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Rep. Pete Aguilar

DETAILS: Rep. Pete Aguilar

(1979 - ) California

United States House of Representatives
House Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Defense
Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
House Committee on House Administration
Subcommittee on Elections
Subcommittee on Elections

CA - 31 House
(2015- present)

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Rep. Pete Aguilar

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We need to get our kids back to school, but we can't do that if we don't make sure our schools have the resources to keep students and teachers safe. The #AmericanRescuePlan will help provide those resources. https://t.co/0E51bb0R74

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Rep. Pete Aguilar

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The #AmericanRescuePlan meets the moment we're in and gives us the tools to help our communities build back better. Looking forward to seeing this once in a generation legislation become law. https://t.co/hR1qgUn3gf

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Rep. Pete Aguilar

TWEETS on Voting

Our democracy works best when the American people have the chance to make their voices heard. Proud to support #HR1 to restore faith in government, protect voting rights and clean up corruption #ForThePeople. https://t.co/1eadBhOMh7

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ISSUES: Rep. Pete Aguilar

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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., 1 year 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., 6 months ago

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

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 4 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., 1 year 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., 8 months ago

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H.R.3055 Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-69., 1 year ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Signed by President., 2 months ago

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H.R.3530 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enforce the licensure requirement for medical providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 1 year ago

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H.RES.708 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year 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., 1 year ago

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S.3147 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-212., 3 months ago

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H.RES.790 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 5 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., 1 year 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.
Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate., 2 months 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., 10 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., 6 months ago

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H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 7 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., 7 months ago

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H.R.7608 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations., 7 months ago

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H.RES.1067 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7617) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 7 months ago

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H.R.8354 To establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
Presented to President., 2 months ago

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H.R.221 To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.
Message on Senate action sent to the House., 2 months ago

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NEWS:

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

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

FOR Democrats

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

LOBBYISTS:

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Military

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

S.1790 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-92., 1 year ago

See Voting »

H.R.2500 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512., 6 months ago

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H.R.3304 To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.
Became Public Law No: 116-53., 2 years ago

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 4 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., 1 year ago

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H.R.5003 To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 1 year 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., 1 year 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, 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 10 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., 1 year 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.
Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate., 2 months ago

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H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 7 months ago

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NEWS:

“There's no room in our military for white supremacists or other extremists. Good to talk with @Kasie this morning about my new bill to keep hate groups out of our military and keep our brave service members safe from domestic extremists. https://t.co/WG9hu5r9Jx”

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“We know white supremacists are working to infiltrate our military—putting our service members in harm's way to advance their own hateful agendas. I introduced this bill because our national security depends on stopping them. https://t.co/7i9EgUONWU”

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“It’s more important than ever to modernize our military and make sure our servicemembers have the resources they need to succeed. Proud that these provisions were passed by the House today, and I look forward to seeing them enacted into law. https://t.co/wVVvRGh6Lj”

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“As foreign and domestic threats change, we must make sure our military is adapting and changing as well. That’s why I included these amendments to help rid our military of white nationalism, and increase the strength of our cybersecurity forces. https://t.co/jTqoNhunaB”

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“Today, @AppropsDems defeated an amendment to allow the president to raid military funds to build his border wall. We have real national security threats to deal with, like the Russian president putting bounties on Americans, and the American president doing nothing about it. https://t.co/IPDhG9lNDt”

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DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

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

FOR Democrats

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

LOBBYISTS:

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Health Care

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

H.R.3 To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521., 6 months ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 1 year ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.RES.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, 1 year ago

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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.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523., 6 months ago

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

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NEWS:

“From health care heroes to first responders to food service employees, essential workers are keeping the Inland Empire moving during this pandemic. Let's make sure they know how much our community appreciates all they do. https://t.co/upuPxYYlyU”

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“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, access to affordable, quality health care is crucial. These actions from @POTUS will help more people get the life-saving care they need. https://t.co/bcKgpjqMEX”

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“Like so many people in the Inland Empire, I'm grateful every day to the health care heroes, frontline workers, first responders and other essential workers who are keeping our community moving. To submit a "thank you" message, visit: https://t.co/KBU6z83BM5. https://t.co/NW2BRmvQvy”

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“Today marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the fight for equal health care access for all. I'll continue to stand for the right of all Americans to make their own health care decisions.”

