| HB390 | Intro
Sine Die | Family Farm Preservation and Conservation Estate Tax Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude from the gross estate the value of property used by a decedent and the decedent's family as a farm for farming purposes and certain qualified ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-20
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HR9 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires each of the following House Committees to report to the House legislation, within its jurisdiction, proposing specified changes to existing law (including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act): (1) the Committee on Education and th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HCR11 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the importance of foreign assistance programs in promoting national security, demonstrating the American people's humanitarian spirit, and improving U.S. credibility in world affairs. Expresses support for providing at least 1% of U.S. gro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-20
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR45 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XVI (Motions and Amendments) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it in order to consider any amendment offered by at least two Members from the majority party and two Members from the minority party to any bill or resolut...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Rules Committee |
| HB317 | Intro
Sine Die | Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grower Tax Incentive Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow farmers whose gross receipts attributable to fruit and vegetable farming were not more than $500,000 for the previous taxable year a business-relate...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB334 | Intro
Sine Die | Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from filling any position, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB339 | Intro
Sine Die | End the Lame Duck Act - Considers the House of Representatives to be adjourned sine die if it stands adjourned on the date of the regularly scheduled general election for federal office during a Congress (beginning with the 112th Congress) pursuant t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Rules Committee |
| HB349 | Intro
Sine Die | IRS Fee Reform Act of 2011 - Amends the Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 1995, to require fees for services provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and not ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB352 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1987 to allow the Clerk of the House of Representatives, at the request of a Member of the House, to donate computers and related peripheral tools previously used by the Member to a public elementary ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Administration Committee |
| HR39 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and the Workforce; (4) Financial Services; (5) Foreign Affairs; (6) Homeland Security; (7) the Judiciary; (8) Natural Resources; (9) ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR40 | Intro
Sine Die | Celebrates the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagon on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Expresses appreciation for his public service and a commitment to protecting his legacy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR42 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Energy and Commerce; (2) Homeland Security; and (3) Small Business.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HB297 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires any amounts remaining of House Members' Representational Allowances after all payments are made for the year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or, in fiscal years for which there is no federal budget deficit, to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-18
To House Administration Committee |
| HB310 | Intro
Sine Die | Secure Education for Americans Today Act of 2011 or SEAT Act of 2011 - Prohibits the provision of federal funds to institutions of higher education that admit illegal aliens. Prohibits such provision from being construed as denying federal student as...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-18
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| HR37 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget; (2) Education and the Workforce; (3) Foreign Affairs; (4) Homeland Security; (5) the Judiciary; (6) Natural Resources; (7) Oversight and Government Reform; (8) Science,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR2 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2011, for a ceremony in honor of the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HB239 | Intro
Sine Die | Notch Baby Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act with respect to the benefit computation formula for individuals affected by the changes in benefit computation rules enacted in the Soci...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-17
To House Subcommittee on Social Security |
| HB148 | Intro
Sine Die | Social Security for Americans Only Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) prohibit the wages earned, and self-employment income derived, by individuals who are not U.S. c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-14
To House Subcommittee on Social Security |
| HB160 | Intro
Sine Die | Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability insurance benefits for terminally ill indivi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-14
To House Subcommittee on Social Security |
| HB219 | Intro
Sine Die | Social Security Preservation Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to require the Managing Trustee of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-14
To House Subcommittee on Social Security |
| HB260 | Intro
Sine Die | Commute LESS Act of 2011 or Commute-Leveraging Employer Support and Successes Act of 2011 - Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to revise the composition of metropolitan plannin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit |
| HB262 | Intro
Sine Die | Mandatory Returning of Allowances Act or MRA Act - Requires any amounts remaining of House Members' Representational Allowances after all payments are made for the year to be deposited in the Treasury and used to reduce the federal debt.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Administration Committee |
| HB277 | Intro
Sine Die | Rural Energy Equity Act of 2011- Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions requiring a reduction in the tax credit for the production of electricity from renewable resources by grants and other credits to exempt certain loan guarantees or grants issued...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB278 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the issuance of tax-exempt small issue bonds to finance the purchase of property or land used primarily for the processing of agricultural products.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB280 | Intro
