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To prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specified State laws that support the enforcement of Federal immigration laws. [HB-3842]
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Prohibits federal funds from being used by a federal agency or instrumentality to participate in a lawsuit to overturn, enjoin, or otherwise invalidate specified immigration-related laws in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arizona, Utah, Indiana, Alabama, South Carolina, or Georgia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 02/16/2012
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Securing Health for Ocean Resources and Environment Act [HB-3757]
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Securing Health for Ocean Resources and Environment Act or the SHORE Act - Requires the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to: (1) review the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) capacity to respond to oil spills; (2) be responsible for developing and maintaining oil spill trajectory modeling capabilities; (3) create and update NOAA's environmental sensitivity index products for each coastal area of the United States and for each offshore area that is leased or under consideration for leasing for offshore energy production;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 01/12/2012
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Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security Act [HB-3710]
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Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct oil and gas lease sales under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for an additional 10% of acreage of the outer Continental Shelf proposed to be leased under the Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017. Requires: (1) such additional acreage to be known as the Deficit Reduction Acreage, and (2) the Secretary to lease at least 20% of such Deficit Reduction Acreage in each such year. Establishes the Deficit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 01/12/2012
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PIONEERS Act [HB-3408]
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Title XIV [sic]: Keystone XL Pipeline - North American Energy Access Act - (Sec. 14002) Prohibits construction, operation, or maintenance of the oil pipeline and related facilities described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Keystone XL Pipeline Project issued by the Department of State on August 26, 2011 (including any modified version of that pipeline and related facilities), unless it is in compliance with the terms of a permit prescribed under this Act. (Sec. 14003) Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC),
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Lamborn
Without Objection, H.r. 3408 Was Laid On The Table. on 01/03/2013
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Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 [HB-3096]
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Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 - Establishes the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to be available for expenditures to the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas solely for: (1) coastal restoration projects and activities; (2) mitigation of damage to, and restoration of, fish, wildlife, or natural resources; (3) implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan; (4) programs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Hearings Held. on 12/07/2011
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To extend the participation term for small business concerns affected by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita in certain programs, and for other purposes. [HB-2808]
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Gulf Coast Disadvantaged Business Relief Act of 2011 - Permits any small business located in a Louisiana parish or Mississippi or Alabama county that was designated by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a disaster area by reason of Hurricane Katrina or Rita while it was participating in a SBA small business and capital ownership development program to continue participation and eligibility in such program for an additional 24 months.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri A. Sewell
Referred To The House Committee On Small Business. on 08/05/2011
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Disaster Tax Act of 2011 [HB-2718]
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Disaster Tax Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to disaster tax relief provisions, to: (1) provide for an increase in the tax deduction for losses attributable to a federally declared disaster, (2) make permanent expensing provisions for qualified disaster expenses and qualified disaster assistance property and for net operating losses attributable to federally declared disasters, (3) waive specified requirements for the issuance of mortgage revenue bonds in disaster areas, (4) increase the limit for charitable contributions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Terri A. Sewell
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 08/01/2011
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Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011 [HB-2646]
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Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes, within specified amounts, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain FY2012 major medical facility construction projects (projects) at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers in Seattle, Washington and West Los Angeles, California. (Sec. 3) Modifies authorizations for certain previously authorized projects in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Orlando, Florida area, Palo Alto, California, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis, Missouri. (Sec.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Johnson
Became Public Law No: 112-37. on 10/05/2011
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Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2011 [HB-2321]
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Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2011 - Extends certain disaster-related tax relief provisions to the Southeastern disaster area. Defines "Southeastern disaster area" as an area with respect to which a major disaster has been declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act due to severe storms, tornados, or flooding occurring after April 13, 2011, and before June 7, 2011, in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Rescinds $12
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Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Referred To The Committee On Ways And Means, And In Addition To The Committee On Appropriations, 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. on 06/23/2011
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Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2011 [HB-2067]
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Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2011 - 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,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 06/01/2011
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Fort McClellan Health Registry Act [HB-2052]
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Fort McClellan Health Registry Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a special record to be known as the Fort McClellan Health Registry containing the name of each individual who, while serving in the Armed Forces, was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, during the period beginning on January 1, 1935, and ending on May 20, 1999, and who: (1) applies for care or services from the VA; (2) files a claim for compensation on the basis of any disability which may be associated with such service; (3) dies and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/24/2011
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Gulf Coast Restoration Act [HB-1762]
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Gulf Coast Restoration Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Requires transfer into such Fund of not less than 80% of all amounts collected as federal penalties, settlements, or fines in relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit that began on April 20, 2010. Establishes the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force. Directs the Task Force to use the Fund for activities related to Gulf coast economic development, tourism promotion, and ecosystem restoration, by way of grants to the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 05/16/2011
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MAP-21 [HB-14]
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Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Revises the National Highway System (NHS) program. Prescribes requirements for acceleration of project delivery. Jason's Law - Declares a national priority to address
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure, And In Addition To The Committees On Ways And Means, Natural Resources, Energy And Commerce, Agriculture, Science, Space, And Technology, The Budget, Oversight And Government Reform, Financial Services, Education And The Workforce, And Foreign Affairs, 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. on 03/21/2012
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Gulf States Small Business Interest Relief Act of 2011 [HB-1336]
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Gulf States Small Business Interest 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 to Hurricanes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric L. Richmond
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 04/04/2011
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Gulf Coast Economic and Tourism Restoration Act [HB-1333]
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Gulf Coast Economic and Tourism Restoration Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Fund. Requires transfer into such Fund of not less than 40% of all amounts collected as federal penalties, settlements, or fines in relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit that began on April 20, 2010. Establishes the Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Task Force. Directs the Task Force to use the Fund for activities related to Gulf coast economic development and tourism promotion, by way of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Miller
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 04/04/2011
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A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of Alabama. [SCR-42]
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Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Helen Keller, furnished by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Alabama for providing this commemoration of one of Alabama's most eminent personages. Authorizes the state of Alabama to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on October 7, 2009, for a presentation ceremony. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to provide for the display of the statue in the Rotunda for a period of up to six months, after which the statue shall be displayed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Received In The House. on 10/06/2009
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A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of Alabama. [SCR-41]
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Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Helen Keller, furnished by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Alabama for providing this commemoration of one of Alabama's most eminent persons. Authorizes the state of Alabama to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on October 7, 2009, for a presentation ceremony for the statue accepted under this Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Message On House Action Received In Senate And At Desk: House Amendments To Senate Bill. on 10/01/2009
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Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act [S.518]
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Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to plan, encourage, develop, execute, and coordinate programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Includes among other Commission duties to: (1) coordinate activities with state commemoration commissions, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other appropriate federal agencies; (2) facilitate scholarly
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On The Judiciary. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 08/05/2010
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Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act [S.3763]
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Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act - Amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to revise provisions concerning the meaning of outer Continental Shelf revenues and the allocation of such revenues among Gulf producing states. Sets forth provisions concerning exempting drilling activities from the requirements of the "Decision memorandum regarding the suspension of certain offshore permitting and drilling activities on the Outer Continental Shelf." Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mary L. Landrieu
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 08/05/2010
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Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 [S.3663]
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Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to: (1) remove limits on liability for offshore facilities; and (2) authorize the Coast Guard, in the case of a spill of national significance, to obtain advances from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Federal Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to: (1) revise the chairmanship of the Interagency Coordinating
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Sponsored by: Sen. Harry Reid
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 493. on 07/29/2010