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S. 3209: Safe Chemicals Act of 2010
Sponsor: Lautenberg (D - NJ)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed, and for other purposes.
S. 3218: Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2010
Sponsor: Conrad (D - ND)
Official Title: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify that persons who enter into a conspiracy within the United States to possess or traffic illegal substances outside the United States. or engage in conduct within the United States to aid and abet drug trafficking outside the United States, may be criminally prosecuted in the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5092:
Sponsor: Gallegly (R - CA)
Official Title: A bill to amend section 48 (relating to depiction of animal cruelty) of Title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5124:
Sponsor: Ellison (D - MN)
Official Title: A bill to prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine.
H.R. 5127:
Sponsor: Giffords (D - AZ)
Official Title: A bill to amend Title 31, United States Code, to establish a reporting requirement for any stored value device carried out of, into or through the United States, to establish registration requirements for stored value programs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2062: Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009
Sponsor: DeFazio (D - OR)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide for penalties and enforcement for intentionally taking protected avian species, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5002: No Sanctuary for Illegals Act
Sponsor: Burton (R - IL)
Official Title: A bill to end the cycle of illegal immigration in the United States and withdraw federal funds from states and political subdivisions of states that interfere with federal immigration law.
H.R. 5044:
Sponsor: Klein (D - FL)
Official Title: A bill to provide for enhanced penalties to combat Medicare and Medicaid fraud, a Medicare data-mining system and biometric technology pilot program, and a GAO study on Medicare administrative contracors.
S. 3177: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
Sponsor: Bingaman (D - NM)
Official Title: A bill to provide for a Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act of 2009
Sponsor: Kohl (D - WI)
Official Title: A bill to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4813:
Sponsor: Berry (D - AR)
Official Title: A bill to provide for insurance reform (including health insurance reform), amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, to reform Medicare Advantage and reduce disparities in the Medicare program, regulate the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3804: National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009
Sponsor: Tonko (D - NY)
Official Title: A bill to make technical corrections to various acts affecting the National Park Service, to extend, amend or establish certain National Park Service authorities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (S.Amdmt. 2786)
Sponsor: Reid (D - NV)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes. [Note: This bill has been amended in the nature of a substitute and is being used to consider the Senate's version of health care reform. The House sponsor of the original H.R. 3590 is Rep. Rangel (D-NY)].
S. 2893: Cross Border Reservation Drug Trafficking Sentence Enhancement Act of 2009
Sponsor: Schumer (D - NY)
Official Title: To amend the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to prevent the use of Indian reservations located on the United States borders to facilitate cross-border drug trafficking, and for other purposes.
S. 3048: Pilot Professionalism Assurance Act
Sponsor: DeMint (R - SC)
Official Title: A bill to improve air safety by authorizing the limited use by air carriers of information collected through cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders, to prohibit tampering with such devices, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2554: National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2010
Sponsor: Scott (D - GA)
Official Title: A bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4747: Cross Border Reservation Drug Trafficking Sentence Enhancement Act of 2010
Sponsor: Owens (D - NY)
Official Title: To amend the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to prevent the use of Indian reservations located on the United States borders to facilitate cross-border drug trafficking, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4750: Meat Contamination Prevention Act of 2010
Sponsor: Schauer (D - MI)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Products Inspection Act to improve food safety by supporting efforts by entities that purchase beef, pork or poultry products to further examine products to ensure they remain safe for human consumption and to prohibit interference with such examination efforts, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2868: Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009
Sponsor: Thompson (D - MS)
Official Title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to enhance the security of public water systems, and to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the security of wastewater treatment works, and for other purposes.
S. 3015: Public Safety Transportation Act of 2010
Sponsor: Dodd (D - CT)
Official Title: A bill to amend chapter 53 of Title 49, United States Code, to establish a public safety program, and for other purposes
S. 3017: State Witness Protection Act of 2010
Sponsor: Specter (D - PA)
Official Title: A bill to protect state and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation, and for other purposes
S. 3018: Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010
Sponsor: Wyden (D - OR)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the federal income tax system simpler, fairer, and more fiscally responsible, and for other purposes
H.R. 4627: Criminal Penalties for Unauthorized Employment Act of 2010
Sponsor: Kratovil (D - MD)
Official Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful employment of aliens, and for other purposes
H.R. 4641: Robocall Privacy Act of 2010
Sponsor: Lofgren (D - CA)
Official Title: A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the making of political robocalls during certain periods, and for other purposes
H.R. 4643: Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010
Sponsor: Oberstar (D - MN)
Official Title: A bill to amend chapter 53 of Title 49, United States Code, to establish a public safety program
S. 30: Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009
Sponsor: Nelson (D - FL)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information.
