Federally Chartered Organizations
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To amend the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America to remove the restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and officers of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation. [HB-4095]
[Veterans ]
To amend the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America to remove the restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and officers of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation. This bill amends the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America corporation to repeal the prohibition against any actions by the corporation or by a director or officer that contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 12/04/2015
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National Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015 [HB-2394]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Funding ]
National Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015 This bill amends the National Forest Foundation Act to authorize the Department of Agriculture to provide during FY2016-FY2018 matching funds for certain administrative and project expenses incurred by the National Forest Foundation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/10/2015
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To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans. [HB-1755]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Nonprofit ]
To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans. (Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them. On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Miller
Became Public Law No: 114-135. (txt | Pdf) on 03/18/2016
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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2015 [HB-1622]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Economic Development ]
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2015 Grants a federal charter to the Fab Foundation for the National Fab Lab Network.
Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/29/2015
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Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2015 [HB-1491]
[Housing ]
[Finance ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
[Investments ]
Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2015 Amends the National Housing Act to remove the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and establish it as an independent entity governed by a Board of Directors in place of the HUD Secretary. Transfers to Ginnie Mae the powers, duties, personnel, and property of Federal Housing Finance Agency, that is hereby abolished. Establishes within Ginnie Mae the Issuing Platform, available for use only by eligible mortgage originators
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 03/19/2015
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National Rare Earth Cooperative Act of 2014 [S.2006]
[Mining ]
[Energy ]
[Defense ]
[Manufacturing ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Economic Development ]
National Rare Earth Cooperative Act of 2014 - Establishes the Thorium-Bearing Rare Earth Refinery Cooperative to provide for the domestic processing of thorium-bearing rare earth concentrates as residual unprocessed and unrefined ores. Requires the Cooperative's Board to establish a refinery and a Thorium Storage, Energy, and Industrial Products Corporation to develop uses and markets for thorium, including energy. Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to coordinate with other federal agencies to advance and protect: (1) domestic rare earth mining,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/06/2014
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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 [S.1705]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 - Grants a federal charter to the National Fab Lab Network.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8052) on 11/14/2013
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Expressing support for the 2013 Boy Scouts of America National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. [HR-305]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Children and Youth ]
Honors each scout, venturer, volunteer, and staff member from across the United States celebrating the 2013 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.
Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Referred To The House Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/18/2013
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To grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors. [HB-5650]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
Grants a federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 11/24/2014
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Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2014 [HB-5055]
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[Real Estate ]
[Housing ]
[Insurance ]
[Community Development ]
Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2014 - Amends the National Housing Act to remove the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and establish it as an independent entity, with a Director in place of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Transfers to Ginnie Mae the powers, duties, personnel, and property of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which is hereby abolished. Establishes within Ginnie Mae the Issuing Platform, available for use only by eligible
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 07/10/2014
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To grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated. [HB-4953]
[Veterans ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Military ]
[Nonprofit ]
Grants a federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation organized in the United States).
Sponsored by: Rep. Kristi L. Noem
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 07/21/2014
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National Rare-Earth Cooperative Act of 2014 [HB-4883]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Trade ]
[Mining ]
[National Security ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Military ]
National Rare Earth Cooperative Act of 2014 - Establishes the Thorium-Bearing Rare Earth Refinery Cooperative as a federal charter to provide for the domestic processing of thorium-bearing rare earth concentrates as residual unprocessed and unrefined ores. Requires the Cooperative's Board to establish a refinery and a Thorium Storage, Energy, and Industrial Products Corporation to develop uses and markets for thorium, including energy. Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to coordinate with other federal agencies to advance and protect domestic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Stockman
Referred To The House Committee On Armed Services. on 06/17/2014
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Mutual Bank Choice and Continuity Act of 2014 [HB-4252]
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[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Investments ]
Mutual Bank Choice and Continuity Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to authorize a mutual depository to issue mutual capital certificates that qualify as common equity Tier 1 capital for purposes of capital requirements mandated by federal law or regulation. Defines "mutual capital certificate" as a financial instrument issued by a mutual depository that entitles the holder to a payment of fixed, variable, or participating dividends but no voting or member rights, nor is it redeemable until five years after issuance. Defines
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Joyce
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 03/14/2014
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To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes. [HB-4002]
[Native American Affairs ]
Accepts the request of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to revoke the charter of incorporation issued to that tribe and ratified by its members on June 1, 1940.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Tester Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 08/05/2014 Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 08/26/2014
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-3547]
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[Finance ]
[Food ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Public Health ]
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[Water ]
[Energy ]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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[Healthcare ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Climate Change ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Animals ]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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[Veterans ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Mental Health ]
[Tourism ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disabilities ]
[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
[Film Production ]
[Inflation ]
[Investments ]
[Libraries ]
[Mining ]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Poverty ]
[Property Tax ]
[Recreation ]
[Religion ]
[Retirement ]
[Crime ]
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - (Sec. 5) Makes appropriations for FY2014. (Sec. 6) Declares that each amount designated in this Act for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) shall be available (or rescinded, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits the designations to Congress. (Sec. 7) Declares that if, for FY2014, new budget authority provided in appropriation Acts
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
Became Public Law No: 113-76. on 01/17/2014
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Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 [HB-2767]
[Finance ]
[Real Estate ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
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Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act - Directs the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), five years after enactment of this Act, to appoint FHFA as receiver of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government sponsored enterprises or (GSEs) under the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, to carry out mandatory receivership (thus terminating the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/24/2013
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-2397]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2014 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of the Department of Defense (DOD), the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for:
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Sponsored by: Rep. C.W. Bill Young
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 07/30/2013
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Affordable Housing Regulation Simplification Act of 2013 [HB-2339]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Construction ]
[Tourism ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Affordable Housing Regulation Simplification Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to authorize the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to authorize the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), to purchase, service, sell, lend on the security of, and otherwise deal in affordable workforce housing mortgages for one-family residences: (1) that shall be used as the mortgagor's residence at least 8 of any 12 months and 240 days of any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commerce, Manufacturing, And Trade. on 06/14/2013
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Mutual Community Bank Competitive Equality Act [HB-1603]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
Mutual Community Bank Competitive Equality Act - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to authorize the Comptroller of the Currency to charter mutual national banks either de novo or through a conversion of any insured depository institution or any state mutual bank or credit union. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to authorize a mutual depository to issue Mutual Investment Certificates, to be included as Tier 1 capital for purposes of any capital standards issued by an appropriate federal banking agency. Amends the Home Owners'
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 04/17/2013
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Consumer Credit Access, Innovation, and Modernization Act [HB-1566]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
Consumer Credit Access, Innovation, and Modernization Act - Directs the Comptroller of the Currency to charter creditors which shall become Internet consumer credit corporations (Internet creditors) to offer financial products or services primarily to underserved consumers and small businesses. Requires an applicant for a federal charter to submit an application which includes: (1) a business plan for at least a three-year period with its primary business activities serving underserved consumers and small businesses for credit and related financial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Subcommittee On Financial Institutions And Consumer Protection. Hearings Held. on 03/26/2014