• The Senate passed a $5.1 billion jobs and recession-relief bill without a controversial provision to repeal tax witholding on interest and dividends. (csmonitor.com)
  • All of this points to a clear need for action: the Senate must take urgent action to pass bold gun safety legislation as soon as possible in order to avoid more death and injury," CEOs said in the letter. (cbsnews.com)
  • The legislation passed the Senate 19-7 and passed the House 43-27. (taxfoundation.org)
  • The Senate should also be commended for including in the bill legislation helping to preserve orphan works and reauthorizing the National Film Preservation Board. (publicknowledge.org)
  • The bill passed in the House but is stalled in the Senate. (ksla.com)
  • Now, decades later, President Biden is vocal about his position on police reform legislation and said he wants the Senate to pass, so he can sign it into law. (ksla.com)
  • An NMHC/NAA-supported coalition is calling on the Senate to take up H.R. 620 - The ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 , which recently passed through the House. (nmhc.org)
  • The coalition letter sent to Senate leadership promotes the legislation and strongly rebuts mischaracterizations of the bill. (nmhc.org)
  • Washington, July 14, 2016) - The American College of Physicians (ACP) has commended the United States Senate and House of Representatives for their passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). (acponline.org)
  • The CARA legislation is the result of the work of legislators who were appointed to a conference committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions of S.524. (acponline.org)
  • The Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership is pleased to announce that employee ownership legislation has successfully passed in the Pennsylvania House and is on to the Senate. (nceo.org)
  • In a 3-2 vote late on April 26, the Senate Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee voted that HB 1022 "ought to pass" with an amendment that it would expire in two years. (theepochtimes.com)
  • The New Hampshire legislation still faces a full vote from the Republican-controlled state Senate and final approval from New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican. (theepochtimes.com)
  • More than 40 Senate Democrats sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday, pushing the two top Republicans to reconvene Congress so lawmakers can pass funding to deal with the Zika virus…" (Kim, 8/4). (kff.org)
  • In a letter to Republican leaders, Senate Democrats again suggested cutting their recess short to return to the Capitol to pass new funding for Zika. (kff.org)
  • The Dominican Republic's Senate passed a bill granting citizenship to children born in the Dominican Republic to migrant parents on the night of May 21st, following the approval of the law by the Cámara de Diputados (Chamber of Deputies) last Friday. (americasquarterly.org)
  • Next this legislation will head to the Senate. (asahq.org)
  • The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the Maryland Senate unanimously passed the Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act. (athleticbusiness.com)
  • We take a giant step in the right direction with the passage of HR 1646, but the fight is not finished as our attention becomes focused on the Senate where Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), earlier in 2019 introduced her own version of the HERO Act, S 3255. (iaff.org)
  • As of today, the House and Senate have both passed the CHIPS and Science Act , an important step toward the enactment of bipartisan jobs and competitiveness legislation. (tcf.org)
  • The legislation now goes to the state Senate for that chamber's consideration. (michiganradio.org)
  • October 29, 2019 WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, the leadership of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation's largest pro-Israel organization, welcomed the House of Representatives' passage of the Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act (H.R. 4695), and called upon the Senate to advance similar legislation introduced by Senators James Risch and Bob Menendez (S. 2641). (cufi.org)
  • We call upon the Senate to now quickly advance similar legislation and we are grateful to Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch and Ranking Member Bob Menendez for leading this bipartisan effort in the upper chamber," said CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker. (cufi.org)
  • The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) applauds the U.S. Senate for passing important infrastructure legislation with significant bi-partisan support. (mema.org)
  • The bill is expected to be dead on arrival in the Democrat-controlled Senate, and President Biden has already criticized the legislation. (feda.com)
  • 'While retailers applaud the passage of this legislation to simplify compliance for businesses and employees, Congress is missing an opportunity to also address the disadvantage that Main Street merchants face as it relates to sales tax collection," said Jennifer Safavian, executive vice president for government affairs. (rila.org)
  • NAB congratulates Congress on the passage of comprehensive tax reform legislation that aims to further grow the U.S. economy. (nab.org)
  • At President Obama's press conference on August 4, he tried to awaken Congress about its failure to pass a $1.1 billion funding bill to deal with the looming Zika pestilence…" (Tiefer, 8/4). (kff.org)
