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WEST Act [S.2365]
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Western Economic Security Today Act or the WEST Act - Title I: Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act - Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct (current law authorizes) the Secretary of the Interior to require a lessee operating under an approved exploration plan to obtain: (1) a permit before drilling any well in accordance with the plan, and (2) a new permit before drilling any well of a design that is significantly different than the design for which the existing permit was issued.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/25/2012
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FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act [S.223]
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FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for FY2010 and FY2011 for operations. (Sec. 102) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY2010-FY2011 for: (1) air navigation facilities and equipment, (2) civil aviation research and development (R&D), (3) grants for airport planning and development and for noise compatibility planning programs,
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Rockefeller
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 04/07/2011
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Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011 [S.2019]
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Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prescribe regulations for helicopter operations in Los Angeles County, California, that include requirements for helicopter flight paths and altitudes to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas, increase safety, and minimize commercial aircraft delays. Requires the Administrator to exempt from such requirements helicopter operations related to emergency, law enforcement, or military activities. Directs
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S8738-8739) on 12/16/2011
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Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act [S.1929]
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Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of Mark Twain. Limits issuance of such coins to calendar year 2016. Requires specified surcharges in the sale of such coins, which shall be promptly paid, in specified percentages, to: (1) the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, to support restoration of the house and grounds, and ensure continuing growth and innovation in museum programming to research, promote, and educate on the legacy
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/30/2011
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [S.1867]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Navy Programs - (Sec. 121) Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning
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Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S8094-8138) on 12/01/2011
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Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011 [S.1851]
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Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011 - Approves the "Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities," except to the extent such Agreement conflicts with this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) sign and implement such Agreement; (2) implement amendments to such Agreement approved by the signatories after this Act's enactment, unless one of the Secretaries determines that the amendment is
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S7377-7378) on 11/10/2011
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Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 [S.1821]
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Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 - Extends the temporary office of 30 bankruptcy judgeships authorized or extended under the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 and Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2005 until applicable vacancies identified in this Act occur in the office of a bankruptcy judge for specified districts in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Nevada. Prohibits filling specified bankruptcy judge
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On The Judiciary. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 12/15/2011
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Natomas Basin Flood Protection Improvements Act of 2011 [S.1810]
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Natomas Basin Flood Protection Improvements Act of 2011 - Modifies the project for flood damage reduction, American and Sacramento Rivers, California, to authorize the Chief of Engineers to construct improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to those rivers in the vicinity of Sacramento, substantially in accordance with the report of the Chief of Engineers entitled "American River Watershed (Common Features) Project, Natomas Basin, Sacramento and Sutter Counties, California," dated December 30, 2010, at a specified cost.Requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S7156-7157) on 11/07/2011
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Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act [S.179]
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Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments. Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS. Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Rockefeller Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 112-149. on 02/27/2012
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Gold Hill-Wakamatsu Preservation Act [S.177]
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Gold Hill-Wakamatsu Preservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, California, including any interest in the Ranch, by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, donation, or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with public or nonprofit entities to interpret the history of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony and related pioneer history associated with Japanese immigration to the area. Permits the development of a visitor center.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Boxer
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 112-124. on 05/11/2011
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Sacramento River National Recreation Area Act of 2011 [S.173]
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Sacramento River National Recreation Area Act of 2011 - Establishes the Sacramento River National Recreation Area in California, consisting of specified public land in Tehama and Shasta Counties. Requires the development of a comprehensive plan for the long-range protection and management of the Recreation Area. Establishes the Sacramento River National Recreation Area Advisory Council to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior related to the development, implementation, and amendment of such plan and to ensure
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/25/2011
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Western States Trail Study Act of 2011 [S.172]
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Western States Trail Study Act of 2011 - 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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/25/2011
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West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2011 [S.171]
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West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2011 - 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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/25/2011
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Pinnacles National Park Act [S.161]
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Pinnacles National Park Act - Establishes Pinnacles National Park in California to: (1) preserve and interpret the Park's ecosystems and the history of Native Americans, settlers, and explorers, and (2) interpret the recovery program for the California Condor. Abolishes Pinnacles National Monument and includes the land and any interests comprising the Monument in the Park. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands or interests within the Park's boundaries and approximately 18,200 acres of land in San Benito County, California,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 112-124. on 05/11/2011
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1596]
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Transportation (DOT), including: (1) the Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (3) the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); (6) the Federal Railroad
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
See Also H.r. 2112. on 10/17/2011
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Beauty Mountain and Agua Tibia Wilderness Act of 2011 [S.1574]
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Beauty Mountain and Agua Tibia Wilderness Act of 2011 - Designates the Agua Tibia proposed wilderness additions in Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County, California, as wilderness and incorporates them into the Agua Tibia Wilderness. Designates the Beauty Mountain wilderness additions in San Diego County, California, as wilderness and incorporates them into the Beauty Mountain Wilderness.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Boxer
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5727-5728) on 09/19/2011
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1572]
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2012 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Mikulski
See Also H.r. 2112. on 10/17/2011
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Action Plan for Public Lands and Education Act of 2011 [S.1524]
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Action Plan for Public Lands and Education Act of 2011 - Makes grants of land to the following states in lieu of receiving, for the support of the common schools, 5% of the proceeds of the sales of federally owned land within such states which have not been sold by the United States as of January 1, 2011: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Makes the amount of land granted to each state 5% of the number of acres of federally owned land within that state as of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 09/08/2011
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A bill to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, California, as the Myron Donovan Crocker United States Courthouse. [S.1406]
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Designates the U.S. courthouse under construction at 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, California, as the "Myron Donovan Crocker United States Courthouse."
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 07/28/2011
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Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2011 [S.1401]
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Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2011 - (Sec. 3) Defines "salmon stronghold" as a defined geographical unit meeting biological criteria for abundance, productivity, diversity (genetic and life history), habitat quality, or other biological attributes important to sustaining viable salmon populations throughout their range, as defined by the Salmon Stronghold Partnership Board (the Board) established by this Act. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to establish the Salmon Stronghold Partnership as a cooperative,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Rockefeller With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 112-140. on 01/30/2012