Politics Zoom | David Schweikert

There is growing awareness of the importance of taking care of our planet for future generations. The two parties primarily differ in where they focus their efforts and who they believe should regulate efforts.

S.1790 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-92., 3 months ago

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H.R.3413 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 month ago

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 3 months ago

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H.R.1158 To authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-93., 3 months ago

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H.J.RES.76 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability".
Message on Senate action sent to the House., 2 weeks ago

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H.R.3055 Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-69., 4 months ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably., 2 weeks ago

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H.R.3530 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enforce the licensure requirement for medical providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 3 months ago

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H.RES.708 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.R.2382 To amend title 5, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that the United States Postal Service prepay future retirement benefits, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago

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H.R.3621 To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to remove adverse information for certain defaulted or delinquent private education loan borrowers who demonstrate a history of loan repayment, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 2 months ago

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H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 3 months ago

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.R.397 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390., 3 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.RES.811 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3621) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to remove adverse information for certain defaulted or delinquent private education loan borrowers who demonstrate a history of loan repayment, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 550) to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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NEWS:

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

Republicans support the care and sustainability of our environment. Their focus is putting that regulating power into the hands of the states instead of the federal government and EPA. They also support all forms of clean energy use- including coal and natural gas. source

FOR Democrats

Democrats support strengthening of the EPA and federal legislation. They also focus on proactive measures to aggressively change how we affect and interact with our environment in ten years or less. source source

LOBBYISTS:

FOR

Terror Organizations

There is an ongoing controversy in how terror organizations like ISIS should be handled.

H.R.3413 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 month ago

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H.R.1158 To authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-93., 3 months ago

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S.1678 A bill to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.
Signed by President., 5 days ago

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H.R.3624 To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 5 months ago

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H.R.2513 To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 5 months ago

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H.RES.629 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1815) to require the Securities and Exchange Commission, when developing rules and regulations about disclosures to retail investors, to conduct investor testing, including a survey and interviews of retail investors, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably., 2 weeks ago

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H.R.4739 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid exposure, and for other purposes.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably., 2 weeks ago

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H.RES.646 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2513) to ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.135 To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330., 3 months ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 4 months ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.R.1759 To amend title III of the Social Security Act to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391., 3 months ago

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H.R.397 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390., 3 months ago

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H.R.2932 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 month ago

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H.R.1230 To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 2 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.R.1140 To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation., 3 weeks ago

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H.RES.877 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1140) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 weeks ago

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H.R.748 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
Became Public Law No: 116-136., 4 days ago

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NEWS:

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

Republicans support a ‘peace through strength’ approach to dealing with terrorism. They want to restore military strength and be a nuclear shield for other countries. They also call for more aggressive tactics against known terrorists. source

FOR Democrats

Democrats support going after terror organizations. They focus on tactics that rely on cooperation with allies, reduces the deployment of largescale troops, and the torture of war prisoners. source

FOR

Military

Both sides support the soldiers, but differ in how much spending and size should go into the active military force.

S.1790 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-92., 3 months ago

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H.R.3304 To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.
Became Public Law No: 116-53., 7 months ago

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 3 months ago

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H.J.RES.77 Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246., 5 months ago

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H.R.5003 To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 4 weeks ago

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H.RES.739 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2534) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and relating to consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 77) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 3 months ago

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H.CON.RES.83 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 2 months ago

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H.RES.781 Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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S.J.RES.68 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 weeks ago

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H.RES.891 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 68) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6172) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 weeks ago

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NEWS:

“It is extremely important to stay up-to-date with official resources on #COVID19. The @DeptofDefense released a #RumorControl web page to help you learn about how our military is helping to combat this virus. Learn more here: https://t.co/HrTQDkboUo”

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“The Supreme Court has ruled twice on the constitutionally correct process for Congress to comply with the War Powers Act. I have been consistent on ensuring Congress's role in authorizing military force is respected. This resolution does not follow established case law.”

See tweet 2 months ago

“Sending prayers to the Taiwanese military and all of the families who have lost their loved ones in this horrific crash. May God be with your families during this difficult time. https://t.co/VqAe6eVfDq”

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“On Christmas Eve, our thoughts and prayers are with the brave men and women who keep us safe while we spend time gathered together during the holidays. Thank you for your strength and service to this nation. May God continue to bless our military 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”

See tweet 3 months ago

“Our staff joined Arizonans at the annual Wreaths Across America yesterday to honor our fallen military members. Thank you to all of our military members and family for your dedication to our country. We must always remember the fallen ❤️🇺🇸 https://t.co/QFLnzreUdn”

See tweet 3 months ago

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

See the military as integral to security. They support growing and funding military branches and operations as well as improving the care of veterins. source

FOR Democrats

Democrats support the military and call for more robust support programs for veterans. They want to cut back on large scale military maneuvers, finding them dangerous and costly.