H.R. 4630 Corporate Politics Transparency Act
Sponsor: Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [D - NY]
Title: To amend the securities laws to require that registration statements, quarterly and annual reports, and proxy solicitations of public companies include a disclosure to shareholders of any expenditure made by that company in support of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or local public office.
H.R.4639 Corporal Dustin Lee Memorial Act
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R - NC]
Title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the adoption of a military working dog by the family of a deceased or seriously wounded member of the Armed Forces who was the handler of the dog.
H.R. 4644 Fairness in Corporate Campaign Spending Act of 2010'
Sponsor: Rep Sestak, Joe [D - PA]
Title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a corporation from making any independent expenditure or disbursing funds for any electioneering communication without obtaining the prior approval of a majority of its shareholders, and for other purposes.
S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Sponsor: Kerry (D - MA)
Official Title: A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
H.R.2314 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI]
Title: To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity.
H.R.4530 Student Nondiscrimination Act of 2010
Sponsor: Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2]
Official Title: To end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
S. 2999:
Sponsor: Udall (D - CO)
Official Title: A bill to provide consistent enforcement authority to the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations regarding the management, use, and protection of public lands under the jurisdiction of these agencies, and for other purposes
H.R. 4622: Secure Borders Act of 2010
Sponsor: Murphy (D - PA)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for enhanced penalties for certain federal officials who are alien smugglers, and for other purposes
S. 2975: Safe Kids' Jewelry Act
Sponsor: Schumer (D - NY)
Official Title: To prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of children's jewelry containing cadmium, barium, or antimony, and for other purposes
S. 2979: Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA) of 2010
Sponsor: Leahy (D - VT)
Official Title: To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide accountability for the criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes
H.R. 4567: Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA) of 2010
Sponsor: Price (D - NC)
Official Title: To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide accountability for the criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes
H.R. 4589:
Sponsor: Salazar (D - CO)
Official Title: A bill to provide consistent enforcement authority to the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations regarding the management, use, and protection of public lands under the jurisdiction of these agencies, and for other purposes
S. 2971: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
Sponsor: Kerry (D - MA)
Official Title: A bill to authorize certain authorities by the Department of State, and for other purposes
H.R.4061 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] Cosponsors (9)
Title: To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4463: Military Tribunals for Terrorists Act of 2010
Sponsor: Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] (introduced 1/19/2010) Cosponsors (37)
Title: To require that all foreign terrorists with links to terrorist networks who attack the United States or its Government be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts.
S. 2934: Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
Sponsor: Vitter (R - LA)
Official Title: To amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.
S. 2940: Secure Airport Terminal Act of 2010
Sponsor: Lautenberg (D - NJ)
Official Title: To increase the use of security cameras at airport security screening checkpoints and exits, to impose increased penalties on individuals who circumvent security screening at airports, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4496: Helping Small Business Compete Act of 2010
Sponsor: Graves (R - MO)
Official Title: To ensure that small businesses have their fair share of Federal procurement opportunities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4173: The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
Sponsor: Frank (D - MA)
Official Title: To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes.
Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act - H.R.4474
Title: To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.
Debt Limit Extension - H.J.Res.45
Sponsor: No Sponsor (introduced 4/29/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Title: Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
Related Bills: S.CON.RES.13
H.R. 4420: Small Business Contracting Protection Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sestak (D - PA)
Official Title: To amend the Small Business Act, with respect to misrepresentation through the use of a pass-through business, and for other purposes
H.R. 4428: Children's Toxic Metals Act
Sponsor: Speier (D - CA)
Official Title: To prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of children's jewelry containing cadmium, barium, or antimony, and for other purposes
H.R. 4434: End Political Kickbacks Act of 2009
Sponsor: Grayson (D - FL)
Official Title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the ban on the making of contributions by certain government contractors to other for-profit recipients of Federal funds, to limit the amount of contributions the employees of for-profit recipients of Federal funds may make during any calendar year in which such funds are provided, and for other purposes
H.R. 4456: BPA-Free Kids Act of 2009
Sponsor: Weiner (D - NY)
Official Title: To prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of children's food and beverage containers composed of bisphenol A, and for other purposes
S. 714: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009
Sponsor: Webb (D - VA)
Official Title: A bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.
