| HB3851 | Intro
Sine Die | Small Business Advocate Act of 2012 - Amends the Small Business Act (the Act) to require the Director of the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (established in each federal agency having procurement powers) to be compensated at least at the... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 524. |
| HB3378 | Engross
Sine Die | Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the "Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building." [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 Received in the Senate. |
| HB3197 | Engross
Sine Die | Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in Spokane, Washington, as the "Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 To Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| SB1684 | Intro
Sine Die | Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2012 - Title I: Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments - (Sec. 101) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to require the Secretary of the Interio... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575. |
| HB3116 | Intro
Sine Die | Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 -Title I: Policy, Management, and Efficiency - (Sec. 101) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the position of ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520. |
| SB1449 | Intro
Sine Die | Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 [sic] or Mariah's Act - Title I: Highway Safety - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) for FY2012 and FY2013 for Nation... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 112-261. |
| SB1262 | Intro
Sine Die | Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act - Title I: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 - Subtitle A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged - (Sec. 111) Amends part A of title I (Improving the Acade... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574. |
| SB911 | Intro
Sine Die | Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - Title I: Reallocation of Public Safety Spectrum - (Sec. 101) Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate the 700 MHz D block spectrum (between the frequencies from 758-763 and... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 112-260. |
| HB1509 | Engross
Sine Die | Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish cost-effective procedures to ensure that: (1) a Social Security account number (or any derivative) is not displayed, coded, or embe... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-21 To Senate Finance Committee |
| SB3702 | Intro
Sine Die | Services, Education, and Rehabilitation for Veterans Act or the SERV Act - Requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to delegate to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the authority to administer the veteran's treatment courts p... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SB3699 | Intro
Sine Die | Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2012 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the "Medicare and You Handbook." Directs the Secreta... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To Senate Finance Committee |
| HB6702 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the National Organ Transplant Act to prohibit acquiring, receiving, or otherwise transferring a cord blood unit (the neonatal blood collected from the placenta and umbilical cord of a single newborn baby) for valuable consideration for use in ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HB6700 | Intro
Sine Die | Stop Deducting Damages Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny a tax deduction for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any legal action; and (2) include any amount... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB6699 | Intro
Sine Die | Liquefied Natural Gas for NATO Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to treat each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member nation as a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement and thus eligible for expedited appl... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HB6698 | Intro
Sine Die | Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act - Directs the President to report to Congress regarding: (1) the number of fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and a list of such countries; (2)... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HB6695 | Intro
Sine Die | Equitable Treatment of Investors Act - Amends the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 to revise the definition of "net equity." Bases the determination of net equity, the positions, options, and contracts of a customer reported to the custome... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Financial Services Committee |
| HB6693 | Intro
Sine Die | Includes within the definition of an "animal" for purposes of the Animal Welfare Act a bird, rat of the genus Rattus, or mouse of the genus Mus that is being used, or is intended for use, as a pet or for research, testing, experimentation, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Agriculture Committee |
| HB6692 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to exempt the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from being subject to automatic reductions to eliminate the excess budget deficit... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Budget Committee |
| HB6691 | Intro
Sine Die | Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2012 or the CAMPUS Safety Act of 2012 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to establish and operate, within the Of... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Judiciary Committee |
| HB6690 | Intro
Sine Die | Bars the Secretary of the Air Force from divesting, retiring, or transferring to any Air Force aircraft assigned to units of the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve as of December 31, 2012, until Congress receives: (1) the reports required by the... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Armed Services Committee |
| SB3698 | Engross
Sine Die | Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2012 or FOR VETS Act of 2012 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of educati... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HB6637 | Intro
Sine Die | Money Remittances Improvement Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, with respect to compliance with reporting requirements for monetary instrument transactions of certain financial institutions, to rely upon examinations conducted b... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit |
| HB6633 | Engross
Sine Die | Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the "Paul Brown United States Courthouse." [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Received in the Senate. |
| HB6631 | Intro
Sine Die | Virgin Islands Energy Crisis Relief Act - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Rural Utilities Service, to make a grant to the Water and Power Authority of the U.S. Virgin Islands for... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity |
| HB6614 | Intro
Sine Die | Fire-Damaged Home Rebuilding Act of 2012 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to prohibit certain mandatory land use and control measures in an area from being considered to be in compliance with land management criteria for participatio... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity |
