Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 [HB-1456]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
HB-1456: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/17/2018
Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act [HB-1544]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act This bill amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to increase from 8,500 to 11,000 the total number of visas available for the Afghan special immigrant visa program. Such program is for Afghan translators who worked with the U.S. government or Armed Forces.
HB-1544: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/31/2017
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving
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HB-1625: TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-141. on 03/23/2018
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act [HB-1676]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Science ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers. These centers must improve the training of health professionals in palliative care and establish traineeships for individuals preparing for advanced education nursing degrees, social work degrees, or advanced degrees in physician assistant studies in palliative care. HHS may provide support to schools of medicine, schools
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HB-1676: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/24/2018
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1677]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Defense ]
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to use all diplomatic and economic means to compel the government of Bashar al-Assad to halt the slaughter of the Syrian people and work toward a democratic government. The President shall prohibit, or impose conditions on, the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or payable-through account by any domestic financial institution or domestic financial agency for or on behalf of the Central Bank of Syria that is of primary money
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HB-1677: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 620. on 10/03/2018
Disaster Declaration Improvement Act [HB-1665]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Disaster Declaration Improvement Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in making recommendations to the President regarding a major disaster declaration, to give greater weight and consideration to severe local impact or recent multiple disasters.
HB-1665: Disaster Declaration Improvement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/04/2017
Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act [HB-1698]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Defense ]
Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. The President shall report to Congress regarding the foreign and domestic supply chain in Iran that supports Iran's ballistic missile program. The report shall identify individuals and companies involved in such activities. The President shall submit to Congress a determination of whether any Iranian ballistic missile test violates United Nations Security
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HB-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/29/2017
Israel Anti-Boycott Act [HB-1697]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Israel Anti-Boycott Act This bill declares that Congress: (1) opposes the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution of March 24, 2016, which urges countries to pressure companies to divest from, or break contracts with, Israel; and (2) encourages full implementation of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 through enhanced, governmentwide, coordinated U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas. The bill amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare that it shall be U.S. policy to oppose:
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HB-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/28/2018
HB-1777: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/12/2017
You have voted HB-1777: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes..
Lymphedema Treatment Act [HB-930]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
HB-930: Lymphedema Treatment Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/21/2017