Rep. Donald Norcross

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District HD-NJ-1
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 72

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US Congress 116th Congress

Miners Pension Protection Act [HB-935]
Transfers certain funds to provide pension benefits for retired coal miners who have been affected by issues such as coal company bankruptcies. The Department of the Treasury must transfer additional funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Pension Plan to pay pension benefits required under that plan if the annual limit on transfers under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 exceeds the amount required to be transferred for existing obligations of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund. The bill also increases the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources Discharged. on 10/23/2019

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Protecting America’s Workers Act [HB-1074]
Expands the coverage of requirements governing workplace safety and health to include protection for federal, state, and local government employees. However, the bill does not cover working conditions otherwise covered by federal requirements for mine safety and health. The bill revises requirements governing worker protection, including by expanding protections for whistle-blowers, such as protections for employees who refuse to perform work because they reasonably believe the work would result in serious injury or illness and for employees who (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/07/2019

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Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of adoption and to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States. [HR-34]
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 01/09/2019

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Supporting the goal of increasing public school teacher pay and public education funding. [HR-58]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that compensation of public school teachers should be comparable to that of other college graduates with years in the workforce where the teachers are employed.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 01/17/2019

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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-38]
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 01/30/2019

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Stop the Attack on Local Taxpayers Act of 2019 [HB-1142]
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to (1) repeal the $10,000 limitation on individual income tax deductions for certain state and local taxes, and (2) increase the top individual income tax rate to 39.6% (currently 37%).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 02/11/2019

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Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals. [HR-124]
This resolution (1) strongly opposes President Trump's ban on transgender members of the Armed Forces, (2) rejects the scientific and medical claims upon which it is based, and (3) strongly urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate the ban and to maintain an inclusive policy allowing qualified transgender Americans to enlist and serve in the Armed Forces.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 252. on 03/28/2019

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Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act [HB-1139]
Requires grant recipients under the public transportation safety program who operate a fixed route bus service to (1) develop a risk reduction program for bus operations to improve safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents, injuries, assaults on bus operators, and fatalities; (2) submit the program to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for review and approval; and (3) implement the approved program. DOT shall require grant recipients who operate a rail fixed guideway public transportation system that is not subject to regulation by (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/12/2019

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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 [HB-737]
Addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.) The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/21/2019

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FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act [HB-1185]
Establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. The bill entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for a specified benefit period and prescribes a formula for determining the individual's monthly benefit amount, An FMLI benefit payment shall be coordinated with any periodic benefits received under a state or local temporary disability insurance or family leave program. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on employers, employees, (continued...)

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 02/13/2019

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