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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., 11 months ago

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H.R.2500 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512., 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., 1 year 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.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 3 weeks 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., 1 year 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., 8 months 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., 11 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, 11 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., 10 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., 10 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.
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84., 6 months 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., 8 months ago

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H.R.6395 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 1276, 7103, and 7104 of the House bill, and sec. 6003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Panetta, and Wenstrup., 6 days ago

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H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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NEWS:

“I congratulate Defense Minister Karoblis and @Lithuanian_MoD on exceeding the @NATO defense spending goal of 2%. This week we discussed key ways to strengthen Baltic defense. Recent events in Belarus remind us that the Baltic states remain freedom’s frontier in Europe. https://t.co/EBFKZuY9F5”

See tweet 5 days ago

“A bipartisan agreement to close a tax loophole ended up hurting military families. I worked across the aisle to enact a retroactive fix in the FY2020 bipartisan Appropriations Act, a major win for #GoldStarFamilies and a top priority for the #ForCountryCaucus that I co-lead. https://t.co/ilHmC3bf57”

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“November is #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth. Let’s take time to recognize and honor the commitment, contributions, and daily sacrifices made by our military families as their loved ones serve our great country. https://t.co/C40p8yf5yk”

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“I wrote a letter to the Douglas County Commissioners regarding the resolution proposed by Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson to declare Douglas County, NE a "Hidden Heroes" county in support of the @DoleFoundation. God Bless our military and their caregivers! https://t.co/vZ1EjQ9hp4”

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“My first bill to pass the House, H.R. 3897 (now law) was amended as Section 626 of the #FY19NDAA. It ensures families of service members killed on active duty can access military installations to use the services to which they are entitled. #GoldStarFamilies https://t.co/tVaISTfP3E”

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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

Environmental Regulation

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., 11 months ago

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H.R.2500 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512., 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., 9 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.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 3 weeks 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., 11 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".
The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House., 5 months 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., 1 year 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 3 months 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., 11 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., 1 year 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., 9 months 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., 9 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, 11 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., 11 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., 11 months ago

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S.3147 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 week 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.6395 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 1276, 7103, and 7104 of the House bill, and sec. 6003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Panetta, and Wenstrup., 6 days ago

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H.R.266 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-139., 7 months ago

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H.R.7617 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations., 3 months ago

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H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.RES.1060 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7608) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.R.7608 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations., 3 months ago

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H.RES.1067 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7617) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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NEWS:

“@MattSerweKETV @MarkEWelsch @SenSasse @SenatorFischer We’ve cut carbon emissions more than next 12 countries combined & did so without carbon taxes. Natural gas is a big reason why, but we’ve also seen strong growth in renewable energy. Carbon capture technologies also hold strong promise. Free markets & innovation are working.”

See tweet 9 months ago

“Glad to see that the @USGAO will investigate the EPA’s approval process for small refinery exemption waivers under the #RFS. Our farmers deserve more transparency in this program and I am eager to see GAO’s report. https://t.co/VOr5pzRlQB”

See tweet 10 months ago

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., 9 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., 11 months ago

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S.1678 A bill to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.
Became Public Law No: 116-135., 8 months 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 3 months 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460., 5 months 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., 1 year 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., 11 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 11 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., 11 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., 11 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., 9 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., 10 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 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., 8 months 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., 8 months 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.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held., 4 months ago

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H.R.542 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577., 2 weeks ago

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NEWS:

“@JimHarroldOmaha Jim forgets that ISIS controlled a third of Syria and a third of Iraq four years ago... and we were in Afghanistan with many more forces.”

See tweet 1 month ago

“.@UNOmaha is becoming the premier research university for the @DeptofDefense, and I commend NCITE's mission. Defending our homeland from both foreign and domestic terrorism requires innovative prevention, concrete research, and evidence-based solutions. https://t.co/frTkA8NMEU”

See tweet 4 months ago

“Senate GOP to press for Biden, other ex-Obama officials to testify on Flynn”

The Hill 6 months ago

“Thank you to our German friends for the great work of finding and arresting terrorists preparing to attack US personnel in Germany. Four arrested for alleged ISIS plans to attack U.S. bases in Germany https://t.co/UF6DfyuwXO”

See tweet 7 months ago

“Our Chairman of the JCS said it was “some of the best intelligence he’s seen in his entire career” and that Soleimani was planning an imminent attack on US personnel. It was right to target the man who killed the most Americans since Osama bin Laden. https://t.co/JDkZmwaTsv”

See tweet 10 months ago

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

Law Enforcement

Different approaches to dealing with crime.