  • Saying the Zika threat is 'getting critical,' President Barack Obama called on Congress Thursday to go back to work and pass the funding he has sought since February to combat the disease now spreading in Florida. (kff.org)
  • He shared what he believes the hold up is in Congress in getting the bill passed. (wlox.com)
  • Congress is finally acting to pass an energy bill that will address energy security, promote competitiveness, and cut global warming pollution. (environmentamerica.org)
  • Marijuana was legal in the United States until 1937, when Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act, effectively making the drug illegal. (medscape.com)
  • Ten years ago, Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court passed legislation to safeguard your genetic information. (medscape.com)
  • ever passed by the Congress," and a "Magna Carta for the workers of America. (cdc.gov)
  • Introduced in 2019 by Representative Ami Bera (D-CA), this high-priority legislation for the IAFF addresses the real need for increased mental health resources within the fire service. (iaff.org)
  • The Parliament of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on 5 February 2019, passed unanimously a new public health legislation on food and medicine administration. (who.int)
  • We urge the President to immediately sign this important bipartisan legislation that helps alleviate the suffering of the thousands of individuals who suffer from these addictions. (acponline.org)
  • Thanks to the efforts of PaCEO stalwart Dan Zugell of Business Transition Advisors (BTA) and the legal assistance of Ed Renenger of SES ESOP Strategies, the bill, sponsored by Rep. Daryl Metcalfe of Butler County, has been passed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. (nceo.org)
  • The legislation, which gained 92 bipartisan co-sponsors and was approved by a unanimous vote in the House Finance Committee last month, would increase income limits for the PT/RR Program for the first time in 16-plus years. (pahouse.com)
  • The CHIPS and Science Act , which today passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis and is headed to the President's desk, will strengthen our economy and supply chains, diversify our manufacturing workforce, and create good-paying jobs for people across the country. (tcf.org)
  • It passed the House with varying, but steady, bipartisan support. (michiganradio.org)
  • The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015 today in the U.S. House of Representatives. (rila.org)
  • This afternoon, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation that would make cyber-bullying a crime in the Commonwealth. (phillymag.com)
  • Latta is a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and a supporter of the legislation. (katc.com)
  • Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act, ASA-supported legislation which contains reforms critical to bringing down health care costs and ensuring access to care for all patients. (asahq.org)
  • Brooke Lierman, who sponsored the House version of the Maryland legislation, according to The Sun . "Would I like to see the NCAA and the federal government step up and do the right thing? (athleticbusiness.com)
  • The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act by voice vote. (iaff.org)
  • This evening, anti-gun politicians in the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H. 4135, "an act modernizing firearm laws" by a vote of 120-38. (nraila.org)
  • Companion legislation will now move to the House of Delegates for a vote. (nssf.org)
  • Michigan bills to recognize religious holidays besides Christmas passed the state House of Representatives Wednesday. (michiganradio.org)
  • The Michigan Municipal League would like to thank Rep. Peter Pettalia for sponsoring this legislation and his commitment to moving it through the House. (mml.org)
  • We are very pleased the House of Representatives has passed legislation sanctioning Turkey for its invasion of Syria. (cufi.org)
  • The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow workers to opt out of union membership while remaining employed, known as a right-to-work law. (heartland.org)
  • Clean energy businesses, agricultural interests, and advocates cheered as the U.S. House of Representatives passed landmark clean energy legislation. (environmentamerica.org)
  • The House passed H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act, by a vote of 235 to 181 today. (environmentamerica.org)
  • MEMA urges the House to pass infrastructure legislation as soon as possible. (mema.org)
  • Even after the introduction of the GOP proposal, President Biden continues to refuse to meet in person with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The House narrowly passed the bill on a 217-215 vote on Wednesday, April 26. (feda.com)
  • After this, it passes a public house that used to be known as the Snake Inn, and descends through forest to the Ladybower Reservoir at Ashopton. (wikipedia.org)
  • One year ago, on 26th October 2022, the House of Commons passed the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act, recognising Irish as an official language in Northern Ireland. (lu.se)
  • That is one reason it's so unfortunate that lawmakers would pass a bill that would deliberately chill workers in the field. (eff.org)
  • Chief executives at some of the nation's largest companies are urging federal lawmakers to pass stronger gun safety laws amid a recent outbreak of mass shootings across the U.S. (cbsnews.com)
  • Lawmakers failed to pass any funding to deal with the mosquito-borne disease before they went on their seven-week break last month. (kff.org)
