any grant received. A grantee
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HB-1833: Investing in America's Small Businesses Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act [HB-19]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Education ]
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.
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HB-19: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 04/07/2017
White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act [HB-1852]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Human Rights ]
White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act This bill requires the White House and each federal agency to establish and maintain a Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language version of its official website. Any such website may only include official content and may not include links to other Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, or Vietnamese websites that are not official content.
HB-1852: White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/03/2017