Bills by Madi Howe https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2 en-us 2017-11-15 13:35:36 UTC 2026-01-23 04:20:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Space Science and Tech. by: Maria C. https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207182134 Bill:

H.R.3661

What it is: 
The Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017 is hoping to provide more jobs and better science stuff.
 the last Action:
08/18/2017
Where it is in the tracker:
Introduced
 2 Correspondents: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice and Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr.
Outcome:
 I think, since it's just a being introduced , it's probably not going to get very far. If it does though,  the promise of continuing this progress, protecting the environment, creating jobs, growing the economy through innovative ideas and discoveries, and generally advancing all mankind.
]]> 2017-11-15 13:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207182134 HR 2061 Piazza https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207183094 What it is- A bill dealing with North Korean refugees and our relations with them
Last Action-09/25/17
Tracker-Passed house
2 Corresponds-Rep. Sherman. Brad
Rep Yoho Ted
Outcome- I think we will have better ties with North Korea and things will be safer


]]> 2017-11-15 13:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207183094 H.R.3279-Cameron https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207183694 What is it: The helium act of 2017 bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to require that land leased by the Department of the Interior for the extraction of helium shall fall under the same lease terms as a federal oil and gas lease.
Latest Action: 11/02/2017
Tracker: Passed House
2 Correspondents:
Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]
Outcome: I think the outcome of this would be good for the earth and our atmosphere.]]> 2017-11-15 13:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207183694 H.R.4394 -Howe mmghowe https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207184094 What it is:  To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make available a public option for health insurance coverage for individuals residing in an area without a qualified health plan available through an Exchange, and for other purposes.
Last Action: 11/14/2017
Tracker: Introduced
2 Correspondants: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Outcome: : I think the outcome of this bill will be beneficial for Americans that are sick and can get health care easily]]> 2017-11-15 13:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207184094 Rules (70th-115th) https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207184993  .by: Kasandra Del Toro
 1. What it is? 
Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act of 2017
2.When was the last action taken? House - 11/08/2017 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3. Tracker- Introduced
4. 2 Correspondants
      Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-
CO-3]
Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
What you think the outcome will be?
]]> 2017-11-15 14:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207184993 H.R.4347 david davidfioretto https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207185631 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Service Latest Action: | House - 11/09/2017
Tracker:This bill has the status Introduced
correspondents Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]*,Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]*,Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]*
and the outcome could be more sports programs and also training for our military and 

veterans in the military adaptive sports program of the Department of Defense.





]]> 2017-11-15 14:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207185631 H.R.4261 Kyra https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207185962 Bill: Safe Justice act
What it is: To improve public safety, accountability, transparency, and respect for federalism. 
Last action taken: 11/06/2017
Tracker: Introduced
2 correspondents: Rep Lewis ,Jason; Rep Conyers,John Jr
Outcome: It' s very hard to tell considering it was just introduced. I have feeling that it will pass because it is insuring safety and federal respect]]> 2017-11-15 14:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207185962 H.R.1684 Homeland security-Sofia https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207185982 What it is-Disaster assistance support for communities and homeowners.

Last action- 6/27/17- Received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on homeland security and governmental affairs.

Tracker- Passed House

Correspondants- Rep.Engel Elliot L and Rep.Sanford,Mark

Outcome- gives homeowners assistance during and after natural disasters.


]]> 2017-11-15 14:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207185982 S.1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186010 by. Olivia Shields
1.This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior.

2..Last Action-Senate 09/19/2017

3.Tracker-Introduced

4.2 Corresopondants -Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]* and
Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]*
5.This act will help and benefit all the people or the environment affected  by wildfires. ]]> 2017-11-15 14:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186010 H.R. 4312 -115th congress (2017-2018) https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186195 Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act.]]> 2017-11-15 14:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186195 H.R.4307 -Resto https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186348 What it is: A State educational agency shall make emergency impact aid payments to eligible local educational agencies and eligible BIA-funded schools in accordance with subsection
When the last Action was taken: 11/08/2017
Where it is in the tracker: Introduced
2 Correspondants: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
What you think the outcome will be: Schools will have better security and will not have to worry about bad guys anymore.

