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Keeping America Competitive Through Harmonization Act of 2011 [HB-3230]
Keeping America Competitive Through Harmonization Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into agreements with listed countries (countries eligible for exports of drugs or biological products that have not been approved under certain circumstances) regarding methods and approaches to harmonizing regulatory requirements for premarket review, inspections, and common international labeling symbols. Requires the Secretary to report on the agreements entered under
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 10/18/2011
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Samuel B. Moody Bataan Death March Compensation Act [HB-309]
Samuel B. Moody Bataan Death March Compensation Act - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay certain compensation to individuals (or their survivors) who, as members of the Armed Forces during World War II: (1) were captured on the peninsula of Bataan or the island of Corregidor in the Philippines by Japanese forces; and (2) participated in and survived the Bataan Death March. Allows a survivor payment to be made to the nearest surviving relative of such individual.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Mica
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/04/2011
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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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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 12/31/2011
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 [HB-1321]
North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran, Syria, or Burma; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has returned the last remains
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2011
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American Memorial Park Tinian Annex Act [HB-1103]
American Memorial Park Tinian Annex Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop an annex in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as an extension of the American Memorial Park on the island of Saipan. Requires the annex to be used to interpret the important aspects of the North Field Tinian by highlighting the historic events related to the Mariana Islands Campaign during World War II and to serve as a curatorial storage of artifacts of World War II.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-597. on 07/17/2012
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A resolution supporting increased market access for exports of United States beef and beef products to Japan. [SR-452]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should insist on increased access to Japanese markets by U.S. exporters of beef and beef products.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S1463) on 03/11/2010
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding unfair and discriminatory measures of the Government of Japan in failing to apply the Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program to vehicles made by United States automakers. [SR-388]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to continue to negotiate with Japan to eliminate the unfair and discriminatory measures of Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (scrappage program); and (2) if the USTR is unable to obtain a satisfactory agreement with Japan, the USTR shall initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Debbie Stabenow
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S56) on 01/20/2010
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North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009 [S.837]
North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea as a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism for specified purposes under the Export Administration Act of 1979, the Arms Export Control Act, and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Authorizes the President to waive such requirement upon a certification to Congress that North Korea has taken certain actions regarding: (1) nuclear program and proliferation disclosures; (2) the illegal
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/20/2009
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Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009 [S.817]
Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009 - (Sec. 3) Defines "salmon stronghold" as all or part of a watershed or that meets biological criteria for abundance, productivity, diversity (life history and run timing), habitat quality, or other biological attributes important to sustaining viable populations of salmon throughout their range. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to establish the Salmon Stronghold Partnership as a cooperative, incentive-based, public-private partnership working across political boundaries
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Rockefeller Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 111-348. on 11/17/2010
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Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 [S.525]
Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to revise provisions governing the importation of prescription drugs. Waives the limitation on importation of prescription drugs that have been exported from the United States. Prohibits the importation of a qualifying drug unless such drug is imported by: (1) a registered importer; or (2) an individual for personal use. Establishes registration conditions for importers and exporters. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2780-2781) on 03/05/2009
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Fair Pricing for Prescription Drugs Act [S.3415]
Fair Pricing for Prescription Drugs Act - Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to revise provisions governing the importation of prescription drugs. Waives the limitation on importation of prescription drugs that have been exported from the United States. Prohibits the importation of a qualifying drug unless such drug is imported by: (1) a registered importer; or (2) an individual for personal use. Establishes registration conditions for importers and exporters. Requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Russell Feingold
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S4218-4219) on 05/25/2010
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Examination of Exposures to Environmental Hazards During Military Service and Health Care for Camp Lejeune and Atsugi Naval Air Facility Veterans and their Families Act of 2010 [S.3378]
Examination of Exposures to Environmental Hazards During Military Service and Health Care for Camp Lejeune and Atsugi Naval Air Facility Veterans and their Families Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly establish the Advisory Board on Military Exposures (Board) to provide expert advice to DOD and VA on matters relating to exposures of current and former members of the Armed Forces (members) and their dependents to environmental hazards on military installations. (Sec.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel Akaka
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Akaka. With Written Report No. 111-189. Supplemental Views Filed. on 05/17/2010
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North Korea Accountability Act of 2009 [S.1416]
North Korea Accountability Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate North Korea, for specified purposes of the Export Administration Act of 1979, the Arms Export Control Act, and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Authorizes the President to waive such requirement upon a certification to Congress that North Korea has taken certain actions regarding: (1) nuclear program and proliferation disclosures; (2) the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Risch
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/08/2009
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1407]
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2010 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Johnson
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Johnson. With Written Report No. 111-40. on 07/07/2009
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Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 [S.1232]
Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to revise provisions governing the importation of prescription drugs. Waives the limitation on importation of prescription drugs that have been exported from the United States. Prohibits the importation of a qualifying drug unless such drug is imported by: (1) a registered importer; or (2) an individual for personal use. Establishes registration conditions for importers and exporters. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 73. on 06/11/2009
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unfair and discriminatory practices of the government of Japan in its failure to apply its current and planned extension of the Government's Eco-friendly Vehicle Purchase and scrappage program to imported vehicles made by U.S. automakers. [HR-997]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) initiate discussions with Japan immediately to identify and remedy violations of Japan's World Trade Organization (WTO) trade obligations for its discriminatory practices in not applying incentives for U.S. automotive imports under Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (scrappage program); and (2) if no remedy is forthcoming, file complaints to initiate dispute resolution actions under the WTO. Expresses
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Committee On Ways And Means, And In Addition To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 01/05/2010
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Commending the Government of Japan for its current policy against currency manipulation and encouraging the Government of Japan to continue in this policy. [HR-933]
Commends the Government of Japan for its reversal in policy regarding currency manipulation. Encourages it to maintain this new policy, thereby conforming to its responsibilities as a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), as well as promoting free and fair international trade.
Sponsored by: Rep. Candice Miller
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 11/19/2009
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Calling on the Government of Japan to address the urgent problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. [HR-1326]
Condemns the abduction and wrongful retention of all minor children being held in Japan away from their U.S. parents. Calls on the government of Japan to: (1) facilitate the resolution of all abduction cases and to recognize related U.S. court orders; (2) include Japan's Ministry of Justice in work with the U.S. government to identify and locate U.S. citizen children alleged to have been wrongfully removed to or retained in Japan; and (3) review and amend its consular procedures to ensure that travel documents for children are issued with due consideration
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H7258-7259) on 09/29/2010
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Supporting increased market access for exports of United States beef and beef products to Japan. [HR-1196]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should insist on increased access to Japanese markets by U.S. exporters of beef and beef products.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Olson
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 03/18/2010
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards. [HCR-61]
Notes the undemocratic nature of the government of the Russian Federation's actions and policies restricting political and media freedoms and its failure to protect human rights. Condemns Russia's violation of the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Calls upon the President to urge the governments of the other six original G8 member states to condition Russia's continued G8 membership on its adherence to the shared values of the organization's members.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 02/25/2009