Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]

Amendment reduces and then increases funding for Environmental Programs and Management by $2,212,000 in order to provide a final funding amount of $27,310,000 for the National Estuary Program and coastal waterways.

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Amendment sought to prohibit the intelligence community from subverting or interfering with the integrity of any cryptographic standard that is proposed, developed, or adopted by NIST.

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Amendment prohibits use of funds to enter into contracts with entities who are convicted of fraud.

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Amendment reduces funding for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide by $10 million and increases funding for Defense Health Programs by a similar amount in order to address prostate cancer research.

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Amendment reduces funding for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide by $10 million and increases funding for Defense Health Programs by a similar amount in order to address Gulf War Illness.

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Amendment prohibits use of funds as bonus payments to contractors whose projects are behind schedule or over budget.

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Amendment prohibits the use of funds to enter into contracts with entities who have been convicted of fraud.

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Amendment increases funding for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity by $150,000.

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Amendment increases funding for Housing for the Elderly by $2.5 million and reduces funding for Policy Development and Research by a similar amount.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to compel a person to testify about information or sources that the person states in a motion to quash the subpoena that he has obtained as a journalist or reporter and that he regards as confidential.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement whose negotiating texts are confidential.

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Amendment expands the list of parties with whom the Federal Government is prohibited from contracting due to serious misconduct on the part of the contractors.

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Amendment authorizes the Energy Innovation Hubs Program within the Department of Energy.

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Amendment prohibits use of funds to enter into contracts with individuals or entities convicted of fraud.

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Amendment prohibits use of funds to enter into contracts with any individual or entity convicted of fraud.

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Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Education to conduct an assessment of the impact of school start times on student health, well-being, and performance.

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Amendment prohibits an EPA Science Advisory Board member from participating in any advisory action for which there is evidence that the action may involve a specific party in which the member has an interest.

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Nuclear Sanity Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 December 2016

Nuclear Sanity Act This bill requires the President to obtain the approval of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State prior to the use of nuclear weapons, except: (1) in the case of a foreign military attack on U.S. territory, or (2) if it is impossible for the President to communicate with DOD and the State Department for a 24-hour period. The bill requires: (1) the U.S. military to disregard all orders from the President in violation of this bill, and (2) any violation or attempted violation of this bill to be deemed a high crime or misdemeanor under the Constitution.

Protect American Democracy Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2016

Protect American Democracy Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of State to submit within 120 days a list of each foreign person that: (1) was at any time since January 1, 2015, involved in actions to unlawfully access, disrupt, influence, or alter information related to U.S. political parties, federal election candidates, or the administration of federal elections; or (2) acted as an agent of, or on behalf of, such foreign person. The unclassified portion of such list shall be made available to the public and published in the Federal Register. A listed alien shall be ineligible to receive a U.S. entry visa, and any current visa shall be revoked. Such prohibitions shall also apply to an alien who is an official of, or acting on behalf of, a listed foreign entity or government if such alien knowingly furthered such prohibited actions. The President, through the Department of the Treasury, shall: (1) freeze and prohibit a listed foreign person's transactions in property and property interests that are in the United States or controlled a U.S. person, and (2) require each financial institution that is a U.S. person and has within its possession or control such property or property interests to certify that it has frozen all such assets.

To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act), to require an agency to release the Federal income tax returns of the President upon request, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

This bill amends: (1) the Freedom of Information Act to require the Department of the Treasury to make available each federal income tax return filed by an individual serving as President upon request, and (2) the Internal Revenue Code to authorize Treasury to disclose such returns.

Andrew Joseph III Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

Andrew Joseph III Act of 2016 This bill requires a jurisdiction to have in place, as a condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, an independent civilian review board to review allegations of brutality and civil rights violations against law enforcement officers.

To provide that the President shall be financially responsible for any additional security measures imposed on property in which the President holds an ownership interest, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

This bill makes the President personally responsible for paying for any additional security measures, including protection from the U.S. Secret Service, with respect to property in which the President holds an ownership interest. "Property" is defined to include any property from which the President receives revenue. No amounts may be appropriated to pay for such measures.

Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2016 This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Administration on Aging to carry out a program awarding grants to eligible entities to carry out six separate demonstration projects that focus on care coordination and service delivery for older individuals with chronic illness or at risk of institutional placement by: (1) designing and testing new models of care coordination and service delivery that thoughtfully and effectively deploy advanced aides to improve efficiency and quality of care for frail older individuals; and (2) giving direct-care workers opportunities for career advancement through additional training, an expanded role, and increased compensation.

Use It or Choose It Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2016

Use It or Choose It Act of 2016 This bill allows an individual, when moving from one position (i.e., any form of compensated employment, including part-time employment and independent contracting) within the workforce to another, to elect to retain any benefits (i.e., health care-related benefits, workers compensation, life insurance, family and medical leave, and annual, sick, paternity, or maternity leave) earned when occupying such position. The bill requires contractual providers of such benefits to extend them on the same terms and conditions as those provided to employees in the former position, or those similarly situated. Employers accruing funds or reserves corresponding to leave or other benefits shall transfer such funds or reserves to new employers upon request.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to treat Puerto Rico as if it were a State for purposes of the election of the President and Vice President.

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 2016

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to treat Puerto Rico as a state for purposes of the election of the President and the Vice President.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until January 1, 2019, the exclusion from gross income of the discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until January 1, 2018, the exclusion from gross income of the discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for qualified fuel cell property.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the tax credit for qualified fuel cell property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for qualified fuel cell property.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the tax credit for qualified fuel cell property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for qualified microturbine property.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the tax credit for qualified microturbine property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for qualified microturbine property.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the tax credit for qualified microturbine property.

Presidential Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

Presidential Accountability Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for the President or Vice President to personally and substantially participate in official matters that affect their financial interests, unless the financial interests are held in a blind trust or the President or Vice President discloses the financial interests and receives an exemption. It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both—on a President or Vice President who commits the offense. It also authorizes civil penalties and injunctions. Additionally, a violation constitutes a high crime and misdemeanor (i.e., grounds for impeachment) under Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution. Finally, the bill prohibits the President or Vice President from entering into contracts with the U.S. government.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the expensing allowance for qualified film, television, and live theatrical productions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the mine rescue team training credit.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the income tax credit for mine rescue team training.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the mine rescue team training credit.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the income tax credit for mine rescue team training.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for energy efficient new homes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the income tax credit for energy efficient new homes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for energy efficient new homes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the income tax credit for energy efficient new homes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the expensing allowance for qualified film, television, and live theatrical productions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the Indian employment credit.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the income tax credit for Indian employment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the Indian employment credit.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the income tax credit for Indian employment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for energy efficient commercial buildings.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for energy efficient commercial buildings.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the income tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the income tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for energy-efficient existing homes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2017, the income tax credit for nonbusiness energy property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2016

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2018, the tax deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.