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Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 123 (115th)referred

Supporting National Men's Health Week.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2018

Expresses support for National Men's Health Week.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 933 (115th)referred

To acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy in achieving the goal of reducing drug use, and for the House of Representatives to apologize to the individuals and communities that were victimized by this policy.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2018

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the War on Drugs has failed to achieve its goal of reducing drug use. Apologizes to those harmed through the War on Drugs.

Bill· HRH.R. 6071 (115th)referred

SERV Communities Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2018

Stretching Entity Resources for Vulnerable Communities Act or the SERV Communities Act This bill makes a series of changes to the 340B drug pricing program (i.e., a program that allows entities to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers), including alterations relating to program integrity, discrimination against participating entities, and program eligibility.

Bill· HRH.R. 6055 (115th)referred

Keep Our Cities Safe Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2018

Keep Our Cities Safe Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to protect from criminal penalties a federal, state, or local government officer or employee, or a contract entity officer or employee, who while acting in accordance with state or local law is engaged in conduct which would otherwise violate the INA prohibition on bringing in and harboring certain aliens.

Bill· HRH.R. 6062 (115th)referred

Donald Payne Sr. Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2018

Donald Payne Sr. Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2018 This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment, subject to specified frequency limits, of certain colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests.

Bill· HRH.R. 6056 (115th)referred

Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2018

Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2018 This bill revises payment rules under Medicare for graduate medical education (GME) costs with respect to a hospital that establishes a new medical residency training program. If a hospital has not entered into a GME affiliation agreement, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish the hospital's full-time equivalent (FTE) resident amount only after determining that the hospital's medical residency training program trains more than 1.0 FTE resident in a cost reporting period. If a hospital has an approved FTE resident amount that is based on other specified thresholds, the CMS must give the hospital the opportunity to have the amount reestablished when the hospital begins training FTE residents in excess of the applicable threshold. The bill also establishes similar thresholds for new determinations of certain adjustments to hospital payment limitations regarding FTE residents in allopathic and osteopathic medicine; a hospital that has an adjustment has the opportunity to have it redetermined once the applicable threshold is exceeded.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 929 (115th)referred

Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2018

Recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources. Expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 927 (115th)referred

Condemning the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2018

Condemns the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy that is separating children from their parents at the U.S. border.

Bill· HRH.R. 6033 (115th)referred

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2018

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2018 This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development may provide assistance to prevent and respond to such activities against LGBTI people. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to require that annual country reports on human rights practices include information on criminalization, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Bill· HRH.R. 6014 (115th)referred

To reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2018

This bill reauthorizes the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act through FY2023. The Act provides services and support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.

Bill· HRH.R. 6016 (115th)referred

Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2018

Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require public transportation safety grant recipients that operate 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, including the implementation plan required by this bill, to DOT for review and approval; and (3) implement the program and plans approved by DOT. The recipient of a public transportation safety grant shall report to DOT, for inclusion in the National Transit Database, any information on each assault on an public transportation vehicle operator.

Bill· HRH.R. 6005 (115th)referred

Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2018

Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2018 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to establish the Bessie Coleman Aviation Education Program to improve the preparation and representation of students, particularly women and minorities, in aviation-related fields.

Bill· HRH.R. 5977 (115th)referred

MOMMA's Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2018

Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements to address maternal mortality in the United States, including expanded coverage under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for pregnant and postpartum women.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 914 (115th)referred

Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2018

Expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 913 (115th)referred

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of June 1 through June 3, 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and June 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2018

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

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 910 (115th)referred

Condemning violence against children globally, and encouraging the development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2018

Condemns all forms of physical, mental, and sexual violence against children and youth globally. Commends the End Violence Against Children Solution Summit 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden, for its leadership.

Bill· HRH.R. 5942 (115th)referred

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2018

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to the health of minority populations, including provisions to improve data collection, health literacy, health workforce diversity, and overall access to health care.

Bill· HRH.R. 5945 (115th)referred

Corey Adams Searchlight Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2018

Corey Adams Searchlight Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a national communications network—the Green Alert communications network—to support regional and local search efforts for missing veterans. The Green Alert communications network must operate in coordination with the AMBER Alert communications network (i.e., the communications network that supports search efforts for abducted children).

