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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 [S.1245]
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY 2014. Title I: Corps Of Engineers-Civil - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers-Civil, for: (1) civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration (including the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri); (2) the regulatory program pertaining
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Feinstein. With Written Report No. 113-47. on 06/27/2013
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A bill to authorize the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities undertaken to address the marine debris impacts of the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and for other purposes. [S.1162]
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Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide funds to any state, local, or tribal government impacted by the events, including marine debris impacts, resulting from the March 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan to assist with the costs of any activity carried out to address the effects of such event. Permits the Administrator to provide such funds using any funds provided by the government of Japan for such purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/13/2013
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Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014 [S.1104]
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Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that transparency, accountability, democracy, and good governance are integral factors in any congressional decision regarding U.S. assistance, including assistance to Haiti. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress annually through December 31, 2017, on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti. Directs the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, to coordinate and transmit to Congress a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Signed By President. on 08/08/2014
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A bill to direct the General Accountability Office to conduct a full audit of hurricane protection funding and cost estimates associated with post-Katrina hurricane protection. [S.105]
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Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO), in coordination with the National Academy of Engineering, to conduct and submit to Congress a full audit of hurricane protection funding and cost estimates associated with post-Katrina hurricane protection.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/23/2013
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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims of the devastating landslide on March 22, 2014, extending the thanks of those who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims of the landslide, commending the resiliency of the affected communities for their strength, and committing to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of the affected communities. [HR-634]
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Expresses condolences to the victims of the devastating landslide near Oso, Washington on March 22, 2014. Extends thanks to the first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and medical personnel who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims. Commends the resiliency of the affected communities. Commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of those communities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 06/20/2014
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Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans. [HR-609]
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Expresses: (1) sympathy to all those affected by the flooding in the Western Balkans for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction; and (2) solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia. Supports humanitarian and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community. Commends local authorities, first responders and rescue personnel, NGOs, volunteers, and everyday citizens for their efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief. Urges additional
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/10/2014
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes. [HR-549]
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathenogenic-free water in order to respond to situations in which water systems are closed as a result of EPA-induced shutdowns or natural disasters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And The Economy. on 04/11/2014
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Expressing sincere condolences and support for assistance to the people of the Philippines and all those affected by the tragic Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) of November 8, 2013. [HR-408]
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Mourns with the people of the Philippines and all of the countries affected by the horrific loss of life caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), which struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013. Expresses deepest condolences to the victims' families. Applauds the prompt commitments of support and humanitarian efforts by the international community, relief agencies, and private citizens. Commends the United States for providing $20 million of immediate humanitarian assistance and urges the United States to continue to provide recovery and reconstruction
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 12/06/2013
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Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan which made landfall in the Republic of the Philippines on November 8, 2013. [HR-404]
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Expresses: (1) deep sympathy to the people of the Philippines for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction from Typhoon Haiyan, (2) solidarity with the people of the Philippines and continued commitment to provide essential assistance to help the Philippines recover from this tragedy, and (3) support for relief and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community. Commends the Filipino-American community for its efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief for the people of the Philippines.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/20/2013
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Expressing heartfelt condolences and support to the people of India and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by massive monsoons of June 2013, which devastated many states in northern India. [HR-316]
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Mourns with the people of India for the loss of life and damage caused by the June 2013 floods and landslides. Offers condolences to the individuals and families impacted by this tragedy. Urges the U.S. government to stand with the government and the people of India during recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter J. Roskam
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 08/16/2013
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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people. [HR-31]
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Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity. Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods, and country. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support long-term Haitian reconstruction. Supports the Administration's efforts to: (1) increase food
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 02/25/2013
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Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Voting [HB-97]
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Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Voting Act or FAST Voting Act - Directs the Attorney General to award grants, on a competitive basis, to enable states to: (1) invest in practices and technology designed to expedite voting at the polls, and (2) simplify voter registration. Requires the grant application to include a comprehensive and coherent plan for using funds to improve the applicant's performance on specified measures with respect to: (1) flexible registration opportunities, (2) early voting, (3) assistance to non-English speaking voters,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/25/2013
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Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act [HB-818]
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Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act - Declares that the bark beetle epidemic, drought, and deteriorating forest health conditions on National Forest System land and public lands, with the resulting imminent risk of devastating wildfires, is an imminent threat within the meaning of roadless area management regulations applicable to a state. Allows a state governor or the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), with respect the National Forest System, or of the Interior, with respect to public lands, to designate high-risk areas of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/11/2013
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Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act [HB-764]
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Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program to: (1) provide assistance to coastal states to voluntarily develop coastal climate change adaptation plans to minimize contributions to climate change and to prepare for and reduce the negative consequences that may result from climate change in the coastal zone, and (2) provide financial and technical assistance and training to enable coastal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 03/01/2013
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To require a report on procurement supply chain vulnerabilities within the Department of Defense. [HB-5855]
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Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress regarding how sole source suppliers of components to the DOD procurement supply chain create vulnerabilities to military attack, terrorism, natural disaster, industrial shock, financial crisis, or geopolitical crisis, such as an embargo of key raw materials or industrial inputs. Requires the report to include: (1) a list of the supply chain components for which there is a supplier that controls over 50% of the global market; (2) a list of parts of the supply chain where there is inadequate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Grayson
Referred To The House Committee On Armed Services. on 12/11/2014
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Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act of 2014 [HB-5716]
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Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the nonrecognition of gain from property involuntarily converted, to extend from two years to five years the replacement period for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher H. Smith
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1592) on 11/14/2014
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Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act [HB-5703]
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Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act - Directs the President to appoint a White House Coordinator for International Cultural Property Protection who shall coordinate and promote federal agency efforts to address international cultural property protection activities. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary in this Act), the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Attorney General (DOJ), and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to the Coordinator information on efforts to protect
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 11/24/2014
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Small Business Hardship Relief Act [HB-5651]
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Small Business Hardship Relief Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the employer mandate to provide minimum essential health care coverage for its employees a small business (i.e., an employer of not more than 100 full-time employees) experiencing a hardship. Defines "hardship" to include situations in which a small business has missed two or more consecutive loan payments, is a debtor in a Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy proceeding, has received a notice of termination of utility services or a notice of eviction, has experienced
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 09/18/2014
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Superstorm Sandy Mortgage Relief Act of 2013 [HB-554]
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Superstorm Sandy Mortgage Relief Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Director of the Federal Housing Agency to carry out a program to notify mortgagors under covered mortgages of the availability of forbearance and to offer and provide such relief upon an eligible homeowner's request. Defines "covered mortgage" as one that: (1) is secured by a one- to four-family dwelling that is the mortgagor's principal residence and is located within a major disaster area resulting from Hurricane Sandy; and (2) is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 02/06/2013
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Homeowner Catastrophe Protection Act of 2013 [HB-549]
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Homeowner Catastrophe Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow insurance companies (other than life insurance companies) to make tax deductible contributions to a tax-exempt policyholder disaster protection fund established by this Act for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from certain catastrophic events, such as windstorms, earthquakes, snowstorms, fires, tsunamis or floods, volcanic eruptions, or hail; (2) establish a tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Account to help taxpayers pay for catastrophe expenses;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore E. Deutch
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 02/06/2013