Health Care Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act of 2013 [HB-2363]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Health Care Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care provider to deduct from gross income the amount paid or incurred for qualified health information technology placed in service during the taxable year. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to guarantee up to 90% of the amount of a loan, up to specified loan amounts, to a small business health professional to be used for the acquisition and installation of health
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HB-2363: Health Care Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Honda
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/14/2013
Rural Energy Investment Act of 2013 [HB-2290]
[Energy ]
[Small Business ]
[Agriculture ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Rural Energy Investment Act of 2013 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 regarding the biobased markets program to: (1) extend program funding through FY2018, (2) increase the number of categories of biobased products designated and individual biobased products eligible for preferred purchasing, and (3) provide for a program of biobased product education and promotion activities. Amends the Rural Energy for America Program to: (1) extend Program funding through FY2018; (2) make nonprofit organizations eligible for assistance;
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HB-2290: Rural Energy Investment Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 09/24/2013
21st Century Global Health Technology Act [HB-1515]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
21st Century Global Health Technology Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) a program to develop technologies designed to: (1) improve the health and nutrition of populations in developing countries; (2) reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality in such countries; and (3) improve the diagnosis, prevention, and reduction of disease, especially HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases in such countries. States that such program shall: (1) be
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HB-1515: 21st Century Global Health Technology Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 04/11/2013
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 [HB-1289]
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[Science ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 - Grants a federal charter to the Fab Foundation for the National Fab Lab Network.
HB-1289: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/15/2013
Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act [HB-14]
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[Public Health ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Mental Health ]
[Funding ]
[Taxes ]
[Manufacturing ]
Provides funding for various public health programs and activities and revises multiple provisions, including within the tax code, to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise address health outcomes. The bill specifically makes changes to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains; prevent diversion of controlled substances; increase access to telehealth services under Medicare; and expand various public health programs to address health disparities, maternal and infant health, and behavioral health.
HB-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 11/02/2020
CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Trade ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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HB-12: CTF Act China Task Force Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
The Heroes Act [S.4800]
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[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Disaster Relief ]
A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
S.4800: The Heroes Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 [S.493]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Energy ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Water ]
[Veterans ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Economic Development ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Aerospace ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Title I: Reauthorization of the SBIR and STTR Programs - (Sec. 101) Amends the Small Business Act (the Act) to reauthorize through FY2019 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA). (Sec. 102) Directs the SBA to maintain an Office of Technology to carry out oversight, reporting, and public database responsibilities as assigned by the SBA Administrator. (Sec. 103) Increases by 0.1% per year, from FY2013-FY2023,
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S.493: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Cloture On The Bill (s. 493) Not Invoked In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 52 - 44. Record Vote Number: 64. (consideration: Cr S2661; Text: Cr S2661) on 05/04/2011
Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012 [S.3523]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Trade ]
Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012 - Extends copyright protection to fashion designs. Revises the definition of "useful article" to include an article of apparel (clothing, handbags, purses, wallets, tote bags, belts, and eyeglass frames). Excludes from protection designs embodied in a useful article made public by the designer or owner: (1) more than two years before the date of the application for registration in the case of a vessel hull design, and (2) more than three years before the date upon which protection of the design is asserted
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S.3523: Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Leahy Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 112-259. Minority Views Filed. on 12/20/2012
Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 [S.3486]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 - Amends federal patent law to implement the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (Hague Treaty) and the Patent Law Treaty. (Both treaties were ratified by the Senate on December 7, 2007.) Standardizes application procedures to be consistent with other member countries. Title I: Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs - (Sec. 101) Allows any person who is a U.S. national, or has a domicile, habitual residence,
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S.3486: Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Became Public Law No: 112-211. on 12/18/2012
Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012 [S.3389]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Economic Development ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is aggrieved by an act of economic espionage, theft of a trade secret, or misappropriation of a trade secret that is related to or included in a product that is produced for or placed in interstate or foreign commerce to bring a civil action under this Act (current law authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action to obtain injunctive relief against any violation of provisions regarding the protection of trade secrets).
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S.3389: Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5086) on 07/17/2012
America Innovates Act of 2012 [S.2369]
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[Science ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
America Innovates Act of 2012 - Establishes in the executive branch an independent agency called the American Innovation Bank. Directs the Bank to award competitive grants and loans to institutions of higher education, nonprofit research institutions, individual investigators, and private companies to develop new science and engineering discoveries into new companies, products, or jobs. Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 to require the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to:
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S.2369: America Innovates Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/25/2012
A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote biobased manufacturing. [S.2155]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Small Business ]
[Food ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include facilities that convert renewable biomass into renewable chemicals in the definitions of "biomass conversion facility" and "biorefinery." Defines "renewable chemical" as a monomer, polymer, plastic, or formulated product produced from renewable biomass. Amends the biobased markets program to: (1) require federal procuring agencies to issue a certain number of biobased-only contracts; and (2) require the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to designate intermediate ingredients or feedstocks
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S.2155: A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote biobased manufacturing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 03/05/2012
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [S.1867]
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[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Aerospace ]
[Science ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Construction ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Data Privacy ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Navy Programs - (Sec. 121) Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning
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S.1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S8094-8138) on 12/01/2011
American Competitiveness Act [S.1]
[Taxes ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure;
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S.1: American Competitiveness Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S128) on 01/25/2011
Acknowledging the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors across all disciplines. [HR-548]
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[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Education ]
Acknowledges the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors. Expresses support for university technological developments, promoting entrepreneurship and, support for university innovations in local communities. Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining U.S. leadership in the world and a competitive global economy.
HR-548: Acknowledging the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors across all disciplines.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intellectual Property, Competition And The Internet. on 02/28/2012
You have voted HR-548: Acknowledging the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors across all disciplines..
Health Care Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act of 2012 [HB-6626]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Health Care Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care provider to deduct from gross income the amount paid or incurred for qualified health information technology placed in service during the taxable year. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to guarantee up to 90% of the amount of a loan, up to specified loan amounts, to a small business health professional to be used for the acquisition and installation of health
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HB-6626: Health Care Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Honda
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 12/07/2012
Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 [HB-6432]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[International ]
Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 - Amends federal patent law to implement the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs and the Patent Law Treaty. (Both treaties were ratified by the Senate on December 7, 2007.) Allows any person who is a U.S. national, or has a domicile, habitual residence, or real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States, to file an international design application for international registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
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HB-6432: Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Rep. John Conyers
Referred To The House Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/19/2012
Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2011 [HB-502]
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[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Environmental ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund, to be administered through the International Trade Administration, to ensure that U.S. clean energy technology firms have the information and assistance they need to be competitive and to create clean energy technology sector jobs; and (2) administer the Fund to promote policies that will reduce production costs and encourage innovation, investment, and
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HB-502: Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Power. on 02/09/2011
America Innovates Act of 2012 [HB-4720]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
America Innovates Act of 2012 - Establishes in the executive branch an independent agency called the American Innovation Bank. Directs the Bank to award competitive grants and loans to institutions of higher education, nonprofit research institutions, individual investigators, and private companies to develop new science and engineering discoveries into new companies, products, or jobs. Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 to require the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to:
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HB-4720: America Innovates Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Rep. Rush Holt
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Science Education. on 05/21/2012