S. 2870: International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Sponsor: Inouye (D - HI)
Official Title: A bill to establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties for the enforcement of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes, and for other purposes
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
Sponsor: Peterson (D - MN)
Official Title: To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 1242: To Amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Sponsor: Maloney (D - NY)
Official Title: To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
H.R. 4321: Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009", or "CIR ASAP Act of 2009")
Sponsor: Ortiz (D - TX)
Official Title: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4326: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009
Sponsor: Scott (D - VA)
Official Title: A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work product.
H.R. 4327: Prisoner Incentive Act of 2009
Sponsor: Scott (D - VA)
Official Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the good time credit toward service of sentences of imprisonment.
H.R. 4328: Literacy, Education, and Rehabilitation Act
Sponsor: Scott (D - VA)
Official Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to award credit toward the service of a sentence to prisoners who participate in designated educational, vocational, treatment, assigned work, or other developmental programs, and ofr other purposes.
S. Amendment 3272: Increased Penalties for Health Care Fraud
Sponsor: LeMieux (R - FL)
Official Title:
H.R. 725: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009
Sponsor: Pastor (D - AZ)
Official Title: A bill to protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1110: Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement (PHONE) Act of 2009
Sponsor: Scott (D - VA)
Official Title: A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to prevent caller ID spoofing, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010
Sponsor: Olver (D - MA)
Official Title: Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3804: National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009
Sponsor: Tonko (D - NY)
Official Title: A bill to make technical corrections to various acts affecting the National Park Service, to extend, amend or establish certain National Park Service authorities, and for other purposes.
S. 2845: False Travel Documents Prohibitions Act of 2009
Sponsor: Schumer (D - NY)
Official Title: A bill to amend section 1028 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession, transfer, or use of fraudulent documents.
S. 2859: Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009
Sponsor: Inouye (D - HI)
Official Title: A bill to amend section 1028 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession, transfer, or use of fraudulent documents.
H.R. 4248: Free Competition in Currency Act of 2009
Sponsor: (R - TX)
Official Title: A bill to repeal the legal tender laws, to prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and to repeal superfluous sections related to coinage.
S. 1261: Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act of 2009
Sponsor: Akaka (D - HI)
Official Title: A bill to repeal Title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend Title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by states when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes.
S. 2782: Lieutenant Colonel Dominic "Rocky" Baragona Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act
Sponsor: McCaskill (D - MO)
Official Title: To provide personal jurisdiction in causes of action against contractors of the United States performing contracts abroad with respect to members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the United States, and United States citizen employees of companies performing work for the United States in connection with contractor activities, and for other purposes.
S. 2786: Enhanced Restitution Enforcement and Equitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2009
Sponsor: Leahy (D - VT)
Official Title: A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments of debts owed to the United States and the victims of crime by imposing late fees on unpaid judgments owed to the United States and to the victims of crime, to provide for offsets on amounts collected by the Department of Justice for Federal agencies, to increase the amount of special assessments imposed upon convicted persons, to establish an Enhanced Financial Recovery Fund to enhance, supplement, and improve the debt collection activities of the Department of Justice, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide to assistant United States attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4091: Enhanced Restitution Enforcement and Equitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2009
Sponsor: Delahunt (D - MA)
Official Title: A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments of debts owed to the United States and the victims of crime by imposing late fees on unpaid judgments owed to the United States and to the victims of crime, to provide for offsets on amounts collected by the Department of Justice for Federal agencies, to increase the amount of special assessments imposed upon convicted persons, to establish an Enhanced Financial Recovery Fund to enhance, supplement, and improve the debt collection activities of the Department of Justice, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide to assistant United States attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4125: Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Procurement Reform Act of 2009
Sponsor: Nye (D - VA)
Official Title: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to improve services for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4153: To Establish National Standards To Prevent Distracted Driving
Sponsor: Platts (R - PA)
Official Title: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish national standards to prevent distracted driving, and for other purposes.
S. Amendment 2787: Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Certain Health Care Fraud Crimes
Sponsor: (D - PA)
S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act of 2009
Sponsor: Kohl (D - WI)
Official Title: A bill to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes.
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Recent House and Senate Votes
S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
Vote Rejected (56-42, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate failed for a third time last week to approve this procedural motion
and begin floor debate on this legislation to overhaul financial regulations.
