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House schedules vote on revised AHCA

H.R. 1628 The American Health Care Act (Revised) – AHCA   House announces Thursday vote on revised American Health Care Act (AHCA).   Two...
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Omnibus Spending bill passed the House, heads to Senate

H.R. 244 Legislative vehicle for Omnibus 2017 Consolidation Appropriations Act (previously HIRE Vets Act)   The bipartisan spending bill funds the government through October...
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Bill Mentions: American Health Care Act

House Republicans unveiled legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (also know as Obamacare). We've uploaded the full bill text, so you...
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BILL MENTIONS: NDAA

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) sets the budget and expenditures for the Department of Defense each year. Coupled with defense appropriations bills, it...
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Bill Mentions: Water Resources Development Act

Before adjourning for the fall recess, the House and Senate passed their respective Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA). The WRDA became a major player...
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What’s going on with gun control legislation this year?

The nation was struck by tragedy in the early morning hours of June 12, when a gunman in Orlando opened fire in a gay...
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Bill Mentions: Congress to Conference on Defense Bill

Congress is "going to conference" on the on annual defense authorization bill: That means House Democrats and Republicans will appoint a few members as "conferees";...
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BILL MENTIONS: Sanctuary Cities Legislation in the 114th Congress

What is a Sanctuary City? A "sanctuary city" is one with policies to shelter immigrants who are in the United States illegally. These practices...
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BILL MENTIONS: Sanctuary Cities

Senate failed to invoke cloture on two immigration measures Two immigration measures sponsored by Republican lawmakers failed to pass procedural hurdles in the Senate in July....
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BILL MENTIONS: Dodd-Frank Related Legislation

As the U.S. economy recovers from the 2008 crisis, many wonder if the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act will be able to prevent future banking crises while still...
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