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Disapproving the final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration titled "Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses". [HJR-44]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Small Business ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration titled “Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" and published on January 25, 2019. The rule removed the requirement that establishments with at least 250 employees must electronically submit certain information concerning (1) logs of work-related injuries and illnesses, and (2) injury and illness incidents reports.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals. [HR-124]
[Defense ]
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[Human Rights ]
[Veterans ]
[National Security ]
This resolution (1) strongly opposes President Trump's ban on transgender members of the Armed Forces, (2) rejects the scientific and medical claims upon which it is based, and (3) strongly urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate the ban and to maintain an inclusive policy allowing qualified transgender Americans to enlist and serve in the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 252. on 03/28/2019
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Jobs for Veterans Act of 2019 [HB-1196]
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[Taxes ]
[Veterans ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Allows an increased work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire veterans who have been certified as discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and who begin working for the employer after December 31, 2019, and before January 1, 2024. This increased credit is in addition to any work opportunity tax credit allowed to a veteran with a service-connected disability.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Transparency in Corporate Political Spending Act [HB-1176]
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[Ethics ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Taxes ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Allows the Securities and Exchange Commission, during FY2019, to promulgate rules regarding the disclosure of corporate political contributions, contributions to tax-exempt organizations, and dues paid to trade associations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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PUPPERS Act of 2019 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act of 2019 [HB-1155]
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[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs, in carrying out research within the Veterans Health Administration, from purchasing, breeding, transporting, housing, feeding, maintaining, disposing of, or experimenting on dogs as part of the conduct of any study that causes significant pain or distress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019
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Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act [HB-1181]
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[Ethics ]
Requires certain federal employees to notify Congress at least 30 days before spending more than $5,000 to furnish or redecorate their offices. The bill applies to individuals who are (1) the head of a federal agency, or (2) occupy a position in the federal government that requires confirmation by the Senate. The notice must include (1) a justification and explanation for the expenditure, and (2) an overview of the current state of agency affairs. Individuals who fail to comply with the notice requirement must repay the Treasury for the expenditures
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cheri Bustos
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists. [HR-129]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/15/2019
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FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act [HB-1185]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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[Social Security ]
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Establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. The bill entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for a specified benefit period and prescribes a formula for determining the individual's monthly benefit amount, An FMLI benefit payment shall be coordinated with any periodic benefits received under a state or local temporary disability insurance or family leave program. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on employers, employees,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2019 [HB-961]
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[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
To prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 03/01/2019
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PARTNERS Act Promoting Apprenticeships through Regional Training Networks for Employers Required Skills Act of 2019 [HB-989]
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[Small Business ]
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[Economic Development ]
Establishes a grant program to promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of eligible partnerships.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2019