LOBBYISTS:

FOR

Health Care

There is an ongoing controversy on how to address rising healthcare costs for Americans.

H.R.3 To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 3 months ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 4 months ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 3 months ago

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NEWS:

“My provision to expand telehealth for Medicare services was included in the #coronavirus appropriations package. If your symptoms include a fever, cough, or shortness of breath consider using telehealth: 📱More efficient ☺️Convenient 💰Cost effective 😷Reduces exposure https://t.co/eRc9konMmU”

See tweet 3 weeks ago

“Included in the #COVIDー19 package is a provision from my bill with @RepThompson, the CONNECT for Health Act, to provide @HHSGov the authority to temporarily waive requirements to ensure health care services are available through #telehealth during a disaster or emergency.”

See tweet 3 weeks ago

“Tonight’s #SOTU will begin at 9 P.M. EST. I look forward to hearing @POTUS @realDonaldTrump speak about our economic growth, lowering health care costs for Americans, our recently signed trade deals, and our national security. https://t.co/ymiYaaMsTz”

See tweet 1 month ago

“There is a path to help us manage our debt and keep our promises like SS & Medicare. WATCH: The full segment of my floor speech focused on the importance of creating incentives for individuals to join & stay in our labor force here: https://t.co/UzzCzGDNr2 https://t.co/2IP62OYjTL”

See tweet 4 months ago

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

Republicans have put forth a 68-page bill that is focused on Choice and Competition in the public healthcare marketplace. Some plans include loosening rules on health savings accounts and allowing businesses more freedoms in insuring their employees. source

FOR Democrats

Democrats primarily back a Medicare for All Plan, which would insure everyone has insurance and that costs were controlled. source

LOBBYISTS:

AGAINST

Bank Regulation

Big Banks are seen a lot like big businesses. After various issues in recent decades, it is contested exactly how much control governments should have over them.

H.R.4344 To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek and Federal courts to grant disgorgement of unjust enrichment, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 4 months ago

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H.R.4044 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago

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H.R.4031 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works., 1 month ago

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H.RES.546 Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.R.150 To modernize Federal grant reporting, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-103., 3 months ago

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H.R.2181 To provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources., 5 months ago

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H.R.4617 To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration., 5 months ago

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H.R.2339 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance., 4 weeks ago

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H.RES.650 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.RES.656 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 823) to provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1373) to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2181) to provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 1, 2019, through November 11, 2019.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.135 To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330., 3 months ago

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H.R.1230 To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 2 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.RES.866 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2339) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 month ago

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NEWS:

“Thank you to all of our hospital staff and first responders caring for each of us🏥 Thank you to all of our grocery staff, delivery drivers, businesses, & volunteers helping keep us fed🍔 Thank you to EVERYONE who is staying home to keep yourself and others safe. #InItTogether”

See tweet 1 week ago

DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

The regulations established by the CFPD are mostly seen as hindering the business of banking in general. The GOP focuses on regulations that protect and regulate consumer support, but otherwise prefer to return power back to the institutions. source

FOR Democrats

Oppose such large concentrations of financial power in the hands of a few banks, especially after incidents like Wells Fargo and the financial crisis of 2008. Dems support strengthening the CFPD, and there is a push to allow post offices to provide financial services. source

LOBBYISTS:

All

FOR

Environmental Regulation

S.1790 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-92., 3 months ago

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H.R.3413 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 month ago

See Voting »

H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 3 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.1158 To authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-93., 3 months ago

See Voting »

H.J.RES.76 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability".
Message on Senate action sent to the House., 2 weeks ago

See Voting »

H.R.3055 Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-69., 4 months ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably., 2 weeks ago

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H.R.3530 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enforce the licensure requirement for medical providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 3 months ago

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H.RES.708 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.R.2382 To amend title 5, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that the United States Postal Service prepay future retirement benefits, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago

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H.R.3621 To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to remove adverse information for certain defaulted or delinquent private education loan borrowers who demonstrate a history of loan repayment, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 2 months ago

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H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 3 months ago

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.R.397 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390., 3 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.RES.811 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3621) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to remove adverse information for certain defaulted or delinquent private education loan borrowers who demonstrate a history of loan repayment, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 550) to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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Terror Organizations

There is an ongoing controversy in how terror organizations like ISIS should be handled.