Bill· HRH.R. 5902 (115th)referred

Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2018

Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2018 This bill expands the duties and authorities of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). Among other things, the bill authorizes the OGE to do the following: issue subpoenas during investigations; and order corrective actions (e.g., divestiture) and issue administrative remedies (e.g., suspension or demotion).

Bill· HRH.R. 8 (115th)open

Water Resources Development Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2018

Water Resources Development Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various projects under the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 and the National Dam Safety Program Act and provides for specified studies. The bill extends the National Levee Safety Program and the National Dam Safety Program through FY2023. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall issue guidance on the use of mitigation banks (sites where resources such as wetlands or streams are restored, established, enhanced, or preserved to compensate for the impact of authorized activity) to meet specified goals. Before developing implementation guidance for certain water resources development laws, the Corps of Engineers shall: (1) inform nonfederal stakeholders of the intent to develop guidance, and (2) provide an opportunity for such stakeholders to provide input and recommendations. The Corps of Engineers shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to study: (1) the ability of the Corps to carry out its statutory missions and responsibilities, and (2) improving the Corps's project delivery processes. The bill extends the nonfederal implementation pilot program through FY2023. The Corps of Engineers must develop a list of water resources development projects to deauthorize. A water resources development project, or separable element thereof, authorized by this bill is deauthorized after 10 years unless: (1) funds have been obligated for construction or a postauthorization study, or (2) the authorization has been modified by a subsequent Act of Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 5857 (115th)referred

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2018

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act This bill directs certain aviation and rail transportation carriers (i.e., covered entities) and passenger vessels to issue a formal policy with respect to transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents. Such policy shall include a statement that no transportation sexual assault or harassment incident is acceptable under any circumstances. The bill expands the prohibition against interference with cabin or flight crew by including sexual assaults against such personnel and increasing the penalty for such interference. The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall establish a program to annually collect and maintain data from each covered entity on: (1) the number of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents committed against passengers and personnel, and (2) the number of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents reported to law enforcement. Such data must be made publicly available on the primary website of DOT.

Bill· HRH.R. 5845 (115th)referred

No Couches for Congress Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2018

No Couches for Congress Act This bill amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) prohibit Members of the House from using congressional offices or official House resources for personal overnight accommodations, and (2) require the House Committee on Ethics to respond to complaints filed by Members of the House. The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow Members of the House a deduction of up to $3,000 for living expenses with an adjustment for inflation after 2018.

Bill· HRH.R. 5785 (115th)referred

Jobs and Justice Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2018

Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 This bill addresses a wide variety of domestic policy matters and focuses on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement. Included in the programs and requirements affected are those concerning: diversity in contracting; infrastructure development; areas of persistent poverty; job training for youth and older Americans; education of girls and minorities in STEM fields; the federal minimum wage; military family benefits; health care coverage and access; small business investment; commercial investment in underserved areas, including through tax benefits; housing, including affordability and homelessness programs, landlord-tenant matters, public housing, foreclosure mitigation, and discrimination; access to higher education, including through community college attendance; science, technology, and information security education; hate crimes; law enforcement officer conduct; law enforcement resources and administration; juvenile justice; sentencing procedures; voting rights and administration; prison administration; and firearms sales and possession.

Bill· HRH.R. 5766 (115th)referred

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2018

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities (including facilities that are surface transportation assets). DHS shall: (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets, (2) provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets, and (3) publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall submit to specified congressional committees a review of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures issued by the TSA regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition.

Bill· HRH.R. 5761 (115th)open

Ending Maternal Mortality Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2018

Ending Maternal Mortality Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to publish every two years a national plan to reduce the rate of preventable maternal mortality (maternal deaths that occur during or within 12 months of pregnancy). Each plan must address specific issues relating to maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to a woman's health), such as issues surrounding public awareness, at-risk populations and disparities, and quality of care.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 877 (115th)open

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Commerce to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the decision to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 decennial census of population.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2018

Directs the Department of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives, by 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication that refers or relates to: (1) the addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 decennial census of population; and (2) the December 12, 2017, letter from Arthur E. Gary, General Counsel, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, to Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 876 (115th)referred

Supporting the goal of increasing public school teacher pay and public education funding.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2018

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that compensation of public school teachers should be comparable to other college graduates with years in the workforce where the teachers are employed.