Sine Die | Secure the Capitol Act - Prohibits an office of the legislative branch from entering into a contract for goods or services within the Capitol Complex with any contractor employing individuals unless the contractor: (1) elects to participate in the E-...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Administration Committee |
| HB289 | Intro
Sine Die | National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain full-time elementary and secondary school teachers of math, science, engineering, or technology courses a refundable tax credit for 10%...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB291 | Intro
Sine Die | Expanding Tax Assistance Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to direct the Secretary of the Treasury, subject to available funding, to expand Taxpayer Assistance Centers with the goal of providing at least one Center in each congressional d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB293 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude executive branch officers and employees from provisions that allow nonrecognition for income tax purposes of gain from the sale of property required to comply with federal conflict of interest laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HR32 | Intro
Sine Die | Condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack that occurred at the "Congress on your Corner" event hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011. Offers heartfelt condolences to the famil...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR33 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Energy and Commerce; (4) Financial Services; (5) Rules; and (6) Transportation and Infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR36 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the U...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HB21 | Intro
Sine Die | Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal provisions added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requiring individuals to purchase and maintain minimum essential health care coverage.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HB29 | Intro
Sine Die | Withdraws Congress's approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Directs the President to provide written notice of the withdrawal to the governments of Canada and Mexico.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-12
To House Subcommittee on Trade |
| HR31 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations; (2) Energy and Commerce; (3) Ethics; and (4) Ways and Means.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HB229 | Intro
Sine Die | Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to withhold a graduated percentage of federal-aid highway funds of states for FY2014 and thereafter that do not enact or enforce a law t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-10
To House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit |
| HB238 | Intro
Sine Die | Military Retiree Health Care Relief Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for premiums paid to enroll military retirees and their spouses and surviving spouses for supplementary medical insurance under part B...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB253 | Intro
Sine Die | Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain businesses located in areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act a general business tax credit for the cost of certain clean-fuel vehi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB259 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
To House Judiciary Committee |
| HCR8 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that the U.S. government should pursue English-plus policies that: (1) encourage all residents of this country to become fully proficient in English by expanding educational opportunities and access to information technologies; (2) conserve ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| HR27 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires specified rollcall votes recorded for Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be deleted and the vote-totals for each of those rollcalls be adjusted accordingly, both in the Journal and in the Congressional Record....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR28 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should: (1) continue to enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our nation's rail and mass transit systems and o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
To House Homeland Security Committee |
| HR26 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Provides for consideration of the reso...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR30 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a bill or joint resolution reported by any committee unless a plain English section by section analysis o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-07
To House Rules Committee |
| HB101 | Intro
Sine Die | Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Perry, and Wayne to the definition of "Appalachian region" for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
To House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management |
| HB206 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes permanent: (1) the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001; and (2) the reductions in tax rates for dividend and capital gain income enacted by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. Amends the Internal Re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB209 | Intro
Sine Die | Reducing Information Control Designations Act - Requires each federal agency to reduce and minimize its use of information control designations on information that is not classified. Defines such designations to mean information dissemination control...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HCR6 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2011, for a ceremony in honor of the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
To House Administration Committee |
| HB30 | Intro
Sine Die | Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act - Revises requirements with respect to the consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control (transaction) involving rail carriers to require public hearings in the affected communities if public hear...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
To House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials |
| HR14 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the current requirement that House standing committees make available the electronic record of record votes within 48 hours. Requ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H71-72) |
| HR22 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the amount of Members' Representational Allowances established in the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act for 2011 or 2012 from exceeding 95% of the amount established for 2010. Reduces the current amoun...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-01-06
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