H.R.3413 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 month ago

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H.R.1158 To authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-93., 3 months ago

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S.1678 A bill to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.
Signed by President., 5 days ago

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H.R.3624 To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 5 months ago

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H.R.2513 To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 5 months ago

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H.RES.629 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1815) to require the Securities and Exchange Commission, when developing rules and regulations about disclosures to retail investors, to conduct investor testing, including a survey and interviews of retail investors, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably., 2 weeks ago

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H.R.4739 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid exposure, and for other purposes.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably., 2 weeks ago

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H.RES.646 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2513) to ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.135 To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330., 3 months ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 4 months ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.R.1759 To amend title III of the Social Security Act to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391., 3 months ago

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H.R.397 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390., 3 months ago

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H.R.2932 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 month ago

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H.R.1230 To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 2 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.R.1140 To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation., 3 weeks ago

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H.RES.877 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1140) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 weeks ago

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H.R.748 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
Became Public Law No: 116-136., 4 days ago

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Democrats support going after terror organizations. They focus on tactics that rely on cooperation with allies, reduces the deployment of largescale troops, and the torture of war prisoners. source

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Bank Regulation

Big Banks are seen a lot like big businesses. After various issues in recent decades, it is contested exactly how much control governments should have over them.

H.R.4344 To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek and Federal courts to grant disgorgement of unjust enrichment, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 4 months ago

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H.R.4044 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago

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H.R.4031 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works., 1 month ago

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H.RES.546 Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.R.150 To modernize Federal grant reporting, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-103., 3 months ago

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H.R.2181 To provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources., 5 months ago

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H.R.4617 To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration., 5 months ago

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H.R.2339 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance., 4 weeks ago

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H.RES.650 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.RES.656 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 823) to provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1373) to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2181) to provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 1, 2019, through November 11, 2019.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.135 To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330., 3 months ago

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H.R.1230 To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 2 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.RES.866 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2339) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 month ago

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Military

Both sides support the soldiers, but differ in how much spending and size should go into the active military force.

S.1790 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-92., 3 months ago

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H.R.3304 To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.
Became Public Law No: 116-53., 7 months ago

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 3 months ago

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H.J.RES.77 Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246., 5 months ago

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H.R.5003 To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 4 weeks ago

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H.RES.739 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2534) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and relating to consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 77) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 3 months ago

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H.CON.RES.83 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 2 months ago

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H.RES.781 Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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S.J.RES.68 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 weeks ago

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H.RES.891 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 68) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6172) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 weeks ago

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See the military as integral to security. They support growing and funding military branches and operations as well as improving the care of veterins. source

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Democrats support the military and call for more robust support programs for veterans. They want to cut back on large scale military maneuvers, finding them dangerous and costly.

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Health Care

There is an ongoing controversy on how to address rising healthcare costs for Americans.

H.R.3 To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 3 months ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 4 months ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 3 months ago

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Democrats primarily back a Medicare for All Plan, which would insure everyone has insurance and that costs were controlled. source

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DONORS/LOBBYISTS:

- Company
- Amount
- Allergan USA, Inc.
- $27.7k
- NAREIT
- $27.5k
- Salt River Project
- $18k
- AT&T Services, Inc. and its affiliates
- $17.5k
- Pinnacle West Capital
- $17.5k
- American Bankers Assn
- $17.5k
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- $17k
- UPS (UNITED PARCEL SERVICE)
- $14k
- Honeywell International
- $14k
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)
- $13.5k

Based on the January 2020 report , next report due July 2020

CONGRESS:

Sponsored Legislation[3]

• To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

• To provide that, in the event that the Secretary of the Treasury estimates that the debt ceiling will be reached, the Secretary is required to issue GDP-linked bonds to pay the principal and interest on the public debt and the President is authorized to request the rescission of certain unobligated balances and sell certain mortgage-related assets, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an increased credit for carbon oxide sequestration for direct air capture facilities, and for other purposes.

Co-Sponsored Legislation[59]

• To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Greg LeMond, in recognition of his service to the Nation as an athlete, activist, role model, and community leader.

• To require the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers, and for other purposes.

• To reauthorize certain provisions of the Public Health Service Act relating to autism, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

• To prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.

• To establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum, and for other purposes.

• To amend section 214(c)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the data reporting requirements relating to nonimmigrant employees, and for other purposes.

• To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.

• To amend title 28, United States Code, to add Flagstaff and Yuma to the list of locations in which court shall be held in the judicial district for the State of Arizona.

• Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance should be increased in response to increasing threats against Members of the House.

• To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.

• To waive the passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster.

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strike the provision of the American Opportunity Tax Credit that denies the credit to students with felony drug convictions.

• To provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.

• To expand opportunity for Native American children through additional options in education, and for other purposes.

• To impose sanctions with respect to Turkey, and for other purposes.

• Requiring that all impeachment inquiry related hearings, witness interviews and communications, document productions and examinations, proceedings, and other related work shall be done in an open setting and in public view.

• To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the "Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".

• To revise section 48 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.

• Condemning and censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 28th Congressional District.

• To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain land located in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to establish an Aging Infrastructure Account, to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to provide additional funds under that Act, to establish a review of flood control rule curves pilot project within the Bureau of Reclamation, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to codify certain qualifications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes of the securities laws.

• To establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Indian Education, and for other purposes.

• To support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Rep. David Schweikert

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