However, it appears the Senate will proceed to floor debate this week and begin
voting on amendments to the bill.
H.R. 5013: IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010
Vote Passed (417-3, 10 Not Voting)
The House overwhelmingly passed this measure that would require the Defense
Department to develop a system with specific metrics, including targeted
schedules and cost objectives, for the acquisition of weapons, information
technology and services. It would also direct Defense Department officials to
set up a system by 2017 to reward organizations that meet objectives and
penalize those that do not. The bill now goes to the Senate.
H.R. 2499: Puerto Rico Democracy Act
Vote Passed (223-169, 1 Present, 37 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to establish a two-stage process to determine
Puerto Rico's political status. The first step would be a referendum on the
question of whether to maintain or change Puerto Rico's current status as a
commonwealth. If a majority of Puerto Ricans were to vote for a new status,
then a second vote would be held to ask residents whether they favor statehood,
full independence, independence with a special political association with the
United States, or to retain the current commonwealth status. The legislation
goes to the Senate.
Lael Brainard to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury
Vote Confirmed (78-19, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed Lael Brainard as the Treasury Department?s under secretary
for international affairs. Her nomination had been held up over concerns that
she allegedly failed to pay property taxes on time.
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
Vote Passed (403-11, 3 Present, 13 Not Voting)
The House voted to move forward with a bill to sanction Iran by approving this
motion to appoint House members to a conference committee with the Senate. The
House version of this bill focuses on imposing sanctions on multinational
companies that deal with Iran's petroleum sector, while the Senate's broader
version would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing goods from companies
that are subject to sanctions under existing law and expand sanctions on foreign
companies investing more than $20 million in Iran's oil and gas sector.
H.R. 4851 As Amended; Continuing Extension Act of 2010
Vote Passed (59-38, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this measure that would extend for two months federal
unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment rates to
Medicare providers and COBRA health care premium assistance. It was then sent
to the House
H.R. 4715; Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
Vote Passed (278-128, 24 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill that would authorize $50 million annually through
fiscal 2016 for the EPA's National Estuary Program and would require the EPA to
evaluate estuary management plans every four years. The bill now goes to the
Senate
H.R. 4851; Continuing Extension Act of 2010
Vote Passed (289-112, 29 Not Voting)
On Thursday, the House passed this legislation that would extend for two months
federal unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment rates
to Medicare providers and COBRA health care premium assistance. It was then
sent to the President, who signed it into law later that night.
H.R. 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
Vote Passed (56-43, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate approved this bill that would make changes to the 2010 health care
overhaul law and revise student loan procedures. The Senate made minor changes
to the bill, sending it back to the House.
H.R.1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Vote Passed (93-0, 7 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this measure to reauthorize the Federal Aviation
Administration through FY 2011 and expedite the transition to a new air traffic
control system. The bill was sent to the House.
H.R. 4849 Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act
Vote Passed (246-178, 5 Not Voting)
The House passed this legislation to provide tax incentives for small business
job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, and provide other
infrastructure job creation tax incentives. It now goes to the Senate.
H.R. 4899 Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010
Vote Passed (239-175, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting)
The House approved this measure that would provide funding for disaster relief,
summer jobs and small business programs. The bill now goes to the Senate.
H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Vote Passed (276-145, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration
through FY 2011 and expedite the transition to a new air traffic control system.
The bill now heads to the White House for the President’s signature.
H.R. 2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
Motion to Concur in the House Amendments to Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Agreed to (68-29, 3 Not Voting)
On Wednesday the Senate passed this job creation bill, which would provide tax
relief to businesses hiring unemployed workers. The President signed it into
law the next day.
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Vote Passed (219-212)
On Sunday the House passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's health
insurance system and require most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014.
The President is expected to sign the legislation into law on Tuesday.
H.R. 4872 Reconciliation Act of 2010
Vote Passed (220-211)
The House also passed this bill that would make changes to the health care
overhaul measure they just passed and revise student loan procedures. The bill
now goes to the Senate.
Temporary Extension Act of 2010
Vote Passed (78-19, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill that provides short-term extensions of a number of programs that expired February 28, including unemployment benefits and federal health care subsidies for jobless workers. The bill was quickly signed by the President.
Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act
Vote Passed (262-153, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed this legislation that would establish the first federal safety
standards on seclusion and restraint in schools, allowing for restraints in
cases when there is immediate danger to the student or others. The bill now
heads to the Senate.
