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Western States Trail Study Act of 2009 [S.1356]
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[Recreation ]
[Sports ]
Western States Trail Study Act of 2009 - 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.
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act [S.1328]
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[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act - Transfers the administrative jurisdiction over specified federal land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California from the Chief of the Forest Service to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Subjects such land to the laws, including regulations, applicable to the land administered by the Director. Excludes land within the Shasta Dam Reclamation Zone from such transfer of administrative jurisdiction and continues the administration of such land by the
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A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes. [S.1310]
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[Public Health ]
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects (projects) in FY2010 in: (1) Livermore, California; (2) Walla Walla, Washington; and (3) Louisville, Kentucky. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out projects in FY2010, as previously authorized, for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers in Denver, Colorado, and Bay Pines, Florida. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified major medical facility leases (leases) in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,
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GPCI Justice Act of 2009 [S.1236]
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[Social Security ]
GPCI Justice Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to the geographic practice cost index (GPCI) for adjustments to physician fee schedule areas, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the fee schedule areas for California to use the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) iterative Geographic Adjustment Factor methodology, in accordance with specified requirements.
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Border Law Enforcement Anti-Drug Trafficking Act of 2009 [S.1190]
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[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
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Border Law Enforcement Anti-Drug Trafficking Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible law enforcement agencies and institutions of higher education to assist such agencies in addressing drug-related criminal activity within their jurisdictions. Requires such grants to be used to: (1) combat criminal activities along the southern border of the United States; (2) facilitate information sharing and collaboration by law enforcement agencies; (3) enhance jails, community corrections, and detention
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Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 [S.1138]
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[Infrastructure ]
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Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) recycled water distribution systems in California in cooperation with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Ironhouse Sanitary District; and (2) recycled water system facilities in California in cooperation with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, the city of Petaluma, Redwood City, and
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Recognizing December 2 as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and the 60th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others and commending the efforts of modern day abolitionists following in the tradition of Frederick Douglass. [HR-929]
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Recognizes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and the 60th anniversary of the adoption by the U.N. General Assembly of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others. Encourages member states of the United Nations and international organizations to devote additional resources to prosecute persons engaged in human trafficking and to dismantle related criminal enterprises. Commends the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation for preserving the legacy of Frederick Douglass
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Recognizing the Aquarium of the Pacific for winning the Super Nova Star of Energy and Efficiency Award and for providing national leadership in marine education, and for other purposes. [HR-912]
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[Education ]
[Science ]
Congratulates the Aquarium of the Pacific for receiving the prestigious Super Nova Star of Energy Efficiency Award. Affirms the role that aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums play in broadening public understanding of the oceans, marine life, and complex aquatic ecosystems. Recognizes and applauds the Aquarium of the Pacific as a pioneer of marine education and energy efficiency. Encourages other museums, aquariums, and similar institutions to follow the Aquarium of the Pacific's example of how to prioritize and achieve
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Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and for other purposes. [HR-891]
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Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009. Extends its condolences to their family, friends, and loved ones.
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Commending Chief William J. Bratton for his service as Chief of Police of Los Angeles. [HR-882]
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Commends William J. Bratton for his public service and congratulates him on his successful tenure as Chief of Police of Los Angeles, California.
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Honoring Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson for 31 years of service in Academia at Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC), in the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest community college district in the Nation. [HR-844]
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Honors Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson for 31 years of service in academia in the Los Angeles Community College District.
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Commending the Water Replenishment District of Southern California for a job well done on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. [HR-758]
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Commends the Water Replenishment District of Southern California on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Recognizes the crucial role the District plays in the lives of Southern California residents.
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Congratulating the Chula Vista Park View Little League team of Chula Vista, California, for winning the 2009 Little League World Series Championship. [HR-725]
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[Children and Youth ]
Congratulates the Chula Vista Park View Little League baseball team from Chula Vista, California, on winning the 2009 Little League World Series Championship.
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Honoring the first responders, paying tribute to the victims of the Southern California wildfires, and mourning the loss of Firefighter Captain Tedmund "Ted" Hall, and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones. [HR-724]
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Offers sympathy to the families of those servicemen who lost their lives fighting the Los Angeles County Station Fire in Southern California. Extends condolences to the individuals who lost their homes and property. Commends the firefighters and emergency responders who continue to risk their lives fighting California wildfires to protect threatened communities and businesses. Condemns the acts of arson perpetrated in igniting the Station Fire.
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Honoring the life and accomplishments of Herbert Klein and expressing condolences on his passing. [HR-637]
[Media and Advertising ]
Honors the life and accomplishments of Herbert Klein, recognizes the significance of his contribution to the fields of public relations and journalism and his innovative undertakings in the field of communications, and expresses condolences on his passing.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fire at the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. [HR-598]
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[International ]
Expresses sympathy for the victims and their families of the fire at the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Commends the firefighters and civilians who risked their lives to rescue children from the fire and the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Sacramento, California, for providing assistance. Acknowledges the importance of fire codes and fire sprinkler systems in avoiding such tragedies.
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Congratulating the University of California, Irvine's men's volleyball team for winning the 2009 national championship. [HR-567]
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Congratulates the men's volleyball team of the University of California, Irvine, for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Volleyball National Championship.
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Congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic season. [HR-566]
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Congratulates the Los Angeles Lakes for winning their 15th National Basketball Association World Championship.
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Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship. [HR-514]
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Congratulates the University of Southern California's men's tennis team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship.
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Honoring Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman elected Speaker of the California State Assembly. [HR-49]
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Honors Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman Speaker of the California State Assembly.