Stolen Valor Act of 2011 [S.1728]
Stolen Valor Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to subject an individual who, with intent to obtain anything of value, knowingly makes a misrepresentiation regarding his or her military service to: (1) a fine, one year's imprisonment, or both if the misrepresentation is that such individual served in a combat zone or in a special operations force or was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor; and (2) a fine, six months' imprisonment, or both, in any other case. Provides that: (1) this Act shall not apply to a misrepresentation that
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S.1728: Stolen Valor Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/18/2011
Economic Growth and Jobs Protection Act of 2011 [S.1738]
Economic Growth and Jobs Protection Act of 2011 - Repeals the provision of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 that imposes a 3.8% tax on unearned income (e.g., investment income, rents, royalties, etc.).
S.1738: Economic Growth and Jobs Protection Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6766, S6766-6767) on 10/19/2011
Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act [S.1744]
Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Aging in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to and enter into contracts with states and other specified public and private recipients for: (1) assessing the fairness, effectiveness, timeliness, safety, integrity, and accessibility of adult guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; and (2) implementing necessary changes as a result of the assessments. Requires the Assistant Secretary
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S.1744: Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Committee On The Judiciary. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. on 07/12/2012
Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act [S.18]
Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal a provision (added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) that extends to corporations that are not tax-exempt the requirement to report payments of $600 or more. Rescinds $39 billion of appropriated but unobligated discretionary funds. Exempts unobligated funds of the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and identify from which
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S.18: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/25/2011
Social Security Totalization Agreement Reform Act of 2011 [S.181]
Social Security Totalization Agreement Reform Act of 2011 or STAR Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that any agreement to establish a totalization arrangement which is entered into with another country shall enter into force with respect to the United States if (and only if): (1) the President, at least 90 calendar days before the date on which he enters into the agreement, notifies each House of Congress of his intention to enter into it, and promply thereafter publishes
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S.181: Social Security Totalization Agreement Reform Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/25/2011
Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act [S.1868]
Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act - Establishes a museum to be known as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. Designates the Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, including a new underground annex facility, as the location of the Museum. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and construct the Museum and to prepare a plan of action for the Museum. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Board
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S.1868: Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 11/15/2011
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act [S.1894]
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act - Amends the federal judicial code to include among the exceptions to U.S. jurisdictional immunity of foreign states any statutory or common law tort claim arising out of an act of extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hostage taking, terrorism, or the provision of material support or resources for such an act, or any claim for contribution or indemnity relating to a claim arising out of such an act. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) impose liability on, and grant U.S. district courts personal
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S.1894: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On The Judiciary. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 09/20/2012
American Liberty Restoration Act [S.19]
American Liberty Restoration Act - Repeals provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that require individuals to maintain minimum essential health care coverage. Applies the Internal Revenue Code as if such provisions had never been enacted.
S.19: American Liberty Restoration Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/25/2011
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act [S.192]
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act - Repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effective as of its enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by such Act. Repeals the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective as of the Act's enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by the Act's health care provisions.
S.192: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 4. on 01/27/2011
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act [S.1929]
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of Mark Twain. Limits issuance of such coins to calendar year 2016. Requires specified surcharges in the sale of such coins, which shall be promptly paid, in specified percentages, to: (1) the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, to support restoration of the house and grounds, and ensure continuing growth and innovation in museum programming to research, promote, and educate on the legacy
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S.1929: Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/30/2011