Politics Zoom | Garret Graves

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., 9 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., 1 month 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., 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., 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., 9 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., 2 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., 10 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 1 month 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., 9 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., 10 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., 7 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., 7 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, 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., 9 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., 9 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., 8 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., 7 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.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505., 1 month 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., 4 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., 1 month 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., 2 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., 1 month 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., 1 month 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., 1 month 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

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., 9 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., 1 month 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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 9 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., 11 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., 6 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., 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, 9 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., 8 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., 8 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., 4 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., 6 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.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505., 1 month 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., 2 months ago

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NEWS:

“The U.S. House passed a spending package with $3 million for @PBRCNews to help improve the performance & resilience of our military service members while reducing injury & recovery time. (1/2) https://t.co/eI3GWxtUGP”

See tweet 1 month ago

“Big thanks to Chairman Adam Smith, Ranking Member Mac Thornberry, Congresswoman Liz Cheney and other leaders for working together to do what is right for our national security and our military men and women. https://t.co/6Ko6ymTaZQ”

See tweet 2 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

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., 7 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., 9 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., 5 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., 11 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., 11 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., 11 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 1 month 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., 3 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., 11 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., 9 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., 10 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., 10 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., 9 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., 9 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., 9 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., 7 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., 8 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., 8 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., 6 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., 6 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., 1 month 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.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably., 1 month 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

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 days 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., 4 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., 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., 2 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., 2 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 days ago

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H.R.8015 To maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 week ago

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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., 4 days ago

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NEWS:

“Over $2.1 million in CARES Act funding awarded to South Central Planning & Development Commission in Houma. It will assist businesses impacted by COVID-19 in Assumption, Lafourche, St Charles, St James, St John the Baptist, St Mary & Terrebonne parishes https://t.co/J7kimp8ydc”

See tweet 2 weeks ago

“On Friday I testified at the Louisiana Economic Recovery Task Force and gave a federal update on COVID-19 relief. We discussed the bills Congress has passed so far and the need to tailor the next round of legislation to those that need it the most. https://t.co/I9RFmxdRhj”

See tweet 1 month ago

“Louisiana crawfish is now included in USDA's CFAP program. This is part of the larger effort to keep Louisiana’s seafood industries afloat amidst COVID-19. (1/3) https://t.co/b4Ix5Fw1y5”

See tweet 1 month ago

“This is a win-win-win for Louisiana’s consumers, families and local fishermen as COVID-19 has impacted everyone across the board. For many families across Louisiana, this will help feed food banks, schools and households. (1/2) https://t.co/voDKjrS3Gg”

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“We‘re still hurting from the Spillway opening last year & COVID-19 has made matters worse. Today’s announcement will absolutely help bridge the gap between further loss for our processors & fleet, & be the lifeline needed to stay afloat until our economy is back on track. (3/5) https://t.co/FKzFIN0yQZ”

See tweet 1 month ago

DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

AGAINST Democrats

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., 10 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., 7 months 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., 7 months 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., 9 months ago

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S.2193 A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to issue guidance to clarify that Federal agencies may pay by charge card for the charging of Federal electric motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 days ago

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H.R.150 To modernize Federal grant reporting, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-103., 8 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., 10 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., 10 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., 6 months 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., 11 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.4894 To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, to require the budget justifications and appropriation requests of agencies be made publicly available.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533., 4 days 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., 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., 8 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., 8 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., 6 months ago

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H.R.2 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 2 months ago

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H.RES.1028 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.R.7573 To direct the Architect of the Capitol to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago

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NEWS:

“In April, I began these efforts with USDA, AMS and the American Shrimp Processors Association. Members of the association can clear their inventory to sustain their businesses in the meantime, shrimpers can sell their catch and communities in need can be fed. (2/5) https://t.co/EjqCa99Jbc”

