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To withdraw certain Federal land in the San Bernardino National Forest in California from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and for other purposes. [HB-8738]
Withdraws 3,055 acres of specified land in San Bernardino National Forest in California from (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the "PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building". [HB-8726]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the "PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building."
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A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. [SR-86]
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!")
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A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship. [SR-491]
Congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.
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A resolution recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Yosemite Grant Act. [SR-484]
Recognizes and honors the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Act titled "An Act authorizing a Grant to the State of California of the 'Yo-Semite Valley' and of the Land embracing the 'Mariposa Big Tree Grove'" approved June 30, 1864 (commonly known as the Yosemite Grant) on June 30, 2014.
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A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. [SR-404]
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!")
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A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake, which struck the State of Alaska at 5:36 p.m. on Good Friday, March 27, 1964, honoring those who lost their lives in the Great Alaska Earthquake and associated tsunamis, and expressing continued support for research on earthquake and tsunami prediction and mitigation strategies. [SR-400]
Mourns the lives lost due to the Great Alaska Earthquake and associated tsunamis that occurred on March 27, 1964. Recognizes the improved understanding of earthquakes and tsunamis and the scientific and technological advancements that resulted from the study of data collected during that earthquake. Commends the efforts of scientists and engineers from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as well as those in earthquake-impacted states, to improve earthquake and tsunami prediction and hazard mitigation strategies and protect the well-being
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration. [SR-324]
Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013. Offers the Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of deceased Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez. Honors the dedicated public service of TSA Officers Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grisby and sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack. Remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.
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Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 [S.820]
Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 - Amends the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise provisions concerning housing and treatment of egg-laying hens and enforcement of such requirements. Sets forth separate caging device and environmental and housing conversion provisions for California. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to delegate to the California Department of Food and Agriculture certain enforcement authority with respect to eggs produced, shipped, handled, transported, or received in California prior to the date that
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Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 [S.783]
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Helium Act to require that all proceeds received by the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) from the sale or disposition of helium on federal land from sale or auction be credited to the Helium Production Fund (established in this Act). (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to impose a fee that accurately reflects the economic value of helium storage, withdrawal, or transportation services. Requires that such a fee be not less than the amount required to reimburse the Secretary for the full costs
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Yosemite National Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 [S.781]
Yosemite National Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the approximately 1,575 acres of identified land that is adjacent to Yosemite National Park in California for addition to the Park. Permits an acquisition of such land to be made by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange and revises the boundary of the Park to reflect the acquisition. Requires the Secretary to administer any acquired land as part of the Park.
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Soledad Canyon Settlement Act [S.771]
Soledad Canyon Settlement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to cancel Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mineral contracts CA-20139 and CA-22901 (located in Soledad Canyon, California) and compensate the contract holder for the cancellation of such contracts with proceeds from the sale of lands near Victorville, California. Withdraws affected areas from mining.
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Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act [S.744]
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - (Sec. 2) States that passage of this Act recognizes that the primary tenets of its success depend on securing U.S. sovereignty and establishing a coherent and just system for integrating those who seek to join American society. (Sec. 3) Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) from processing applications for registered provisional immigrant status (RPI), as established by this Act, until the Secretary has submitted to Congress the notice of commencement
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California Milk Marketing Order Act [S.663]
California Milk Marketing Order Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), upon the petition and approval of California dairy producers, to designate California as a separate federal milk marketing order. Provides that if so designated, the order covering California shall have the right to reblend and distribute order receipts to recognize quota value.
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California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 2013 [S.61]
California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 2013 - Expands the boundary of the California Coastal National Monument, established by Presidential Proclamation 7264, to include the Point Arena-Stornetta public lands in Mendocino County, California. Requires management of such lands: (1) in accordance with such Proclamation, and (2) as part of the Monument. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to finalize an amendment to the Monument's management plan for the long-term protection and management of the lands added to the Monument under
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Water Resources Development Act of 2013 [S.601]
Water Resources Development Act of 2013
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Western States National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013 [S.60]
Western States National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013 - Amends the National Trails System Act to require the Western States Trail, a trail of approximately 100 miles from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California, along which are conducted the Western States Trail Ride and the Western States Endurance Run, to be studied for designation as a national scenic trail. Requires such study to include a determination as to whether the Trail is appropriate for designation as a national historic trail.
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Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act [S.59]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act - Designates the memorial at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California, as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial, in honor of current and former members of the armed forces who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Prohibits the designation of such memorial from being construed to require or permit federal funds to be used for any related purpose.
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Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act [S.483]
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act - Establishes the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area, to comprise approximately 349,850 acres of federal land within Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Solano, and Yolo Counties in California. States that the purpose of the Conservation Area is the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the lands included in the Area for the benefit and enjoyment of present and
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West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2013 [S.45]
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington.