Complete America's Great Trails Act [HB-1912]
Complete America's Great Trails Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for the fair market value of any National Scenic Trail conservation contribution. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to Congress on the efficacy of such tax credit in completing, extending, and increasing the number of National Scenic Trails.
HB-1912: Complete America's Great Trails Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests And Public Lands. on 04/09/2009
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 [HB-1925]
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 - Designates specified lands in the following areas of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Great Basin; (2) Zion and Mojave Desert; (3) the Grand Staircase-Escalante; (4) Moab-La Sal Canyons; (5) Henry Mountains; (6) Glen Canyon; (7) San Juan-Anasazi; (8) Canyonlands Basin; (9) San Rafael Swell; and (10) Book Cliffs and Uinta Basin. Sets forth administrative provisions regarding: (1) filing by the Secretary of the Interior of a map and a legal description of each designated
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HB-1925: America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 10/01/2009
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission Act [HB-1929]
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission Act - Establishes the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission to investigate and make recommendations to Congress regarding certain decisions of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (enterprises) that led to financial instability and federal conservatorship. Requires the Commission to analyze specified topics, including: (1) the role of the enterprises in expanding homeownership and in helping housing market
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HB-1929: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 04/02/2009
Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act [HB-1956]
Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to direct the Secretary of the Treasury, upon receiving notice from a state judicial agency that a named person owes a past-due, legally enforceable state judicial debt, to pay such debt from any tax refund due to such person. Defines "state judicial debt" to include court costs, fees, fines, assessments, restitution to victims of crime, and other monies resulting from a judgment or sentence rendered by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction handling
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HB-1956: Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/02/2009
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 [HB-197]
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun or destructive device) by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state or as specified under this Act.
HB-197: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/09/2009
You have voted HB-2000: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty..
Elder Justice Act [HB-2006]
Elder Justice Act - Amends the Social Security Act to establish an Elder Justice program under title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services). Establishes within the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) an Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC). Establishes the Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. Directs the Secretary to make grants to eligible entities to establish stationary and mobile forensic centers, to develop forensic expertise regarding, and provide services relating to, elder abuse,
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HB-2006: Elder Justice Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 06/04/2009
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP"). [HB-2014]
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single gold medal in honor of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) collectively, in honor of their pioneering military service and exemplary record, which forged revolutionary reform in the U.S. Armed Forces. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations associated with the WASP.
HB-2014: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Committee On Financial Services, And In Addition To The Committee On House Administration, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 04/21/2009
HB-2017: To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 05/26/2009
You have voted HB-2017: To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes..
Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2009 [HB-2024]
Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a general business tax credit for 50% of the cost of placing in service any qualified commercial vehicle advanced safety system. Defines "qualified commercial vehicle advanced safety system" as a manufacturer-certified brake stroke monitoring system, lane departure warning system, collision warning system, or vehicle stability system identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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HB-2024: Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/22/2009