The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act [HB-2519]
The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Surcharges received from the sale of these coins shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served, and those who are still serving, in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.
HB-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act [HB-2711]
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act This bill designates as the "National Memorial to Fallen Educators" an existing memorial located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. The memorial is not a unit of the National Park System, and its designation shall not require or allow federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to it.
HB-2711: National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 06/12/2017
Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act [HB-3110]
Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member with insurance expertise of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to allow the current member to continue to serve in the event of a delay in the naming of a successor by the end of the member's six-year term. In such a case, the independent member may continue to serve until 18 months after the end of the term or until a successor is confirmed, whichever is earlier.
HB-3110: Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Received In The Senate. on 09/06/2017
ACTION for National Service Act America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act [HB-3140]
ACTION for National Service Act America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act This bill amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to reestablish the Corporation for National and Community Service as an independent executive agency called the National and Community Service Administration. An individual who successfully completes a term of full-time national service shall be entitled to a national service educational award equal to twice the amount of tuition for the
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HB-3140: ACTION for National Service Act America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/29/2017
Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017 [HB-3298]
Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to make payments from the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund to: (1) families of employees of the U.S Capitol Police who were killed in the line of duty, or (2) employees of the U.S. Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries. The board is required to issue specific regulations governing the fund's use for making such payments, including regulations ensuring that the payments are in addition to, and do not otherwise affect, other
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HB-3298: Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-45. on 08/04/2017
Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-3334]
Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Maya Angelou in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement. The bill requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution make it available for display, particularly at
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HB-3334: Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-3332]
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.
HB-3332: Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
Jobs Now Act of 2017 [HB-3376]
Jobs Now Act of 2017 This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to carry out a two-year pilot program to award competitive grants to general local government units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train employees who provide a local government unit with a public service. The bill prescribes required and authorized uses of grant fund and priorities for awarding and using grant funds, including: encouraging grantees to use funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals
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HB-3376: Jobs Now Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Introduced In House on 07/24/2017