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
Vote Passed (217-201, 14 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill that would provide $13 billion in payroll tax
relief over 10 years for employers who hire unemployed workers and extend
through 2010 a law that allows small businesses to deduct up to $250,000 in
qualified expenses. The bill goes to the Senate.
H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street Act - Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2847 With an Amendment (No. 3310); Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Agreed to (70-28, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this $15 billion jobs bill, which includes payroll tax breaks,
bond-financing for state and local infrastructure projects, and an extension of
federal highway programs. The bill now goes to the House.
H.R. 4626 Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act
Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting)
The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health
insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are
uncertain.
H.R. 2701 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting)
The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out
controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The
bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference
committee.
Cloture Motion, Nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board
Vote Rejected (52-33, 15 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected this motion to move forward on the nomination of Craig
Becker to the National Labor Relations Board.
Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act
Vote Passed (233-187, 14 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029
trillion and enact pay-as-you-go budget enforcement rules aimed at cutting the
government's deficit. It now goes to the president for his signature.
Debt Limit Extension
Vote Agreed to (60-39, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this resolution that would raise the federal debt limit to
$13.029 trillion. It now goes to the House for approval
Confirmation of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System
Vote Confirmed (70-30)
The Senate confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second four year term as the Fed Chairman.
Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010
Vote Passed (240-175, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would establish the Castle Nugent national
historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and authorize the Interior
Department to purchase land for the site with appropriated funds. It now goes
to the Senate.
Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - H.R.3726
Title: To establish the Castle Nugent National Historic Site at St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Christensen, Donna M. [VI] (introduced 10/6/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 1/20/2010 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House.
Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 173 (Roll no. 10).
Thune Amdt. No. 3301; To terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and for other purposes
Rejected: 53-45
The Senate rejected this amendment to end the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The
bill itself would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion. It is still
being debated on the Senate floor
H.R. 3590 as Amended; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
12/24/2009
Passed: 60-39, 1 Not Voting (Jim Bunning R-KY)
The Senate passed this $871 billion health care bill. The House and Senate must now work out the differences between their versions of the bill in conference.
H.R. 4314; A bill to permit continued financing of Government operations
12/24/2009
Passed: 60-39, 1 Not Voting (Jim Bunning R-KY)
The Senate passed this legislation to raise the federal debt limit to $12.39 trillion. The bill has been sent to the President.
Congress is currently in recess. The House is expected to reconvene on January 12, and the Senate will likely return on January 20.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Agreed to (88-10, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate gave final approval to this bill funding the Department of Defense through September 2010. The bill now goes to the President.
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Reid Amdt. No. 3276 to Amdt. No. 2786 to H.R. 3590; To improve the bill
Vote Agreed to (60-40)
The Senate agreed to this motion to invoke cloture on an amendment making changes to the $871 billion health care bill. The vote allows debate to proceed and prevents a filibuster.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (395-34, 5 Not Voting)
The House approved this defense spending bill, sending it to the Senate for final passage
Jobs for Main Street Act - Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
Vote Passed (217-212, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this $154 billion jobs bill which is partially paid for by unspent money from last year's Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Mikulski Amdt. 2791 As Amended; To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women
Vote Agreed to (61-39)
The Senate adopted this amendment to the health care reform bill, which aims to guarantee that women of all ages receive an annual women's health exam at no cost. The Senate is still debating this bill.
H.R. 4154; Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009
Vote Passed (225-200, 9 Not Voting)
The House approved this legislation that would lower the maximum rate of estate and gift taxes to 45% after 2009. The bill now goes to the Senate.
H.R. 3082 As Amended; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (100-0)
The Senate unanimously passed this $133.9 billion bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Senate and House will now go to conference to work out differences between their versions of the bill.
S. 1963; Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009
Vote Passed (98-0, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill intended to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and to improve veterans’ health care. It now goes to the House.
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3590; Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009
Vote Agreed to (60-39, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to proceed to debate on this bill, which is being used as the vehicle for health care reform legislation. The Senate will begin debate following the Thanksgiving recess.
Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009
Vote Passed (395-31, 8 Not Voting)
The House approved this legislation that would reauthorize FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program through FY2014. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
Vote Passed (243-183, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to change the formula that determines the Medicare physician fee schedule, with the intention of preventing a 21 percent reduction in Medicare payments to physicians. It now goes to the Senate.
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