Opioid PACE Act of 2017 Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education Act of 2017 [HB-2063]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Education ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Opioid PACE Act of 2017 Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to require a practitioner (other than a hospital, pharmacy, pharmacist, or veterinarian) to comply with a training requirement, as a condition of obtaining or renewing a registration to prescribe or dispense opioids for the treatment of pain or pain management.
HB-2063: Opioid PACE Act of 2017 Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017
HB-2073: To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word "police".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017
You have voted HB-2073: To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word "police"..
Defend Israel Act [HB-2062]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Defend Israel Act This bill authorizes the President, acting through the Department of Defense and the Department of State, to provide assistance, upon request of the Israeli government, for the development, maintenance, enhancement, sustainment, and procurement of anti-missile defense systems.
HB-2062: Defend Israel Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act [HB-2084]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make qualified students eligible to receive more than one Pell Grant in an award year, thus allowing year-round Pell Grants. If a student receives more than one Pell Grant in an award year, the total amount of the Pell Grants awarded to the student may exceed the maximum Pell Grant available for an award year.
HB-2084: Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/08/2017
GI Bill STEM Extension Act of 2017 [HB-2108]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
GI Bill STEM Extension Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the lesser of nine months or $30,000 of additional Post-9/11 educational assistance to selected eligible veterans who have used all of the Post-9/11 educational assistance to which they were entitled and who: (1) are enrolled in a postsecondary education program that requires more than the standard 128 semester (or 192 quarter) credit hours for completion in a specified science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field; or (2) have earned a
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HB-2108: GI Bill STEM Extension Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 04/20/2017
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-2119]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for monetary compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive monetary compensation
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HB-2119: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 04/28/2017
Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act [HB-2176]
[Defense ]
[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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HB-2176: Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017
North Korea Intelligence Enhancement Act [HB-2175]
[International ]
[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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HB-2175: North Korea Intelligence Enhancement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. [HR-284]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Science ]
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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HR-284: Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/28/2017
Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act [HB-2251]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act This bill amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides chiropractic care and services to veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and clinics to be carried out at: (1) no fewer than 75 medical centers by December 31, 2014, and (2) all medical centers by December 31, 2018. Chiropractic examinations and services are included within required VA medical, rehabilitative,
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HB-2251: Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 04/28/2017