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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 [S.3280]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2011. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (3) Defense Production Act purchases; (4) research, development, test, and evaluation; (5) operation and maintenance; (6) active and reserve military personnel; (7) the Afghanistan
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Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/29/2010
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Veteran Employment Assistance Act of 2010 [S.3234]
Veteran Employment Assistance Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Small Business Act to direct the Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development (Associate Administrator) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish an online mechanism to: (1) provide information that assists veterans' assistance providers in carrying out veterans' assistance activities; and (2) coordinate and leverage the work of such providers. Includes as veterans' assistance providers: (1) a veterans' business center (center); (2) employees of the SBA's
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Akaka Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 08/05/2010 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-285. on 09/02/2010
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review visa applications before adjudication, and to provide for the immediate dissemination of visa revocation information. [S.3077]
Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer and enforce the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/04/2010
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Stop Outsourcing Security Act [S.3023]
Stop Outsourcing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that only government personnel provide security services at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Requires the President to report to Congress, by June 1, 2010, on the status of planning for the use, by January 1, 2011, of government and military personnel instead of private contractors for mission critical or emergency essential functions in all conflict zones where Congress has authorized the use of force. Directs any individual or entity under contract
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 02/23/2010
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 [S.2971]
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Title I: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: General Matters - (Sec. 101) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to credit to the International Litigation Fund proceedings- or claims-related funds received by the Department of State (Department) as a result of a decision of an international tribunal or from another U.S. agency, or pursuant to the Department of State Appropriations Act of 1937. (Sec. 102) Transfers statutory responsibility
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Kerry
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-301. Minority Views Filed. on 09/23/2010
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review all visa applications before adjudication, and to provide for the immediate dissemination of visa revocation information. [S.2944]
Amends the Homeland Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary or advisable for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of such determinations. Authorizes the Secretary of State (Secretary) to direct a consular officer to refuse or revoke a visa if necessary or advisable for U.S. foreign policy interests. Prohibits a decision by the Secretary to approve a visa from overriding a revocation or refusal determination by the Secretary of Homeland
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/21/2010
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United States War Bonds Act of 2009 [S.2846]
United States War Bonds Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue United States War Bonds to aid in the funding of the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sponsored by: Sen. E. Benjamin Nelson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S12710) on 12/08/2009
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FORCE Act of 2009 [S.262]
Fortifying Operational Reserve Component Efforts Act of 2009 or FORCE Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to conduct a review of Department of Defense (DOD) communications to reserve members of the Armed Forces and their families on health benefits, family support, and other resources available through DOD. Requires: (1) the review to include member and family surveys on their participation in programs and activities associated with member mobilization and demobilization; and (2) the Secretary, using review results, to enhance
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 01/15/2009
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Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 [S.252]
Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 - Title I: Department Personnel Matters - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to appoint personnel for health care positions within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) not specifically listed in authorized classes for appointment, as long as the Secretary provides prior notification to the congressional veterans committees and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Requires the Secretary, before submitting notification, to solicit
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Akaka With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-60. on 07/24/2009
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Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 [S.1963]
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 - Title I: Caregiver Support - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of any veteran who: (1) is undergoing medical discharge from the Armed Forces; (2) has a serious injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001; and (3) is in need of personal care services. Includes among such assistance personal care services instruction and training, ongoing technical support,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Became Public Law No: 111-163. on 05/05/2010
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Deficit Reduction Act of 2009 [S.1613]
Deficit Reduction Act of 2009 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to redefine, for FY2011-FY2019, discretionary spending limits (spending caps) for new budget authority and outlays to mean the baseline, minus any emergency spending, for the preceding fiscal year as adjusted for inflation and (as under current law) as adjusted in strict conformance with such Act. Revises sequestration requirements for enforcement of discretionary spending limits. Requires the Office of Management and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S9012-9015) on 08/06/2009
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1434]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2010 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 111-44. on 07/09/2009
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 [S.1390]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for defense-wide procurement. (Sec. 105) Provides that the amounts authorized under this Subtitle shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Received In The House. on 07/28/2009
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 [S.1054]
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2009 to: (1) the Department of Agriculture for the Foreign Agricultural Service for Public Law 480 Title II grants (supplemental food program); (2) the Department of Commerce for Economic Development Administration (EDA) for assistance programs; and (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ), including for U.S. Marshals Services, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel Inouye
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Inouye. With Written Report No. 111-20. on 05/14/2009
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 [S.1033]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2010. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund; (3) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (4) Defense Production Act purchases; (5) the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Fund; (6) research, development, test, and evaluation; (7) operation
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5442) on 05/13/2009
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Recognizing the exemplarily service, devotion to country, and selfless sacrifice of Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas in capturing Ahmed Hashim Abed, one of the most-wanted terrorists in Iraq, and pledging to continue to support members of the United States Armed Forces serving in harm's way. [HR-988]
Recognizes the exemplary service, devotion to country, and selfless sacrifice of Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, the alleged planner of an ambush in Fallujah, Iraq, that resulted in the killing of four security contractors. Pledges continued support to members of U.S. Armed Forces serving in harm's way.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Unconventional Threats And Capabilities. on 01/21/2010
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Honoring Navy SEALs Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe, and Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas for their heroic actions in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, the mastermind behind of one of the most notorious crimes against Americans in Iraq. [HR-977]
Honors Navy SEALs Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe, and Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas for their heroic actions in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Unconventional Threats And Capabilities. on 01/21/2010
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the protection of members of vulnerable religious and ethnic minority communities in Iraq. [HR-944]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States remains deeply concerned about the plight of members of vulnerable religious and ethnic minority communities of Iraq; (2) the Secretary of State should develop and report to Congress on a comprehensive strategy to encourage the protection of the rights of such members; and (3) the U.S. government should urge the Iraqi government to enhance security at places of worship in Iraq, particularly where members of religious minority communities are known to be at risk. Urges the U.S. government
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H770-771) on 02/24/2010
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Honoring women who have served and women who are currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing their increasing and invaluable role to the success of current military operations. [HR-904]
Honors women who have served and are currently serving as members of the Armed Forces. Commends female members serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere while protecting the United States and fighting terrorism. Recognizes that female members are making history every day as they fight beside male members and are an integral and invaluable part of the Armed Forces. Urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members receive adequate combat training to prepare them for the nature of current wars and their role in those wars. Recognizes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 12/08/2009
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Calling for the establishment of a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq along with similar efforts in other areas of Iraq. [HR-873]
Calls on the Department of State to establish a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as in other appropriate regions of Iraq. Affirms that the establishment of a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region as well as in other regions of Iraq will be an important U.S. diplomatic step in supporting stability, prosperity, human rights, and democracy throughout Iraq.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Mcmahon Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 05/19/2010