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.
Became Public Law No: 116-94., 11 months ago

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H.R.35 To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.
Received in the Senate., 9 months ago

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H.RES.755 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The Senate adjudges that Donald John Trump, President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the second Article of Impeachment by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 34., 9 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., 11 months ago

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H.RES.767 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 11 months ago

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H.R.7120 To hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490., 4 months ago

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H.RES.1017 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations"; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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NEWS:

“Here is the best of our American spirit in response to this likely arson crime. https://t.co/M7BJAq550n”

See tweet 1 month ago

“I fully support increasing funding by $1.75B for better police training, community policing, and equipment to include 500,000 body cameras. This will have a positive impact on community security and restoring confidence in our nation's law enforcement. https://t.co/ijWbV8qiZM”

See tweet 1 month ago

“In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, I recognized husband and wife, Greg & Kathy Gonzalez for their lifetime contributions to law enforcement. They exemplify the American Dream, and I thank them for protecting and serving our #NE02 community. https://t.co/JYnqUQyzyM”

See tweet 1 month ago

“Yesterday, I presented a copy of the floor speech I gave honoring #OPD Deputy Chief Greg Gonzalez & Capt. Kathy Belcastro-Gonzalez in observance of #HispanicHeritageMonth. I thank them for their lifetime contributions to law enforcement and for their community engagement efforts. https://t.co/WmHpoFtmGE”

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See tweet 2 months ago

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

Republican favor a more strict approach to crime and criminals.

FOR Democrats

Democrats favor a more lenient approach to crime and criminals to make sure their rights and the chance to reform and improve are always possible.

LOBBYISTS:

AGAINST

Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advisory information from the World Health Organization: http://who.int/emergencies

H.RES.908 Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.RES.965 Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 6 months ago

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H.RES.967 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 965) authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 6 months ago

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H.RES.1017 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations"; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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H.R.7301 To prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 4 months ago

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H.R.7909 To facilitate access to child care services safely and securely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 2 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.8015 To maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 2 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1107 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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NEWS:

“First Americans could get COVID-19 vaccine by December 11. This will be vitally important in defeating this virus, protecting our most vulnerable and getting our economy moving again. https://t.co/jo3xg4QwSB”

See tweet 2 days ago

“REMINDER: The deadline to apply for @USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (#CFAP) 2 is Dec. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to farmers, ranchers & producers who continue to face market disruptions & associated costs because of #COVID. https://t.co/AZ0HQFEruF https://t.co/pnYM8Ax5jh”

See tweet 3 days ago

See tweet 1 week ago

“ICYMI: Sec. Azar said, “It is now highly credible that OWS will have produced up to 100 million doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses, made in America, by the end of 2020—12 months from the publishing of the viral sequence.” Great news! https://t.co/CeqLisu1ns”

See tweet 4 weeks ago

DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

AGAINST Democrats

All

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., 11 months ago

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H.R.2500 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512., 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., 1 year 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.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 3 weeks 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., 1 year 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., 8 months 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., 11 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, 11 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., 10 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., 10 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.
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84., 6 months 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., 8 months ago

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H.R.6395 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 1276, 7103, and 7104 of the House bill, and sec. 6003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Panetta, and Wenstrup., 6 days ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

See Voting »

NEWS:

See tweet 5 days ago

See tweet 1 week 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

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., 11 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.2500 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512., 3 months ago

See Voting »

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., 9 months 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.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 3 weeks 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., 11 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".
The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House., 5 months 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., 1 year 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 3 months 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., 11 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., 1 year 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., 9 months 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., 9 months ago

See Voting »

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, 11 months ago

See Voting »

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., 11 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., 11 months ago

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S.3147 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 week 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.6395 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 1276, 7103, and 7104 of the House bill, and sec. 6003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Panetta, and Wenstrup., 6 days ago

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H.R.266 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-139., 7 months ago

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H.R.7617 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations., 3 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.RES.1060 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7608) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 4 months ago

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H.R.7608 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations., 3 months ago

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H.RES.1067 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7617) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 3 months ago

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NEWS:

See tweet 9 months ago

See tweet 10 months ago

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

FOR Democrats

LOBBYISTS:

