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Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act [S.1471] [Veterans ] [Crime ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act - Authorizes the appropriate federal official (either the Secretary of Veterans Affairs [VA] or the Secretary of the Army) to reconsider a decision to inter or honor the memory of a person in the National Cemetery Administration or in Arlington National Cemetery upon receiving information that such person may have committed a federal or state capital crime but was not convicted by reason of unavailability for trial due to death or flight to avoid prosecution. Requires such official, upon finding, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly Became Public Law No: 113-65. on 12/20/2013

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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 [S.1371] [Finance ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Data Privacy ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Taxes ] [Trade ] [Cybersecurity ] [Crime ]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall Committee On Appropriations Senate Subcommittee On Financial Services And General Government. Hearings Held Prior To Introduction And/or Referral. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 113-417. on 09/11/2013

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Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Battles at the River Raisin and the significance of these battles during the War of 1812. [HR-37] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ]
Recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Battles of River Raisin (fought from January 18-22, 1813, during the War of 1812). Pays tribute to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died at River Raisin. Recognizes the work of the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center in Monroe, Michigan, in the preservation of the Battlefield and the legacy of those who fought for future generations. Encourages the people of the United States to visit River Raisin National Battlefield Park on the occasion of such bicentennial anniversary.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E39) on 01/18/2013

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To refer H.B. 3068, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan as well as its individual members. [HR-335] [Native American Affairs ]
Refers the bill (H.B. 3068) entitled "Relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan" to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims pending in such Court on the date of enactment of this resolution. Directs the chief judge, notwithstanding any statute of limitations, to report back to the House of Representatives providing: (1) findings (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Benishek Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 10/15/2013

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Recognizing the centennial of Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in the State of Michigan. [HR-290] [Military ] [Veterans ]
Congratulates Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in Michigan for 100 years of service. Thanks the civilians and members of the National Guard who have staffed and maintained the Center.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/29/2013

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal, State, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order. [HR-217] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal, state, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Huizenga Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 06/14/2013

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Designating a National Railroad Monument located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, as the "National Railroad Memorial". [HCR-50] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Arts and Culture ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ]
Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Railroad Monument located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, be designated as the National Railroad Memorial.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Camp Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources. on 08/01/2013

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Recognizing and congratulating the Detroit brand on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan. [HCR-42] [Manufacturing ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Economic Development ]
Recognizes and congratulates the Detroit brand of automotive engines, axles, and transmissions on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 06/28/2013

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Guarding Our Great Lakes Act [HB-5861] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Infrastructure ]
Guarding Our Great Lakes Act - Requires the Chief of Engineers, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and each other applicable federal agency to take actions to prevent the transfer of aquatic invasive species, with a focus on Asian carp species, through the Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Illinois River. Directs the Chief to: (1) construct measures to prevent the upstream transfer of swimming aquatic invasive (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Thompson Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 12/22/2014

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MotorCities National Heritage Area Extension Act [HB-4421] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Recreation ]
MotorCities National Heritage Area Extension Act - Amends the Automobile National Heritage Area Act to extend through FY2030 the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide assistance for the Automobile National Heritage Area in Michigan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 04/15/2014

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Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014 [HB-4001] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Science ] [Public Safety ]
Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out projects necessary to separate the hydrologic connection between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent the interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species. Requires the Secretary: (1) not later than 180 days after this Act's enactment, to undertake design activities necessary to carry out such projects; and (2) not later than 180 days after completion of such design activities, to begin construction of such projects. Authorizes: (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Conyers Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 02/06/2014

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the "Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office". [HB-3534] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the "Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Signed By President. on 12/16/2014

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North American Energy Infrastructure Act [HB-3301] [Energy ] [Trade ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Environmental ] [International ]
North American Energy Infrastructure Act - (Sec. 3) Prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a cross-border segment of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico without obtaining a certificate of crossing under this Act. Requires the Secretary of State, with respect to oil pipelines, or the Secretary of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 442. on 06/26/2014

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Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act [HB-3182] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Trade ] [Air Quality ] [Economic Development ] [Public Safety ] [National Security ] [Environmental ]
Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a safe and secure border infrastructure grant program, administered jointly by the Secretary and the Administrator of General Services (GSA), to construct transportation infrastructure improvements at existing and new international border crossings for the safe, secure, and efficient cross-border movement of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians. Requires the Secretary to award grants to metropolitan (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan A. Davis Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 09/26/2013

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Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act [HB-3106] [Veterans ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act - Authorizes the appropriate federal official (either the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Army) to reconsider a decision to inter or honor the memory of a person in the National Cemetery Administration or in Arlington National Cemetery upon receiving information that such person may have committed a federal or state capital crime but was not convicted by reason of unavailability for trial due to death or flight to avoid prosecution. Requires the appropriate federal official, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 11/06/2013

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Relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan. [HB-3068] [Native American Affairs ]
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay, out of money not otherwise appropriated, unspecified sums to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and to its tribal members pursuant to a judgment rendered by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Benishek Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources. on 09/09/2013

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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-2610] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ]
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT), including: (1) the Office of the Secretary, (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (3) the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), (6) the Federal Railroad (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Latham Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 312. (consideration: Cr H5101-5142, H5142-5145; Text Of Title I As Reported In House: Cr H5114, H5124, H5125, H5128, H5129-5130, H5130, H5131-5132, H5132-5134, H5135, H5136, H5149, H5150-5152; Text Of Title Ii As Reported In House: Cr H5152, H5155-5156, H5157-5158, H5159-5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5165-5167; Text Of Title Iii As Reported In House: Cr H5168, H5169; Text Of Title Iv As Reported In House: Cr H5169-5170) on 07/30/2013

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the "Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building". [HB-2223] [Community Development ]
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the "Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Signed By President. on 12/16/2014

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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2013 [HB-1647] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Food ] [Funding ]
Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2013 - 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. Gives funding priority to producers that participate in a state verification program. Defines "Great Lakes State" as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Candice S. Miller Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 05/03/2013

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act [HB-163] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Environmental ]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act - Designates specified land and inland water within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, to be known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Requires the boundary of the Wilderness to be: (1) 100 feet from the centerline of adjacent county roads, and (2) 300 feet from the centerline of adjacent state highways. Declares that nothing in this Act creates protective perimeters or buffer (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-366. on 02/28/2014

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