Sen. John Cornyn

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Bills Introduced 409

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US Congress 114th Congress

A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. [S.3272]
A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require a qualified hazardous duty area to be treated in the same manner as a combat zone for certain tax provisions. A "qualified hazardous duty area" is the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt if a member of the Armed Forces performs services in such location that qualify for special pay for duty subject (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/14/2016

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Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act [S.3277]
Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish procedures for determining whether a foreign government systematically and unreasonably refuses or delays the repatriation of its nationals who: (1) have been ordered deported by the United States; and (2) have been convicted of a felony or a crime of violence or are a threat to national security or public safety. Upon determining that a country does refuse or delay repatriation of its citizens, DHS shall notify the Department of State (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/14/2016

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No Ransom Payments Act of 2016 [S.3285]
No Ransom Payments Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/06/2016

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National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016 [S.3295]
National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with a consortium, including the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats or acts of terrorism. DHS may work with such a consortium to assist its national cybersecurity and communications integration center to: provide training to state and local first responders and officials, develop curriculums, and provide technical assistance; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5373) on 09/07/2016

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LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act [S.33]
LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE), for proposals that must also obtain authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the United States Maritime Administration to site, construct, expand, or operate liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, to issue a decision on an application for authorization to export natural gas within 45 days after the later of: (1) the conclusion of the review to site, construct, expand, or operate the LNG facilities required by the National Environmental (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 114-9. on 01/29/2015

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No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act [S.3304]
No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop: a quality assurance document for carrying out the toll-free Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), including at backup call centers; and a plan to ensure that each telephone call, text message, and other communication received by the VCL, including at backup call centers, is answered in a timely manner by a person, consistent with the guidance established by the American Association of Suicidology.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 09/08/2016

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Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act [S.3314]
Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act This bill establishes a museum to be known as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. The Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, including a new underground annex facility, is designated as the location of the museum. The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may plan and construct the museum and may prepare a plan of action for the museum. The Secretary of the Interior and the Board of Regents (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 09/13/2016

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End Government Shutdowns Act [S.334]
End Government Shutdowns Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 02/02/2015

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A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grants for heroin and methamphetamine task forces. [S.3359]
A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grants for heroin and methamphetamine task forces.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S5908-5909) on 09/20/2016

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ObamaCare Repeal Act [S.336]
ObamaCare Repeal Act This bill repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and restores provisions of law amended by those Acts, effective 180 days after this bill is enacted.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/02/2015

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