  • ASA will continue to closely track this legislation, and thanks ASA members for contacting their lawmakers in support of this important issue. (asahq.org)
  • The legislation, which still has to pass through chamber lawmakers and governor Larry Hogan, would allow athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. (athleticbusiness.com)
  • The measures the law foresees to regulate tobacco products are considered among the strongest tobacco control legislations in Africa. (who.int)
  • The approval of the new legislation is in line with the requirements of a number of WHO FCTC Articles, including Article 8 (Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke), Article 11 (Packaging and labelling of tobacco products), Article 13 (Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship) and Article 16 (Sales to and by minors) among others, and provides a solid foundation for strengthening tobacco control in the country. (who.int)
  • Mauritius, which joins Brazil, Turkey and most recently the Netherlands in this achievement, has been a pioneer in tobacco control legislation. (who.int)
  • the approval and implementation people from exposure to SHS by In addition, the WHO FCTC has of smoke-free legislation should be law and not by means of voluntary provisions regarding il egal tobacco based on the fol owing principles agreements. (who.int)
  • Despite the full-throated objections of the cybersecurity community, the Georgia legislature has passed a bill that would open independent researchers who identify vulnerabilities in computer systems to prosecution and up to a year in jail. (eff.org)
  • Basically, if you're looking for vulnerabilities in a non-destructive way, even if you're ethically reporting them-especially if you're ethically reporting them-suddenly you're a criminal if this bill passes into law," EF Georgia's Scott Jones told us in February. (eff.org)
  • We are also pleased that HR 4077 was dropped from the bill that passed. (publicknowledge.org)
  • In another statement, Latta said this bill is part of a package of new legislation that will help power the US to new levels of broadband infrastructure. (katc.com)
  • If this bill were to pass, none of them would be legally allowed to build public broadband networks. (katc.com)
  • The bill passed its its final stages in Parliament on Tuesday, September 19, and now awaits royal assent. (yahoo.com)
  • Following its clearance from Parliament, Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said : "The Online Safety Bill is a game-changing piece of legislation. (yahoo.com)
  • Senator Cristina Lizardo, from Santo Domingo requested that the legislation be passed in urgency bypassing normal procedures and the bill was passed after two readings. (americasquarterly.org)
  • With funds currently locked away because of an outdated threshold, passing this bill today means we're moving toward taking healthy gaming revenue and making the needed changes so this program can do what it was always intended to do, which is help keep families in their homes. (pahouse.com)
  • This legislation makes polluters pay for cleaning up the mess they created instead of making taxpayers foot the bill. (earthjustice.org)
  • Then on Tuesday, the governor of Idaho signed a similar bill that contains a "trigger provision," meaning it won't go into effect unless a federal appeals court somewhere in the country upholds similar fetal heartbeat legislation from another state. (erlc.com)
  • Germany's parliament passed a new law last week that will dramatically restrict the rights of asylum seekers. (therealnews.com)
  • 11 December 2013 - Today, the parliament of Uruguay passed legislation to legalize the production, sale and consumption of marijuana for non-medical purposes. (unodc.org)
  • An act of parliament to build the road was passed in 1818, and construction was financed by the Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Devonshire. (wikipedia.org)
  • MANAGUA, Nicaragua, June 5 (UNHCR) - Nicaraguan parliamentarians have unanimously passed legislation to protect refugees, after four years of lobbying and close collaboration between the UN refugee agency and the government. (unhcr.org)
  • Despite the planned changes referring to material accessed by adults, the former argue the legislation does not go far enough to protect people from the swathes of harmful content online. (yahoo.com)
  • Two of the 10 Florida Republicans who backed the legislation were U.S. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Miami and Jacksonville's John Rutherford. (yahoo.com)
  • The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (Commencement) Regulations 2023 were passed on 22nd May 2023. (lu.se)
  • The Assembly also passed legislation which would protect innocent people from being wrongfully convicted while expanding the state's criminal DNA database ( A.6528 /Lentol). (freerepublic.com)
  • This legislation builds on the state's conservation work to protect wildlife habitat and Virginia Department of Transportation's highly successful wildlife crossing projects. (augustafreepress.com)
  • In Virginia, the pre-filing of legislation has begun for the 2024 session and anti-gun legislators are wasting no time in aggressively laying out their agenda. (nraila.org)
  • Eight bills packaged together as the "Protecting Our Kids Act" passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats. (cbsnews.com)
  • The legislation raises the debt ceiling through either March 31, 2024, or the accumulation of $1.5 trillion in new debt, whichever comes first. (feda.com)
  • This legislation was revoked in 2000 amidst political turmoil, and subsequently resulted in a drop of adequately iodized salt production from 70.3% on 1997 to 29.6% in the period 2000- 2004. (who.int)
