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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
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Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 [S.4819]
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A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S6331-6332) on 10/20/2020
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A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from the State of Hawaii. [SR-624]
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, Senator from Hawaii. Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 18, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8152; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S8152; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8140) on 12/18/2012
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A resolution acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the young men who served as colonists on behalf of the United States in the Federal occupation of the islands of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury from 1935 through 1942, facilitating the United States claim of jurisdiction over such islands. [SR-239]
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Acknowledges: (1) the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Hui Panala 'au colonists on the islands of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury from 1935 through 1942; and (2) the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific. Recognizes and commends the accomplishments, sacrifices, and contributions of more than 130 young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4913-4914) on 07/26/2011
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable Daniel K. Inouye. [SCR-64]
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Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on December 20, 2012, for the lying in state of the remains of Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii and formerly a Representative from that state in recognition of the long and distinguished service rendered to the Nation by Senator Inouye.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell
Received In The House. on 12/19/2012
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. [SCR-16]
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Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 5, 2011, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.
Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 05/31/2011
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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health Data Act of 2011 [S.71]
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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health Data Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the National Center for Health Statistics and other HHS agencies, to develop and implement an ongoing and sustainable national strategy for identifying and evaluating the health status and health care needs of Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) populations living in the continental United States, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Commonwealth
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 01/25/2011
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Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011 [S.675]
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Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2012 - (Sec. 5) Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to reorganize a Native Hawaiian governing entity to provide for their common welfare and to adopt an appropriate constitution and bylaws. Considers the individuals listed on the roll compiled and certified by the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission to be members of the Native Hawaiian people for purposes of reorganizing that entity, provided the roll is published, available for inspection, and compiled in accordance with due process principles.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Akaka With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 112-251. Additional Views Filed. on 12/17/2012
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Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2011 [S.66]
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Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Reauthorizes for FY2011-FY2016 and revises the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Requires any Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant to or contract with Papa Ola Lokahi (an organization of public agencies and private organizations focused on improving the health status of Native Hawaiians) to support community-based initiatives that reflect holistic approaches to health. Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to report to Congress on the impact of federal and state
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Inouye
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 01/25/2011
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Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011 [S.65]
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Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to extend through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations for housing assistance for Native Americans and loan guarantees for Native Hawaiian housing. Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to: (1) make the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of the state of Hawaii eligible for loan guarantees; and (2) extend through FY2015
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
Committee On Indian Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 09/20/2012
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Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2011 [S.36]
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Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2011 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide full reimbursement (100% of the federal medical assistance percentage or FMAP) for medical assistance given to a Native Hawaiian through a federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawaiian health care system.
Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Inouye
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/25/2011
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Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act of 2011 [S.3578]
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Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Revises and reauthorizes programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Title I: Ensuring College and Career Readiness for All Students - Part A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged - (Sec. 1111) Revises the school improvement program under part A of title I of the ESEA. Maintains the requirement conditioning a state's receipt of funds under part A on its developing and implementing academic content and achievement standards and assessments
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. With Written Report No. 112-221. Additional Views Filed. on 09/20/2012
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Sportsmen's Act of 2012 [S.3525]
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Sportsmen's Act of 2012 - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that not less than 1.5% of the amounts made available for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for each fiscal year shall be made available for certain projects identified on an annual priority list to be developed pursuant to this Act. Requires such projects to secure, through rights-of-way or the acquisition of lands or interests from willing sellers, recreational public access
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Returned To The Calendar. Calendar No. 504. on 11/26/2012
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Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 [S.3424]
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Billfish Conservation Act of 2012- Prohibits any person from offering billfish or billfish products for sale, selling them, or having custody, control, or possession of them for purposes of offering them for sale or selling them. Treats a violation of this Act as an act prohibited by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Subjects a person to a maximum civil penalty of $100,000 for each violation, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense. Exempts from such prohibition billfish: (1) caught by
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/24/2012
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Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 [S.3422]
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Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 - Prohibits any person from offering billfish or billfish products for sale, selling them, or having custody, control, or possession of them for purposes of offering them for sale or selling them. Treats a violation of this Act as an act prohibited by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Subjects a person to a maximum civil penalty of $100,000 for each violation, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense. Exempts the state of Hawaii and the Pacific Insular Area,
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/23/2012
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National Park Service Study Act of 2012 [S.3399]
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National Park Service Study Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resource studies of: (1) the Kau coast, on the island of Hawaii; (2) on request, the island of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (3) sites in Alaska associated with the forced abandonment of the Aleut villages of Makushin, Kashega, and Biorka around Unalaska Island and Attu on Attu Island during World War II; (4) the five relocation sites in Alaska at Funter Bay, Burnett Inlet, Killisnoo, Ward Lake and the Wrangell Institute;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Bingaman
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5136-5138) on 07/18/2012
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project lease for a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic at Ewa Plain, Oahu, Hawaii, and for other purposes. [S.3336]
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Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility lease for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic at Ewa Plain, Oahu, Hawaii. Designates such clinic as the "Daniel Kahikina Akaka Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."
Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/27/2012
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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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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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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 G. Hatch
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 09/08/2011