Rep. Veronica Escobar
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Bills Introduced 58
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1830]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. The bill limits the issuance of such coins to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2022. The bill prescribes surcharges for coin sales, which shall be paid to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc., to support the mission of such organization, including capital improvements to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-247. (txt | Pdf) on 12/22/2020
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Notario Victim Relief Act [HB-2289]
[Immigration ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Crime ]
Eliminates the time limit for an alien to file a motion to reopen removal proceedings where the alien's motion seeks relief based on allegations of certain misdeeds by a representative or a person claiming to be a representative, specifically (1) fraud; (2) negligence; (3) misrepresentation; or (4) extortion by, or attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, such representative. Currently, motions to reopen must be filed within 90 days of the entry of a final order of removal, with certain exceptions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 05/15/2019
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Homeland Security Improvement Act [HB-2203]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Crime ]
Establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities; make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process; establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/26/2019
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COOL OFF Act Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act [HB-1454]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019
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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019 [HB-1200]
[Veterans ]
[Social Security ]
[Disabilities ]
[Pensions ]
(Sec. 2) directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2019, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients. The VA may administratively adjust the rates of disability compensation payable to persons receiving VA benefits who have
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Became Public Law No: 116-58. (txt | Pdf) on 09/26/2019
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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-550]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States. The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force may be construed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Pursuant To H.res. 811, Mr. Engel Was Recognized To Move That The House Concur In The Senate Amendment To H.r. 550 With Amendments Specified In Section 4 Of H.res. 811. on 01/30/2020
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Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2019 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. [HCR-34]
[Education ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gay people in schools). It requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the National Day of Silence. The bill encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019
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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 [HB-500]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Aerospace ]
[Children and Youth ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher. Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/11/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service. [HR-54]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
This resolution urges the U.S. Postal Service to take steps to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/16/2019
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Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 [HB-1108]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Aerospace ]
Provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-681, Part I. on 12/21/2020