Rep. Billy Long

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District HD-MO-7
Party Republican
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Bills Introduced 26

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Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 [HB-2052]
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. ability to attract foreign direct investment is directly linked to U.S. long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security; (2) it is a top national priority to enhance U.S. global competitiveness, prosperity, and security by removing unnecessary barriers to foreign direct investment and the U.S. jobs it creates and promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the premier global destination in which to invest, hire, innovate, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Rockefeller Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 113-252. on 09/10/2014

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply budget neutrality on a State-specific basis in the calculation of the Medicare hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas. [HB-2053]
Revises requirements for the non-rural area wage index floor in the formula for the national adjusted diagnosis-related group (DRG) prospective payment rate used in calculating payments under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for each inpatient hospital discharge in a fiscal year involving inpatient hospital services of a subsection (d) hospital. (Generally, a subsection [d] hospital is an acute care hospital, particularly one that receives payments under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system [IPPS] when providing covered (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/03/2013

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Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 [HB-2093]
Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to exclude from the definition of "abatement" any renovation, remodeling, or other activity: (1) the primary purpose of which is to repair, restore, or remodel target housing, public buildings constructed before 1978, or commercial buildings; and (2) that incidentally results in a reduction or elimination of lead-based paint hazards. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), no later than one year prior to proposing any (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And The Economy. on 05/24/2013

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Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act [HB-217]
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Service (HHS) from providing any federal family planning assistance to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of such assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. Excludes an abortion where: (1) the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or an act of incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffered from a physical (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 01/04/2013

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To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy. [HB-2203]
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such gold medal and to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the gold and bronze medals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Signed By President. on 12/16/2014

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Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 [HB-2218]
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) to authorize states to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals (CCRs) permit programs. Requires each state governor to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 6 months about whether such state will implement a program. Requires states that decide to implement a program to: (1) submit to the Administrator, within 36 months, a certification that the program meets the specifications of this Act; and (2) maintain (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 153. on 07/30/2013

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SMART Act of 2013 [HB-2220]
Support More Assets, Resources, and Technology on the Border Act of 2013 or the SMART Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) take actions to achieve and maintain operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border (defined as a condition in which there is at least a 90% probability that all illegal border crossers are apprehended and narcotics and other contraband are seized); and (2) report to the Comptroller General (GAO) on such actions, achievement, and maintenance. Directs the Comptroller General, within 90 days after (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 06/25/2013

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To prohibit performance awards in the Senior Executive Service during sequestration periods. [HB-2222]
Prohibits a federal agency from paying a performance award to an employee in a Senior Executive Service position during a sequestration period or any period during which a sequestration order is issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Graves Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 06/03/2013

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Sanctity of Human Life Act [HB-23]
Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is the person's paramount and most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, at which time every human has all legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories have the authority to protect all human lives.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/25/2013

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Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2013 [HB-2309]
Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2013 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property (i.e., cell phones) for five years after the enactment of this Act. Defines "new discriminatory tax" as a tax imposed on mobile services, providers, or property that is not generally imposed on other types of services or property, or that is generally imposed at a lower rate, unless such tax was imposed and actually enforced prior to the date of enactment of this (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 07/15/2013

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