Senior Accessible Housing Act [HB-1780]
Senior Accessible Housing Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable personal tax credit for senior citizens who modify their residences to enhance their ability to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in the residences. The credit applies to up to $30,000 of the expenses that individuals who are at least 60 years old incur over their lifetime to make modifications to their residences, including: the installation of entrance and exit ramps; the widening of doorways; the installation of handrails or grab
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HB-1780: Senior Accessible Housing Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/29/2017
Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act [HB-1781]
Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl. It also establishes a consecutive mandatory prison term for a defendant who commits a drug offense involving a detectable amount of heroin or fentanyl. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance that contains a detectable amount of
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HB-1781: Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Donovan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/21/2017
PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 [HB-1847]
PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish requirements to license, train, assign, and oversee persons hired by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales,
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HB-1847: PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017
This bill aims to make changes to the Horse Protection Act by designating additional unlawful acts, increasing penalties for violations, improving enforcement by the Department of Agriculture, and other purposes.
Key Points:
Defines terms such as "action device" and "participate."
Highlights findings related to soring horses and inadequate inspection programs.
Sets rules for horse shows and exhibitions, including disqualifications.
Lists unlawful acts, including the use of specific devices and materials.
Specifies violations and penalties, including fines and potential disqualifications.
Mandates the issuance of regulations within 180 days.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/31/2017
HOPS Act Homeland Production Security Act [HB-1811]
HOPS Act Homeland Production Security Act This bill amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the procurement of DHS uniforms not manufactured in the United States.
HB-1811: HOPS Act Homeland Production Security Act
Homeland Production Security Act (HOPS Act) - H.R. 1811
This bill aims to restrict the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to purchase uniforms that are not made in the United States. This means that the department cannot buy uniforms from foreign manufacturers. The bill also includes other related provisions.
Sponsored by Mr. Taylor and Mr. Correa, the bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security on March 30, 2017.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Oversight And Management Efficiency. on 04/11/2017
Big Cat Public Safety Act [HB-1818]
Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. The bill revises the list of entities that are exempt from Lacey Act prohibitions regarding those wildlife species to include: (1) certain entities
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HB-1818: Big Cat Public Safety Act
This bill, introduced in Congress, aims to make changes to the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 in order to clarify certain provisions related to wildlife safety. Specifically, it focuses on regulating the breeding and possession of certain wildlife species, such as big cats, to ensure their conservation and protection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 04/11/2017
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act [HB-19]
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.
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HB-19: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 04/07/2017
HR-239: Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 05/18/2017
You have voted HR-239: Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa..
Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017 [HB-1854]
Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives grant funds under the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) or the controlled substance monitoring program to comply with specified requirements, including a requirement to share its PDMP data with other states. The Department of Justice (DOJ) or Department of Health and Human Services may withhold grant funds from a state that fails to comply. To facilitate data sharing among states, the bill directs DOJ to award a grant under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse
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HB-1854: Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/24/2017
Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act [HB-1928]
Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act This bill provides a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. The bill provides the appropriations at the rate and under the conditions provided for the most recent fiscal year for which an Act making appropriations for the uniformed services has been enacted. The appropriations are provided during a period of lapsed appropriations, in which appropriations are unavailable
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HB-1928: Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 [HB-1911]
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism, law enforcement, or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S.
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HB-1911: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2018