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“Our local health care workers have been completely overwhelmed by the influx of cases in our region. We owe it to them to get this virus under control by staying home, wearing masks and avoiding groups. Lives depend on it. (2/2)”

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DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

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

FOR Democrats

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

LOBBYISTS:

FOR

Terror Organizations

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

H.R.3413 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 11 months ago

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H.R.3624 To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 1 year ago

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H.R.2513 To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 1 year ago

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H.RES.629 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1815) to require the Securities and Exchange Commission, when developing rules and regulations about disclosures to retail investors, to conduct investor testing, including a survey and interviews of retail investors, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Signed by President., 2 months ago

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H.R.4739 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid exposure, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460., 9 months ago

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H.RES.646 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2513) to ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.R.135 To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330., 1 year ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 1 year ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 1 year ago

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

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 5 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 7 months ago

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H.R.542 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577., 3 months ago

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H.R.1044 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.
Message on Senate action sent to the House., 3 months 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., 5 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.965 Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 9 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.967 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 965) authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 9 months ago

See Voting »

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

See Voting »

H.R.7301 To prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 8 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.7909 To facilitate access to child care services safely and securely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 5 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.8015 To maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 6 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1107 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

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NEWS:

“This week, the House will vote on the American Rescue Plan, @POTUS's legislative package to bring much-needed COVID-19 relief to the American people. Join us live here for @HouseDemocrats weekly press conference: https://t.co/O4ri6OQMGZ”

See tweet 1 week ago

“Hate crimes and anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic are on the rise. I stand with our Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We must speak out against hatred and racism in all their forms. https://t.co/26aQaieUvT”

See tweet 3 weeks ago

“At the recommendation of the Attending Physician, this weekend I joined other Members of Congress in receiving the coronavirus vaccine. I hope this will serve as an example to our community that this vaccine is safe, painless and effective. https://t.co/GUvhctpaQ3”

See tweet 2 months ago

“Was happy to be up @WayTooEarly to talk about the urgent need for a COVID-19 relief package in communities like mine. https://t.co/xa61jF7Jc7”

See tweet 2 months ago

“I’m live with @RepJeffries for @HouseDemocrats weekly press conference to talk about the bipartisan progress we’re seeing on COVID-19 relief. Watch live here: https://t.co/pPSIK36a55”

See tweet 2 months ago

DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

AGAINST Democrats

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., 1 year 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., 6 months ago

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

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 4 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., 1 year 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., 8 months ago

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H.R.3055 Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-69., 1 year ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Signed by President., 2 months ago

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H.R.3530 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enforce the licensure requirement for medical providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs., 1 year ago

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H.RES.708 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

See Voting »

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

See Voting »

H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 1 year ago

See Voting »

H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year 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., 1 year ago

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S.3147 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-212., 3 months ago

See Voting »

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., 1 year ago

See Voting »

H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 5 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., 1 year 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.
Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate., 2 months ago

See Voting »

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., 10 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., 6 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 7 months ago

See Voting »

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., 7 months ago

See Voting »

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., 7 months ago

See Voting »

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., 7 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.8354 To establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
Presented to President., 2 months ago

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H.R.221 To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.
Message on Senate action sent to the House., 2 months 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., 1 year ago

See Voting »

H.R.2500 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512., 6 months ago

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H.R.3304 To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.
Became Public Law No: 116-53., 2 years ago

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H.R.4183 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-187., 4 months ago

See Voting »

H.J.RES.77 Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246., 1 year ago

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H.R.5003 To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 1 year 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., 1 year ago

See Voting »

H.RES.758 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5038) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1790) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider, 1 year ago

See Voting »

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., 1 year ago

See Voting »

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., 1 year 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., 10 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., 1 year ago

See Voting »

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.
Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate., 2 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1053 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7027) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 7 months ago

See Voting »

NEWS:

