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Buy Smarter and Save Act of 2013 [HB-2694]
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Buy Smarter and Save Act of 2013 - Directs the President to establish: (1) an annual government-wide goal to procure goods and services using strategic sourcing, and (2) an annual government-wide goal for savings from the use of strategic sourcing. Defines "strategic sourcing" as a structured and collaborative process of critically analyzing an organization's spending patterns to better leverage its purchasing power, reduce costs, and improve overall value and performance. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to: (1)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 07/16/2013
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Public Buildings Savings and Reform Act of 2013 [HB-2612]
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Public Buildings Savings and Reform Act of 2013 - Sets forth new requirements for the purchase or lease of federal office space, for limiting rental costs for such space, and for suspending the construction of new courthouses. (Sec. 2) Requires any prospectus that proposes new federal office space in FY2014-FY2017, whether leased or owned, to contain information outlining the details of the elimination of at least a corresponding amount of space. Prohibits the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) from increasing the size or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Reported By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-656. on 12/11/2014
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To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at projects authorized under the Commemorative Works Act, and for other purposes. [HB-2395]
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services (GSA), as applicable, to permit a sponsor authorized to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to acknowledge donor contributions at such work. Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor recognition. Requires the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Horsford
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/19/2013
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Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 [HB-2126]
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Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 - Better Buildings Act of 2014 - Title I: Better Buildings - (Sec. 102) Requires the Administrator of General Services (GSA), in consultation with the Secretary of Energy (DOE), to develop and publish model commercial leasing provisions for use in leasing documents that designate a federal agency as a landlord or tenant that encourage building owners and tenants to invest in cost-effective energy and water efficiency measures. Requires the Administrator to: (1) develop policies and best practices to implement
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Sponsored by: Rep. David McKinley
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/06/2014
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Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2013 [HB-1942]
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Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2013 - Requires each solicitation by an executive agency for the procurement of construction in excess of $1 million to require each bidder to submit the name, business location, and nature of work of each subcontractor with whom such bidder will subcontract for work in excess of $100,000. Deems to be non-responsive, and prohibits consideration of, any bidder that fails to list such subcontractors. Prohibits a contractor from substituting another subcontractor for a listed subcontractor, permitting any subcontract
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Sponsored by: Rep. Stephen Lynch
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E640-641) on 05/09/2013
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The Heroes Act [S.4800]
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A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
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Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act [S.911]
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Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - Title I: Reallocation of Public Safety Spectrum - (Sec. 101) Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate the 700 MHz D block spectrum (between the frequencies from 758-763 and between 788-793 megahertz) for use by public safety entities. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the FCC to allow
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kay Hutchison
By Senator Rockefeller From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 112-260. on 12/21/2012
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Government Excess Prevention Act of 2011 [S.477]
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Government Excess Prevention Act of 2011 - Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to coordinate with federal agencies to: (1) determine which government publications could be published on government websites and devise a strategy to reduce government printing costs over the 10-year period beginning with FY2012, (2) issue on OMB's public website the results of a cost-benefit analysis for monitoring government printing, and (3) establish guidelines on employee printing and for disclosing the cost of printing government publications.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pryor
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/03/2011
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3301]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices, (2) department-wide systems and capital investments programs, (3) the Office of Inspector General, (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, (5) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), (6) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (7) the Alcohol
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Durbin. With Written Report No. 112-177. on 06/14/2012
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Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 [S.162]
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Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 - Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (1) the legislative branch; (2) the judicial branch; (3) the Department of Agriculture (USDA), including the Forest Service; (4) the Department of Commerce, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); (5) the Department of Defense (DOD) military personnel, procurement, operations and maintenance, research and development, and War funding/Overseas Contingency; (6) the Department of Energy (DOE); (7) the Department of Health and Human
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 1. on 01/26/2011
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1573]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices, (2) the Office of Inspector General, (3) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, (4) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), (5) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (6) the Financial Management Service, (7) the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Durbin. With Written Report No. 112-79. on 09/15/2011
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Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 [HJR-48]
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Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 - Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (CAA of 2011) (P.L. 111-242) to extend through April 8, 2011, specified continuing appropriations for FY2011. Provides funding at a specified rate of operations for certain agricultural, conservation, and rural development programs. Eliminates specified funding for: (1) the Agricultural Research Service, (2) the Natural Resources Conservation Service, (3) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, (4) the Federal Payment to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Became Public Law No: 112-6. on 03/18/2011
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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 [HJR-117]
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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2013. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2012 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (division A of P.L. 112-55), except for appropriations designated by Congress for disaster relief in such Act the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Became Public Law No: 112-175. on 09/28/2012
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Inspector General Improvement Act of 2012 [HB-6723]
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Inspector General Improvement Act of 2012 - Requires the inspectors general of the following federal agencies, in addition to the other duties and responsibilities specified in the Inspector General Act of 1978, to supervise, direct, and control audit and investigative activities pertaining to programs and operations: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Department of Defense (DOD); Department of Education; Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA); Department of Health and Human
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Emerson
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 12/31/2012
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Public Buildings Reform Act of 2012 [HB-6430]
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Public Buildings Reform Act of 2012 - Sets forth new requirements for the purchase or lease of federal office space, for limiting rental costs for such space, and for suspending the construction of new courthouses after November 1, 2012. Requires that the acquisition of new federal office space through lease or purchase be offset by the elimination of at least a corresponding amount of space, and that such space be reduced by a minimum of 1 million square feet in each calendar year through 2016. Requires the Administrator of the General Services
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Denham
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 09/20/2012
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GSA Path to Privatization Act [HB-6264]
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GSA Path to Privatization Act - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to: (1) establish and conduct a pilot program to be known as the Federal Real Property Management Privatization Pilot Program to allow certain federal agencies to contract with the private sector to plan, acquire, manage, and dispose of leased federal property; (2) develop a management plan for such program; (3) issue guidance to federal agencies on participation in the program; and (4) issue a solicitation for contracts with the private sector for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sue Myrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 08/02/2012
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To reduce amounts available to the General Services Administration for the acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet. [HB-6144]
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Limits the amount of funding available to the General Services Administration (GSA) for FY2012 and for each fiscal year thereafter for the acquisition of new vehicles for the federal fleet to 80% of the amount available for such vehicles for FY2011. Exempts from such limitation amounts for the acquisition of new vehicles for national security purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Barrow
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 07/18/2012
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Coach Act of 2011 [HB-61]
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Controlling Our Air-travel Costs at Home Act of 2011 or the Coach Act of 2011 - Limits reimbursement of the air travel costs of federal employees to the actual and necessary expenses of such travel within the United States if such travel is coach-class. Allows an exception for travel necessary to accommodate a disability or other special need. Disapproves of and nullifies existing domestic air travel rules submitted by the General Services Administration (GSA). Directs the Administrator of GSA to issue revised regulations in accordance with the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Government Organization, Efficiency, And Financial Management . on 02/08/2011
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-6020]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of the Treasury. Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the Executive Office of the President. Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts and related offices. District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Emerson
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 112-550, By Mrs. Emerson. on 06/26/2012
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To require the Comptroller General to conduct an annual audit of the General Services Administration. [HB-4629]
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Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct an annual audit of the General Services Administration (GSA) and to report the audit findings to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Requires such audit to include detailed information for each region regarding specific administrative costs, conference spending, bonuses, travel expenses, staffing levels, expenditures on buildings classified as excess, surplus, or underutilized, a detailed accounting of the expenditures
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Denham
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 04/26/2012