See tweet 1 month 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., 9 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., 1 month 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., 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., 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., 9 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., 2 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., 10 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 1 month 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., 9 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., 10 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., 7 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., 7 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, 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., 9 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., 9 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., 8 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., 7 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.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505., 1 month 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., 4 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., 1 month 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., 2 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., 1 month 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., 1 month 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., 1 month ago

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NEWS:

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

FOR Democrats

LOBBYISTS:

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., 9 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., 1 month 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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 9 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., 11 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., 6 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., 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, 9 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., 8 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., 8 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., 4 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., 6 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.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505., 1 month 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., 2 months ago

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NEWS:

See tweet 1 month ago

See tweet 2 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:

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 days 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., 4 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., 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., 2 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., 2 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 days ago

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H.R.8015 To maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 week ago

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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., 4 days ago

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NEWS:

See tweet 2 weeks ago

See tweet 1 month ago

“Louisiana crawfish is now included in USDA's CFAP program. This is part of the larger effort to keep Louisiana’s seafood industries afloat amidst COVID-19. (1/3) https://t.co/b4Ix5Fw1y5”

See tweet 1 month 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., 7 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., 9 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., 5 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., 11 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., 11 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., 11 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502., 1 month 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., 3 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., 11 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., 9 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., 10 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., 10 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., 9 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., 9 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., 9 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., 7 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., 8 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., 8 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., 6 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., 6 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., 1 month 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.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably., 1 month ago

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NEWS:

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

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., 10 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., 7 months 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., 7 months 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., 9 months ago

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S.2193 A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to issue guidance to clarify that Federal agencies may pay by charge card for the charging of Federal electric motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 days ago

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H.R.150 To modernize Federal grant reporting, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-103., 8 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., 10 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., 10 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., 6 months 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., 11 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., 10 months ago

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H.R.4894 To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, to require the budget justifications and appropriation requests of agencies be made publicly available.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533., 4 days 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., 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., 8 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., 8 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., 6 months ago

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H.R.2 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 2 months ago

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H.RES.1028 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago

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H.R.7573 To direct the Architect of the Capitol to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago

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NEWS:

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DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

FOR Democrats

LOBBYISTS:

DONORS/LOBBYISTS:

- Company
- Amount
- Honeywell International
- $28.5k
- Amedisys Inc
- $27.5k
- UPS (UNITED PARCEL SERVICE)
- $24.5k
- Entergy Services, LLC
- $23.5k
- Marathon Petroleum Company LP
- $22.5k
- Adams and Reese, LLP
- $21.3k
- Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
- $20.5k
- Valero Energy
- $20k
- NextEra Energy
- $20k
- The Dow Chemical Company, dba Dow
- $18.5k

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

CONGRESS:

Sponsored Legislation[6]

• To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

• To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance on electronic consent forms, and for other purposes.

• To require individuals fishing for Gulf reef fish to use certain descending devices, and for other purposes.

• Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship.

• To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a pilot program for intermodal transportation infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.

Co-Sponsored Legislation[44]

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

• 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 direct the Secretary of Transportation to request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.

• Congratulating the Eastbank All-Stars from River Ridge, Louisiana, on winning the 2019 Little League World Series Championship.

• To require research in coastal sustainability and resilience, to ensure that the Federal Government continues to implement and advance coastal resiliency efforts, 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 extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

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

• Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.

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

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

• To amend the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act with respect to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety, and for other purposes.

• To impose sanctions with respect to the provision of certain vessels for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines, and for other purposes.

• To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.

• To title 38, United States Code, to permit veterans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional employees, and for other purposes.

• To provide for the use of funds in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for the purposes for which the funds were collected and to ensure that funds credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used to support navigation, and for other purposes.

• 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.

• To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other purposes.

• Expressing support for designation of October 28 as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day".

• Establishing the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for the placement in offices of Members of the House of Representatives of children, spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who are hostile casualties or who have died from a training-related injury.

• To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes.

• To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families through the award of grants to such entities, and for other purposes.

• To provide for certain reforms with respect to the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act, the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes.

• To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, as the "Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office".