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US Congress 116th Congress
New Parents Act of 2019 [S.920]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Social Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Retirement ]
Allows parents to use a portion of their Social Security benefits for up to three months of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. To receive the parental leave benefit, parents must choose to either increase their retirement age or temporarily receive a reduction in Social Security benefits upon retirement, as specified.
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A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of accomplishments. [SR-123]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO.
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Working Families Flexibility Act of 2019 [S.1043]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Revises requirements for the receipt of compensatory time off for private sector employees. Specifically, the bill authorizes private employers to provide compensatory time off to their employees at a rate of one and one-half hours for each hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required, prohibits an employee from accruing more that 160 hours of compensatory time, requires an employer to give their employees a 30-day notice before discontinuing compensatory time, prohibits an employer from interfering with an employee's right to
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Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act [S.1057]
[Water ]
[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
Requires the Department of the Interior to carry out the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan which was submitted to Congress on March 19, 2019, by Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Interior must execute the plan without delay and operate applicable Colorado River System reservoirs accordingly.
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U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Act of 2019 [S.987]
[Trade ]
[Telecommunications ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
[Defense ]
[Economic Development ]
Calls for various reports to Congress on China-related topics and revises labeling requirements under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Various agencies shall report on whether the United States should file a complaint with the World Trade Organization against China and on China's trade-distorting practices; efforts to prosecute Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliates who threaten or coerce U.S. residents; Chinese bases in other countries and how such bases affect freedom of navigation, sea control, and U.S. interests; the Chinese Coast
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Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [S.1207]
[Water ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Ratifies and modifies the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Agreement negotiated between the Navajo Nation, the United States, and Utah. The agreement gives the Navajo Nation the right to use water from sources located within Utah and adjacent to or encompassed within the boundaries of the Navajo Reservation resulting in depletions not to exceed a specified amount annually. The Navajo water rights shall be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of Navajo Nation and shall not be subject to forfeiture or abandonment. The Navajo
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Association Health Plans Act of 2019 [S.1170]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish additional criteria for determining when employers may join together in a group or association of employers that will be treated as an employer under section 3(5) of such Act for purposes of sponsoring a group health plan, and for other purposes.
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A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, former United States Senator for the State of Indiana. [SR-173]
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, former Senator from Indiana.
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Tobacco to 21 Act [S.1258]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
A bill to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21.
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Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2019 [S.1004]
[Immigration ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of field operations officers to specified levels. If the CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.