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H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection ActHouse Passed Apr 22, 2013 3,568 Views
To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecur...
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S.744 - JOLT Act of 2013Introduced May 16, 2013 2,516 Views
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
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S.150 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2013Introduced Mar 14, 2013 2,204 Views
A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.
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S.743 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013Senate Passed May 07, 2013 1,757 Views
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes.
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S.716Bill Is Law Apr 15, 2013 1,433 Views
A bill to modify the requirements under the STOCK Act regarding online access to certain financial disclosure statements and related forms.
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H.R.499 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition ActIntroduced Feb 28, 2013 1,305 Views
To decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level, to leave to the States a power to regulate marijuana that is similar to the power they have t...
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H.R.684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 08, 2013 1,281 Views
To restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes.
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S.649 - Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 1,171 Views
A bill to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background ch...
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H.Res.170Introduced Apr 18, 2013 900 Views
Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.
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H.J.Res.15Introduced Jan 25, 2013 897 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitat...
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H.R.933 - Science Appropriations Act, 2013Bill Is Law Mar 26, 2013 845 Views
"An Act making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013."
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H.R.1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013House Passed May 09, 2013 777 Views
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.
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H.R.41 - Hurricane Sandy relief billBill Is Law Jan 06, 2013 730 Views
To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program.
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H.R.21 - NRA Members' Gun Safety Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 595 Views
To provide for greater safety in the use of firearms.
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H.R.1330 - Student Loan Fairness ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 592 Views
To increase purchasing power, strengthen economic recovery, and restore fairness in financing higher education in the United States through st...
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S.374 - Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013Introduced Mar 12, 2013 578 Views
A bill to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background ch...
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S.658 - Cyber Warrior Act of 2013Introduced Mar 22, 2013 572 Views
A bill to amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to enhance capabilities to prepare for and respond to cyber emergencies, and for other p...
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H.R.1772 - Legal Workforce ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 555 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibil...
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H.R.437 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2013Introduced Feb 28, 2013 548 Views
To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.36Introduced Jan 23, 2013 495 Views
Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
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H.R.1554 - Stop Tax Haven Abuse ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 494 Views
To restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1706 - Mortgage Settlement Monitoring Act of 2013Introduced Apr 24, 2013 458 Views
To establish an Independent Monitor to maintain oversight of the settlement by mortgage servicing companies that were subject to enforcement a...
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H.R.1736 - School Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 452 Views
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to recruit, prepare, and support principals through capacity-building measures tha...
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H.R.191 - NAFTA Accountability ActIntroduced Jan 15, 2013 449 Views
To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, an...
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H.R.748 - Universal National Service ActIntroduced Mar 06, 2013 448 Views
To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 25 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed ser...
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S.843 - Ammunition Management for More Obtainability Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 427 Views
A bill to limit the amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies for a 6-month period.
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H.R.1605 - National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 422 Views
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Inst...
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H.R.25 - Fair Tax Act of 2013Introduced Jan 03, 2013 420 Views
To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, a...
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H.R.1821 - Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2013Introduced May 03, 2013 408 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medica...
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S.169 - Immigration Innovation Act of 2013Introduced Jan 29, 2013 398 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the United Stat...
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S.691 - High-Capacity Ammunition Magazine Ban of 2013Introduced Apr 10, 2013 394 Views
A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
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S.Con.Res.14Introduced Apr 22, 2013 380 Views
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth the app...
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H.R.1010 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013Introduced Apr 23, 2013 377 Views
To provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
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H.R.1793 - Global Partnerships Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 377 Views
To establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable United States foreign assistance, and for other purposes.
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H.R.24 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2013Introduced Jan 03, 2013 368 Views
To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of th...
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H.R.152 - Hurricane Sandy relief billBill Is Law Jan 29, 2013 365 Views
Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, to improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane ...
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H.R.1717 - Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 344 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, a...
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S.336 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 342 Views
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes.
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S.Con.Res.3Senate Passed Jan 04, 2013 334 Views
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.
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H.J.Res.16Introduced Jan 25, 2013 332 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.
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H.J.Res.13Introduced Jan 25, 2013 328 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political spe...
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S.47 - VAWA billBill Is Law Mar 07, 2013 323 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
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H.R.199 - Income Equity Act of 2013Introduced Jan 04, 2013 315 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation.
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H.R.1802 - Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 313 Views
To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to promote civic learning and engagement, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1654 - Budget Process Improvement Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 307 Views
To improve the accuracy and transparency of the Federal budget process.
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H.R.109 - Enumerated Powers ActIntroduced Jan 25, 2013 305 Views
To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.
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H.R.138 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device ActIntroduced Jan 25, 2013 296 Views
To prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1765 - Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013Bill Is Law May 01, 2013 295 Views
To provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Fe...
