Rep. Stephanie Murphy
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Bills Introduced 59
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-2061]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Religion ]
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill provides for increased dissemination of news and information access to North Korea. The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 is amended to include news rebroadcasting in supported broadcasting to North Korea. (Sec. 5) The President may: (1) distribute or provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources into North Korea; and (2) provide grants to develop and distribute new products or methods to allow
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Became Public Law No: 115-198. on 07/20/2018
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Florida Coastal Protection Act [HB-2002]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
Florida Coastal Protection Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management from offering any tract for oil and gas leasing or preleasing in the following areas: the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area that is within 125 miles of the coastline of Florida, the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of 30 degrees 43 minutes North Latitude, or the Straits of Florida Planning Area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/19/2017
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Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2017 [HB-2050]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Disabilities ]
Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2017 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to carry out a demonstration project to evaluate the fiscal impact of covering low-vision devices under Medicare in the same manner as Medicare coverage is provided for durable medical equipment. "Low-vision device" means a physician-prescribed device that magnifies, enhances, or otherwise augments or interprets visual images; the term does not include ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses. The bill appropriates
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/21/2017
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Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act [HB-2176]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act This bill declares that it is U.S policy to continue to maintain a strong military posture in the Asia-Pacific region in order to reassure U.S. allies, deter aggression, and respond swiftly to crises. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall shall seek opportunities to enhance military training and exercises with U.S. allies in such region. The bill authorizes the President to establish the Asia-Pacific Defense Commission to strengthen cooperation between the United States and its allies in such region to combat
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017
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North Korea Intelligence Enhancement Act [HB-2175]
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[National Security ]
[Defense ]
North Korea Intelligence Enhancement Act This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to establish an integration cell among relevant elements of the intelligence community to integrate intelligence relating to the monitoring and enforcement of United Nations Security Council resolutions with respect to North Korea. Such cell shall: coordinate and synchronize all intelligence collection relating to the implementation of sanctions against North Korea, integrate the early warning systems of the intelligence community
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
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Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. [HR-284]
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[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
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Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. Urges: (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day, consistent with the practice of the previous administration; and (2) governments and people around the world to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. Encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, educate others about the need for year-round action,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/28/2017
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Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act [HB-2161]
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[Human Rights ]
[International ]
Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act This bill provides for the status adjustment to permanent resident of a qualifying Venezuelan national who: (1) was physically present in the United States on January 1, 2013, (2) has been physically present in the United States for at least one year and is physically present in the United States on the date the status adjustment application is filed, (3) has not been convicted of specified crimes and was never involved in the persecution of others, and (4) applies for adjustment before January 1, 2021. Derivative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H3074-3075) on 05/03/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. [HR-288]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community. Supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to utilize
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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Government Shutdown Accountability and Economic Report Act of 2017 [HB-2214]
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[Economic Development ]
[Elections ]
[Finance ]
[Inflation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Government Shutdown Accountability and Economic Report Act of 2017 This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid salaries during a pay period in which a government shutdown is in effect after the regularly scheduled general election for federal office held in November 2018. For the purpose of this bill, a government shutdown is considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. If a government shutdown
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Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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To establish a joint commission on North Korea, and for other purposes. [HB-2231]
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[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
To establish a joint commission on North Korea, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of State to seek to establish a joint commission with countries in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to: support professional dialogues to coordinate the detection of North Korean violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions, develop responses, and enhance monitoring of nuclear weapons proliferation capabilities; coordinate sub-cabinet level political discussions on contingency responses to such violations; facilitate technical discussions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Peters
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017