  • The General Assembly has passed legislation that will make Virginia among the first states to adopt a comprehensive program to identify wildlife corridors, protect motorists from collisions with animals and address barriers to wildlife movement. (augustafreepress.com)
  • Earlier, States members voted by 40 votes to 5 to reject a clause in equal marriage legislation which would have allowed traders to refuse to serve same-sex couples if it was deemed incompatible with their religious beliefs. (itv.com)
  • It was clear the suicide clause remained the most divisive aspect of the legislation throughout. (sky.com)
  • She automatically lost the party whip after voting against the Government in support of an amendment proposed by fellow Fine Gael rebel Billy Timmins to remove the suicide clause from the legislation. (sky.com)
  • In 2017, the Council of Europe Advisory Committee for the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities called for legislation to protect and promote the Irish language, echoing previous findings. (lu.se)
  • States that pass such legislation argue they have a compelling interest in protecting the life of an unborn human individual who has a high probability of being born. (erlc.com)
  • Gaetz also stated if McCarthy were to move the legislation without the support of a 'majority of the majority' - meaning 112 Republicans - it would amount to a 'black letter violation' of the concessions the speaker granted in January and 'would likely trigger an immediate motion' to remove him from the House's top post. (yahoo.com)
  • Fetal heartbeat legislation attempts to ban abortions within a state after the point where the heartbeat can be detected. (erlc.com)
  • Numerous subsequent attempts to get legislation passed have failed. (who.int)
  • Among other things, the legislation raises the minimum age for buying semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. (cbsnews.com)
  • Despite the medical establishment's views on the benefits of marijuana, the passage of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 classified marijuana as a Schedule I drug, defined as a category of drugs not considered legitimate for medical use. (medscape.com)
  • Congressman Agustín Jarquín said passage of the law "substantially strengthens the legal framework which has underpinned Nicaragua's tradition of granting asylum and humanitarian assistance to those who are forced to flee their countries of origin. (unhcr.org)
  • Much in the way that this legislation addresses income tax collection, federal E-Fairness legislation would provide a standard framework for sales tax collection instead of the patchwork of state laws that exists today. (rila.org)
  • The legislation creates a regulatory framework to ensure polluters, not taxpayers, pay for needed closure and cleanup, guarantees public participation and transparency around cleanups for affected communities, and provides Illinois EPA the funds it needs to properly oversee closure and cleanup. (earthjustice.org)
  • These are the latest abortion restrictions to be passed in the U.S. that impose a gestational ban (i.e., a law that prohibits abortion after a specific point in pregnancy). (erlc.com)
  • The legislation's co-sponsor is New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand who says in a statement, "this legislation would not only professionalize the response to and reporting of sexual assault, but also protect survivors and help give them the support they need. (wlox.com)
  • The pass carries the A57 road between Manchester and Sheffield, but it is no longer the main signposted route between those two cities, with traffic instead directed through the Woodhead Pass to the north. (wikipedia.org)
  • The legislation's approach to addressing the patchwork of state income tax laws is consistent with legislation that retailers have pursued to address states' inability to compel out of state businesses to collect and remit the sales tax due on purchases made. (rila.org)
  • The legislation is consistent with ACP's policies to address the growing epidemic of opioid and substance use disorders in this country," noted Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, FACP, president of ACP. (acponline.org)
  • Many have said this legislation is the next step in preventing situations of excessive force and/or death by the hands of law enforcement. (ksla.com)
  • Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Codes Committee Chair Joseph Lentol announced today the passage of legislation that will help law enforcement solve crimes by expanding the DNA databank and requiring microstamping technology on semiautomatic pistols. (freerepublic.com)
  • Where else can you protect wildlife habitat, reduce property damage from collisions with wildlife, save lives that are sometimes lost in these collisions, keep animals out of your backyard and your flower garden, and provide an opportunity for private groups to fund animal passage over interstates, secondaries, and any roadway that can make wildlife transit safer for all? (augustafreepress.com)
  • This legislation is limited to private lands and public marshes only and excludes deer hound hunting. (nssf.org)
  • The passing of the Nicaraguan refugee law demonstrates how the refugee experience of a country can translate into a positive step forward in upholding refugee rights as human rights. (unhcr.org)
  • Transcend partisanship and work together to pass bold legislation to address gun violence in our country. (cbsnews.com)
