Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]

An amendment to provide funding for Medicaid Services in the amount of $8 million divided as follows: $2.5 million for Guam; $2.5 million for the Virgin Islands; $2 million for American Samoa; and $1 million for the Northern Mariana Islands.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to overhaul, repair, or maintain, in a shipyard outside the United States or Guam, any naval vessel that has no designated homeport and is located in an area of responsibility of the Unified Combatant Command encompassing a United States or Guam shipyard.

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An amendment numbered 19 printed in the congressional Record to increase appropriations for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operations, research, and facilities by $500,000 and decrease appropriations for the Department of Commerce salaries and expenses by $500,000.

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An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-127 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on a review to be conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for preferred and alternative methods of having the airports in U.S. territories comply with TSA security regulations. The report would also address the cost differences and financing opportunities for such airports to fully comply with the TSA regulations.

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An amendment to insert a new section prohibiting the use of funds from being made available to enforce the limitations under section 1108 of the Social Security Act on the amount certified for fiscal year 2005 with respect to title XIX of such Act with respect to Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

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An amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of $500,000.

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Amendment authorizes the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to settle claims resulting from the occupation of Guam during World War II based on other war claims programs previously authorized by Congress for other Americans.

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Reaffirming the strong commitment of the United States to the countries and territories of the Pacific Islands region.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2018

This resolution affirms the United States' commitment to engaging with all countries and territories of the South Pacific region, and calls for increasing the frequency of high-level visits with leaders of the Pacific Islands.

Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2018

Finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Honors the contributions of nonprofit organizations and community leaders working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans. Reaffirms support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws.

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 14, 2018, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2018

Expresses support for the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week. Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2018

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2018

Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as "National Kinship Care Month".

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2018

Expresses support for the designation of National Kinship Care Month. Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates. Encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Strengthening Minority-Serving Institutions Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018

Strengthening Minority-Serving Institutions Act of 2018 This bill permanently extends mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions and increases the authorized funding levels for such programs.

Violence Against Women Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018

Violence Against Women Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to assist veterans who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault access VA benefits. The VA shall establish a national task force to address domestic violence and sexual assault among veterans and conduct a study to determine the scope of the problem.

Human Trafficking and IUU Fishing Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018

Human Trafficking and IUU Fishing Act This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to add the Secretary of Commerce as a member of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking.

To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to increase the minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018

This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to modify the formula used to allocate base formula grants under the Sexual Assault Services Program. Specifically, it increases from .25% to .50% the percentage of program funds awarded as a base formula grant to the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018

Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

IDEA Parity for Outlying Areas Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018

IDEA Parity for Outlying Areas Act This bill modifies funding for special education in Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, including by eliminating certain limits on such funding and establishing minimum funding levels.

House Intern Pay Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2018

House Intern Pay Act of 2018 This bill establishes an allowance in each office of Members of the House of Representatives for compensation of interns who serve in the Member's office during a calendar year.

Offshore Wind for Territories Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2018

Offshore Wind for Territories Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize offshore wind development in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone adjacent to U.S. territories. The bill also establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund for the Department of Commerce to carry out the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, including to preserve, sustain, and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All sales of such coins shall include a surcharge of $10 for each coin. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the National World War I Museum and Memorial to assist in the commemoration of the centennial.

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2023 various programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Stabilization Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Stabilization Act This bill establishes a process under which certain long-term residents of the Northern Mariana Islands who are workers or investors with specified temporary visas may obtain lawful permanent resident status.