Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act [HB-1041]
Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act or FIMBA - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Rescinds specified unobligated balances of all discretionary appropriations, except those for the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and identify
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HB-1041: Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/21/2011
Regulatory Openness, Accountability, and Disclosure to Jobs Act of 2011 [HB-1049]
Regulatory Openness, Accountability, and Disclosure to Jobs Act of 2011 or the ROAD to Jobs Act of 2011 - Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) to require the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), no later than December 31 of each year, to report on: (1) the number of federal permits applied for but not issued during that year because an environmental impact statement (EIS) was not issued; and (2) descriptions of the federal permits for which EISs were issued that were rejected or otherwise disapproved in that year. Requires
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HB-1049: Regulatory Openness, Accountability, and Disclosure to Jobs Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1730) on 03/11/2011
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 [HB-1058]
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make available a new federal income tax Form 1040SR (similar to Form 1040EZ) to individuals who have turned 65 as of the close of the taxable year. Allows the form to be used even if income includes: (1) social security benefits; (2) distributions from qualified retirement plans, annuities, or other such deferred payment arrangements; (3) interest and dividends; or (4) capital gains and losses.
HB-1058: Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 03/14/2011
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 [HB-1063]
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to reimbursement to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a health plan for any conditional Medicare payment made by the Secretary for items and services on behalf of a claimant. Authorizes a claimant or applicable plan, at any time within 120 days before the reasonably expected date of a settlement, judgment, award, or other payment, to notify the Secretary that such a payment is reasonably expected
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HB-1063: Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 112-715, Part I. on 12/20/2012
Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2011 [HB-1091]
Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to construct an additional 350 or more miles of reinforced fencing along the southwest border. Prohibits fencing or any other similar physical infrastructure along the southwest border in existence on December 31, 2010, from being considered in meeting such mileage requirement. Requires the Secretary to submit a plan to Congress to gain operational control of any sector
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HB-1091: Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 03/25/2011
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform Act of 2011 [HB-1093]
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the civil penalties for violations of firearms law and the procedures for assessing such penalties. Requires fines to be based upon the nature and severity of the violation, the size of the firearms business involved, and the prior record of the firearm's licensee. Prohibits consideration of the amount of fines or license revocations imposed by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in the retention,
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HB-1093: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/21/2011
Good Samaritan Protection for Construction, Architectural, and Engineering Volunteers Act [HB-1145]
Good Samaritan Protection for Construction, Architectural, and Engineering Volunteers Act - Grants construction companies and architectural and engineering firms and their employees immunity from liability for negligence, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, when providing emergency assistance on a voluntary basis in response to a declared emergency or disaster, in good faith, and without expectation of compensation.
HB-1145: Good Samaritan Protection for Construction, Architectural, and Engineering Volunteers Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Reichert
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution. on 06/01/2011
Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act [HB-1148]
Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Commodity Exchange Act to direct both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit purchase or sale of either securities, security-based swaps, or commodities for future delivery or swap by a person in possession of material nonpublic information regarding pending or prospective legislative action if the information was obtained: (1) knowingly from a Member or employee of Congress, (2) by
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HB-1148: Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Mr. Walz (mn). Petition No: 112-3. ( ">discharge Petition Text With Signatures.) on 02/01/2012
National Language Act of 2011 [HB-1164]
National Language Act of 2011 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. government. Requires the government to: (1) conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials; and (2) preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government act, communicate, perform, or provide services or materials in any other language, unless specifically stated in applicable law. Provides
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HB-1164: National Language Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution. on 06/01/2011
Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 [HB-1173]
Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2012 - Repeals provisions of the Public Health Service Act enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (entitled the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act or the CLASS Act) which establish a national, voluntary insurance program for purchasing community living assistance services and supports in order to provide individuals with functional limitations with tools that will allow them to maintain their personal and financial independence and live in the community.
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HB-1173: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 331. on 02/28/2012