Sen. Joe Manchin

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District SD-WV
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 209

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US Congress 115th Congress

National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 [S.751]
National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 This bill: (1) establishes the National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund, and (2) requires specified amounts of federal mineral revenues that are not otherwise credited, covered, or deposited pursuant to federal law to be deposited into such fund each fiscal year through FY2047. Amounts in the fund shall be used for meeting high-priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service (NPS) as follows: 20% shall be allocated to transportation-related projects that may be eligible for funding made (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/28/2017

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A resolution designating March 29, 2017, as "Vietnam Veterans Day". [SR-103]
A resolution designating March 29, 2017, as "Vietnam Veterans Day". Designates March 29, 2017, as Vietnam Veterans Day. Recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam or in support of operations in Vietnam during war and peace.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2115; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2103-2104) on 03/29/2017

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A bill 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. [S.766]
A bill 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: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 03/29/2017

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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 [S.784]
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/17/2017

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A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [SJR-39]
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes: outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds, and outlays relating to a natural disaster (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/30/2017

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Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017 [S.778]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/30/2017

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A resolution congratulating the rifle team of West Virginia University on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship. [SR-107]
A resolution congratulating the rifle team of West Virginia University on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship. Congratulates the West Virginia University rifle team on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2157; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2157) on 03/30/2017

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Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017 [S.781]
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to shield a health care professional from liability under federal or state law for harm caused by any act or omission if: (1) the professional is serving as a volunteer in response to a disaster; and (2) the act or omission occurs during the period of the disaster, in the professional's capacity as a volunteer, and in a good faith belief that the individual being treated is in need of health care services. This protection from liability does not apply (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/30/2017

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A resolution designating April 5, 2017, as "Gold Star Wives Day". [SR-112]
A resolution designating April 5, 2017, as "Gold Star Wives Day". Designates April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day. Recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2220; Text: Cr S2219) on 04/04/2017

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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [S.808]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Alexander With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/09/2018

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