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Stop Invasive Species Act [HB-4406]
Stop Invasive Species Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) expedite a feasibility study under the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 on the range of options and technologies available to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (including Asian carp) between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and other aquatic pathways; and (2) if the project is justified, proceed directly to project preconstruction engineering and design. Requires
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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 [HB-4328]
Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), in consultation with the Great Lakes States, to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural non-point source pollution prevention. Defines "Great Lakes State" as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin.
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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 [HB-4162]
Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), in consultation with the Great Lakes States, to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural non-point source pollution prevention. Defines "Great Lakes State" as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin.
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Pullman Historic Site National Park Service Study Act [HB-3894]
Pullman Historic Site National Park Service Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the historic Pullman site in Chicago, Illinois, which was the site of an industrial town built between 1880-1884 to provide Pullman Palace Car Company employees and their families with a model community and suitable living conditions, as well as the site of the Pullman Strike of 1894. Requires the Secretary to evaluate the national significance of such site and to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating
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To amend the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act to adjust how surcharges are distributed. [HB-3512]
Amends the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act to modify the distribution of coin surcharges, specifying certain amounts for: (1) the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation, (2) Ford's Theater, (3) President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home, and (4) the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2011 [HB-350]
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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Rebuilding Communities Act of 2011 [HB-2901]
Rebuilding Communities Act of 2011 - Amends the Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 to extend through December 31, 2014, the increased rehabiliation tax credit allowed to residents of the Midwestern disaster area (the major disaster area including the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin).
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the "Charles 'Chip' Lawrence Chan Post Office Building". [HB-2548]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the "Charles 'Chip' Lawrence Chan Post Office Building."
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To provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System. [HB-2432]
Directs the Chief of Engineers, prior to any major federal action to prevent the introduction or establishment of a population of aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Basins that would impact the flow of commerce or commercial activity within the Chicago Area Water [sic] System, to prepare an economic impact statement regarding: (1) the impact on commerce and commercial activity and on jobs and job opportunities, (2) any adverse economic effects that could not be avoided, (3) alternatives to the proposed action,
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Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2011 [HB-2067]
Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers in certain states a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. Defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, brace gable-end walls, reinforce the connections between a roof and supporting wall,
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 South Morgan Street in Shelbyville, Illinois, as the "Jesse M. Donaldson Post Office". [HB-1686]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 South Morgan Street in Shelbyville, Illinois, as the "Jesse M. Donaldson Post Office."
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New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act [HB-1563]
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the New Philadelphia archaeological site and the land surrounding it in Illinois (the study area). Requires the Secretary to evaluate the national significance of the study area and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System.
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To include Livingston, Union, and Stephenson Counties in Illinois to the Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. [HB-1553]
Amends the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to add Livingston, Union, and Stephenson Counties in Illinois to the Lincoln National Heritage Area.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-1540]
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: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from procuring more than 100 Stryker combat vehicles.
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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-1473]
Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations, 2011 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011- Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2011 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 FY2011 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense
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A resolution congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. [SR-394]
Congratulates the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary. Expresses the Senate's best wishes for its continued success. Commends the school for its dedication to educating world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cutting edge medical research, and providing highly specialized clinical care.
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A resolution supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2009, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [SR-178]
Expresses support for Olympic Day 2009. Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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A bill to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 327 South Church Street, Rockford, Illinois, as the "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse". [S.520]
Designates the United States courthouse under construction, as of the enactment of this Act, at 327 South Church Street, Rockford, Illinois, as the "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse."
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A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 211 South Court Street, Rockford, Illinois, as the "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse". [S.387]
Designates the United States courthouse, located at 211 South Court Street, Rockford, Illinois, as the "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse."
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 [S.3635]
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY2011. Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes appropriations for FY2011 to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers-Civil, for: (1) civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration (including the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri); (2) the regulatory program pertaining
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