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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur. [HR-79]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Safety ]
[National Security ]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Wexton
Mr. Clay Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 01/30/2019
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019. [HR-98]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 02/04/2019
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. [HJR-35]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. The amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/29/2019
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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-38]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals. [HR-124]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[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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Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019 [HB-1210]
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[Public Safety ]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
Makes changes to benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program. The PSOB program provides death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill modifies the program to (1) increase the death and disability benefit, (2) revise the date of determination for the amount of the death and disability benefit, and (3) increase the monthly education assistance benefit and otherwise revise the computation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019
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FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act [HB-1185]
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[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Social Security ]
[Insurance ]
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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PAST Act U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 [HB-693]
[Animals ]
[Agriculture ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must license, train, assign, and oversee persons for hire by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions to detect
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/29/2019
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. [HCR-19]
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[Community Development ]
[Recreation ]
This concurrent resolution permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 15, 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 04/11/2019
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Fair Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Employees Act of 2019 [HB-678]
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[Budget and Spending ]
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[Grants ]
[Small Business ]
Appropriates funding to provide compensation to certain employees of contractors who lost pay or leave due to the lapse in appropriations that began on December 22, 2018. Each agency subject to such lapse shall adjust the price of any contract for which the contractor was ordered to suspend, delay, or stop work as a result of the lapse. The agency shall compensate the contractor for reasonable costs incurred to (1) provide compensation, at an employee's standard rate of compensation, to any employee who was furloughed or laid off, or who was not
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/17/2019