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To prohibit funding organizations that support or participate in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.

Bill: 111-hr-1967
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Prohibits the Secretary of State from contributing to any organization or program that supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
 
Defines &quot;supports or participates in&quot; as providing material, financial, or technical support to any government, agency, or nongovernmental organization that enforces or implements a program that includes coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization (or any government agency or nongovernmental organization that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control of such government or agency).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on capital losses to $10,500 and to index such limitation to inflation.

Bill: 111-hr-1968
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Financial services and investments
Income tax deductions
Inflation and prices
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the limit on the deductibility of losses from the sale or exchange of capital assets for individual taxpayers to $10,500, adjusted for inflation after 2009 (50% of such amount for married individuals filing a separate tax return). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1970
Sponsor: Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Health technology, devices, supplies
Licensing and registrations
Medicare
Public contracts and procurement
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to declare that the surety bond requirement under the Medicare program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) shall apply only to a state-licensed retail pharmacy if there has been a final adverse action that is not subject to administrative or judicial appeal taken against such pharmacy during the 10-year period preceding the issuance (or renewal) of the provider number involved.
 
(Thus exempts from the surety bond requirement any state-licensed retail pharmacy that has not been subject to such an adverse action for at least 10 years. Such adverse actions refer to: (1) a Medicare-imposed revocation of any Medicare billing privileges; (2) suspension or revocation of a license to provide health care by any state licensing authority; (3) revocation or suspension by an accreditation organization; (4) conviction of a federal or state felony offense within the last 10 years preceding enrollment, revalidation, or re-enrollment; or (5) an exclusion or debarment from participation in a federal or state health care program.)
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2009-04-02
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: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the elimination of duties on certain comforter shells.

Bill: 111-hr-1971
Sponsor: Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to designate certain comforter shells as eligible articles for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Law Enforcement Officer's Procedural Bill of Rights Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1972
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Law enforcement officers
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Law Enforcement Officer's Procedural Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to set forth the due process rights, including procedures, that shall be afforded a law enforcement officer who is the subject of an investigation or disciplinary proceedings.
 
Requires a law enforcement agency that initiates investigations or disciplinary proceedings against an officer of that agency to adopt and thereafter comply with a written complaint procedure that meets specified requirements.
 
Grants certain procedural protections to law enforcement officers before and during any investigation that may result in disciplinary action, including: (1) the right to effective counsel; (2) the right to be interrogated at a reasonable hour; (3) written notice of investigative findings and disciplinary recommendations; (4) the right to submit a written response to such findings and recommendations; and (5) access to the complete file of the investigation and the right to examine physical evidence. Prohibits an officer from being compelled to submit to the use of a lie detector. Sets forth requirements and procedures for conducting disciplinary proceedings and for protecting the personal records and property of an officer.
 
 
Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize federal control over any state or local police force or criminal justice agency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Post Office Modernization Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1973
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Post Office Modernization Act of 2009 - Requires the Postal Service to ensure that every post office has access to running water and bathroom facilities.
 
 Prohibits the Post Office, in making a determination whether or not to close or consolidate a post office, from considering whether the post office meets the requirements of this Act.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1974
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Income tax deductions
Motor vehicles
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the classification, for depreciation purposes, of any motorsports entertainment complex as seven-year property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in Indianola, Mississippi, as the "Minnie Cox Post Office Building".

Bill: 111-hr-1975
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Mississippi
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in Indianola, Mississippi, as the "Minnie Cox Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
International Documentary Exchange Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1976
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Cultural exchanges and relations
Humanities programs funding
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
International Documentary Exchange Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to make grants to U.S. nongovernmental organizations that use independently produced documentary films to promote a better understanding of the United States among individuals abroad and, in the United States, a better understanding of global perspectives and of other countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Drywall Safety Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1977
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
China
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Florida
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Housing industry and standards
Louisiana
Manufacturing
Mississippi
Product safety and quality
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Texas
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Drywall Safety Act of 2009 - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to: (1) study drywall that was imported from China from 2004 through 2007 and used in U.S. residences; and (2) initiate a proceeding on whether a consumer product safety standard regulating drywall materials is necessary.
 
