Sen. Ben Lujan

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District SD-NM
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 212

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US Congress 112th Congress

21st Century Investment Act of 2011 [HB-689]
21st Century Investment Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research expenses, (2) increase such credit for amounts paid or incurred for research substantially all of which occurs in the United States, and (3) increase through December 31, 2020, the domestic production activities tax deduction for income attributable to the manufacture or production of property with respect to which substantially all of the research and development occurred in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 02/14/2011

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Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act [HB-709]
Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promulgate regulations establishing an urban revitalization and livable communities program to provide federal grants to eligible local governments for various park and recreation purposes, including grants for rehabilitation and construction, innovation, at-risk youth recreation, and recovery action programs. Authorizes the Secretary to authorize local governments not meeting program eligibility requirements required to be established (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Insurance, Housing And Community Opportunity. on 03/23/2011

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Youth Corps Act of 2011 [HB-711]
Youth Corps Act of 2011 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide eligible youth age 16 through 24 with education and work readiness training to enable them to find employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Defines "Youth Corps model" as a youth education and training (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 03/04/2011

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Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 [HB-718]
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease. Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Social Security. on 02/18/2011

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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol. [HB-719]
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor collectively the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in recognition of their military service and exemplary record during World War II. Requires the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the CAP. Permits the Secretary of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Domestic Monetary Policy And Technology. on 03/23/2011

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Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 [HB-733]
Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop a scientific framework for research on recalcitrant cancers (cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate below 50%), which includes: (1) a review of the status of research, such as a summary of findings, identification of promising scientific advances, a description of the availability of qualified scientific researchers, and the identification of resources available to facilitate research; (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate. on 09/20/2012

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Build America Bonds Extension Act of 2011 [HB-747]
Build America Bonds Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the Build America Bond program, to: (1) extend until December 31, 2012, the authority to issue such bonds and the authority for payments to issuers of such bonds, (2) reduce the percentage rate of payments to issuers, (3) incorporate in the definition of "Build American bond" certain tax-exempt private activity bonds, and (4) allow refundings of currently issued Build America bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 02/16/2011

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Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011 [HB-751]
Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise a community children and violence program to assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services, including by: (1) revising eligibility requirements for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; and (2) providing for comprehensive school mental health programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and age appropriate. Makes only a partnership between a local educational agency and at least one community (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/28/2011

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Graduation Promise Act of 2011 [HB-778]
Graduation Promise Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for differentiated high school improvement systems targeting support to schools with low student achievement and graduation rates after such schools fail for two consecutive years to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) pursuant to state academic performance standards. Allots grant funds to states pursuant to a formula that favors states with low graduation rates and a high percentage of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 03/04/2011

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To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. [HB-785]
Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, with respect to the allocation of surface mining reclamation funds to states and Indian tribes, to authorize uncertified states and Indian tribes to use certain unexpended and unappropriated balance amounts for: (1) acid mine drainage abatement and treatment, and (2) noncoal abandoned mine land reclamation. Modifies limitations placed upon the allocation of such surface mining reclamation funds to provide for payments for filling voids and sealing tunnels and entryways of noncoal mines (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Lujan Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 02/17/2012

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