Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011 [HB-3286]
Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011 - Provides for the inclusion of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products under specified agricultural, rural development, agricultural research, crop insurance, and nutrition programs. Directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to offer a whole farm adjusted revenue risk management insurance plan that allows a producer to qualify for an indemnity if actual gross farm revenue is below 85% of the producer's average gross farm revenue. Prohibits the Corporation from requiring organic crop
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HB-3286: Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 11/18/2011
American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 [HB-3307]
American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2016 the date by which specified alternative or renewable energy facilities (i.e., wind, biomass, geothermal or solar energy, landfill gas, trash, qualified hydropower, and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy facilities) must be placed in service to qualify for the electricity production tax credit.
HB-3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 11/02/2011
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [HB-3334]
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act - Designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). Sets forth provisions for the management of the lands designated as wilderness by this Act, including regarding water rights, tribal rights, fish and wildlife, and grazing permits and leases. Authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and
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Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 [HB-3337]
Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) establish and maintain an open pit burn registry for members of the Armed Forces deployed in a contingency operation in Iraq or Afghanistan who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits used for disposing solid waste, (2) include in such registry information necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of such exposure, (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, and
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HB-3337: Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/29/2012
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011 [HB-3346]
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 with respect to the state-established individual emergency unemployment compensation account (EUCA). Extends the final date for entering a federal-state agreement under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program through January 3, 2013. Postpones the termination of the program until June 8, 2013. Amends the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act to extend until January 4, 2013, requirements that federal payments
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HB-3346: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 11/10/2011
Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act [HB-3364]
Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program.
HB-3364: Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 11/04/2011
Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011 [HB-3398]
Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011 - Approves the "Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities," except to the extent such Agreement conflicts with this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) sign and implement such Agreement; (2) implement amendments to such Agreement approved by the signatories after this Act's enactment, unless one of the Secretaries determines that the amendment is
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HB-3398: Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 11/29/2011
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act [HB-3421]
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of congressional gold medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, and the Pentagon Memorial at the Pentagon. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medals, with
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HB-3421: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act [HB-3435]
Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act or STOP Act - Establishes a Sexual Assault Oversight and Response Council, composed mainly of civilians, as an independent entity from the chain of command of the Department of Defense (DOD). Directs the Council to: (1) appoint personnel to the Sexual Assault Oversight and Response Office, and advise such Office; (2) appoint the Director of Military Prosecutions (Director); (3) review each request of the Director with respect to a case stemming from a sexual-related offense that has been referred
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HB-3435: Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/07/2012
Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act [HB-3484]
Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism growth and new domestic tourism markets. Limits grant amounts to a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $1 million. Allows such grants to be awarded to state tourism offices, local destination marketing organizations, and partnerships between a state or local government and local tourism entities. Requires matching funds from grant recipients. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress
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