Sen. Tom Udall
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Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 112
Sponsored Legislation
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A resolution commending the bravery of the United States Capitol Police, the Police Department of Alexandria, Virginia, and all first responders who protected Members of Congress, their staff, and others during the shooting on June 14, 2017, at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. [SR-193]
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[Public Safety ]
A resolution commending the bravery of the United States Capitol Police, the Police Department of Alexandria, Virginia, and all first responders who protected Members of Congress, their staff, and others during the shooting on June 14, 2017, at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. on 06/15/2017
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National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 [S.1015]
[Telecommunications ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans. SAMHSA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-213. on 03/13/2018
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Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2017 [S.1174]
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[Taxes ]
[Nonprofit ]
Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who create literary, musical, artistic, scholarly compositions, or similar property a fair market value (determined at the time of contribution) tax deduction for contributions of such properties, the copyrights thereon, or both, to certain tax-exempt organizations, if such properties are properly appraised and are donated no less than 18 months after their creation. The bill limits the amount of the deduction based upon the donor's artistic adjusted
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S3043) on 05/18/2017
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21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act [S.1403]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[Community Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Water ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Recreation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Defense ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act This bill amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to replace provisions that established the Public Lands Corps with provisions establishing the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) to: engage youth and veterans in civilian national service positions to conserve, rebuild, and enhance the natural resources, infrastructure, and recreation assets of the United States; increase public access to, and use of, public and tribal land and water, infrastructure, and natural, cultural, and historical
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
By Senator Murkowski From Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-420. on 12/06/2018
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Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2017 [S.1400]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to double the maximum prison term (from 5 years to 10 years) for persons convicted of selling, purchasing, using for profit, or transporting for sale or profit the human remains of Native Americans or cultural items obtained in violation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The bill prohibits the export of Native American cultural items that were obtained in violation of the Act, Native American archaeological resources that were
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Indian Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 05/16/2018
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Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017 [S.1419]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to allow a representative official of an Indian tribe, with authorization from the governing body of the tribe, to request one or more polling places to be located on tribal lands. The state or political subdivision shall provide each requested polling place at no expense to the Indian tribe if certain criteria are met. A federal court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce constitutional voting guarantees, but also certain violations of the Act as well as of any
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/22/2017
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Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act [S.1412]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education (ED) to cancel 15%, 15%, 20%, 20%, and 30% of the amount a borrower owes after 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years of public service employment, respectively, on a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan made after this bill's enactment. (Currently, the balance of a borrower's Direct Loan is canceled if the borrower is not in default and has made 120 monthly payments on such loan while employed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
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LOVE Act of 2017 Lavender Offense Victim Exoneration Act of 2017 [S.1420]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
LOVE Act of 2017 Lavender Offense Victim Exoneration Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/22/2017
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A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to women and girls, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities. [SR-201]
[Education ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to women and girls, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities. Recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Encourages the Department of Education and Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure schools prevent
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [S.845]
[Immigration ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
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, unless: (1) the action involves exigent circumstances, and (2) prior approval was obtained from the appropriate official. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/05/2017