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Enable Divestment from Sudan and Iran Act of 2009 [HB-3516]
Enable Divestment from Sudan and Iran Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the divestment of investments in Iran or the Sudan by permitting the deferral of tax on gain from the sale of securities in any business that is engaged in certain discouraged activities in Iran or the Sudan if the holder of such securities purchases replacement securities from a business not engaged in such discouraged activities. Includes as discouraged activities in Iran: (1) investment of $20 million or more in the energy sector of Iran (i.e., petroleum,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 07/31/2009
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Export Control Improvements Act [HB-3515]
Export Control Improvements Act - Securing Exports Through Coordination and Technology Act - Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 to set forth requirements regarding conferences and seminars to educate exporters about U.S. export laws and the Automated Export System (AES). Revises filing requirements under the AES to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) register agents to file information in the AES; and (2) revoke, suspend, or deny a registration. Provides for administrative and judicial appeal of registration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 07/31/2009
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Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act [HB-3449]
Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act - Prohibits any unit of the regular Armed Forces from being deployed for Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom unless the period between the most recent previous deployment and a subsequent deployment is equal to or longer than the period of the most recent previous deployment. Expresses the sense of Congress that the optimal minimum period between such deployments should be equal to or longer than twice the period of the most recent previous deployment.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/28/2009
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Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2009 [HB-3412]
Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2009 - States that it is U.S. policy: (1) to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel; and (2) that the U.S. Embassy in Israel should be established in Jerusalem not later than January 1, 2012. Amends the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to eliminate the President's authority to waive certain funding limitations for Department of State acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. Requires any official U.S. document which
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Lamborn
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E2106) on 07/31/2009
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Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2009 [HB-335]
Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2009 - Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees respecting U.S. security commitments to, and arrangements with, other countries. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to consult with the appropriate congressional committees respecting negotiations pursuant to the Declaration of Principles between the United States and Iraq. Prohibits any agreement (or the obligation of implementing funds) containing a security commitment to, or security arrangement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, And In Addition To The Committees On Armed Services, And Rules, 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 01/08/2009
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Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2009 [HB-334]
Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2009 - Directs: (1) the President to appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for Iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between the United States and Iran; and (2) the Secretary of State to establish a Department of State office to support the work of such representative or special envoy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/08/2009
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3326]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2010 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 FY2010 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Murtha
Considered By Senate (message From The House With Respect To H.r. 3326). (consideration: Cr S13472-13477) on 12/19/2009
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3288]
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 - (Sec. 4) Makes the following appropriations for FY2010. Division A: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 to the Department of Transportation (DOT), including: (1) the Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Olver
Signed By President. on 12/16/2009
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Reduce Iranian Cyber-Suppression Act [HB-3284]
Reduce Iranian Cyber-Suppression Act - Prohibits the heads of executive agencies from entering into or renewing contracts for the procurement of goods or services from a person that exports sensitive technology (technology that restricts the free flow of information) to Iran. Authorizes the President to waive such requirement if: (1) it is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) the President reports to Congress the reasons for such determination.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Government Management, Organization, And Procurement. on 07/31/2009
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain veterans with readjustment and mental health care services, and for other purposes. [HB-3282]
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program to provide peer support, readjustment, and mental health services to veterans who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (and related services to their family members). Requires an initial, and follow-up, report.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ciro Rodriguez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/24/2009
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Durban Taxpayer Refund Act of 2009 [HB-3231]
Durban Taxpayer Refund Act of 2009 - Finds that the goals of the 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism held in Durban, South Africa, and commonly referred to as the Durban Conference, were undermined by hateful, anti-Jewish rhetoric and anti-Israel political agendas, prompting both Israel and the United States to withdraw their delegations from the Conference. States that it shall be U.S. policy to lead a diplomatic effort to: (1) encourage other countries to not fund any portion of the Durban Review Conference; and (2) explore alternative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 07/16/2009
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Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 [HB-3219]
Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 - Title I: Employment, Small Business, and Education Matters - (Sec. 101) Extends through June 30, 2013, the authority for work-study as part of the veterans' educational assistance program provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Permits four new authorized work-study activities. (Sec. 102) Reauthorizes through 2013 the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education. (Sec. 103) Reduces from 3 years to 18 months the authorized period for the National Veterans' Employment and Training Services Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Became Public Law No: 111-275. on 10/13/2010
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Israel Foreign Assistance Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3160]
Israel Foreign Assistance Appropriations Act, 2010 - Appropriates FY2010 funds for Israel for: (1) refugee resettlement; and (2) foreign military credit sales. Conditions the availability of: (1) FY2010 appropriations for a voluntary contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) upon a determination by the Secretary of State that Israel is not being denied IAEA participation; and (2) certain appropriations to support a Palestinian state upon a determination by the Secretary that the Palestinian governing entity has demonstrated a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Smith
Referred To The House Committee On Appropriations. on 07/09/2009
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Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 [HB-3082]
Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 - Title I: Continuing Appropriations Amendments - (Sec. 1) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 111-242) to extend through March 4, 2011, specified continuing appropriations for FY2011. Declares that no statutory pay adjustment which would otherwise take effect between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012, shall be made. (Thus freezes the pay of certain federal civilian employees for two calendar years.) Prohibits,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Chet Edwards
Signed By President. on 12/22/2010
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-3081]
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2011. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities conducted in FY2010, at the same rate as for FY2010, for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-80); (2) Division A of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (division A of P.L. 111-118); (3) the Energy and Water Development
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Became Public Law No: 111-242. on 09/30/2010
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To prohibit the use of certain funds to host Iranian officials for Independence Day celebrations, and for other purposes. [HB-3016]
Prohibits FY2009 funds made available to the Department of State or any other federal department or agency from being used to host Iranian officials for the July, 4, Independence Day celebrations internationally or domestically.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Burton
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/24/2009
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-2918]
Division A: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Legislative Branch - Makes appropriations to the Senate for FY2010 for: (1) a payment to Victoria Reggie Kennedy, widow of Edward M. Kennedy, late a Senator from Massachusetts; (2) expense allowances; (3) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (4) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees (including the Committee on Appropriations); (5) agency contributions for employee benefits; (6) inquiries
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Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Became Public Law No: 111-68. on 10/01/2009
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Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 [HB-2879]
Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay travel expenses for veterans receiving treatment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities at the rate of 41.5 cents per mile. (Under current law the rate is that provided to federal employees in connection with the performance of official duties.) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and operate at least one and up to five centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities; (2) establish a grant program
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Lujan
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 03/25/2010
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Protect the Homeland from North Korean and Iranian Ballistic Missiles Act [HB-2845]
Protect the Homeland from North Korean and Iranian Ballistic Missiles Act - States the concern of Congress over North Korean and Iranian long-range ballistic missile technology and the spread of such technology. Expresses support for ballistic missile protection of U.S. allies and forward deployed forces but also the belief that this should not come at the expense of U.S. homeland protection. Directs the Secretary of Defense to deploy specified numbers of ground-based interceptors in Alaska and California and such number in other locations as determined
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Olson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 06/24/2009
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 [HB-2701]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Permits, for purposes of provisions of the National Security Act of 1947 concerning the funding of intelligence activities, appropriated funds available to an intelligence agency to be obligated or expended for an intelligence or intelligence-related activity as appropriated for FY2010, as modified by such reprogramming and transfers of funds authorized by and reported to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Became Public Law No: 111-259. on 10/07/2010