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Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act [HB-634]
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[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
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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 safe the life of the minor. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant: (1) reasonably
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 06/12/2009
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Jane's Law [HB-610]
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Jane's Law - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or a prison term of up to two years on any person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce to evade compliance with a court-ordered property distribution in a divorce proceeding involving more than $5,000. Requires payment of restitution equal to the total unpaid property distribution from any person convicted of evading payment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/16/2009
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To provide for a portion of the economic recovery package relating to revenue measures, unemployment, and health. [HB-598]
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[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
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[Energy ]
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[Small Business ]
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Title I: Tax Provisions - American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 - Subtitle A: Making Work Pay - (Sec. 1001) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a refundable tax credit for the lesser of 6.2% of earned income or $500 ($1,000 for married couples filing jointly). Reduces the amount of such credit for taxpayers with adjusted gross income exceeding $75,000 ($150,000 for married couples filing jointly). Disqualifies nonresident aliens, dependents, and estates and trusts. Terminates the credit after 2010. Sets forth
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Rangel
Supplemental Report Filed By The Committee On Ways And Means, H. Rept. 111-8, Part Ii. on 01/28/2009
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To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation. [HB-4469]
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[Veterans ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Military ]
Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation. States that if a motion for change of custody of a child of such a member is filed while the member is so deployed, no court may enter an order modifying or amending a previous child custody judgment, except if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child. Prohibits any court from considering a member's absence due to deployment, or possible deployment,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/15/2010
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International Parental Child Abduction Deterrence Act [HB-3487]
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[International ]
[Crime ]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Amends federal criminal law, pending the disposition of a case in which a foreign national removes from or retains outside of the United States a child who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident with the intent to obstruct the lawful exercise of parental rights, to direct: (1) a court to freeze such national's U.S. financial assets (including property); and (2) the Secretary of State to identify such national's foreign-held assets and request that the appropriate countries freeze such assets. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 09/14/2009
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Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 [HB-3404]
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[Unemployment ]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Social Security ]
[Children and Youth ]
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Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 with respect to the state-established individual emergency unemployment compensation account (EUCA). Extends the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program through December 31, 2010. Amends the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act to extend through January 1, 2011: (1) federal-state agreements increasing regular unemployment compensation payments to individuals; and (2) requirements that federal payments to
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 07/31/2009
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Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3293]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2010. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 149. on 08/04/2009
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3288]
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[Housing ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[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 ]
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[Real Estate ]
[Science ]
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[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[International ]
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[Voting Rights ]
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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
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Olver
Signed By President. on 12/16/2009
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International Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2009 [HB-3240]
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[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
International Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2009 - 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 that the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 09/14/2009
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Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009 [HB-2979]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
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[Healthcare ]
[Food ]
[Poverty ]
[Human Services ]
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Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009 - 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition And Forestry. on 06/18/2010
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Elimination of the Single Parent Tax Act of 2009 [HB-2783]
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[Social Security ]
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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: Rep. Carol Shea-Porter
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 06/09/2009
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To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption to allow an individual otherwise ineligible to travel outside the United States to do so for employment purposes to pay child support arrearages, and for other purposes. [HB-2723]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Social Security ]
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Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of State to waive certain travel restrictions for an individual otherwise subject to them, if the Secretary determines that it is appropriate to allow such individual to travel outside the United States for employment to pay child support arrearages.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Gerlach
Referred To The Committee On Ways And Means, And In Addition To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 06/04/2009
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Suspend Brazil GSP Act [HB-2702]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
Suspend Brazil GSP Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to: (1) attain the immediate return of Sean Goldman and all children of the United States who are being held wrongfully in Brazil in contravention of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Convention); and (2) impress upon Brazil the importance of abiding by their obligations under the Hague Convention with respect to international child abduction cases involving children from the United States. Directs the President to: (1) notify World Trade
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 06/04/2009
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 [HB-2410]
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Division A: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011- Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011- Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) to carry diplomatic and consular affairs, including: (1) worldwide security protection; (2) public diplomacy; (3) the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; (4) the Capital Investment Fund; (5) embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (6) educational and cultural
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Sponsored by: Rep. Howard Berman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/22/2009
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Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act [HB-2267]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Crime ]
[Finance ]
[Gaming ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
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Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act - (Sec. 2) 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. 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 by the Secretary. Denies eligibility to obtain a license to any person unless
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398. on 11/30/2010
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Single Parent Protection Act of 2009 [HB-2244]
[Taxes ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
Single Parent Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow individual taxpayers who are entitled to receive child support a refundable tax credit for any unpaid portion of such support; and (2) increase the income tax liability of any individual required to pay child support by the amount of the unpaid child support allowed as a tax credit by this Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 05/05/2009
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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 ]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Immigration ]
[Disaster Relief ]
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[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Construction ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
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[Public Safety ]
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[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Insurance ]
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[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Air Quality ]
[Cybersecurity ]
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[Grants ]
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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
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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]
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- (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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Signed By President. on 02/17/2009
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Family First Medisave Empowerment Act [HB-8473]
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Creates tax-exempt Medisave accounts to pay the qualified medical expenses of account beneficiaries. The bill defines qualified medical expenses as the medical expenses of the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents that are not covered by insurance. The bill excludes amounts paid from a Medisave account from the gross income of an account beneficiary for income tax purposes. The bill also allows a partially refundable tax credit, limited to $1,000 for all taxable years, for contributions to Medisave accounts made by certain low-income
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bruce Westerman
Introduced In House on 10/01/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-8406]
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Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/29/2020