]]> 2017-11-15 14:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186348 H.R. 4386 - Nunag https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186613 What it is - 

To establish a grant program that encourages States to establish subgrant programs that encourage recipients to create, maintain, and improve digital fabrication laboratories, and for other purposes.

Last Action - 11/14/2017
Tracker - Introduced
2 Correspondents -
Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Outcome - I think the outcome will be that people will jump into it and become popular.  
]]> 2017-11-15 14:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186613 H.R. 4339 -Miller https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186618 What it is:

Establish a Department of Agriculture loan program to support mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities for veterans of the Armed Forces to become farmers or ranchers.

Last action: 11/09/17
Tracker: Introduced
Correspondents:
Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]* | 11/09/2017
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]* | 11/09/2017
Outcome:
I think the law will pass; it benefits the community and economy and also offers perks for serving in military


]]> 2017-11-15 14:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186618 H.R.4302--- Megan V. https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186792 What is it-- To amend the Federal Reserve Act to create congressional accountability for emergency lending programs, and for other purposes.

Last action-- 11/08/17

Tracker-- Introduced

2nd sponsor--
Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-]

Outcome--I think the outcome will be that people will start following the rules



]]> 2017-11-15 14:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207186792 S.2901 - Evan https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207187634
10 million solar powered roofs.


]]> 2017-11-15 14:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207187634 THOMAS H.R.3316 - Code Like a Girl Act https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207188463 What it is/does: To direct the National Science Foundation to award grants to encourage young girls to participate in computer science and other STEM activities, and for other purposes.
latest Action: 07/20/2017
Tracker: Introduced
Sponsor: Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3
Outcome: Feminist will be happy, girls will be more familiar with tech tools]]> 2017-11-15 14:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207188463 H.R.4140 david davidfioretto https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207189489  Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee. concerned.Latest Action: | House - 10/26/2017
1 Introduced

correspondent
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]*,Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]*

and that could be a good and bad thing for the future of america.It could mean that for the people we can not go to war just because our leaders do not like north korea  or there leader,but it could also mean later on down the road we may not be able to defend our self until it is too late. and that can be bad 

]]> 2017-11-15 14:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207189489 H.R.3279 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207189754 what is it: 

Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017

last action:10-26-17
tracker: introduced
2 correspondents:
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] 
colby r.
]]> 2017-11-15 14:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207189754 H.R. 4312 115th Congress https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207190841  Ethan Hughes. Last action taken 11/08/17
Committees, House Veterans' Affairs. This allows Battlefield crosses in national cemeteries. Title  House of Representatives. It has just been introduced to the house, it has not been passed yet. Sponsor,  James Renacci. This bill if passed will allow a battlefield cross to be placed in cemeteries.

]]> 2017-11-15 14:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207190841 H.R. 3178 - Nunag https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207194146 What it is - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017
Last action - 7/26/2017
Tracker - Passed House
2 Correspondents - Rep. Neal, Richard E.[D-MA-1]
Rep. Walden, Greg[ R-RO-2]*
Outcome - It will be active for a short amount of time, but will slowly be run down.]]> 2017-11-15 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207194146 H.R.3388 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207194235 2017-11-15 14:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207194235 H.R.3704-Native health access improvement act-Sofia https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207194617 What it is- Gives  native people an easier way to get healthcare.

Latest act taken- Referred to the subcommittee on indian insular and alaska native affairs.

