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Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act [HB-5718]
Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act This bill establishes the Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area in Utah, comprising approximately 79,109 acres of federal land in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the area. The bill adjusts the boundaries of Mount Olympus, Twin Peaks, and Lone Peak Wildernesses. The bill designates certain land in the forest as the Grandeur Peak-Mount Aire Wilderness and a component
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 11/15/2016
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No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act [HB-4838]
No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the use of tax-exempt state and local financing bonds for a professional entertainment facility. A professional entertainment facility is a facility that is used during any five days in a calendar year as: (1) a stadium or arena for professional sports exhibitions, games, or training; or (2) a venue for any entertainment event which has a live audience exceeding 100 individuals and the net earnings from which benefit an individual or entity other than a governmental
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 03/22/2016
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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [HB-4790]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to adopt a consistent and uniform special recreation permitting process with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall sell National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes entrance and recreation fees through federal websites. Interior and USDA should: work with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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Health Savings Act of 2016 [HB-4469]
Health Savings Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of health savings accounts (HSAs), to: rename high deductible health plans as HSA-qualified health plans; allow spouses who have both attained age 55 to make increased catch-up contributions to the same HSA; make Medicare Part A (hospital insurance benefits) beneficiaries eligible to participate in an HSA; allow individuals eligible for hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H865) on 02/24/2016
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax free distributions from health savings accounts for fitness facility membership and classes. [HB-3404]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax free distributions from health savings accounts for fitness facility membership and classes. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax-free distribution from a health savings account for amounts paid for membership in, or programs of physical exercise or activity at, a fitness facility.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Salmon
Introduced In House on 07/29/2015
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Equality Act [HB-3185]
Equality Act Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. Defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/08/2015
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To establish a commission to identify and examine issues of national concern related to the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, to make recommendations for the resolution of the issues, and for other purposes. [HB-275]
To establish a commission to identify and examine issues of national concern related to the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, to make recommendations for the resolution of the issues, and for other purposes. Establishes the Presidential Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics to review, analyze, and report to the President and Congress on the following issues related to intercollegiate athletics: the interaction of athletics and academics, the financing of intercollegiate athletics, the recruitment and retention of student athletes, oversight
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Beyer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act [HB-2215]
Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend the exemption from minimum wage and maximum hours requirements to an employee of a recreational establishment engaged in providing services or facilities directly related to outfitting and guiding or similar outdoor recreation activities, or rental of outdoor recreational equipment. And federal agency shall notify the holder of any contract, permit, license, or other agreement with the agency of this exemption for these employees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 11/16/2015
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Community Parks Revitalization Act [HB-201]
Community Parks Revitalization Act Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a community revitalization program of federal grants to eligible local governments located within standard metropolitan statistical areas for various park and recreation purposes, including grants for rehabilitation and construction, innovation and recreation programming, and recovery action programs. Authorizes the Secretary to designate local governments not located in standard metropolitan statistical areas to receive such grants under
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Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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LOCAL Act of 2015 Local Organization Cooperative Agreement for Land and Facility Maintenance Act of 2015 [HB-176]
LOCAL Act of 2015 Local Organization Cooperative Agreement for Land and Facility Maintenance Act of 2015 Local Organization Cooperative Agreement for Land and Facility Maintenance Act of 2015 or the LOCAL Act of 2015 - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to permit a non-federal public or private entity that has entered into a cooperative agreement for the operation and management of recreation facilities and natural resources at civil works projects under the Secretary's jurisdiction to collect
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bruce Westerman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 01/07/2015
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Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act [HB-1549]
Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the accelerated depreciation (seven-year recovery period) of motorsports entertainment complexes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Introduced In House on 03/23/2015
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Fit to Serve Act [S.976]
Fit to Serve Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to provide for the dissemination to potential military recruits of information on healthy body weight. Includes in the information that may be provided healthy weight according to age, height, and gender, the risks of obesity, and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Authorizes the dissemination of such information both electronically and in writing. Authorizes each military department Secretary to enter into joint use agreements with local governments in the vicinity of military
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/16/2013
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Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act [S.776]
Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act - Designates specified land in Carson National Forest in New Mexico, which shall be known as the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Releases any federal land within the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Study Area administered by the Forest Service that is not designated as wilderness by this Act from further review for designation as wilderness. Modifies the boundary of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness in New Mexico as specified on the map entitled "Columbine-Hondo, Wheeler
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Landrieu With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 113-291. on 12/10/2014
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Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act of 2013 [S.526]
Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax deduction for charitable contributions by individuals and corporations of real property interests for conservation purposes; and (2) prohibit any such deduction for contributions of an easement for use on, or intended use on, a golf course.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S1711-1712) on 03/12/2013
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Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act [S.39]
Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act or HeLP America Act - Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, the Public Health Service Act, and other specified health law to establish or expand programs for children's nutrition and physical activity in schools and with child care providers, expanding the free fresh fruit program, promoting equal opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in schools and colleges, revising the definition of "core academic subject"
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/22/2013
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Exercise and Fitness For All Act [S.2888]
Exercise and Fitness For All Act - Directs the Access Board to develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment, including relevant personnel training. Requires such guidelines to ensure that exercise or fitness equipment is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow eligible small businesses a tax credit for providing accessible exercise or fitness equipment for use by individuals with disabilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5790) on 09/18/2014
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Nevada Native Nations Land Act [S.2480]
Nevada Native Nations Land Act -Title I: Elko Motocross Land Conveyance - (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Elko County, Nevada, without consideration, approximately 275 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Elko District, Nevada. Requires the land conveyed to be used only: (1) as a motocross, bicycle, off-highway vehicle, or stock car racing area; or (2) for any other public purpose consistent with the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Title II: Conveyance of Land to Indian Tribes - (Sec. 201)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller
By Senator Tester From Committee On Indian Affairs Filed Written Report. Report No. 113-278. on 12/01/2014
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EXPIRE Act of 2014 [S.2260]
Expiring Provisions Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2014 or the EXPIRE Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2015 expiring tax provisions pertaining to individual and business taxpayers and the energy sector. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) a process of comprehensive tax reform should commence in the 114th Congress and should conclude before January 1, 2016; (2) Congress should endeavor to eliminate temporary provisions in the tax code by making permanent those provisions that merit permanency and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S2763-2768) on 05/07/2014
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Drug-Free Playgrounds Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 [S.2241]
Drug-Free Playgrounds Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 - Amends provisions of the Controlled Substances Act prescribing enhanced penalties for distributing or manufacturing drugs in or near certain facilities, such as schools, playgrounds, youth centers, and swimming pools, to: (1) include among such facilities a video amusement game facility (currently, a video arcade facility); (2) define a "video amusement game facility" as any facility that is legally accessible to persons under 18 years of age, that is intended primarily for amusement, and that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Begich
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/10/2014
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Corps of Engineers Cooperative Joint Management Restoration Act [S.2055]
Corps of Engineers Cooperative Joint Management Restoration Act - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to allow a non-federal public or private entity that has entered into a cooperative agreement for the operation and management of recreation facilities and natural resources at civil works projects under the Secretary's jurisdiction to collect user fees for the use of developed recreation sites and facilities, whether developed or constructed by such entity or the Department of the Army. Permits
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Reported By Senator Boxer With Amendments. With Written Report No. 113-309. on 12/12/2014