Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 [S.1024]
[Veterans ]
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 This bill revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims appeals system. The bill permits a veteran to appeal within one year by: (1) requesting a review of the agency of original jurisdiction's (AOJ) decision by a higher-level adjudicator within AOJ using the same evidentiary record; (2) filing a supplemental claim with a regional office that includes the opportunity to submit additional evidence and have a hearing; or (3) appealing directly to the Board of Veterans'
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S.1024: Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Isakson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-126. on 07/10/2017
Crowdfunding Enhancement Act [S.1031]
[Finance ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
[Investments ]
Crowdfunding Enhancement Act This bill amends the Securities Act of 1933 to allow a crowdfunding issuer to sell shares through a crowdfunding vehicle. (Crowdfunding is a method of capital formation in which groups of people pool money either to invest in a company or to support an effort by others to accomplish a specific goal.) A "crowdfunding vehicle" is a company that: has purposes limited to acquiring, holding, and disposing securities issued by a single company; issues only one class of securities; receives no compensation for such acquisition,
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S.1031: Crowdfunding Enhancement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/03/2017
A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. [S.1027]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Community Development ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. This bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through FY2017, including provisions concerning secure payments to eligible states, territories, and counties containing federal land. The bill: (1) sets forth special rules for state and county payments for FY2016, and (2) requires all FY2016 payments to be made within 45 days of enactment of this bill. No funds made available to eligible counties under such Act may be used
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S.1027: A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 05/03/2017
You have voted S.1016: CONNECT for Health Act of 2017 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017.
SR-156: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 05/22/2017
You have voted SR-156: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system..
Interstate Transport Act of 2018 [S.1092]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Interstate Transport Act of 2018 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife for any lawful purpose between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess and carry such knife. The individual must comply with specified requirements. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with specified requirements. An individual may assert compliance with this bill's requirements as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal action
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S.1092: Interstate Transport Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Received In The House. on 12/12/2018
Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard Dual-Status Review and Modernization Act [S.1097]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard Dual-Status Review and Modernization Act This bill postpones the deadline for conversion of at least 20% of all military technician (dual status) positions to positions of civilian employment in the federal government until 180 days after the Department of Defense transmits to Congress the report of the Working Group on Full Time Support of the Reserve Components, established by this bill. The working group shall undertake a comprehensive review of full time support of the reserve components of the Armed Forces,
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S.1097: Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard Dual-Status Review and Modernization Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2918; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2917-2918) on 05/11/2017
SR-163: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2968; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2968) on 05/16/2017
You have voted SR-163: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States..