Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds provided as part of Plan Colombia and the Andean Counterdrug Initiative from being used for aerial fumigation to eradicate illicit crops in Colombia.

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An amendment numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to provide for establishment of a Children's Safety Office under the general authority of the Attorney General.

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An amendment numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to provide for grants to combat sexual abuse of children. Such grants shall be made by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

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An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record.

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An amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to make it a crime to knowingly misappropriate the personal identification information of a minor in interstate or foreign commerce. The offense will be punishable by fines or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

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An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section which privides for inclusion of gender statistics under the Hate Crime Statistics Act.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute to clarify that cases brought by state attorneys general are excluded from the provisions of the class action bill and are not forced into federal court; to limit the court's ability to seal or make subject to a protective order, records unless it is necessary to protect trade confidentiality and is consistent with the protection of public health and safety or the disclosure of the information is clearly outweighed by a specific and substantial interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the information; to carve out State civil rights claims in order to make sure that civil rights plaintiffs, especially those seeking immediate injunctive relief, can have their grievances addressed in a timely manner; to carve out State civil rights claims to allow wage and hour class action members to have their grievances addressed in a timely manner; to prohibit domestic corporations that reincorporate abroad in order to avoid U.S. taxes and legal liability from benefitting from the new class action rules. Such corporations will retain the citizenship they had prior to their reincorporation; to remove the mass torts language; and to prohibit a federal judge from denying certification on the basis that more than one state law applies.

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Amendment inserted a complete new text.

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Amendment establishes authority for a court to consider the extent of any harm to national security.

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At the end of the text of the bill, insert the following: SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construe to affect intelligence activities that are otherwise permissible prior to the enactment of this Act.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-358 to provide that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General is not required to refer to the Counsel of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) of DOJ, allegations of misconduct involving DOJ attorneys and related personnel where the allegations relate to the exercise of the authority of an attorney to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-359 to clarify that the FBI investigate those fatalities resulting from the`potentially unlawful' use of force. The amendment also allows the Attorney General to request assistance from other federal agencies when assigning personnel and resources to the FBI Theater Investigative Unit. The amendment mandates that the FBI request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which the FBI Units need adequate security.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-319 to incorporate a number of revisions including revisions to the sections on damages, willful infringement, prior user rights, post-grant review, venue, inequitable conduct, applicant disclosure information and inventor's oath requirements, among others.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-167 to make technical corrections to the text of the bill. In addition, it would permit Members to omit personally identifiable information not required to be disclosed on the reports posted on the Internet by the Clerk.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-167 to place a one-year ban on flag and general officers of the Armed Services from receiving compensation from any company that does greater than $50 million in business with the Department of Defense. This ban will take place 120 days from the enactment of the legislation.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-504 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing an assessment of the consequences of a military strike against Iran within 60 days.

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An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-485 to terminate the F-35B aircraft program. Would authorize the Secretary to procure an additional number of F/A-18E or F/A-18F aircraft to replace the F-35B aircraft.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for deploying members of the Armed forces on to the ground of Libya for the purposes of engaging in military operations, unless the purpose of such deployment is limited solely to rescuing members of the United States Armed forces; awarding a contract to a private security contractor to conduct any activity on the ground of Libya; or otherwise establishing or maintaining any presence of members of the Armed Forces or private security contractors on the ground of Libya, unless the purpose of such deployment is limited solely to rescuing members of the United States Armed Forces.

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An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to restore language for calculation of 60-day period for application of patent term extension that the managers amendment strikes.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to insert language to move the United States to a first to file system only upon a Presidential finding that other major patent authorities have adopted a similar one-year grace period.

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An amendment numbered 61 printed in House Report 112-88 to prevent funds authorized in the Act from being used to deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of Members of the Armed Forces or private security contractors on the ground in Libya unless the purpose of the presence is to rescue a Member of the Armed Forces from imminent danger.

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An amendment to prohibit use of funds to be obligated or expended to transfer man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to any entity in Syria.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to pay any FHA mortgage insurance claim or in connection with the sale of any mortgage insured by the FHA before compliance with existing FHA loss mitigation requirements, documentation of such compliance by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and provision of such documentation to the mortgagor.

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Amendment increases funding for the National Homeless Data Analysis Project by $2 million.

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Amendment sought to exclude from the bill's scope any executive actions taken to combat discrimination or to protect civil rights.

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Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to insert a complete new text entitled "Deceptive Patent Practices Reduction Act" which promoted transparency in patent ownership; protected customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directed the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; and instructed the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.

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Amendment sought to exempt from the bill rules that are necessary to prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency.

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Amendment sought to exempt from the bill any settlement pertaining to discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or any other protected category.

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Amendment sought to block funds from being used to transfer or authorize the transfer of cluster munitions to Saudi Arabia.

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Amendment sought to provide an exception from the provisions of the bill for any claim for monetary relief under the Civil Rights Act.

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An amendment to prohibit use of funds to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion.

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Amendment reduces funding for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide by $15 million, and increases funding for United Service Organizations (USO) by $10 million.

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Amendment sought to strike section 5 of the bill which provides for a repeal of waiver and delay authority and for additional powers of the chief counsel for advocacy.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-363 to call for exception for consent decrees or settlement agreements relating to the enforcement of civil rights laws.

