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Recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were killed or wounded by an Iraqi missile attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the attack. [HR-96]
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Recognizes the service and sacrifice of Pennsylvanians during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Honors the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the Army Reserve who were killed in action on February 25, 1991, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Pledges gratitude and support to the families of these soldiers. Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate and honor the role and contribution of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based units of the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air National
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Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Meehan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 03/03/2011
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Expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy, commending the resiliency of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort. [HR-820]
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Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware. Commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by such individuals in the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 11/29/2012
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Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. [HR-625]
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Recognizes and remembers the valiant sacrifices of members of the U.S. Armed Forces killed in action, missing in action, or prisoners of war. Encourages the Philadelphia Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center to establish an advisory committee to consider whether the name of the hospital should be changed to recognize the efforts of an individual or group of veterans in the service of the United States. Supports the inclusion in the advisory committee of diverse stakeholders, including veteran service organizations, community organizations,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Chaka Fattah
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 07/10/2012
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 10th anniversary of that date. [HR-391]
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Recognizes September 11 as a day of solemn commemoration. Extends deepest sympathies to the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their families, friends, and loved ones. Honors the heroism and sacrifices of U.S. military and civilian personnel and their families in defense of their country. Credits the heroism of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims of the attacks. Thanks the leaders and citizens of nations who have assisted and continue
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 09/20/2011
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Recognizing the National Center for the American Revolution for its role in telling the story of the American Revolution and its continuing impact on struggles for freedom, self-government, and the rule of law throughout the world and encouraging the Center in its efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution. [HR-322]
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Recognizes the contribution of the National Center for the American Revolution to the preservation of the story of the founding of the United States. Expresses support for the Center's efforts to establish an appropriate museum for the telling of such story to future generations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert A. Brady
Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources. on 06/22/2011
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Joint Military Heritage Preservation Act of 2012 [HB-6595]
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Joint Military Heritage Preservation Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a joint Army-Navy storage and preservation facility at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, including for purposes of the storage and preservation of materials under the responsibility of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lou Barletta
Referred To The House Committee On Armed Services. on 11/16/2012
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National Heritage Area Authorizations Extension Act of 2012 [HB-6572]
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Amends the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 to extend through FY2016 the authority of the Secretary to provide grants or other assistance for the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Amends the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to extend through FY2016 the authorization of appropriations for the management action plan respecting the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor in Pennsylvania. Extends the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests And Public Lands. on 10/23/2012
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To extend the authorization of the Highlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024. [HB-6513]
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Amends the Highlands Conservation Act to extend, through FY2024, funding for: (1) land conservation partnership projects in the highlands regions of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and (2) Forest Service and Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to assist such states, units of local government, and private forest and farm landowners in the conservation of land and natural resources in that region.
Sponsored by: Rep. Leonard Lance
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 10/09/2012
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To provide for the conveyance of the former Mifflin County Army Reserve Center in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. [HB-6285]
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey to Derry Township, Pennsylvania, all interest of the United States in a parcel of real property, including improvements, that contains the Mifflin County Army Reserve Center located at 73 Reserve Lane, Lewistown, Pennsylvania, to permit the township to use such parcel for a regional police headquarters and other public purposes. Permits the Secretary to lease the real property to the township until the time such property is conveyed to the township. Requires the township to cover costs (except costs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Thompson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 09/13/2012
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Fairness Act of 2012 [HB-6068]
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Fairness Act of 2012 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to provide technical assistance to a Chesapeake Bay state (Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia) to assist in developing water quality goals that reduce losses of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment from agricultural or nonindustrial private forest land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial and technical assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 08/13/2012
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 7th Street in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building". [HB-5954]
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Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 7th Street in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building."
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert A. Brady
Signed By President. on 12/28/2012
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National Mitigation Fisheries Coordination Act [HB-5931]
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National Mitigation Fisheries Coordination Act - Directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to impose a charge for conducting mitigation fishery activities in connection with federal water resources development projects carried out by water development agencies (Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority [TVA]). Requires such agencies to pay the charge in accordance with a fishery mitigation plan developed and approved by the USFWS Director and the agency head. Defines "mitigation fishery activities"
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eric A. Crawford
Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 06/14/2012
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To close the National Drug Intelligence Center. [HB-566]
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Prohibits the Attorney General or Secretary of Defense (DOD) from obligating funds for the National Drug Intelligence Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, except for activities related to its permanent closing and relocation of activities, as determined necessary by the Attorney General in consultation with the appropriate federal agencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Bono Mack
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/14/2011
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Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 [HB-4967]
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Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Extends the temporary office of certain bankruptcy judgeships authorized or extended under the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 and Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2005 until applicable vacancies identified in this Act occur in the office of a bankruptcy judge for specified districts in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Nevada. Prohibits filling specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Signed By President. on 05/25/2012
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To authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing for acts of valor during the Civil War. [HB-4933]
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Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing for acts of valor during the Civil War.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 07/10/2012
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Chesapeake Bay State and Local Backstop Limitation Act of 2012 [HB-4337]
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Chesapeake Bay State and Local Backstop Limitation Act of 2012 - Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) modifying a permit issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) before this Act's enactment for a point source in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to require additional reductions in discharges of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment; or (2) requiring lower levels of discharges of such pollutants under a national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Reed
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 04/12/2012
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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 [HB-4328]
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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 - 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. Defines "Great Lakes State" as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Higgins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 04/12/2012
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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 [HB-4162]
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Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012 - 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. 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 04/12/2012
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Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act [HB-4153]
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Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act or CWA) to establish: (1) financial reporting requirements for restoration activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and (2) the Independent Evaluation and Technical Advisory Committee to review and report on restoration activities in the Bay ecosystem and to provide recommendations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 04/12/2012
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To prohibit the permanent relocation of C-130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing. [HB-3911]
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Prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from planning or executing the permanent relocation of any C-130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station (Pennsylvania) as of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs such Secretary to ensure that the number of such aircraft so assigned as of September 30, 2012, equals or exceeds the number assigned as of October 1, 2011.
Sponsored by: Rep. David B. McKinley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 02/23/2012