Tracker-Introduced

Correspondants- (there is only one) Rep.Ruiz,Raul

Outcome- More people can get healthcare easier.]]> 2017-11-15 14:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207194617 H.R.5 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196080 what is it: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017
last action: 3-29-17
tracker: passed house
2 correspondent:
Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
colby r.
]]> 2017-11-15 14:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196080 H.R.4176 david davidfioretto https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196092  Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.Latest Action: | House - 11/14/2017
tracker introduced
correspondences
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46],Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]*]]> 2017-11-15 14:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196092 H.R.3388 -Miller https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196769 What it is:
Allow self driving vehicles on roads
Last Action: 09/07/17

]]> 2017-11-15 14:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196769 H.R.3916 - FISH Act https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196785 Thomas What it is: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to vest in the Secretary of the Interior functions under that Act with respect to species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters, and species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh waters.
Last action: 10/12/2017
2 Correspondents:
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Outcome: less fish death

]]> 2017-11-15 14:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207196785 S.1519- Piazza https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197468 What it is- A bill trying to keep things efficient, safe, and swift in the military
Last Action-07/10/17
Tracker- Introduced
2 Corresponds- Sen. McCain. John
Outcome- I think it will improve the military]]> 2017-11-15 14:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197468 H.R.918-Cameron https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197497 What is it:This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish to former members of the Armed Forces: (1) an initial mental health assessment; and (2) the mental health care services required to treat the member's urgent mental health care needs, including risk of suicide or harming others.
Latest Action: 11/08/2017
Tracker: Passed House
2 Correspondents: 
Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] 
Outcome: It will help the veterans more than today

]]> 2017-11-15 14:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197497 National Forest Good Neighbor Act of 2017 Maria-S.1032 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197660 What it is: The term ‘good neighbor agreement’ means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor to carry out authorized restoration services under this section. When the last Action was taken:

]]> 2017-11-15 14:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197660 H.R.1101 -Resto https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197928 What it is: The bill establishes requirements for AHPs relating to certification, sponsors and boards of trustees, participation and coverage, nondiscrimination, contribution rates, and voluntary termination.
When the last Action was taken: 03/23/2017
Where it is in the tracker: Passed House
2 Correspondants: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
What you think the outcome will be: More people will have a good health and maybe leave a little longer than usual.




]]> 2017-11-15 14:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197928 H.R. 4311 - Nunag https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197969 What it is - 

To modernize and strengthen the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to more effectively guard against the risk to the national security of the United States posed by certain types of foreign investment, and for other purposes.

Last Action - 11/08/2017
Tracker - Introduced
2 Correspondents -  Rep. Nunes, Devin[R-CA-22]*
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [ R-NJ-4]*
Outcome - I think people will be more serious considering what has recently happened.
]]> 2017-11-15 14:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207197969 H.R.4062 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198562 what is it: 

Digital Coast Act

last action: 10-18-17
tracker: introduced
2 correspondent: 
Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] 
colby r.
]]> 2017-11-15 14:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198562 b https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198657 2017-11-15 14:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198657 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198710 H.R.2883 - Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act                       By.Olivia Shields
1.This bill prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity across an international border of the United States without obtaining a certificate of crossing.
2.Last Action-
Senate - 07/20/2017
3.Tracker. Passed House
4.Corresponders -Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]* | 06/12/2017
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
5.We should have cross boarding energy.]]> 2017-11-15 14:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198710 H.R.4361-- Megan V. https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198843
What is it--To require the use of macroeconomic analysis in estimating the budgetary effects of major revenue legislation.

