Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Bills Introduced 102
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Airport Security Act of 2017 [HB-1746]
Airport Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment. The TSA shall require airport operators to: display conspicuous notices summarizing the program at each airport entrance, and require law enforcement personnel to monitor
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/12/2017
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Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 [HB-1748]
Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide funding to states for the development or expansion of summer and year-round youth employment programs that: (1) match youth participants with appropriate employers for high-quality employment opportunities; and (2) provide work-readiness training and educational programs, coaching and mentoring, career and college planning services, financial literacy education, and supportive services. In addition, Labor must award grants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/28/2017
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Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact. [HJR-92]
Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact. (Sec. 2) This joint resolution grants congressional consent to amendments of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact relating to the appointment and removal of members and alternates of the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority by compact signatories.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/18/2017
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo. [HCR-42]
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment in the case of Buckley v. Valeo because the decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process not simply because of direct transactions between those who give large amounts of money and candidates and elected officials
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/29/2017
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To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes. [HB-1777]
To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/12/2017
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Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. [HR-237]
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!")
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017
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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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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/31/2017
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To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. [HB-1832]
To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. This bill authorizes FY2018-FY2023 appropriations for the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention to conduct or support research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/31/2017
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Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act [HB-1827]
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to provide eligibility for specified medical/hospital care for an employee who: (1) has a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating of between 30% and 50% and at least 833 hours of service with the employer (from whom leave is requested) during the previous eight-month period, or (2) has a VA disability rating of 60% or higher and at least 625 hours of service with such employer during the previous 6-month period. Medical/hospital
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [HB-1815]
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, except: (1) under exigent circumstances, and (2) with prior approval. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public and private schools; scholastic or education-related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017