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Amendment sought to exempt settlements that direct funds to remedy the indirect harms of unlawful conduct resulting in an increase in the amount of lead in public drinking water.

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Amendment sought to exempt from the bill civil actions alleging any violation of a constitutional or civil right.

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Amendment sought to exempt civil rights actions from the bill's class action provisions.

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Amendment sought to exempt rules that provide for reduction in the amount of lead in public drinking water.

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ASPIRE-TPS Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2017

Act to Sustain the Protection of Immigrant Residents Earned through TPS Act of 2017 or the ASPIRE-TPS Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide six-year, renewable protected status for an alien who: (1) as of January 1, 2017, had been granted or was eligible for deferred enforced departure or temporary protected status, (2) has continuously resided in the United States for five years, (3) is admissible as an immigrant, and (4) registers as required. Aliens may work while in protected status. Protected status shall be withdrawn if an alien was not entitled to such status or fails to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) every 36 months. Absences from the United States of one year or less shall not break residence continuity. Absences longer than one year shall break residence continuity unless the alien establishes that he or she did not abandon U.S. residency. DHS shall adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien: (1) meets certain eligibility requirements; (2) establishes that removal would result in extreme hardship to the alien or to the alien's U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child; and (3) submits an application.

To provide that the provision of the Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation relating to changes in the payment amount for certain drugs and biologicals purchased under the 340B drug discount program shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2017

This bill nullifies a rule finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 13, 2017, that modifies payment under Medicare for certain drugs purchased through the 340B discount program.

Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2017

Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to Israel from being used to support the military detention, interrogation, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children in violation of international humanitarian law or the use against Palestinian children of: (1) torture, inhumane, or degrading treatment; (2) physical violence or psychological abuse; (3) incommunicado or administrative detention; (4) solitary confinement; (5) denial of parental or legal access during interrogations; or (6) force or coercion to obtain a confession. The Department of State shall annually submit to Congress: (1) a certification that none of the funds obligated or expended in the previous fiscal year for assistance to Israel have been used to support any of such activities; or (2) if the State Department cannot make such certification, a report describing each activity and the amount of funds used by Israel in violation of this bill. The State Department shall include in each annual report on the barring of development assistance to a country that engages in human rights violations a description of the nature and extent of detention, interrogation, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children by Israeli military forces or police in violation of international humanitarian law.

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2017

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017 This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death. Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.

Police Accountability Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2017

Police Accountability Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a new criminal offense for conduct by certain state and local law enforcement officers in the line of duty that constitutes murder or manslaughter.

To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 2017

This bill prohibits any federal agency funds, resources, or fees from being used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation of September 24, 2017. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The proclamation revised such order to include entry restrictions on nationals from Chad, North Korea, and Venezuela, and remove such restrictions on nationals of Sudan. The proclamation additionally provides for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.

Community Partnerships in Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 2017

Community Partnerships in Education Act This bill modifies various Department of Education programs to establish requirements for including nonprofit organizations, such as community partners and intermediary organizations, in the planning and delivery of education and career training programs.

Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 2017

Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017 This bill establishes a seven-day waiting period for certain firearm and ammunition transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

SAFE Justice Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2017

Safe, Accountable, Fair, Effective Justice Act or the SAFE Justice Act This bill alters various provisions of federal sentencing laws to expand the existing safety valve, expand eligibility for early release, and reduce mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses. The bill also makes several other changes, including the following: to limit the application of drug offense mandatory minimums to leaders, organizers, or employees of drug trafficking organizations;  to establish a post-sentencing risk and needs assessment system for use in federal prison facilities; to allow prisoners to earn up to 54 days per year of the sentence imposed (instead of 54 days per year of the sentence actually served); and to permit prisoners to earn additional time credits for successful completion of recidivism reduction risk programs.

Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2017

Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017 This bill modifies various provisions of federal firearms laws. Among other things, it does the following: prohibits certain firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check; and requires states to implement plans to improve the submission of mental health and criminal history records to the national instant criminal background check system.

American Promise Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2017

American Promise Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit an alien who is in temporary protected status (TPS) or deferred enforced departure (DED) status to apply for legal permanent resident status if such alien: is eligible for permanent resident status, applies for adjustment within three years, was granted or was eligible for TPS or DED status on or before October 1, 2017, and has been continuously physically present in the U.S. for at least three years. (TPS designations permit eligible nationals of designated counties affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States. DED designations permit eligible nationals of presidentially-designated counties to be temporarily not subject to removal from the United States.) The bill: waives certain grounds of inadmissibility; authorizes the waiver of the continuous physical presence requirement if an alien's removal would cause extreme hardship to the alien or to the alien's spouse, children, parents, or domestic partner; authorizes an alien who has applied for status adjustment to work; and authorizes an alien who has been ordered removed or granted voluntary departure to apply for status adjustment. An alien's spouse, parent, or unmarried child shall have his or her status adjusted to legal permanent resident if such person is eligible for status adjustment and applies within three years. Aliens from countries that no longer have valid TPS designation and aliens who no longer have valid DED status are not included in this bill unless such TSP or DED status expires on or after January 1, 2017.

Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2017

Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.