| SB3232 | Intro
Sine Die | Military Spouses Employment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces on extended active duty (more than 90 days or for an indefinite period) as members of a targeted group for purposes of the work oppor...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| SB933 | Intro
Sine Die | Contaminated Sediment Remediation Reauthorization Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize appropriations through FY2014 for: (1) the remediation of sediment contamination in Great Lake...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354. |
| SB937 | Intro
Sine Die | Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require owners or operators of publicly owned treatment works to: (1) institute monitoring systems to provide time...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355. |
| SB1856 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to define "pore space" as a subsurface space of any size that can be used as storage space for carbon dioxide or other substances injected into the space for storage. Vests ownership in the federal gover...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-652. |
| SB878 | Intro
Sine Die | Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) include a revised list of rapid tes...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353. |
| SB1134 | Intro
Sine Die | Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009 - Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Req...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-652. |
| SR490 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes: (1) the measurable, positive impact that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has made on the quality of care patients in the United States have received during the 20 years since that organization's formation; and (2) the importa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| SR491 | Intro
Sine Die | Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR492 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Dorothy I. Height to the civil rights and women's rights movement. Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Nati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480-2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2480-2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2478-2479) |
| SR493 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates April 23 through 25, 2010, as Global Youth Service Days.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2479) |
| SR494 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the life of Ida B. Wells and her success as an African-American activist and businesswoman, as well as her many efforts to advance the interests of African-Americans in the fight for equality. Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2479) |
| SB3221 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend, until December 31, 2012, the suspension of the 15-year limitation on the period for which borrowers of agricultural operating loans are eligible for guaranteed assistance.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| SB3222 | Intro
Sine Die | Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers (African-American troops who, in the late 19th century and ear...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2425) |
| SB3223 | Intro
Sine Die | Prosthetics and Custom Orthotics Parity Act of 2010 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act to require a group health plan that provides medical and surgical benefits and also provides be...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| SB3224 | Intro
Sine Die | Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2010 - Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after enactment of this Act. Prescribes additional periods of required pre...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| SB3225 | Intro
Sine Die | Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a competitive grant program, administered by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, to award grants to eligible entities (such as state tourism offices,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| SB3226 | Intro
Sine Die | Program for Offshore Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2010 or the POWERED Act of 2010 - Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to initiate the development of a comprehensive roadmap to assist and coordinate offshore wind power implementati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| SB3227 | Intro
Sine Die | Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Requires the Archivist of the United States to make grants to states to: (1) protect historical records; (2) use such records in new and creative ways; (3) provide education and training to those who ca...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| SCR58 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock and extends condolences to her family.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR488 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Commends the school's students, volunteers and supporting ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SB1397 | Intro
Sine Die | Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act - (Sec. 4) Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide multiyear grants to consortia: (1) to conduct research to create innovative and practical approache...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 351. |
| SR489 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks to the civil rights movement, the ministry, his family, and the community of Memphis, Tennessee.Pays tribute to Dr. Hooks, his passion for life, dedication to service, and commitment t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2429-2431; text as passed Senate: CR S2431; text of measure as introduced: CR S2427-2428) |
| SB3031 | Intro
Sine Die | Drug Free Communities Enhancement Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to make enhancement grants to eligible entities to implement comprehensive community-wide strategies that address emerging local dru...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348. |
| SR484 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates the week of May 16-May 22, 2010, as National Public Works Week. Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2393; text of measure as introduced: CR S2389) |
| SR485 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates April 2010 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2393-2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2389-2390) |
| SR486 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of such victims and survivo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390) |
| SR487 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Extends the deepest condolences of the Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners. Honors the survivors of th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391) |
| SB3208 | Intro
Sine Die | Reinvesting in U.S. Territories, Not Corporations Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the amount of distilled spirits excise tax revenue returned (covered over) to the treasuries of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands by the amount of any ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| SB3209 | Intro
Sine Die | Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate a rule that establishes: (1) the data that constitute the minimum data set for chemical substa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| SB3210 | Intro
Sine Die | Embassy Design and Security Act of 2010 - States that it is U.S. policy to adopt design excellence as a mandate for a new generation of secure, high-performance diplomatic and consular facilities. Urges the Secretary of State to establish: (1) a desi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| SB3211 | Intro
Sine Die | Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2010 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for the recognition of state-licensed or -registered health care professionals who are certified diabetes educators as Medica...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| SB3212 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a 30% energy tax credit for qualified energy efficiency property. Defines "qualified energy efficiency property" as property which: (1) is residential rental property, nonresidential real property, ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| SB3214 | Intro
Sine Die | Surreptitious Video Surveillance Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the unauthorized video surveillance of an individual who: (1) is in an area of a temporary or permanent residence that is not readily observable from a public...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2380-2381) |
| SB3215 | Intro
Sine Die | Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the National Taxpayer Advocate, to publish a summary statement of taxpayer rights and obligations. Authorizes the Se...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2382-2387) |
| SB3216 | Intro
Sine Die | Medicare Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2010 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), to revise the practice expense portion of the geographic adjustment applie...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| SB3218 | Intro
Sine Die | Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2010 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that anyone who enters into a conspiracy within the United States to possess or traffic in controlled substances outside the United States, or aids...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| SB3219 | Intro
Sine Die | Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2010 - Revises federal bankruptcy law with respect to the exemption from the exception to discharge in bankruptcy for certain educational loans if excepting such debt from discharge would impose an undue hardsh...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2388-2389) |
| SB3220 | Intro
Sine Die | Prosthetics and Custom Orthotics Parity Act of 2010 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act to require a group health plan that provides medical and surgical benefits and also provides be...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| SB806 | Engross
Sine Die | Federal Executive Board Authorization Act of 2009 - Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish Federal Executive Boards, which are defined as interagency entities established in a geographic area with a high concen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| SR468 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council of the state of Rhode Island on the celebration of its 25th anniversary and wishes the Council continued success.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2326) |
| SR204 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates March 31, 2010, as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day.Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia birth defect.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2325-2326) |
| SR479 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses sympathy to the people of Poland and the families of those who perished for their profound loss resulting from the April 10, 2010, airplane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, militar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S2251-2254; text as passed Senate: CR S2252; text of measure as introduced: CR S2298) |
| SR482 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates April 2010 as National 9-1-1 Education Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2326-2327; text as passed Senate: CR S2326-2327; text of measure as introduced: CR S2300) |
| SCR57 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes expedited legislative procedures for consideration of 2007 spending bills. Defines a "2007 spending bill" as a bill that reduces outlays for the fiscal year beginning in the year in which the bill is considered to levels not exc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
To Senate Budget Committee |
| SB3197 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the President, by the earlier of January 1, 2011, or 90 days after the enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, including military and secur...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| SB3198 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminates automatic cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress during FY2011.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| SB3201 | Intro
Sine Die | TRICARE Dependent Coverage Extension Act - Deems the following individuals as dependents, for purposes of dependent coverage under TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program): (1) a child who has not yet attained age 26 and is...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| SB3202 | Intro
Sine Die | Haitian-American Enterprise Fund Act - Authorizes the President, after congressional consultation, to designate one private, nonprofit organization as the Haitian-American Enterprise Fund to receive funds and support under this Act to promote the Hai...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| SB3203 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2010, as amended by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through May 31, 2010.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| SB3204 | Intro
Sine Die | Measuring and Evaluating Trends for Reliability, Integrity, and Continued Success (METRICS) Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states to improve access to, and the sharing and use of, education data to improve ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
