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Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2112] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Aerospace ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Construction ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [International ] [Animals ] [Arts and Culture ] [Veterans ] [Education ] [Infrastructure ] [Real Estate ] [Crime ]
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2012 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) Office of Tribal Relations; (3) Office of the Chief Economist; (4) National Appeals Division; (5) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (6) Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination; (7) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jack Kingston Signed By President. on 11/18/2011

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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-1473] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Energy ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Agriculture ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Ethics ] [Libraries ] [Nonprofit ] [Poverty ] [Real Estate ] [Crime ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers Presented To President. on 04/15/2011

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Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 [HB-1379] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Construction ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise and reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program through FY2015. Repeals provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and an associated advisory committee. Revises responsibilities of Program agencies, including by making: (1) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) responsible for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/11/2011

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Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009 [S.601] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ] [Environmental ] [Agriculture ] [Water ]
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009 - (Sec. 5) Establishes in the Geosciences Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) the Weather Mitigation Research Office to establish and coordinate the national research and development program on weather mitigation described in this Act. Requires the Program to be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Director of the Geosciences Directorate. Instructs the Director of the NSF to coordinate the work of the Program with the Office of Science and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kay Hutchison Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Hearings Held. on 07/28/2009

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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 [S.3605] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Education ] [Manufacturing ] [Energy ] [Small Business ] [Telecommunications ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Climate Change ] [Construction ] [Aerospace ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Trade ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Air Quality ] [Environmental ] [Budget and Spending ] [Data Privacy ] [National Security ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Rockefeller With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-363. on 12/10/2010

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [S.336] [Agriculture ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Insurance ] [Construction ] [Science ] [Community Development ] [Food ] [Senior Citizens ] [Social Security ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Retirement ] [Infrastructure ] [Crime ]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2009 to: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Commerce; (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ); (4) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); (5) the National Science Foundation; (6) the Department of Defense (DOD); (7) the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers - Civil; (8) the Department of the Interior; and (9) the Department of Energy.Makes additional appropriations for FY2009 to the Secretary of Agriculture to provide (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel Inouye Committee On Appropriations Ordered To Be Reported An Original Measure. on 01/27/2009

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Honoring the National Science Foundation for 60 years of service to the Nation. [HR-1307] [Science ] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the founding of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Acknowledges that 60 years of NSF achievements and service to the United States have advanced our nation's leadership in discovery, innovation, and learning in science, engineering, and mathematics. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support investments in basic research, education, and technological advancement through the NSF, one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Garamendi Ms. Fudge Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 05/04/2010

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [HB-679] [Agriculture ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Small Business ] [Telecommunications ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Science ] [Community Development ] [Food ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Social Security ] [Student Loans ] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ] [Environmental ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Establishes use-it-or-lose-it requirements for grantees using funds in specified accounts who have not entered into contracts or other binding commitments and used 50% of the funds awarded. Provides for redistribution of such uncommitted funds by the appropriate federal agency.Makes all funds appropriated by this Act available for obligation through FY2010, unless expressly provided otherwise.Makes additional appropriations to specified federal agency and departmental Offices of Inspector General.Appropriates (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey Referred To The House Committee On Appropriations. on 01/26/2009

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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 [HB-5325] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Energy ] [Education ] [Manufacturing ] [Construction ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Establishes, revises, and extends specified science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) programs (including in green energy education), as well as engineering, research, and training programs, and establishes a green chemistry basic research program and a green manufacturing and construction initiative. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for: (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and (3) the Department of Energy (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bart Gordon Mr. Gordon (tn) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill. on 05/19/2010

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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 [HB-5116] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Education ] [Manufacturing ] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Construction ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Aerospace ] [Telecommunications ] [Trade ] [Public Health ] [Climate Change ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ]
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Signed By President. on 01/04/2011

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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 [HB-4997] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Manufacturing ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering and education in science and engineering (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski Referred To The House Committee On Science And Technology. on 04/13/2010

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Internet Freedom Act of 2010 [HB-4784] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Science ] [Human Rights ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ]
Internet Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Internet Freedom Foundation to: (1) award grants, agreements, or contracts to develop deployable technologies to defeat Internet suppression and censorship; and (2) award incentives to organizations that successfully develop such technologies. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) denounce governments and private entities that restrict, censor, ban, and block access to information on the Internet; and (2) support the deployment, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Wu Referred To The House Committee On Science And Technology. on 03/09/2010

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Internet Freedom Act of 2010 [HB-4595] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Education ] [Science ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Internet Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Internet Freedom Foundation to promote Internet freedom through education, advocacy, and research.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Wu Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Science Education. on 02/12/2010

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Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2010 [HB-3820] [Science ] [Construction ] [Disaster Relief ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Manufacturing ]
Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2010 - Title I: Earthquakes - (Sec. 101) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise and reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program through FY2014. Repeals provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and an associated advisory committee. Revises responsibilities of Program agencies, including by making: (1) the National Institute of Standards and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/03/2010

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3288] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ] [Air Quality ] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Insurance ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Tourism ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Disabilities ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Inflation ] [Investments ] [Law Enforcement ] [Libraries ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Nonprofit ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Poverty ] [Property Tax ] [Recreation ] [Senior Citizens ] [Social Security ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Energy ] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Arts and Culture ] [Real Estate ] [Science ] [Aerospace ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [International ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Voting Rights ] [Construction ] [Environmental ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Olver Signed By President. on 12/16/2009

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-2918] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Immigration ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Retirement ] [Education ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Became Public Law No: 111-68. on 10/01/2009

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Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act [HB-2847] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Infrastructure ] [Economic Development ]
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Mollohan Signed By President. on 03/18/2010

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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2009 [HB-2627] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ] [Climate Change ]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Designates the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the lead agency for Program planning, management, and coordination. Establishes the Interagency Working Group on Wind Impact Reduction (IWG) to coordinate activities and facilitate communication among Program agencies in reducing the impacts of windstorms. (Repeals provisions (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Technology And Innovation. on 05/28/2009

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Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 [HB-1105] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Environmental ] [Trade ] [Telecommunications ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Manufacturing ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Immigration ] [Disaster Relief ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ] [Construction ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Native American Affairs ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Insurance ] [Animals ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Air Quality ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ] [Senior Citizens ] [Crime ]
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - (Sec. 4) Declares that the explanatory statement regarding this Act printed in the House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record on or about February 23, 2009, by the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House shall have the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of this Act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Makes the following appropriations for FY2009. Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/11/2009

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [HB-1] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Investments ]
- (Sec. 7001) Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the Act) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require each entity receiving financial assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to meet specified standards for executive compensation and corporate governance of such entity during the period in which any obligation arising from TARP financial assistance remains outstanding, including: (1) limits on compensation that exclude incentives for senior executive officers of the TARP recipient to take unnecessary (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez Signed By President. on 02/17/2009

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