Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 [HB-945]
Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: work with critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to manage risk and strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks; establish terrorism prevention policy to engage with international partners to strengthen critical infrastructure located inside or outside of the United States; establish a task force
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HB-945: Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection. on 02/24/2017
Community Trust Act of 2017 [HB-921]
Community Trust Act of 2017 This bill nullifies Executive Order 13768, entitled "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States," beginning on January 25, 2017, and prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any of the policy changes set forth in such order. Among other things, that order raises questions regarding whether, and to what extent, federal agencies will withhold federal grant funds that would have otherwise been awarded to jurisdictions that willfully refuse to comply with a federal
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HB-921: Community Trust Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act [HB-935]
Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office of Cybersecurity Education and Awareness Branch to make recommendations to DHS regarding: (1) recruitment of information assurance, cybersecurity, and computer security professionals; (2) grants, training programs, and other support for kindergarten through grade 12, secondary, and post-secondary computer security education programs; (3) guest lecturer programs in
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HB-935: Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week". [HR-108]
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week". Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
HR-108: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
You have voted HR-108: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week"..
FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act [HB-947]
FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act This bill establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration (SSA). The bill entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for each month beginning on the first day of the month in which the individual meets the criteria specified below and ending 365 days later (benefit period), not to exceed 60 qualified caregiving days per period. An individual qualifies for such a benefit payment if such individual: is insured
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HB-947: FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 02/22/2017
Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act [HB-942]
Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act This bill extends federal employee protections against adverse personnel actions, including the right to appeal such actions to the Merit Systems Protection Board, to any officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service who is not represented by a bargaining representative and is in a supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial position covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule.
HB-942: Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
SAFETI Act Security for the Administration of Federal Election from Terrorists Intervention Act of 2017 [HB-950]
SAFETI Act Security for the Administration of Federal Election from Terrorists Intervention Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Congress a report on actions taken by DHS relating to terrorist threats to the integrity of the 2016 federal elections. The GAO shall conduct an assessment of the effectiveness of such actions and include recommendations for improvements.
HB-950: SAFETI Act Security for the Administration of Federal Election from Terrorists Intervention Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection. on 02/24/2017
Lymphedema Treatment Act [HB-930]
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
HCR-22: Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
You have voted HCR-22: Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation..
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2017 [HB-970]
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2017 This bill directs executive agencies to require any covered contractor (a for-profit business with gross receipts exceeding $1 billion for the previous year) awarded a contract of $5 million or more to submit, within 60 days: data on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of such contractor's board of directors and senior executives; data on the affiliation of any such board member or executive to a historically underrepresented group, including veterans and individuals with disabilities;
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HB-970: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017