SR-166: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2968-2969; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2968-2969) on 05/16/2017
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 [S.21]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Trade ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. A federal agency promulgating a rule must publish information about the rule in the Federal Register and include in its report to Congress and to the Government Accountability Office: (1) a classification of the rule as a major or nonmajor rule, and (2) a copy of the cost-benefit analysis of the rule that includes an analysis of any jobs added or lost. A "major rule" is any rule that the Office of Information
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S.21: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With Amendments. With Written Report No. 115-169. Minority Views Filed. on 10/16/2017
SR-6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 01/12/2017
You have voted SR-6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement..
Improved National Monument Designation Process Act [S.33]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
Improved National Monument Designation Process Act Before a national monument can be designated on public land, the President must obtain congressional approval, certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and receive notice from the governor of the state in which the monument is to be located that the state legislature has enacted legislation approving its designation. The President may not declare any area of the exclusive economic zone to be a marine national monument unless: it is specifically authorized by
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S.33: Improved National Monument Designation Process Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/05/2017
Sarah's Law [S.37]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Sarah's Law This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the detention of an alien: (1) who was not inspected and admitted into the United States, who held a revoked nonimmigrant visa (or other nonimmigrant admission document), or who is deportable for failing to maintain nonimmigrant status; and (2) who has been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall make reasonable efforts to: obtain information about the
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S.37: Sarah's Law
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/05/2017
Taking Action Against Drunk Drivers Act [S.51]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Taking Action Against Drunk Drivers Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the mandatory detention of an alien who: (1) was not lawfully admitted into the United States, held a revoked nonimmigrant visa, or violated his or her nonimmigrant status; and (2) has a pending federal or state charge of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor. An alien convicted of three or more federal or state offenses for driving under the influence
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S.51: Taking Action Against Drunk Drivers Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/05/2017
Kate's Law Stop Illegal Reentry Act [S.45]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
Kate's Law Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase from two years to five years the maximum prison term for an alien who re-enters after being excluded, denied admission, deported, or removed. The bill establishes: a 10-year maximum prison term for an alien who re-enters after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed on three or more prior occasions; and a 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an alien who re-enters after being removed following a conviction for an aggravated felony
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S.45: Kate's Law Stop Illegal Reentry Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/05/2017
Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017 [S.69]
[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017 This bill sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. The bill requires federal agencies to: (1) propose or adopt regulations only upon a reasoned determination that the benefits of such regulations justify their costs; (2) tailor regulations to impose the least burden on society
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S.69: Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/09/2017
Hearing Protection Act of 2017 [S.59]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Taxes ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Hearing Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. The bill amends the federal criminal code to preempt state or local laws that tax or regulate firearm silencers.
S.59: Hearing Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/09/2017
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 [S.63]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exclude Native American tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the NLRA. (Currently under the NLRA, employers may not engage in unfair labor practices and must allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.)
S.63: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Hoeven Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-3. on 02/17/2017