Bill· HRH.R. 5671 (115th)referred

Burn Pits Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2018

Burn Pits Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military departments to evaluate whether each member of the Armed Forces has been (1) based or stationed where an open air burn pit was used to dispose of waste, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals. Members located where an open burn pit was used or exposed to toxic airborne chemicals must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless the member elects not to enroll. The evaluations must be included in periodic health assessments, physical exams conducted immediately prior to separation from active duty, and deployment assessments. DOD must share the results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill· HRH.R. 5669 (115th)referred

Superfund Enhancement Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2018

Superfund Enhancement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reinstate the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate (the Superfund tax) beginning on January 1, 2018; and (2) allow certain small businesses to expense up to $10,000 of the costs for relocating a trade or business carried on in a location which is situated on, or adjacent to, a site which is on, or proposed for, the national priorities list under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. The bill also makes small businesses and individuals that are relocating from a Superfund site eligible for certain Small Business Administration disaster loans.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 864 (115th)referred

Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2018

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. (PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.) Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS. Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 863 (115th)referred

Honoring Velvalea "Vel" Phillips for a life of public service.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2018

Recognizes the achievements of Velvalea "Vel" Phillips as a ground breaker, role model, and civil rights leader.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 857 (115th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2018

Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small business on the U.S. economy. Honors the vital role of small business and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week. Recognizes: (1) the important role of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for the U.S. entrepreneur, (2) the importance of creating policies that promote a business friendly environment for small business owners free of unnecessary regulations, and (3) the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year. Encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.

Bill· HRH.R. 5610 (115th)referred

BEST Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2018

Better Energy Storage Technology Act of 2018 or the BEST Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish new goals for its energy storage program and enter into agreements to carry out at least three grid-scale energy storage demonstration projects. (The energy storage program supports the ability of the United States to remain globally competitive in energy storage systems for electric drive vehicles, stationary applications, and electricity transmission and distribution.)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 837 (115th)referred

Honoring Captain Tammie Jo Shults and the crew of Southwest Flight 1380 for their bravery, knowledge, and dedication to the safety of passengers on board.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2018

Commends Captain Tammie Jo Shults and the crew of  Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 for their courage and heroism. Praises Captain Shults not only for her commitment to the safety of the passengers on her plane, but for her determination to further the role of women in military and commercial aviation. Mourns the loss of passenger Jennifer Riordan and expresses condolences to her family.

Bill· HRH.R. 5588 (115th)referred

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2018

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer to the VA of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, to be maintained as a national shrine.

Bill· HRH.R. 5545 (115th)referred

Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2018

Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2018 This bill establishes a series of grant programs to assist localities with addressing the opioid epidemic, such as through prevention and treatment services, training centers, and research activities.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 834 (115th)referred

Expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling for the immediate resignation of the Administrator.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2018

Calls for the immediate resignation of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

Bill· HRH.R. 5551 (115th)referred

Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2018

Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to submit to Congress all investigative materials related to an offense for which the President pardons an individual if the offense arises from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target, subject, or witness.

Bill· HRH.R. 5533 (115th)referred

Special Counsel Transparency Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2018

Special Counsel Transparency Act of 2018 This bill establishes reporting requirements with respect to a special counsel appointed under Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations. Specifically, it establishes these requirements: a special counsel must report periodically on the status of an investigation; a special counsel who is removed from office must report on the status of an investigation, as of the date of dismissal; and DOJ must report on the status of an investigation following the removal of a special counsel.

Bill· HRH.R. 5510 (115th)referred

Reentry and Reunification Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2018

Reentry and Reunification Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to admit an otherwise inadmissible alien for lawful permanent residence if such person is the spouse, parent, or guardian of a U.S. citizen; has been a person of good moral character; has been removed from the United States or is subject to removal; is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds; has not participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, or political opinion; has not been convicted of federal or state crimes with a term of imprisonment of more than one year; and in the case of an alien subject to removal, has been continuously present in the United States for four years.

Bill· HRH.R. 5499 (115th)referred

Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2018

Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Stephen Michael Gleason.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 820 (115th)referred