See tweet 1 week ago

See tweet 2 weeks ago

See tweet 2 months ago

See tweet 7 months ago

See tweet 8 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., 5 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.965 Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 9 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.967 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 965) authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 9 months ago

See Voting »

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

See Voting »

H.R.7301 To prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 8 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.7909 To facilitate access to child care services safely and securely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 5 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.8015 To maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 6 months ago

See Voting »

H.RES.1107 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 5 months ago

See Voting »

NEWS:

See tweet 1 week ago

See tweet 3 weeks ago

See tweet 2 months ago

“Was happy to be up @WayTooEarly to talk about the urgent need for a COVID-19 relief package in communities like mine. https://t.co/xa61jF7Jc7”

See tweet 2 months ago

“I’m live with @RepJeffries for @HouseDemocrats weekly press conference to talk about the bipartisan progress we’re seeing on COVID-19 relief. Watch live here: https://t.co/pPSIK36a55”

See tweet 2 months ago

DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

AGAINST Democrats

FOR

Health Care

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

H.R.3 To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521., 6 months ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 1 year ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

See Voting »

H.RES.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, 1 year ago

See Voting »

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.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523., 6 months ago

See Voting »

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

See Voting »

NEWS:

See tweet 3 weeks ago

See tweet 1 month ago

DETAILS:

FOR Republicans

FOR Democrats

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

LOBBYISTS:

FOR

Terror Organizations

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

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

See Voting »

H.R.1158 To authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 116-93., 1 year ago

See Voting »

S.1678 A bill to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.
Became Public Law No: 116-135., 11 months ago

See Voting »

H.R.3624 To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 1 year ago

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H.R.2513 To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs., 1 year ago

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H.RES.629 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1815) to require the Securities and Exchange Commission, when developing rules and regulations about disclosures to retail investors, to conduct investor testing, including a survey and interviews of retail investors, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.R.4761 To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.
Signed by President., 2 months ago

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H.R.4739 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid exposure, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460., 9 months ago

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H.RES.646 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2513) to ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.R.135 To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330., 1 year ago

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H.R.1309 To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions., 1 year ago

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H.RES.713 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year ago

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H.RES.765 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 1 year ago

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

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H.R.5664 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to ensure adequate time for the preparation of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, require the timely provision of information to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department of State regarding the number and location of visa denials based, in whole or in part, on grounds related to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations., 5 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., 1 year 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., 1 year 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., 7 months ago

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H.R.542 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577., 3 months ago

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H.R.1044 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.
Message on Senate action sent to the House., 3 months 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

DONORS/LOBBYISTS:

- Company
- Amount
- Anheuser-Busch Companies
- $40k
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers
- $35k
- UPS (UNITED PARCEL SERVICE)
- $29.5k
- New York Life Insurance Company
- $29.5k
- Leidos Inc
- $28k
- Northrop Grumman
- $27.5k
- Mortgage Bankers Assn
- $27.5k
- Lockheed Martin
- $27.5k
- Edison International
- $26k
- Honeywell International
- $25.5k

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

CONGRESS:

Sponsored Legislation[3]

• To provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats, and for other purposes.

• To increase the principal obligation limits for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act for residences in eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties.

Co-Sponsored Legislation[122]

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

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

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

• To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.

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

• To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.

• Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

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

• To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with the deadline for filing Federal income tax returns, and for other purposes.

• To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

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

• To amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, and for other purposes.

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

• To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.

• To support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose.

• To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals, and for other purposes.

• To exempt from the calculation of monthly income certain benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.

• To prohibit Executive agencies from using the derogatory term "alien" to refer to an individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States, to amend chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, to establish a uniform definition for the term "foreign national", and for other purposes.

• To support the people of Central America and strengthen United States national security by addressing the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and for other purposes.

• To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to notify Congress of each foreign national who dies in the custody of the Secretary, and for other purposes.

• To require States to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with plans developed and enacted into law by independent redistricting commissions, and for other purposes.

• To ensure the humane treatment of pregnant women by reinstating the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detainees, and for other purposes.

• Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

• To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase transparency and reporting on campus sexual violence, and for other purposes.