Requires the CPSC to: (1) designate drywall containing over 5% organic compounds by weight as a product with a product defect which constitutes a substantial product hazard; and (2) order manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of such drywall to cease distribution and notify all persons who handle such product to cease distribution. Requires that the order remain in effect until: (1) the CPSC publishes a determination that such a standard is not necessary; or (2) such a standard takes effect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Family Abduction Prevention Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1978
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Family Abduction Prevention Act of 2009 - Directs the Attorney General to make grants to states for projects involving: (1) the extradition of individuals suspected of committing a family abduction; (2) investigation by law enforcement agencies of family abduction cases; (3) training for law enforcement agencies in responding to family abductions and recovering abducted children; (4) outreach and media campaigns to educate parents on the dangers of family abductions; and (5) notifying law enforcement authorities of the name and address of anyone requesting the school records of an abducted child. Requires that not less than 50 percent of the cost of a project for which a grant is made be provided by non-federal sources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Mary Cole, Decontee Cole, Emmanuel Cole, Anna Cole, Yon Deh Cole, and Emmanuel Cole, Jr.

Bill: 111-hr-1979
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Provides for the relief of Mary Cole, Decontee Cole, Emmanuel Cole, Anna Cole, Yon Deh Cole, and Emmanuel Cole, Jr.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in House
North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1980
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Currency
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Japan
Middle East
News media and reporting
North Korea
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2009 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran and Syria; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has released specified U.S. citizens, Japanese nationals, and surviving Korean War prisoners of war; (4) has undertaken specified family reunification actions; and (5) has undertaken specified penal reforms.
 
Continues diplomatic nonrecognition of North Korea until such benchmarks have been met.
 
Directs the President, in the case of a North Korean missile or rocket launch in violation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1695 and 1718, to instruct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to secure adoption of a Security Council resolution condemning North Korea's action and requiring implementation of comprehensive sanctions against North Korea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1981
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Medicaid
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2009 - Directs each state that makes a Medicaid payment from federal funds during the fiscal year for any items or services furnished by an abortion provider to: (1) report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on all such payments; and (2) publish the report on a public Internet website of the state.
 
Requires an annual report to specified congressional committees on such reports, which shall also be published on a public Internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Entitlement to Service (VETS) Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1982
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Veterans Entitlement to Service (VETS) Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge the receipt of any claim for medical services, disability compensation, or pension under laws administered by the Secretary, or any other communication relating to such services, compensation, or pension, within 60 days after its receipt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-22
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2009-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
To enact certain laws relating to small business as title 53, United States Code, "Small Business".

Bill: 111-hr-1983
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Enacts title 53 of the United States Code into positive law to be entitled &quot;Small Business.&quot;
 
Makes conforming changes to existing law and repeals specified laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E904-905)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1984
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Contracts and agency
Department of Labor
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Government information and archives
Securities
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan from contracting for services (including the offering of any investment option) to the plan unless the administrator has received in advance a written statement that: (1) specifies the services to be provided; (2) provides the expected total annual service charges allocated among specified components; and (3) discloses the impact of different mutual fund investment share classes as well as financial relationships with, or free or discounted services provided by, service providers. Limits applicability of such requirements to contracts or arrangements for services with a total cost reasonably expected to equal or exceed $5,000 per plan year.
 
Continues to shield an individual account plan fiduciary from liability (as under current law) for any loss resulting from a plan participant's or beneficiary's exercise of control over the plan's assets, but only if the plan includes at least one investment option which: (1) is an unmanaged or passively managed mutual fund with a portfolio of securities designed to substantially match the performance of the entire U.S. equity market or the entire U.S. bond market, or a combination of them; (2) offers a combination of historical returns, risk, and charges likely to meet retirement income needs at adequate levels of contribution; and (3) is offered without any endorsement of the government or the plan sponsor.
 
Requires the Secretary to notify the applicable regulatory authority about any service provider engaged in a pattern or practice that precludes requirement compliance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 8 .
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House