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H.R.1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 19, 2013 293 Views
To promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.4Introduced Jan 03, 2013 287 Views
A resolution to limit certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
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H.R.307 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013Bill Is Law Mar 13, 2013 286 Views
To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health...
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H.R.1385 - Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2013Introduced Mar 22, 2013 286 Views
To amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1604 - Map It Once, Use It Many Times ActIntroduced May 03, 2013 283 Views
To establish the National Geospatial Technology Administration within the United States Geological Survey to enhance the use of geospatial dat...
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H.R.226 - Support Assault Firearms Elimination and Reduction for our Streets ActIntroduced Jan 14, 2013 279 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for surrendering to authorities certain assault weapons.
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H.R.532 - Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2013Introduced Feb 28, 2013 273 Views
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.
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H.R.1829 - Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013Introduced May 07, 2013 271 Views
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, and for othe...
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H.R.163 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2013 267 Views
To designate as wilderness certain land and inland water within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in the State of Michigan, and for o...
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H.R.35 - Safe Schools Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 262 Views
To restore safety to America's schools.
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H.Res.193Introduced Apr 30, 2013 261 Views
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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H.R.1661 - Improving Cancer Treatment Education Act of 2013Introduced Apr 19, 2013 256 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education under the Medicare program and to ...
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H.R.1389 - Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women ActIntroduced Apr 08, 2013 247 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, regarding restrictions on abortions at medical facilities of the Department of Defense.
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H.Con.Res.31Introduced Apr 19, 2013 246 Views
Supporting Rare Pituitary Disease Awareness.
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H.R.141 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 245 Views
To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows.
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H.R.1796 - Troop Talent Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 244 Views
To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining c...
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H.R.133 - Citizens Protection Act of 2013Introduced Feb 28, 2013 242 Views
To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act.
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H.R.1797 - District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 241 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1764 - Ammunition Management for More Obtainability Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 240 Views
To limit the amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies for a 6-month period.
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S.1 - Immigration Reform that Works for America's Future ActIntroduced Jan 22, 2013 238 Views
A bill to reform America's broken immigration system.
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H.R.137 - Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 237 Views
To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check sys...
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H.Res.164House Passed Apr 17, 2013 233 Views
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat informatio...
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H.R.1523 - Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 233 Views
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for a new rule regarding the application of the Act to marihuana, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1755 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 230 Views
To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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S.462 - United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013Introduced Mar 05, 2013 228 Views
A bill to enhance the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel.
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H.R.1565 - National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 219 Views
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Inst...
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S.861Introduced May 06, 2013 219 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, and f...
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H.R.1822Introduced May 06, 2013 216 Views
To extend the authorization period for certain uses of funds from the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
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H.R.1780Introduced May 03, 2013 215 Views
To provide that the only health plans that the Federal Government may make available to the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, an...
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H.Con.Res.1House Passed Jan 04, 2013 215 Views
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
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H.R.1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations ActHouse Passed Apr 15, 2013 213 Views
To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Bo...
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H.R.325 - No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013Bill Is Law Feb 04, 2013 213 Views
To ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes.
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S.Con.Res.1Senate Passed Jan 03, 2013 211 Views
A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United ...
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S.739 - National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy ActIntroduced Apr 16, 2013 210 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, a...
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H.R.23 - Sanctity of Human Life ActIntroduced Jan 25, 2013 210 Views
To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.
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S.Res.5Senate Defeats Jan 24, 2013 210 Views
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after addit...
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H.R.142 - Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 206 Views
To require face to face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases...
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H.R.1595 - Student Loan Relief Act of 2013Introduced Apr 17, 2013 204 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1580House Passed May 15, 2013 202 Views
To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.
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S.853 - Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013Senate Passed Apr 30, 2013 202 Views
A bill to provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of...
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H.R.198 - Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military ForceIntroduced Jan 04, 2013 199 Views
To repeal Public Law 107-40.
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H.R.1769 - Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 29, 2013 194 Views
To improve energy infrastructure resilience through federal water resource investments, and for other purposes.
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S.10 - Consolidated Farm and Rural Development ActIntroduced Jan 22, 2013 194 Views
A bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018.
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S.Res.101Senate Passed Apr 17, 2013 193 Views
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by thi...
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H.R.1369 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 192 Views
To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.
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H.R.34 - Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 192 Views
To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firear...
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H.J.Res.41Introduced Apr 30, 2013 190 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
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S.676 - Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013Introduced Apr 09, 2013 189 Views
A bill to prevent tax-related identity theft and tax fraud.
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S.Con.Res.8Senate Passed Apr 15, 2013 187 Views
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the a...
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H.R.1692 - Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2013Introduced Apr 24, 2013 187 Views
To require the development of a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan, to create incentives for governments a...
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H.R.165 - Man in the Sea Memorial ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2013 186 Views
To authorize the placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor the members of the Armed Forces w...
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H.R.11 - VAWA billIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 186 Views
To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.