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SHARE Act of 2013 [HB-3197] [Sports ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Recreation ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Environmental ] [Agriculture ] [Water ]
Sportsmen's Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act of 2013 or the SHARE Act of 2013 - Title I: Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Protection Act - Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to exclude from the definition of "chemical substance" for purposes of such Act: (1) any component of any pistol, revolver, firearm, shell, or cartridge the sale of which is subject to federal excise tax, including shot, bullets and other projectiles, propellants, and primers; and (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 10/15/2013

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National Park Service Study Act of 2013 [HB-3131] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Environmental ] [Mining ] [Recreation ] [Arts and Culture ] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Tourism ]
National Park Service Study Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resource studies of: (1) the Kau coast, on the island of Hawaii; (2) the prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on the island of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (3) sites in Alaska associated with the forced abandonment of the Aleut villages of Makushin, Kashega, and Biorka around Unalaska Island and Attu on Attu Island during World War II; (4) the five relocation sites in Alaska at Funter Bay, Burnett Inlet, Killisnoo, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 09/24/2013

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Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [HB-3099] [Animals ] [Food ] [Science ] [Economic Development ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ]
Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 - Directs the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission to: (1) prepare and adopt a data collection strategy for the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery, including interstate collaboration measures and a plan for annual stock assessments; and (2) prepare, adopt, and submit to the Secretary of Commerce a fishery management plan providing for the conservation and management of Gulf of Mexico red snapper and describing the standards of compliance for Gulf coastal states (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 12/04/2014

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Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 [HB-3080] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Environmental ] [Economic Development ]
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth H. Esty Signed By President. on 06/10/2014

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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-2786] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Healthcare ] [Telecommunications ] [Crime ]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices, (2) the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, (3) the Office of Inspector General, (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, (5) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), (6) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (7) the Bureau (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ander Crenshaw The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 113-172, By Mr. Crenshaw. on 07/23/2013

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Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act [HB-2254] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Education ]
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in Alabama. Designates the Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama as the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area, requires the Center to submit a management plan for the Heritage Area, and sets forth procedures for the approval or disapproval of such plan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri A. Sewell Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 06/10/2013

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Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013 [HB-2233] [Taxes ] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Construction ]
Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers in certain states a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. Defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, brace gable-end walls, reinforce the connections between a roof and supporting wall, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. on 06/04/2013

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Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 [HB-1947] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Food ] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Health ] [Veterans ] [Native American Affairs ] [Construction ] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Education ] [Telecommunications ]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 - Title I: Commodities - Subtitle A: Repeals and Reforms - (Sec. 1101) Repeals, but continues for crop year 2013: (1) direct payments, (2) countercyclical payments, and (3) the average crop revenue election program (ACRE). (Sec. 1105) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to provide for a farm's base acreage adjustment for covered commodities if: (1) a conservation reserve contract expires or is voluntarily terminated, (2) cropland is released from conservation reserve contract coverage, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H3933-3968) on 06/20/2013

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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to convey a parcel of land in Tuskegee, Alabama, to Tuskegee University, and for other purposes. [HB-1612] [Veterans ] [Real Estate ] [Education ]
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to convey to Tuskegee University (Alabama) specified real property at 2400 Hospital Road in Tuskegee, for the purpose of permitting the University to use the property to further the educational and general welfare of its students.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri A. Sewell Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/23/2013

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Offshore Fairness Act [HB-1430] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Taxes ] [Trade ] [Environmental ]
Offshore Fairness Act - Amends the Submerged Lands Act to extend the seaward boundaries of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to a line three marine leagues (currently, three geographic miles) distant from the coast line. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) notify such states of the right to request a conveyance of the applicable interest of the United States in and to the expanded submerged land; and (2) at such a state's request, convey to the applicable state the interest (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Austin Scott Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 04/30/2013

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Gulf Fisheries Fairness Act [HB-1219] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ] [Science ] [Trade ] [Energy ]
Gulf Fisheries Fairness Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide each of the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida with exclusive fishery management authority over reef fish: (1) within the exclusive economic zone in the Gulf of Mexico in waters of a specified average depth on a continuous line within a minimum distance of nine nautical miles from the baseline from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured, and (2) between projected jurisdictional lines determined (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Olson Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources. on 03/15/2013

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Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act [HB-8684] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ] [Science ] [Recreation ]
To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bradley Byrne Introduced In House on 10/27/2020

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day. [SR-591] [Veterans ] [Military ]
Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day. Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day. Honors the sacrifices of, and pays tribute to, the men and women in uniform at home and overseas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6761; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6761; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6747) on 11/13/2012

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A resolution congratulating the Auburn University football team for winning the 2010 Bowl Championship Series National Championship. [SR-39] [Sports ]
Congratulates the Auburn University football team for winning the 2010 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S492-494; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S493; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S487) on 02/02/2011

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A resolution congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship. [SR-361] [Sports ]
Commends the University of Alabama for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S222-224; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S222-223; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S213-214) on 01/31/2012

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A resolution expressing the condolences of the United States to the victims of the devastating tornadoes that touched down in the South in April 2011, commending the resiliency of the people of the affected States, including the people of the States of Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and committing to stand by the people affected in the relief and recovery efforts. [SR-182] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, homes, and livelihoods in the storms and tornadoes of April 2011 and extends wishes for a full recovery for those who were injured. Commends the resiliency of the people of the affected states, including Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by them. Extends thanks to the forecasters, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and medical personnel (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2970-2971; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2970-2971; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2957-2958) on 05/12/2011

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Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery, Restoration, and Resiliency Act [S.862] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Public Health ] [Economic Development ] [Science ] [Water ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ]
Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery, Restoration, and Resiliency Act - Establishes the Gulf of Mexico Recovery Council, which shall be composed of members of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. Requires the Council, in coordination with the natural resource trustees designated with respect to natural resource damages relating to the Gulf oil spill in connection with the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon on April 20, 2010, to: (1) develop the Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery Plan to restore, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2536) on 04/14/2011

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Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 [S.861] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Tourism ] [Economic Development ] [Energy ] [Public Health ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Grants ]
Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to be available for expenditure for programs and projects to restore, protect, and make sustainable use of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, coastal wetlands, and the economy of the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Requires the Secretary to deposit in the Fund 80% of all administrative, civil, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mary L. Landrieu Committee On Environment And Public Works Subcommittee On Water And Wildlife. Hearings Held. on 06/28/2011

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Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2011 [S.653] [Small Business ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2011 - Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Program (Program) under which the Administrator may waive, for up to three years and $15,000 total, the interest payments of small businesses that resume operations in a declared disaster area during the period beginning on: (1) September 1, 2005, and ending on October 1, 2006, for loans relating (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S1896-1897) on 03/28/2011

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Domestic Energy and Jobs Act [S.3445] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Mining ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Air Quality ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Manufacturing ] [Budget and Spending ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Domestic Energy and Jobs Act - Title I: Keystone XL Permit Approval - Declares that no presidential permit shall be required for a specified pipeline application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State for the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border. Title II: Impacts of EPA Rules and Actions on Energy Prices - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 - Requires the President to establish the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to analyze and report (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5488-5489) on 07/26/2012

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