| HB6613 | Intro
Sine Die | Markets and Trading Reorganization Act - Establishes the Securities and Derivatives Commission as an independent regulatory commission. Directs such Commission to establish three principal divisions: (1) a Markets and Trading Division with oversight ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises |
| HB6588 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Malala Yousufzai in recognition of her devoted service to education, justice, and equalit... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To House Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology |
| SB3542 | Pass | No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to determine whether checked baggage on a flight or flight segment originating at an airport outside the United Stat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-218. |
| SB3523 | Intro
Sine Die | Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012 - Extends copyright protection to fashion designs. Revises the definition of "useful article" to include an article of apparel (clothing, handbags, purses, wallets, tote bags, belts, and eyeglass frames). Exc... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573. |
| HB6166 | Engross
Sine Die | Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the "James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse." [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Received in the Senate. |
| HB6016 | Engross
Sine Die | Government Employee Accountability Act - Sets forth investigative leave requirements for federal employees in the competitive service and Senior Executive Service (SES) career employees. Defines "investigative leave" as a temporary absence without du... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee |
| HB4367 | Pass | Amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act with respect to mandatory fee disclosures on automated teller machines (ATMs) operated by a person other than a financial institution holding a consumer's account. Repeals the requirement that such a fee discl... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-216. |
| HB4062 | Engross
Sine Die | Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Nelson 'Mac' MacWilliams Post Office Building." [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Received in the Senate. |
| HB4014 | Pass | Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to make the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) a "covered agency" that may share information with another covered agency or any other federal agency without waiving any privilege applicable ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-215. |
| SB1998 | Pass | DHS Audit Requirement Target Act of 2012 or the DART Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order to ensure compliance with the Department of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act, to take the necessary steps to ensure that the... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-217. |
| HB3319 | Pass | Makes any U.S. citizen of Pascua Yaqui blood who is enrolled by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe eligible for the federal services and benefits made available to members of federally recognized tribes. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-214. |
| HB2919 | Intro
Sine Die | Community Shelter Protection Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from requiring an educational institution (elementary or secondary school that is provided FEMA assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relie... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517. |
| HB2838 | Pass | Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 - Title I: Authorization - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2013-FY2014 appropriations for the Coast Guard for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of na... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-213. |
| HB2467 | Pass | Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act of 2012 - Declares approximately 39.36 acres of federal land in Mono County, California, to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colon... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Became Public Law No: 112-212. |
| HB2471 | Engross
Sine Die | Title I: Video Privacy Protection - Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 - (Sec. 102) Amends provisions of the federal criminal code authorizing a video tape service provider to disclose personally identifiable information concerning a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed. |
| HB1073 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates the U.S. courthouse to be constructed at a specified site in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse." [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 173. |
| HB1063 | Intro
Sine Die | Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to reimbursement to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a health plan for any conditional Medic... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-20 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-715, Part I. |
| SB3697 | Intro
Sine Die | A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee |
| SB3696 | Intro
Sine Die | New Columbia Admission Act - Sets forth procedures for admission into the United States of the state of New Columbia. Requires the Mayor of the District of Columbia to: (1) submit to the eligible voters propositions for statehood and adoption of a St... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee |
| HB6688 | Intro
Sine Die | Averting the Fiscal Cliff Act - Title I: Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act - Subtitle A: Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 - Makes permanent: (1) the Economic Growth and Tax Re... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To House Rules Committee |
| HB6687 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to add vaccines against seasonal influenza to the list of those vaccines subject to the excise tax on taxable vaccines. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB6686 | Intro
Sine Die | Mercury Use Reduction Act of 2012 [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy |
| HB6685 | Intro
Sine Die | Protect Law Enforcement Armor Act or the PLEA Act - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) expand the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" to include a projectile that may be used in a handgun and that is determined by the Attorney G... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To House Judiciary Committee |
| HB6683 | Intro
Sine Die | Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax benefits for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy, including: an exemption from the gross income limitation for deducting casualty losses att... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HB6682 | Intro
Sine Die | Standard Data and Technology Advancement Act of 2012 or Standard DATA Act of 2012 - Amends part A of title XI of the Social Security Act to direct the head of the department or agency responsible for administering certain human services programs to d... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-12-19 To House Subcommittee on Health |