Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act [HB-2620]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Sports ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Crime ]
Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act This bill modifies the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions to: (1) include a projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer for use in a handgun; (2) exclude a projectile that is primarily intended by the manufacturer or importer to be used in a rifle or shotgun and a handgun projectile that is designed for hunting, recreational, or competitive shooting. This bill repeals a prohibition on assembling from imported parts a semiautomatic
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HB-2620: Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 06/26/2017
La Paz County Land Conveyance Act [HB-2630]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
[Environmental ]
[Community Development ]
La Paz County Land Conveyance Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior, after receiving a request from La Paz County, Arizona, to convey to the county, without consideration, 8,000 acres of specified federal land. The federal land conveyed under this bill: (1) may be used by the county for any public purposes consistent with the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, and (2) shall not be disposed of by the county. The county shall pay or reimburse Interior, as appropriate, for the reasonable transaction and administrative personnel costs
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HB-2630: La Paz County Land Conveyance Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 652. on 11/14/2018
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. [HR-218]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Agriculture ]
[Healthcare ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums
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HR-218: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/29/2017
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. [HB-358]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable
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HB-358: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/06/2017
You have voted HB-358: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition..
Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act [HB-2654]
[Construction ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Inflation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act This bill increases from $2,000 to $1 million the contract threshold requiring the locally prevailing wage rate to be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works (Davis-Bacon Act).
HB-2654: Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017 [HB-2666]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Safety ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017 This bill amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the AMBER Alert grant program for FY2018. The bill also modifies the program to: make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants, permit the use of grant funds to integrate state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans with an Indian tribe, and allow the waiver of the matching funds requirement for grants awarded to Indian tribes.
HB-2666: AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/29/2017
HJR-103: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses".
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
You have voted HJR-103: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses"..
Eliminate EPA Excess Act of 2017 [HB-2522]
[Environmental ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Eliminate EPA Excess Act of 2017 This bill requires the Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit reports to Congress evey five years on: (1) a survey of excess print and storage supplies held by the EPA's federal storage management facilities and recommendations for recycling and repurposing any excess printed inventory and addressing potential safety hazards associated with excess printed inventory, and (2) a survey of excess storage facility property held by the EPA and recommendations for reducing such excess property
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HB-2522: Eliminate EPA Excess Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018