Last action-- 11/09/2017

Tracker-- Introduced

2 sponsor--  Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]]]> 2017-11-15 14:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207198843 Hr. 1- Evan https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207199158 tax cuts and jobs act]]> 2017-11-15 14:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207199158 H.R.4291 Kyra https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207200113 Bill: Precision Farming Act
What it is: To utilize loans and loan guarantees under the rural broadband access program 
Last action: 11/07/17
Tracker: Introduced]]> 2017-11-15 14:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207200113 HR.55 - Evan https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207201688 Breathe clean air act]]> 2017-11-15 14:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207201688 H.R.3075-Give our troops a raise act-Sofia https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207201707 2017-11-15 14:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207201707 Maria C.-. S.1294 - Native American Education Opportunity Act https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207485226 What it is:This bill amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), at the request of a federally recognized Indian tribe, to  provide funds for tribal education savings account programs to make grants to education savings accounts for students who: (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a BIA-funded school; (2) will not be attending a BIA-funded school, receiving an education savings account from another tribe, or attending public elementary or secondary school while participating in the program; and (3) meet program eligibility requirements.
Latest action: - 06/06/2017
Tracker: Introduced
2 Correspondents: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]*
Outcome: It will strengthen the Native American education system and provide them with their basic needs for schooling.
]]> 2017-11-16 00:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207485226 H.R.4027 -Resto https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207485982 What it is:  The Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea engages in gross human rights abuses against its own people and citizens of other countries, including the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan.
When the last Action was taken: 10/11/2017
Where it is in the tracker: Introduced
2 Correspondants: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
What you think the outcome will be: More people will have the chance to get a good education in school.
]]> 2017-11-16 00:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207485982 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207487324



Sponsor: https://www.congress.gov/member/robert-pittenger/P000606]]> 2017-11-16 00:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207487324 H.R.4151-STREET Act-Sofia Lopez https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207492753 what it is- Improve technology
Latest action-Referred to the Committee of Science,Space, and technology
Tracker-Introduced
Correspondants- Rep.Comstock,Barbara and Rep.Esty,Elizabeth
Outcome-More people have access to the needed technology.


]]> 2017-11-16 01:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207492753 H.R.382 - 100 Years of Women in Congress Act Maria C. https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207501440 What is it: This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to designate as Jeannette Rankin Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program Grants the current research and extension grants to increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Last Action:  03/21/2017
Tracker: Passed house
2 Correspondents: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-At Large]* Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]
Outcome: It will recognize all the woman working and serving, and will provide them with their needs for farming





]]> 2017-11-16 02:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207501440 S.Con.Res. https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207661876 What is it: Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget.
Latest Action: 10/13/2017
Tracker: Introduced
2 Correspondants:
Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY
Outcome: Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate.






]]> 2017-11-16 14:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207661876 H.R.4291 Kyra https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207661937 Bill: Precision Farming act
What it is: To utilize loans and loan guarantees under the rural broadband access program
Last action: 11/07/17
Tracker: Introduced
2 correspondents:  Rep. Stefanik, Elise M.
Outcome: I think if it became a law it would be a good one because it helps loans and help people in dept]]> 2017-11-16 14:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207661937 H.R.3388 jackmiller1 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207662714 What it is:
Allow self driving cars on public roads
Last Action: 09/07/17
Tacker- Passed senate
Correspondents:
 Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]* | 07/25/2017
Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] | 09/05/2017
Outcome: 
I believe it will pass with time.]]> 2017-11-16 14:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207662714 H.R.4348-- Megan V. https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207663192 What is it--To direct the Director of National Intelligence to produce a National Intelligence Estimate on Russian political intentions, and for other purposes.
Last action--  11/09/2017
Tracker-- introduced
2 sponsors-- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] 

]]> 2017-11-16 14:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207663192 H.R.4389 -Maye https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207663367 What it is:

 To amend section 428 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to set aside funds for case management services for residents of permanent supportive housing for homeless persons, and for other purposes.

When the last Action was taken: 11/14/2017
Where it is in the tracker:Introduced
2 Correspondants:
Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
What you think the outcome will be: WE will have less poor people. 
]]> 2017-11-16 14:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207663367 kasandra deltoro continued https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207663855 6. What is the outcome?
This bill establishes the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission, which shall make recommendations to the President regarding the closure, modernization, and/or realignment of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities based upon its own and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations. The President shall transmit to the commission and to Congress a report containing the President's approval or disapproval of such recommendations by February 15, 2023. Within three years after transmittal of such report, the commission shall begin to implement the recommendations approved by the President and not disapproved by Congress.


