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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building".

Bill: 111-hr-1218
Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military personnel and dependents
Missouri
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H3716)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 146).(text: CR H3716)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3718)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2009-03-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1218.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3716-3717)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1219
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: California
Lakes and rivers
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 

 
Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to treat, reclaim, and reuse impaired surface water from Lake Hodges in San Diego County, California. Limits the federal share to 25% of the total project costs. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation or maintenance.

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to treat, reclaim, and reuse impaired surface water from Lake Hodges in San Diego County, California. Limits the federal share to 25% of the total project costs. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation or maintenance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 43 (Roll no. 195). (text: CR H4537)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 43 (Roll no. 195).(text: CR H4537)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4551)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1219.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4537-4538)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hr-1220
Sponsor: Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Amends commercial motor vehicle safety requirements to exempt drivers of intrastate commercial vehicles engaged in agricultural-related activities from certain federal commercial motor vehicle and operator regulations.
 
Revises weight limits of commercial motor vehicles with respect to federal commercial motor vehicle safety laws to apply such laws to vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least 26,001 pounds, whichever is greater (currently, applies to such vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least 26,001 pounds, whichever is greater, or a lesser gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, but in any event not less than a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Public Servant Retirement Protection Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1221
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Social security and elderly assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
 Public Servant Retirement Protection Act of 2009 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to repeal the current windfall elimination provision (WEP) (that reduces the Social Security benefits of workers who also have pension benefits from employment not covered by Social Security) for individuals first performing non-covered service beginning one year after enactment of this Act. 
 
Establishes a new formula for the treatment of non-covered earnings in determining Social Security benefits. Applies such formula to individuals subject to the current WEP if the benefit under the new formula would be higher.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act

Bill: 111-hr-1222
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employee leave
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide uncharged leave or a monetary benefit to any member or former member of the Armed Forces who, on any day beginning on January 19, 2007, and ending on the date of implementation of the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program, would have qualified for a day of administrative absence under such program had it been in effect. Makes such benefit: (1) an amount not to exceed $200 for each day, in the case of a former member; and (2) either one day of administrative absence or an amount not to exceed $200, in the case of a current member. Excludes from such benefit any members discharged or released under other than honorable conditions. Sets at 40 the maximum number of days for which such benefit may be provided.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Sustain, Support and Defend Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1223
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Sustain, Support and Defend Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, by the end of FY2011, to expand the First Sergeants Barracks Initiative (FSBI) to include all Army installations. (The FSBI transfers responsibility for daily maintenance operations of barracks from their occupying units to a maintenance team working for the post command.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1224
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to providers of family literacy services to improve the literacy and English skills of limited English proficient individuals who are parents or children in families where each parent is at least 16 years old and where at least one child is under age eight. 
 
Directs the Secretary to reserve certain funds to: (1) make grants to, or enter contracts with, national organizations that have family literacy service expertise to provide grantees with technical assistance and training; and (2) evaluate and improve the family literacy grant program. 
 
Requires grantees to meet specified outcome measures. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1226
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Argentina
Congressional oversight
Latin America
Livestock
Trade restrictions
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the importation into the United States of any ruminant or swine, or any fresh (including chilled or frozen) meat or product of any ruminant or swine, that is born, raised, or slaughtered in Argentina until the Secretary certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Bill: 111-hr-1227
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Waives certain time limitations with respect to the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of heroism during World War II as a member of the United States Navy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes.

Bill: 111-hr-1228
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional oversight
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Poverty and welfare assistance
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void.
 
Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
National Language Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1229
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
National Language Act of 2009 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. government. Requires the government to: (1) conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials; and (2) preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States of America. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government act, communicate, perform, or provide services or materials in any other language, unless specifically stated in applicable law. 
 
Provides that this Act shall not apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, or in school programs designed to encourage students to learn foreign languages. States that this does not prevent the U.S. government from providing interpreters for persons over age 62. 
Repeals provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 regarding bilingual election requirements and regarding congressional findings of voting discrimination against language minorities, prohibition of English-only elections, and other remedial measures. 
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that all public ceremonies in which the oath of allegiance is administered pursuant to such Act be conducted solely in English. 
Specifies that this Act shall not preempt any state law.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-08-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1231
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Contracts and agency
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Housing finance and home ownership

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Prohibits a foreclosure consultant from: (1) receiving compensation from a homeowner for services performed regarding residential real property until such consultant has fully performed each service contracted for; (2) holding power of attorney from any homeowner, except to inspect documents; (3) receiving consideration from a third party in connection with services rendered to a homeowner by such third party with respect to the foreclosure, unless such consideration is fully disclosed in writing before such services are rendered; (4) accepting any wage assignment, lien, or other security to secure compensation for services rendered regarding foreclosure of the residential real property; or (5) acquiring any interest in the residence of a homeowner with whom the consultant has contracted.

Sets forth contract requirements. Permits a homeowner to cancel such contract without penalty or obligation.

Declares void and unenforceable: (1) any waiver by a homeowner of the protections provided in this Act; and (2) any contract that does not comply with this Act.

Requires a loan servicer to notify a homeowner of the dangers of fraudulent activities associated with foreclosure if the servicer finds that the homeowner has failed to make two consecutive payments on a residential mortgage loan and such loan is at risk of foreclosure.

Subjects any foreclosure consultant who fails to comply with this Act to liability for actual and punitive damages and attorneys' fees.

Empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the states to enforce this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Financial Services
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1232
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health facilities and institutions
Texas
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a major medical facility project in Far South Texas, consisting of a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital, to meet the health care needs of veterans residing in such area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1233
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Foreign aid and international relief
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009 - Prohibits a federal official from expending federal funds for any foreign or domestic population control or population planning program or family planning activity (including any abortion procedure).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E493)
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House