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Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012 [HB-5331] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ]
Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012 - Amends provisions regarding violence against immigrant women in the following areas: (1) employment of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-visa (victims of certain crimes) nonimmigrant aliens, (2) self-petitioning, (3) protections for children and family members from traffickers and criminals, (4) recapture of unused U-visas, (5) battered spouse and family member protections, (6) asylum, (7) removal, (8) naturalization, (9) VAWA confidentiality, (10) services for trafficking victims, (11) fiancee/fiance (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Insurance, Housing And Community Opportunity. on 10/01/2012

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [HB-4310] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Aerospace ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Science ] [Education ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Trade ] [International ] [Small Business ] [Manufacturing ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Data Privacy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Ethics ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Disaster Relief ] [Elections ] [Arts and Culture ] [Crime ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 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: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Signed By President. on 01/02/2013

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International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 [HB-4282] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Social Security ] [International ] [Children and Youth ]
International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to use the authorities otherwise provided by law to ensure U.S. compliance with any multilateral child support convention to which the United States is a party. Authorizes access to the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS) by an entity designated as a Central Authority for child support enforcement in a foreign reciprocating (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/06/2012

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Servicemember Family Protection Act [HB-4201] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Veterans ] [Children and Youth ] [Military ]
Servicemember Family Protection Act - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide that if a court renders a temporary order for custodial responsibility for a child based solely on a deployment or anticipated deployment of a parent-servicemember, then the court shall require that upon the return of that servicemember from deployment the custody order that was in effect preceding such deployment shall be reinstated, unless the court finds that reinstatement in not in the child's best interest. Prohibits a servicemember's deployment or possible (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 06/04/2012

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Domestic Violence Judicial Support Act of 2012 [HB-3977] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Domestic Violence Judicial Support Act of 2012 - Amends the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, as amended by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, courts and other specified providers for: (1) supervised visitation and safe visitation exchange of children and youth by and between parents in situations involving domestic violence, dating violence, child sexual abuse, sexual (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Honda Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/16/2012

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Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act [HB-3573] [Poverty ] [Social Security ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Disabilities ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act or RISE Out of Poverty Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF plans to address whether and how states will give priority to providing assistance in areas with the greatest need. Extends the TANF program. Establishes matching grants to the states for subsidized employment. Sets a flat minimum participation rate of 50% with respect to all families residing in a state that include a work-eligible (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 12/13/2011

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Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011 [HB-2366] [Gaming ] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011 - Prohibits a person from (and requires a fine under the federal criminal code, imprisonment up to five years, or both) for operating an Internet gambling facility without a license in good standing issued by a state or tribal agency qualified by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary). Makes such prohibition inapplicable to facilities operated by persons located outside the United States in which bets or wagers are made by individuals located outside the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/25/2011

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Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act [HB-2299] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to save the life of the minor. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant: (1) reasonably (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Reported By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-671. on 09/14/2012

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Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2011 [HB-2193] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ] [Food ] [Social Security ] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ]
Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2011 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act to condition continued approval of a state plan upon state assessment of its policies with respect to barriers to employment and financial support of children. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for an employment demonstration project involving a court- or state child support agency supervised-employment program for noncustodial parents (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/08/2011

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International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2011 [HB-1940] [International ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2011 - Establishes within the Department of State an Office on International Child Abductions which shall be headed by the Ambassador at Large for International Child Abductions. States that Ambassador at Large shall be a principal adviser to the President and the Secretary of State regarding matters of international child abduction and refusals of rights of access. Authorizes the Ambassador at Large to represent the United States in such diplomatic matters and international forums. States (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/27/2012

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Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act [HB-1174] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Gaming ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Sports ] [Crime ]
Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act - Grants the Secretary of the Treasury regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction over the Internet Gambling Licensing Program established by this Act. Prescribes administrative and licensing requirements for Internet betting, including background check requirements and suitability standards for license applicants. Prohibits any person from operating an Internet gambling facility that knowingly accepts bets or wagers from persons located in the United States without a license issued (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/01/2011

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A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman. [SR-37] [Family-Related Legislation ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
Calls on Brazil to fulfill its obligations under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 03/24/2009

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 [S.3686] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ] [Social Security ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Libraries ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2011. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) the Office of the Job Corps; (3) community service employment for older Americans; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. With Written Report No. 111-243. on 08/02/2010

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs [S.3676] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Agriculture ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6510-6511) on 07/29/2010

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Elimination of the Single Parent Tax Act of 2009 [S.335] [Taxes ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Social Security ] [Children and Youth ]
Elimination of the Single Parent Tax Act of 2009 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that states impose a $25 annual fee for successful child support collection for a family that has never received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) under SSA title IV part A.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/27/2009

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Child Support Protection Act of 2009 [S.1859] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Social Security ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Child Support Protection Act of 2009 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act to repeal the exclusion from federal matching payments of any amounts expended by a state from child support incentive payments it has received from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (Thus reinstates federal matching of state spending of child support incentive payments.)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S10705-10706) on 10/22/2009

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 [S.1390] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Science ] [Cybersecurity ] [Aerospace ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Veterans ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Voting Rights ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for defense-wide procurement. (Sec. 105) Provides that the amounts authorized under this Subtitle shall (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin Received In The House. on 07/28/2009

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Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009 [S.1309] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ]
Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to: (1) funding for responsible fatherhood programs; and (2) elimination of separate TANF work participation rate for two-parent families. Amends SSA title IV part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) to prohibit a state from collecting any amount owed it by reason of costs it has incurred for the birth of a child for whom support rights have been assigned. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Blanche Lincoln Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/19/2009

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Child Custody Protection Act [S.1179] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ]
Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to safe the life of the minor. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant reasonably believed that before (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/04/2009

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Calling on the Government of Japan to address the urgent problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. [HR-1326] [Family-Related Legislation ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
Condemns the abduction and wrongful retention of all minor children being held in Japan away from their U.S. parents. Calls on the government of Japan to: (1) facilitate the resolution of all abduction cases and to recognize related U.S. court orders; (2) include Japan's Ministry of Justice in work with the U.S. government to identify and locate U.S. citizen children alleged to have been wrongfully removed to or retained in Japan; and (3) review and amend its consular procedures to ensure that travel documents for children are issued with due consideration (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H7258-7259) on 09/29/2010

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