]]> 2017-11-16 14:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207663855 H.R.4368- Maye https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667223 What it is:

To amend the Small Business Act to require that community development block grant funds provided for the same purpose as assistance under certain disaster relief programs of the Small Business Act be used to repay such assistance, and for other purposes.


When the last Action was taken:  11/09/2017
Where it is in the tracker: Introduced

2 Correspondants:
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
What you think the outcome will be: All businesses will raise up to be rich
]]> 2017-11-16 14:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667223 H.R.4260 Kyra https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667230 Bill: Healthy food access for all americans
What it is: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts, and for other purposes.
Last action: 11/06/17
Tracker: Introduced
2 correspondents: Rep. Evans, Dwight; Rep. McEachin, A. Donald
Outcome: I think this will become a law for sure. It is so important for all americans to have healthy food. Many people in this world do not get to access healthy food and that needs to change.


]]> 2017-11-16 14:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667230 H.R.2664 House - Education and the Workforce | Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667247 What is it?-his bill directs the Department of Labor to implement a program to: (1) train and periodically retrain relevant Labor personnel to detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities, and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.
Last action- Senate - 07/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tracker-
  1. Passed House
 Correspondants- 

Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, Jackie Walorski

outcome- Such training may be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities
]]> 2017-11-16 14:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667247 H.R.4348 -Miller jackmiller1 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667495 To direct the Director of National Intelligence to produce a National Intelligence Estimate on Russian political intentions, and for other purposes.

]]> 2017-11-16 14:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667495 H.R. 4315 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667525 What is it: Wounded Warrior act housing reform act of 2017. Sponsor: Juan Vargas. 11/08/17 introduced to the house.115th Congress. Cosponsors: Bruce Poliquin. Committees: House- Financial Services.]]> 2017-11-16 14:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207667525 H.R.4348 jackmiller1 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207668606 What it does:

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to produce a National Intelligence Estimate on Russian political intentions, and for other purposes.

Last Actions: 11/09/17
Tracker: Introduced
Correspondents:
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]*11/09/2017Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]*11/09/2017
Outcome:
I believe it will pass.
]]> 2017-11-16 14:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207668606 S.291 - Strengthening Oversight of National Security Act of 2017 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207669072 BY OLIVIA

1.This bill amends the National Security Act of 1947 to add the Director of National Intelligence and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as statutorily required members of the National Security Council (NSC). (The current NSC members required by statute are the President, the Vice President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Energy.)
2.Passed House
3.02/02/2017
4. Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]* | 02/02/2017
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]*
5. The bill prohibits the President from designating as additional members or attendees of the NSC any individuals in positions that are not subject to Senate confirmation (excluding the National Security Advisor and deputies, the Homeland Security Advisor and deputies, the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, the Counsel to the President, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and the Assistant to the Vice President for National Security) unless Congress approves of the designation through enactment of a joint resolution or a bill.


]]> 2017-11-16 14:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207669072 H.R.4359-Maye https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207673002 What it is:

To provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans.


When the last Action was taken :11/09/2017
Where it is in the tracker Introduced

2 Correspondants:
Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
What you think the outcome will be :
]]> 2017-11-16 14:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207673002 H.R.3388 https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207937008 Kasandra
Energy and Commerce | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
what is it- The bill defines: (1) a "highly automated vehicle" as a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle, that is equipped with an automated driving system; and (2) an "automated driving system" as the hardware and software of a vehicle that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis, regardless of whether such system is limited to a specific operational design domain.
last action- Senate - 09/07/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
tracker- 
  1. Passed House
2 Correspondants- 

Robert E. Latta,  Janice D. Schakowsky

outcome- i believe it will pass within time.
]]> 2017-11-16 23:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207937008 by-kasandra https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207937800 2017-11-16 23:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mmghowe/c810zo6kalz2/wish/207937800