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PACT Act [S.1147]
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Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 or PACT Act - Amends the Jenkins Act to revise provisions governing the collection of taxes on, and trafficking in, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. (Sec. 2) Revises the definition of "cigarette" to include roll-your-own tobacco and to exclude cigars. Defines "delivery sale" to mean any sale of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to a consumer ordered by telephone, the mails, or the Internet or other online service . Redefines "person" to include state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Redefines "use"
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 111-154. on 03/31/2010
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Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources. [HR-839]
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Condemns the March 2009 coup d'etat in Madagascar and supports the people of Madagascar in undertaking a democratic, consensual process to restore constitutional governance. Commends the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community for taking strong action against anti-democratic forces in Madagascar. Condemns the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources and its impact on biodiversity and rural livelihoods, including illegal logging, smuggling of wild species, and illegal mining. Calls upon: (1) importing countries
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H12301-12302) on 11/04/2009
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Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. [HR-34]
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Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes its right to act in self-defense. Reiterates that Hamas must end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure. Encourages the Administration to work to support a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Berman Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 01/09/2009
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Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt. [HR-200]
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Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. Calls on the Egyptian government to: (1) respect human rights, minority rights, and freedoms of religion and expression; and (2) release Abdel Karim Suleiman and all political activists. Welcomes the government of Egypt's decision to pardon Ayman Nour for medical reasons. Urges the President and the Secretary of State to put human rights
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E492) on 02/26/2009
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LEAVE Act [HB-994]
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Loophole Elimination and Verification Enforcement Act or the LEAVE Act - Revises immigration- and alien-related provisions regarding: (1) alien smuggling and related offenses; (2) identity security; (3) birthright citizenship; (4) housing and homeownership; (5) taxes and social security; (6) employee verification; (7) financial services; (8) border and law enforcement; (9) state and local government authority; and (10) in-state tuition.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Duncan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 03/23/2009
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Keeping Families Together Act of 2009 [HB-938]
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Keeping Families Together Act of 2009 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Act) to repeal the provision amending the definition of "aggravated felony," and restore provisions of law amended by such provision as if it had not been enacted, including residency-or status-related rights of an affected legal alien. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise detention of criminal alien provisions, effective as if included in the Act. Repeals, as if included in the Act: (1) certain provisions respecting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 03/16/2009
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Captive Primate Safety Act [HB-80]
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Captive Primate Safety Act - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to add nonhuman primates to the definition of "prohibited wildlife species" for purposes of the prohibition against the sale or purchase of such species in interstate or foreign commerce.Makes it unlawful for a person to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase a live animal of any prohibited wildlife species in interstate or foreign commerce (i.e., for pet trade purposes). Sets forth exceptions to such prohibition, including, under certain conditions, for:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Reported By Senator Boxer Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 111-53. on 07/20/2009
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Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2010 [HB-5575]
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Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2010 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Attorney General should implement changes to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to identify endangered juveniles; (2) funds awarded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program should be used to provide education, training, deterrence, and prevention programs relating to sex trafficking of minors; (3) states should treat minor victims of sex trafficking as crime victims rather than as criminal defendants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 07/26/2010
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Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act of 2010 [HB-5307]
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Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to ultralight vehicles, as defined by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/24/2010
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Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2010 [HB-5178]
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Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2010 or the STOP Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restrict the sale, lease, importation, or delivery of tobacco production machines to persons lawfully engaged in: (1) the sale, lease, or delivery of such machines; (2) the manufacture or processing of tobacco products, including for personal use; or (3) the application of unique identification markings onto tobacco product packages. Defines "tobacco production machine" as a machine used to manufacture, process, or package tobacco products or to apply unique
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/29/2010
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Secure the Border Act of 2010 [HB-5173]
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Secure the Border Act of 2010 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) construct two layers of reinforced fencing along the entire international land border between the United States and Mexico; (2) provide for the installation of additional physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors along the entire length of the international border between the United States and Mexico and the United States and Canada; and (3) complete such work within
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border, Maritime, And Global Counterterrorism. on 05/05/2010
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Stored Value Device Registration and Reporting Act of 2010 [HB-5127]
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Stored Value Device Registration and Reporting Act of 2010 - Treats as a financial institution subject to federal regulation any person engaged in the business of providing stored value services, including a stored value system operator, an issuer of stored value, a seller of stored value, and a redeemer of stored value. Requires a stored value system operator to register with the Secretary of the Treasury each stored value program that such person authorizes to function on such stored value system. Prescribes mandatory registration procedures.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Bilbray
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 04/22/2010
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Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2009 [HB-495]
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Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2009 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) to expand resources for the Project Gunrunner initiative of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to identify, investigate, and prosecute firearms trafficking across the U.S.- Mexico border; and (2) provide ATF agents, equipment, and training to assist Mexican law enforcement officers in combating firearms trafficking and other criminal enterprises.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/16/2009
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Anti-Cash Smuggling Act of 2010 [HB-4941]
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Anti-Cash Smuggling Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to require reports concerning means of access to funds or the value of funds belonging or credited to a person, including electronic means and prepaid or stored cards (but not debit or credit cards). Requires such reports to be filed when a person: (1) transports, is about to transport, or has transported a means of access to funds or the value of funds from a place in the United States to or through a place outside the United States, or to a place in the United States from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 03/25/2010
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Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act [HB-48]
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Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act - Amends the Lacey Act to add specified species of black, bighead, and silver carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being shipped or imported into the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Thaddeus McCotter
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/09/2009
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Secure Borders Act of 2010 [HB-4622]
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Secure Borders Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for imprisonment of up to 20 years and/or fine for a federal law enforcement officer or employee (including U.S. Coast Guard personnel) who commits an alien smuggling violation under color of his or her federal enforcement authority.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 04/26/2010
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 [HB-3619]
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010- Title I: Authorization - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2011 appropriations for the Coast Guard, including for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors relating to the Coast Guard's mission in search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elijah Cummings
Became Public Law No: 111-281. on 10/15/2010
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SAVE Act of 2009 [HB-3308]
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Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2009 or SAVE Act of 2009 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) increases in Border Patrol and investigative personnel; (2) recruitment of former military personnel; (3) use of Department of Defense (DOD) equipment; (4) infrastructure improvements; (5) aerial and other surveillance; (5) a national strategy to secure the borders; (6) accountable financing under the Secure Border Initiative; (7) emergency deployment of Border Patrol agents;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition And Forestry. on 06/18/2010
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Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009 [HB-3245]
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Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009 - Repeals provisions of the Controlled Substances Act that provide different criminal penalties for the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of cocaine and cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine), including the mandatory minimum five-year prison sentence for simple possessesion of cocaine base. Repeals provisions of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act that provide different criminal penalties for the importing and exporting of cocaine and cocaine base.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Reported By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-670, Part I. on 12/01/2010
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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United States, and for other purposes. [HB-3239]
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Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress regarding the Merida Initiative's effects on: (1) border security; (2) border violence; (3) the illicit flow of arms, bulk cash, human trafficking and smuggling, and illegal narcotics across the U.S.-Mexico border; and (4) cooperation between DHS officials and agencies and their foreign counterparts participating in the Merida Initiative. Defines "Merida Initiative" as the program announced by the United States and Mexico on October 22, 2007, to fight illicit narcotics trafficking
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-429, Part I. on 03/09/2010