Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2014 [HB-4323]
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Debbie Smith Act of 2004 to reauthorize funding through FY2019 for: (1) the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program; (2) DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers; and (3) sexual assault forensic exam program grants.
HB-4323: Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 113-182. on 09/29/2014
Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 [HB-4325]
Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 - Prohibits advertisement, promotion, or marketing in commerce of electronic cigarettes in a manner that is known, or should be known, to increase the use of electronic cigarettes by children under the age of 18. Defines "electronic cigarette" as a battery-operated product designed to: (1) deliver nicotine, flavor, or other chemicals; and (2) turn chemicals, such as nicotine, into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. Sets forth authority for: (1) the Federal Trade Commission
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HB-4325: Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commerce, Manufacturing, And Trade. on 03/28/2014
Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act [HB-4347]
Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act - Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to Congress until 2021 on the status and return of stolen, confiscated, or otherwise unreturned Christian churches, places of worship, and other properties in or from the Republic of Turkey and in the areas of northern Cyprus occupied by the Turkish military. Requires such report to: (1) list all the Christian churches, places of worship, and other religious properties, including movable properties such as artwork and other artifacts, in or from Turkey
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HB-4347: Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2014
New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2014 [HB-4365]
New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the new markets tax credit, (2) provide for an inflation adjustment to the limitation amount for such credit after 2013, and (3) allow an offset against the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for such credit (determined with respect to qualified equity investments initially made after the enactment of this Act).
HB-4365: New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/02/2014
Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 [HB-437]
Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to ban the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a semiautomatic assault weapon, including: a semiautomatic rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has any one of the following characteristics: (1) a pistol grip; (2) a forward grip; (3) a folding, telescoping, or detachable stock; (4) a grenade or rocket launcher; (5) a barrel shroud; or (6) a threaded barrel; a semiautomatic rife or pistol with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds; a semiautomatic
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HB-437: Assault Weapons Ban of 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/28/2013
Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014 [HB-4377]
Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014 - Prohibits FY2014 or FY2015 funds from being made available for security assistance to the government of Burma unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that: (1) Burma has taken steps toward establishing civilian oversight of the armed forces, addressing human rights abuses by the military, and terminating military relations with North Korea; (2) Burma has taken steps to establish a fair and inclusive process to amend the Constitution of Burma, including the full participation of the political
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HB-4377: Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/09/2014
Comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Management and Accountability Reform Act of 2014 [HB-4399]
Comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Management and Accountability Reform Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in implementing the federal performance appraisal system for senior executives of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to annually issue the organizational performance requirements to be achieved by each executive. Requires at least half of the annual rating of each executive to be based on such requirements. Directs the Secretary to certify to the congressional veterans committees, annually,
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HB-4399: Comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Management and Accountability Reform Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/10/2014
Data Accountability and Trust Act [HB-4400]
Data Accountability and Trust Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate regulations requiring each person engaged in interstate commerce that owns or possesses data containing personal information to establish specified security policies and procedures to treat and protect such information. Requires the regulations to include methods for disposing of both electronic and nonelectronic data. Requires information brokers to submit their security policies to the FTC in conjunction with a notification of a security breach notification
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HB-4400: Data Accountability and Trust Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commerce, Manufacturing, And Trade. on 04/11/2014
Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2014 [HB-4411]
Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) prevent Hezbollah's global logistics and financial network from operating in order to curtail funding of its domestic and international activities; and (2) utilize diplomatic, legislative, and executive avenues to combat Hezbollah's criminal activities in order to block that organization's ability to fund its global terrorist activities. Title I: Prevention of Access by Hezbollah to International Financial and Other Institutions - (Sec.
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HB-4411: Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/23/2014
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 [HB-4415]
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (SAA, 2008) to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before June 1, 2014. Amends the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act to extend until May 31, 2014, requirements that federal payments to states cover 100% of EUC. Amends the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 to exempt weeks of unemployment between enactment of this Act
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HB-4415: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health, Employment, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/13/2014