  • Illinois is now the third state in the country to pass legislation providing significant coal ash protections above and beyond federal requirements. (earthjustice.org)
  • I applaud my colleagues in the Assembly Majority for recognizing the importance of this package of legislation. (freerepublic.com)
  • In fully implementing the MPOWER package, Mauritius has passed key legislations. (who.int)
  • Thus this legislation would return wolf management to states whose management plans have explicitly been deemed insufficient by federal courts. (earthjustice.org)
  • The legislation advances California Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA)-type reforms to health care provided through or supported by federal programs. (asahq.org)
  • So while I personally think federal legislation is necessary to put pressure on the NCAA to change its ways, a wait-and-see approach may also be an effective way to unwind the sports industry's cabal. (athleticbusiness.com)
  • This paper describes how miners' safety and health training has improved since the beginning of the program in the late 1970's after the Federal Mine Safety legislation was passed, and identifies areas where further improvements are needed. (cdc.gov)
  • That part was one reason the legislation elicited sharp criticism, and 46 defections, largely from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. (yahoo.com)
  • In the district I represent, which features a growing number of seniors and people with disabilities who deserve support, delivering this legislation is welcome news," said Smith-Wade-El, a first-year legislator from Lancaster County. (pahouse.com)
  • The coalition used the tactic of pushing the legislation quickly in order to avoid a debate with experts on the ramifications of the law. (therealnews.com)
  • States members spent the day debating the amendment put forward by the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel as a result of views sought whilst reviewing the wide-ranging legislation put forward by the Chief Minister. (itv.com)
  • Despite fears that some backbenchers would revolt, the most high profile of a small number to break ranks and vote against the divisive legislation was a junior minister. (sky.com)
  • Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton was one of only five to break Government ranks and is set to be exiled by her Fine Gael party as the vote passed with a comfortable majority, with 127 voting in favour and 31 against. (sky.com)
  • It's no exaggeration to say, I think, an awful lot of people have really struggled to make a decision on how they would vote in this legislation. (sky.com)
  • The legislation passed by a vote of 218 - 210. (asahq.org)
  • In addition to New Hampshire and Tennessee, similar legislation is pending in Kansas. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Traffic levels on both passes remained similar until the 1980s, but the Woodhead Pass route is now favoured as it connects directly to the M1, while Snake Pass leads into the centre of Sheffield. (wikipedia.org)
  • Like many roads in the North of England passing through similar terrain, Snake Pass has a poor safety record in comparison to other roads in the United Kingdom but it is not as dangerous as other roads bisecting hilly terrain in this part of England. (wikipedia.org)
  • This legislation will provide full economic compensation to applicable patients, while putting an end to medical lawsuit abuse and maintaining access to vital medical services for all. (asahq.org)
  • The passage of SB9 provides us with the protections, regulations, and financial assurances that we need to prevent more coal ash crises in Illinois. (earthjustice.org)
  • For decision-makers this means passing any legislation and policies needed to expedite the process, ensuring the regulatory process is fit for purpose and confirming that the financing is in place. (bvsalud.org)
  • The legislation provides employers and employees with a streamlined nationwide process for complying with and paying nonresident state income taxes. (rila.org)
  • We are enthused that this legislation has already created significant interest within the state government and, we expect, will create a path for even greater opportunities in the future. (nceo.org)
  • North Dakota became the first state to pass a fetal heartbeat law in 2013. (erlc.com)
  • In 1997, the Head State Sanitary Physician of the Russian Federation issued a resolution on "The Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Conditions" which provided for the mandatory iodization of salt but for judicial reasons, was never enacted into legislation. (who.int)
  • NAB members can call our free Legal Hotline to learn more about legislation, filings and updates from Washington. (nab.org)
  • We call upon the Government to pass emergency legislation to halt the stockpiling of items such as toilet paper, pasta, hand sanitizer and tins of beans. (change.org)
  • CEO of the Australian Banking Association Anna Bligh says passage of the legislation lays the legal foundation for Open Banking which will increase competition across the industry. (finextra.com)
  • It's in the nation's best financial interest to pass tougher gun laws, the CEOs said, pointing to an Everytown for Gun Safety study that found U.S. taxpayers lose $280 billion every year to gun violence. (cbsnews.com)
  • A.B. 10122 , legislation codifying recommendations arising from Governor Cuomo's Wine, Beer, Spirits, and Cider Summit held earlier this year, has passed both legislative chambers. (brewersassociation.org)
  • Equal marriage legislation has been passed by the States of Jersey with politicians voting 42 votes to 1, with one abstention. (itv.com)