AGAINST

Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advisory information from the World Health Organization: http://who.int/emergencies

H.RES.908 Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.965 Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 6 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.967 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 965) authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 6 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1017 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations"; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.7301 To prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 4 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.7909 To facilitate access to child care services safely and securely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 2 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.8015 To maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 2 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1107 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

See Voting »

NEWS:

See tweet 2 days ago

See tweet 3 days ago

See tweet 1 week ago

See tweet 4 weeks ago

DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

AGAINST Democrats

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., 9 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., 11 months ago

See Voting »

S.1678 A bill to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.
Became Public Law No: 116-135., 8 months ago

See Voting »

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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 3 months 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460., 5 months 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., 1 year 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., 11 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., 1 year 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., 1 year ago

See Voting »

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., 11 months ago

See Voting »

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., 11 months ago

See Voting »

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., 11 months ago

See Voting »

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., 9 months ago

See Voting »

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., 10 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 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., 8 months 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., 8 months 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.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held., 4 months ago

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H.R.542 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577., 2 weeks ago

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NEWS:

“@JimHarroldOmaha Jim forgets that ISIS controlled a third of Syria and a third of Iraq four years ago... and we were in Afghanistan with many more forces.”

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“Senate GOP to press for Biden, other ex-Obama officials to testify on Flynn”

The Hill 6 months ago

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DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

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

Law Enforcement

Different approaches to dealing with crime.

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.
Became Public Law No: 116-94., 11 months ago

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H.R.35 To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.
Received in the Senate., 9 months ago

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H.RES.755 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The Senate adjudges that Donald John Trump, President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the second Article of Impeachment by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 34., 9 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., 11 months ago

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H.RES.767 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 11 months ago

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H.R.7120 To hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490., 4 months ago

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H.RES.1017 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations"; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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NEWS:

“Here is the best of our American spirit in response to this likely arson crime. https://t.co/M7BJAq550n”

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DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

Republican favor a more strict approach to crime and criminals.

FOR Democrats

Democrats favor a more lenient approach to crime and criminals to make sure their rights and the chance to reform and improve are always possible.

LOBBYISTS:

DONORS/LOBBYISTS:

- Company
- Amount
- EMERSON
- $30k
- American Bankers Assn
- $22.5k
- National Electrical Contractors Assn
- $22.5k
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
- $21k
- National Air Traffic Controllers Assn
- $20k
- Honeywell International
- $20k
- SHEET METAL & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS NAT'L ASSN
- $20k
- Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC
- $20k
- Comcast Corporation
- $19k
- UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION
- $18.5k

Based on the July 2020 report , next report due January 2021

CONGRESS:

Sponsored Legislation[9]

• To amend title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a deprivation of civil rights, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security to develop an engagement strategy with fusion centers, and for other purposes.

• To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms.

• To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for treatment of certain respiratory protective devices as covered countermeasures for purposes of targeted liability protections for pandemic and epidemic products and security countermeasures, and for other purposes.

• To protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

Co-Sponsored Legislation[153]

• To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.

• To award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden, to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and to award a Congressional Gold Medal to honor all of the women who contributed to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the Space Race.

• 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.

• To provide Federal housing assistance on behalf of youths who are aging out of foster care, and for other purposes.

• To ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor rights or standards, and for other purposes.

• Supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

• To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize urban Indian organizations to enter into arrangements for the sharing of medical services and facilities, and for other purposes.

• To amend section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to adjust the renewable fuel obligation to account for the full volume of gasoline and diesel produced by small refineries that are exempt under paragraph (9), and for other purposes.

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

• To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide grants to develop and enhance, or to evaluate, kinship navigator programs, and for other purposes.

• To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition and other material to win the war, that were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

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

• To amend title 17, United States Code, to establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes.

• To require the Transportation Security Administration to implement training for frontline Administration personnel regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with young children at passenger screening checkpoints, and for other purposes.

• Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Kinship Care Month".

• To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes.

• To amend title 38, United States Code, to require an annual report on veteran access to gender specific services under community care contracts, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and title 38, United States Code, to conduct risk analyses regarding certain educational institutions receiving payments under the Department of Education heightened cash monitoring payment method, and for other purposes.

• To strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy.

• To extend authorization for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 through fiscal year 2090, and for other purposes.

• 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 amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and for other purposes.

• To create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses, and for other purposes.

• To provide grants for projects to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities.