Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]

Amendment sought to reduce funds for fossil energy research and development by $285 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

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Amendment sought to increase funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy by $9.75 million and decrease funds for fossil energy research and development by $13 million.

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Amendment allocates an additional $500,000 for sites where remediation is currently being conducted by the Office of Legacy Management at DOE in accordance with CERCLA and/or RCRA.

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An amendment to increase funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $285 million and to reduce funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development by a similar amount.

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Amendment sought to reduce the authorization level in the bill by 1%.

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Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Interior to notify landowners, and any adjacent landholders, when Federally owned minerals beneath their land have been leased for oil and gas development.

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Amendment sought to change the title of the bill.

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An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-193 to direct the Food and Drug Administration to issue a report on the risks and benefits associated with a two-tiered approval process that would permit certain medical devices to provisionally come to market if they have demonstrated safety but not efficacy.

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Amendment sought to strike Sec. 203, which relates to the prohibition on restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and injunctions pending appeals and to strike Title III, which relates to the imposition of a bond requirement as part of a potential legal challenge of certain forest management activities.

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Strike section 112 and insert the following: SEC. 112. STATE PLANS. ***.

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Amendment sought to add language prohibiting use of funds to pursue any additional extra legal ways to transfer Federal lands to private owners in contravention of existing law.

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Amendment sought to strike section 437 which prohibits the use of funds for the social cost of carbon to be incorporated into any rulemaking or guidance document until a new Interagency Working Group revises the estimates using the discount rates and domestic-only limitation on benefits estimates in accordance with Executive Order 12866.

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Amendment increases and then decreases the amount provided for Wildland Fire Management by $1 million in order to apply additional funds to the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant program.

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An amendment to evaluate ridership on transit by ridership demand.

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An amendment to prohibit use of funds to execute a subpoena of tangible things pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act that does not include the following sentence: "This subpoena limits the collection of any tangible things (including phone numbers dialed, telephone numbers of incoming calls, and the duration of calls) to those tangible things identified by a term that specifically identifies an individual, account, address, or personal device, and that limits, to the greatest extent reasonably practicable, the scope of the tangible things sought.".

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An amendment to reduce and then increase funding for Operations, Research, and Facilities at NOAA by $30 million.

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Amendment sought to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have.

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Amendment sought to insert language authorizing funds for the Secretary of Education to provide grants for early-childhood education scholarships, professional development and licensing credentials, or increased compensation for educators who have attained specific qualifications. Amendment also sought to require each state that desires a grant to include a description of its comprehensive early childhood professional development system in its application, and grant recipients must maintain their fiscal effort for the activities supported by the grant funds for a fiscal year at levels equal to or greater than their fiscal effort for such activities during the preceding fiscal year.

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Amendment requires the Administrator of EPA to solicit nominations for Advisory Board membership from institutions of Higher Education and research institutions based in work relevant to that of the Board.

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Amendment allows grants to be used for the creation and distribution of open access textbooks and open educational resources.

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Amendment expresses the sense of Congress that charter schools are a critical part of our education system in the U.S. and that Congress must support opening more quality charter schools to help students succeed.

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Amendment encourages collaboration and sharing of best practices between charter schools and local education agencies.

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An amendment numbered 80 printed in House Report 115-830 to provide funding for the SBA to do technical assistance, training and education about the 7(a)(15) employee-ownership loan guarantee program.

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An amendment numbered 50 printed in House Report 115-702 to reduce the amount authorized for the National Nuclear Security Administration's Weapons Account to the amount in the budget request.

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Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to pursue any extra-legal ways to transfer Federal lands to private owners in contravention of existing law.

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Amendment sought to prohibit funds from being used to support the closure or consolidation of any regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency.

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An amendment numbered 41 printed in House Report 115-259 to increase funds for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by $986,292,000 and decrease funds for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $634,600,000 and reduce the National Nuclear Security Administration Weapons Activities account by $352,000,000.

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Amendment sought to close the loophole that prevents aggregating emissions from any oil or gas exploration or production well. Additionally, it sought to require the EPA to add hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants.

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Amendment sought to reduce the base Defense Department budget by 1% excluding military/reserve/National Guard personnel, as well as Defense Health Program account.

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An amendment printed in House Report 115-75 to require the GAO to report to Congress one year after date of enactment the impact of the legislation on employee ownership.

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To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2018

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except those authorized in 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks.

To amend section 805 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a lifetime pass for access to Federal recreational lands and waters, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 2018

This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish and charge a fee for a nontransferable Recreational Access for Life Pass, which shall be used to cover the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreation lands and waters for which a fee is charged.

Expressing the need for bold climate action in response to the release of the United Nations report titled "Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty".

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2018

Recognizes and accepts the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in the special report on the impacts of global warming. Expresses the sense that immediate action by Congress and the Administration is needed to reduce greenhouse gases.

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2018, through October 10, 2018, as World Space Week and for the designation of the week of October 14, 2018, through October 20, 2018, as Earth Science Week.

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 2018

Expresses support for the designation of World Space Week and Earth Science Week. Recognizes the importance of: (1) international cooperation in space missions and outreach and education in advancing our knowledge and discovery of new worlds; and (2) education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the public gains a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blockchain has incredible potential that must be nurtured through support for research and development and a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2018

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that blockchain has incredible potential that must be nurtured through support for future research and development and thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach.

Expressing support for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2018

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should prioritize accelerating the development of blockchain technology to support transparency, security, and authentication in a way that recognizes its benefits and allows consumer protection while supporting future innovation.

Supporting Early Learning Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2018

Supporting Early Learning Act This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to states that demonstrate either great progress in, or a commitment to, establishing and maintaining a high-quality system of early-learning programs.

Supporting responsible middle class tax cuts.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2018

Expresses support for responsible middle class tax cuts and closing special interest loopholes rather than providing more tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy. Opposes repealing any existing middle class tax cuts and paying for any tax cuts with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2018

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except for Armed Forces engaged in operations authorized under the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, within 30 days unless and until a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use has been enacted into law.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, as the "Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, as the "Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building."

GREEN Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018

Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation Act or the GREEN Act This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to award grants to partnerships of local educational agencies, postsecondary institutions, and clean and renewable energy industry representatives to: (1) develop programs of study focused on emerging careers and jobs in the fields of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, and climate change adaptation; and (2) promote development of career and technical education facilities that are energy efficient and promote the use of renewable energy practices.

Safe Helicopters Now Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018

Safe Helicopters Now Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit equal to 10% of the costs of making changes to a fuel system in an emergency medical rotorcraft to comply with certain requirements for fuel system crash resistance.

Expressing support for designation of the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018

Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Voting Rights Month".

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018

Expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month.

REUNITE Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act or the REUNITE Act This bill directs the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS), after consultation with humanitarian organizations, child welfare agencies, and states bordering Mexico, to promulgate and publish a rule describing efforts that DHS and HHS will undertake to aid apprehended parents or legal guardians in locating and reuniting with any children (under age 18 with no permanent immigration status) separated from them at or near the port of entry, or within 100 miles of the border. DHS, HHS, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must provide apprehended parents or legal guardians separated from their children with written notice, in a language understandable to them, of any rules or guidance that may assist them in locating and reuniting with their children. The bill permits DHS and HHS to use DNA testing to determine family relationships subject to certain requirements, after using other commonly-used techniques for determining such relationships. DHS must establish secure alternative programs that incorporate case management services in each DHS field office to ensure appearances by alien parents and children at immigration proceedings and public safety and to provide for community-based alternatives to detention. DHS, DOJ, and HHS shall establish an interagency Office for Locating and Reuniting Children with Parents for facilitating the reunification of children and apprehended parents or legal guardians after entering the United States. The bill requires DOJ to appoint counsel, free of charge, for children and vulnerable aliens (e.g., persons with disabilities and victims of abuse, torture, or violence) in immigration proceedings. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to limit bonds for detained aliens to $1,500, except for aliens who have committed an aggravated felony (as defined by the INA).

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.

Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act This bill allows the President to provide duty-free treatment for certain articles imported from Mongolia.

Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act This bill generally prohibits denying federal employment to a prospective employee or taking an adverse personnel action (e.g., termination) against a current federal employee for using marijuana in compliance with state law.

Aim Higher Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Aim Higher Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize and revise federal financial aid programs for postsecondary education and institutions of higher education.