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Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2011 [HB-350]
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Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2011 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977) to replace current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) administrative cost provisions with provisions authorizing 75% reimbursement for specified state activities to increase program access. States that fingerprinting shall not be required for program participation. Beyond the Soup Kitchen Grants Program Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a Beyond the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition And Horticulture . on 03/09/2011
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SEND Act [HB-3422]
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Send Equipment for National Defense Act or SEND Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense, within one year after eligible equipment returns to the United States from Iraq, to transfer at least 10% of such equipment to federal and state agencies, with a preference to agencies that will use the equipment primarily for U.S. southern border security purposes. Defines as "eligible equipment" that equipment determined to be suitable for use in law enforcement activities, including surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles, night-vision goggles, and high mobility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 12/08/2011
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Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 [HB-3409]
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Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 - Title I: Limitation on Authority to Issue Regulations Under The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 - (Sec. 101) Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, before December 31, 2013, from issuing or approving any proposed or final regulation under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 that would: (1) adversely impact employment in coal mines in the United States; (2) cause a reduction in revenue received by the federal government or any state, tribal, or local government, by reducing
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Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 11/13/2012
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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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Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011 [HB-3398]
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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: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 11/29/2011
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Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act [HB-320]
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Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act - Designates a memorial located 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 10/31/2011
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To freeze the availability of Federal funding for high-speed rail projects in California, and for other purposes. [HB-3143]
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Prohibits the obligation of federal funds for high-speed rail projects in California until after September 30, 2012. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress with respect to the California High Speed Rail project.
Sponsored by: Rep. Duncan D. Hunter
Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 10/11/2011
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To extend the authorization period for certain uses of funds from the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund. [HB-3132]
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Amends the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001 to extend the period during which the Secretary of the Army may use amounts in the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund to operate and maintain a water quality project administered by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, in California, or the Central Basin Water Quality Project administered by the Central Basin Municipal Water District from 10 to 15 years after the initial date of operation of the project.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 10/17/2011
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Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2011 [HB-3049]
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Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2011 - Establishes the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Commission, which shall review and examine cross-border trade policies, strategies, and programs with Mexico. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grants program to develop and expand trusted shipper programs for small- and medium-sized businesses to facilitate border commerce. Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 to: (1) the General Services Administration (GSA) for planning, management, and construction of United States Customs and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 10/25/2011
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San Francisco Bay Restoration Act of 2011 [HB-3034]
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San Francisco Bay Restoration Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide funding to state and local agencies, special districts, and public or nonprofit agencies, institutions, and organizations for activities, studies, and projects identified in an annual priority list that advance the goals and objectives of the comprehensive conservation and management plan for the San Francisco estuary. Limits funding
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 09/23/2011
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 260 California Drive in Yountville, California, as the "Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building". [HB-3004]
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Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 260 California Drive in Yountville, California, as the "Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Signed By President. on 05/15/2012
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Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 [HB-2887]
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Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - Title I: Extension of Surface Transportation Programs - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II - Subtitle A: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 111) Continues through March 31, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/16/2011
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Action Plan for Public Lands and Education Act of 2011 [HB-2852]
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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: Rep. Ted Poe
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 09/22/2011
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Los Padres National Forest Land Exchange Act [HB-281]
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Los Padres National Forest Land Exchange Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specified National Forest System lands to the United Water Conservation District of California in exchange for the conveyance of specified non-federal lands to the Secretary. Makes the completion of such land exchange a priority for the Forest Service and instructs the Forest Service to endeavor to complete the exchange within one year of enactment. Requires the Secretary to reserve easements for all trails and roads considered necessary for administrative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elton Gallegly
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests And Public Lands. on 01/26/2011
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Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011 [HB-2677]
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Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue 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. Authorizes the Administrator to exempt from such requirements helicopter operations related to emergency, law enforcement, or military activities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adam B. Schiff
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 07/29/2011
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To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, California, as the Myron Donovan Crocker United States Courthouse. [HB-2650]
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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: Rep. Jim Costa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 07/27/2011
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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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Northern California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act [HB-264]
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Northern California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act - Prohibits oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties in the state of California.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to exclude such areas from a mandatory inventory of reserves in the Outer Continental Shelf.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Thompson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 01/26/2011
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2584]
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies for FY2012. Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: (1) land and resource management; (2) construction; (3) land acquisition; (4) Oregon
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael K. Simpson
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H5688-5693) on 07/28/2011
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Conservation and Economic Growth Act [HB-2578]
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Conservation and Economic Growth Act - Title I: Lower Merced River - (Sec. 101) Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to decrease the length of a segment of the Lower Merced River in California designated as a wild and scenic river. Revises provisions concerning the water surface level of Lake McClure. Sets a new boundary at the boundary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Project No. 2179 as it existed on July 18, 2011. Title II: Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act - Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Costa
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/20/2012