Emergency Solar Power Permit Act [HB-964]
Emergency Solar Power Permit Act - Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to exempt any action relating to the development, deployment, or operation of a solar energy project on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from environmental impact statement (EIS) requirements.Requires each federal agency, for any such action relating to a solar energy project, to cease the preparation of an EIS to the extent that its preparation would delay or otherwise interfere with the action.
HB-964: Emergency Solar Power Permit Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources. on 02/10/2009
Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection, and Coordination Act [HB-978]
Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection, and Coordination Act - Authorizes states to regulate helicopter medical services with respect to: (1) the medical qualifications and training of helicopter medical personnel, except that a state shall not impose new or additional requirements on a pilot; and (2) the obligation of providers of helicopter medical services to comply with a state's health planning, patient safety, and medical service requirements. Authorizes states to regulate the following aspects of helicopter medical services
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HB-978: Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection, and Coordination Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 02/12/2009
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [HB-980]
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act - Designates the following lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System): (1) Greater Glacier/Northern Continental Divide ecosystem; (2) Greater Yellowstone ecosystem; (3) Greater Salmon/Selway ecosystem; (4) Greater Cabinet/Yaak/Selkirk ecosystem; (5) Greater Hells Canyon ecosystem; (6) Islands in the Sky Wilderness; and (7) Blackfeet Wilderness. Designates: (1) specified wild land areas as Biological Connecting
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HB-980: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 05/05/2009
Tax Code Termination Act [HB-982]
Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after December 31, 2012, except for self-employment taxes, Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, and railroad retirement taxes. Requires a two-thirds majority vote in Congress to change such termination date.Declares that any new federal tax system should be a simple and fair system that: (1) applies a low rate to all Americans; (2) provides tax relief for working Americans; (3) protects the rights of taxpayers and reduces tax collection abuses; (4) eliminates the bias
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HB-982: Tax Code Termination Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1204) on 02/11/2009
English Language Unity Act of 2009 [HB-997]
English Language Unity Act of 2009 - Makes English the official language of the United States. Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the United States be conducted in English; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization. Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland
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HB-997: English Language Unity Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/23/2009
HCR-125: Directing the Architect of the Capitol to design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 05/13/2009
You have voted HCR-125: Directing the Architect of the Capitol to design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall..
HCR-129: Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 12/03/2009
You have voted HCR-129: Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols..
HCR-131: Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7372) on 07/10/2009
You have voted HCR-131: Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center..
HCR-139: Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 11/06/2009
You have voted HCR-139: Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation..