GovTrack.us: GovTrack Update for Apr. 2, 2017

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Mar 27, 2017 6:53 p.m. -- Vote
H.R. 1117: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Passed 408/0
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Yea

H.R. 1117 directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to foster more open communications between disaster response operations and affected communities after an emergency or disaster by providing more transparency, increased consistency, and better assistance during the recovery phase after a disaster or emergency. Specifically, the bills requires FEMA to report to Congress regarding its plans to provide consistent guidance to applicants on FEMA disaster funding procedures during the response to an emergency or disaster, appropriate record maintenance and transfer of documents to new teams during staff transitions, and accurate assistance to applicants and grantees to ease the administrative burden throughout the process of obtaining and monitoring assistance. The legislation requires such a report to include a plan for implementing ...
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h195


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Mar 27, 2017 7:13 p.m. -- Vote
H.R. 654: Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017
Passed 395/11
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Nay

H.R. 654 directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). Specifically, FEMA is required to develop a plan and identify the necessary funding for an earthquake early warning system. The President is directed to establish an Earthquake and Tsunami Task Force to develop a strategy and make recommendations on how to prepare for and respond to an earthquake in the CSZ. In addition, the legislation clarifies that FEMA may use hazard mitigation funds to for earthquake-related projects.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h196


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Mar 28, 2017 3:25 p.m. -- Vote
On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 229: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection ...
Passed 231/189
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Yea


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h197


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Mar 28, 2017 3:32 p.m. -- Vote
H.Res. 229: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
Passed 231/185
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Aye


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h198


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Mar 28, 2017 3:39 p.m. -- Vote
On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 230: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional ...
Passed 232/184
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Yea


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h199


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Mar 28, 2017 3:47 p.m. -- Vote
H.Res. 230: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to ?Protecting
Passed 231/189
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Aye

**This was not the vote related to Internet privacy. See the final House vote on S.J.Res. 34.** This was a procedural vote ahead of the final vote setting the rules of debate.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h200


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Mar 28, 2017 5:48 p.m. -- Vote
Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
Passed 228/190
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Nay


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h201


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Mar 28, 2017 5:56 p.m. -- Vote
S.J.Res. 34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to ?Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other
Passed 215/205
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Nay

A Republican bill would block a regulation of President Obama?s that they see as executive overreach, but privacy advocates claim it could allow companies to sell your private Internet and search history. Who?s right? #### The context and what the bill does The Federal Trade Commission maintains jurisdiction over _most_ aspects of the Internet. But after the 2016 election during the lame-duck session, another Washington agency called the Federal Communications Commission issued new regulations related specifically to Internet service providers, also known as ISPs. (You?ve probably heard of some of the country?s biggest ISPs, which include Comcast, Verizon, AT&T;, Time Warner, Cox, and CenturyLink.) These new rules required all Internet browsing data, as well as data regarding app usage on ...
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h202


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Mar 29, 2017 -- Introduced
H.Con.Res. 41: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States declaration of war against Germany and entry into World War I and recognizing and appreciating the lasting historical significance and heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the Unit
Sponsor: Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC3]

This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC3] is a member of the committee.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hconres41


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Mar 29, 2017 1:36 p.m. -- Vote
On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 233: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, ...
Passed 232/191
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Nay


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h203


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Mar 29, 2017 1:43 p.m. -- Vote
H.Res. 233: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for ot
Passed 232/188
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Aye


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h204


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Mar 29, 2017 4:45 p.m. -- Vote
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H.R. 1430: HONEST Act
Failed 189/232
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Yea


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h205


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Mar 29, 2017 4:54 p.m. -- Vote
H.R. 1430: HONEST Act
Passed 228/194
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Aye


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h206


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Mar 30, 2017 10:29 a.m. -- Vote
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H.R. 1431: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017
Failed 189/233
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Yea


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h207


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Mar 30, 2017 10:40 a.m. -- Vote
H.R. 1431: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017
Passed 229/193
Rep. Jones [R-NC3]: Aye


https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/h208


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