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Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-6759
Sponsor: Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Agricultural wastes
Agriculture and Food
Alternative energy sources
Animals
Biomass energy
Building construction
Chemistry
Coal
Commerce
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Electric power production
Energy conservation
Energy facilities
Environmental Protection
Environmental technology
Federal aid to education
Food service
Geothermal resources
Green products
Higher education
Hydroelectric power
Income tax
Irrigation
Labor and Employment
Landfills
Livestock
Methane
Municipal solid waste
Nanotechnology
Natural gas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Recycling of waste products
Refuse as fuel
Science, Technology, Communications
Solar energy
Sustainable agriculture
Tax credits
Taxation
Vocational and technical education
Waste reduction
Water Resources Development
Water conservation
Wind power

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the requirement that certain renewable energy production facilities be placed in service before 2009 to qualify for the renewable electricity production credit.
 
Directs the Secretary of Labor to award grants to institutions of higher education for sustainability workforce training and education in industries and practices, such as: (1) alternative energy; (2) green construction, retrofitting, and design; (3) green chemistry, nanotechnology, or technology; (4) water and energy conservation; (5) recycling and waste reduction; and (6) sustainable agricultural and culinary practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Combat Bonus Act

Bill: 110-hr-6760
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Combat Bonus Act - Requires the payment of a one-time bonus of $1,500 to each active-duty and reserve member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines who: (1) serves for 90 days or more on or after October 7, 2001, in a combat zone designated in connection with Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom; and (2) if discharged or released, is done so under conditions other than dishonorable.
 
Makes individuals eligible for such bonus for qualifying service of less than 90 days if the individual: (1) dies of injuries incurred in connection with such service; or (2) is evacuated from a theater of combat due to an injury incurred in connection with such service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-6761
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Health care costs and insurance
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to negotiate and develop a proposed rule for a Medicare modernized clinical diagnostic laboratory fee schedule; (2) report to Congress on the fee schedule; and (3) promulgate final regulations to establish it. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Homeowners Insurance and Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-6762
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Income tax credits
Life, casualty, property insurance
Natural disasters
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Homeowners Insurance and Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits for: (1) 50% of the increases in homeowners insurance premiums for taxpayers whose principal residences are located in certain federally declared hurricane disaster areas or in states which border the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, up to $500 annually; and (2) 25% of the qualified hurricane, earthquake, and tornado mitigation property expenditures of homeowners and businesses, up to $5,000 annually. Includes within the definition of &quot;qualified hurricane, earthquake, and tornado mitigation expenditures&quot; expenditures for property to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, reinforce the connection between a roof and a supporting wall, and protect exterior doors and garages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Digital Television Coupon Extension Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-6763
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Telecommunication rates and fees
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
 Digital Television Coupon Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to require that coupons that can be applied toward the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes expire six months (currently, three months) after issuance. Applies the change to coupons issued after enactment of this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on vacancies in mental health professional positions in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.

Bill: 110-hr-6764
Sponsor: Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Mental health
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Veterans' hospitals
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Directs the Secretary to report quarterly to Congress describing any vacancy in a mental health professional position at any medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hr-6765
Sponsor: Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Access to health care
Afghanistan
Education
Health
Higher education
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Labor and Employment
Medical education
Mental health
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
School health programs
South Asia
Veterans' medical care
War

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a four-year pilot program to provide outreach and training services related to the mental health of veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom to counseling centers, student health or wellness centers, or student services centers at colleges or universities with large enrollments of such veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

Bill: 110-hr-6767
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Hunting and fishing
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act - Amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to limit the federal share of the cost of acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges in eligible states to 90% of such cost. Defines &quot;eligible state&quot; to mean a state that, since the most recent decennial census, has experienced: (1) at least a 2% growth in population; and (2) a reduction in the acreage of federal lands in such state where target practice and marksmanship training are permitted. 
 
Specifies that amounts made available and apportioned for grants that are provided to eligible states under the firearm and bow hunter education and safety program for acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges shall remain available until they are expended.
 
Permits not more than 10% of the amounts apportioned to an eligible state under the Act for such state's wildlife conservation and restoration program to be used for acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges or for assisting a federal land-management agency with environmental remediation or other steps needed to allow for public target ranges on federal lands. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2008-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1660)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Medicaid Fraud Recovery Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-6769
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health programs administration and funding
Medicaid
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Medicaid Fraud Recovery Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for: (1) use of local Medicaid fraud investigative units; and (2) enhanced Medicaid funding for anti-fraud activities by such local or state Medicaid fraud control units.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
State and Local Economic Stimulus Act

Bill: 110-hr-6770
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
State and Local Economic Stimulus Act - Makes FY2009 appropriations to the Secretary of the Treasury to award one-time revenue grants to state governments for themselves as well as for redistribution to local governments.
 
Sets forth a schedule for allotments based upon relative population and Tier-1 and Tier-2 unemployment rates.
 
Requires a state or local government to use such funds to: (1) provide essential government services; (2) cover the costs of complying with any federal intergovernmental mandate for which the federal government has not provided funds; or (3) compensate for a decline in federal funding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1717 Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building".

Bill: 110-hr-6772
Sponsor: Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Names
Postal facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1717 Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8331)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8331)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6772.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8331-8332)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Ms. McCollum (MN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to consumers based on fuel economy.

Bill: 110-hr-6773
Sponsor: Rep. Childers, Travis [D-MS-1]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer who operates a passenger automobile or light truck a tax credit based upon the average fuel economy of such vehicle. Terminates the tax credit for alternative motor vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Military Family Financial Benefits Act of 2007

Bill: 110-hr-6774
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Annuities
Caregivers
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Counseling
Disabled
Families
Family services
Finance and Financial Sector
Government life insurance
Guardian and ward
Health
Labor and Employment
Law
Legal services
Medical screening
Military dependents
Military pensions
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social Welfare
Suicide
Survivors' benefits
Trauma care
Veterans' pensions
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Protecting Military Family Financial Benefits Act of 2007 [
sic
] - Allows an unmarried member of the Armed Forces with one or more dependent children, upon becoming eligible to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), to elect to provide an SBP annuity to an individual who acts as a guardian or caretaker to the dependent child or children.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to appoint a panel to review and identify best practices among pre-deployment counseling and services provided by the military departments to unmarried members of the Armed Forces with dependent children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop procedures for permitting car rental companies to have limited access to information in the National Driver Register, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hr-6775
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
Service industries

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop procedures to permit car rental companies to have limited access to information in the National Driver Register in order for them to determine whether an individual possesses a valid driver's license.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-6777
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to two years on anyone who, with intent to harass or intimidate any person because of that person's race, religion, or national origin, displays a noose in public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House