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Responsible Estate Tax Act

Bill: 111-hr-5764
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Farmland
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Transfer and inheritance taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Responsible Estate Tax Act - Repeals provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA) eliminating the tax on estates and generation-skipping transfers and the step-up in basis provisions for property acquired from a decedent for estates of decedents dying after 2009 (thus restoring prior law). Declares that the sunset provision (general terminating date of December 10, 2010) of EGTRRA shall not apply to title V of such Act ( Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Provisions).
 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) revise estate tax brackets for estates over $750,000 and impose a maximum tax rate of 55% on estates over $50 million; (2) impose a 10% surtax on estates over $500 million; (3) increase to $3 million the reduction in valuations of farmland for estate tax puposes; (4) increase to $2 million the maximum estate tax exclusion for contributions of conservation easements; (5) require executors of estates to file information returns and provide valuations and consistent basis information to persons acquiring property from decedents or by gift; (6) set forth estate valuation rules for certain transfers of nonbusiness assets and limit estate tax discounts for certain individuals with minority interests in a business acquired from a decedent; and (7) revise rules for valuing assets in grantor retained annuity trusts to require that the right to receive fixed amounts from an annuity last for a term of not less than 10 years, that such fixed amounts not decrease during the first 10 years of the annuity term, and that the remainder interest have a value greater than zero when transferred.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase for 2 years the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit with respect to solar property with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts.

Bill: 111-hr-5765
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental technology
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the rate of the residential energy tax credit and the energy investment tax credit to 50% in 2010 and 2011 for qualified solar electric property expenditures with respect to property that has a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts (or the thermal energy equivalent).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1339)
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5766
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Housing finance and home ownership
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to adopt underwriting standards that are consistent with the Guidelines for Pilot PACE Financing Programs issued on May 7, 2010, by the Department of Energy (DOE). Provides that liens or other property obligations that secure property taxes or assessments under a PACE program and that are consistent with such standards shall be considered to comply with the Uniform Instruments of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and shall not constitute a default on an existing mortgage or trigger the exercise of lender's remedies for a property with such a lien.
 
Defines a &quot;PACE program&quot; as a property assessed clean energy program under which a state or political subdivision levies taxes or assessments on real property to finance the installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.
 
Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from requiring repayment of a PACE program tax or assessment in order for a property owner to finance, refinance, or transfer property that meets their underwriting criteria without consideration of the PACE program lien. Requires the underwriting standards to provide that, in the event that a tax or assessment under a PACE program is delinquent, only the unpaid delinquent amount along with applicable penalties, interest, and costs will be subject to foreclosure and not the entire amount.
 
Prohibits the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and all federal agencies and entities chartered under federal law from discriminating against communities implementing or participating in a PACE program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5767
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Financial services and investments
Health technology, devices, supplies
Income tax credits
Securities
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a new business-related tax credit for 25% of the equity investment (i.e., stock and capital or profits interest) in a small business concern that is engaged in a high technology or biotechnology trade or business and employs an average of fewer than 500 employees in a taxable year. Establishes a national innovative technology investment credit limitation of $500 million.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hr-5768
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health technology, devices, supplies
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to waive the imposition or collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Stop the Drop Houses Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5769
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Stop the Drop Houses Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject real property used or intended to be used in alien smuggling to seizure and forfeiture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5723)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1360)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Offshore Wind Power Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5771
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Offshore Wind Power Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a 30% energy investment tax credit for qualified offshore wind energy property for periods ending before January 1, 2017. Defines &quot;qualified offshore wind energy property&quot; as property which uses wind to generate electricity and is located in the coastal waters of the United States or the Great Lakes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
To limit the moratorium on certain permitting and drilling activities issued by the Secretary of the Interior, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hr-5772
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Department of the Interior
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Declares that a specified suspension of (moratorium on) certain offshore permitting and drilling activities on the Outer Continental Shelf shall not apply to a drill permit applicant that has complied with specified National Notices and has completed all required safety inspections.
 
Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to make a determination on whether to issue a permit within 30 days after determining that the applicant is in compliance with such Notices and has completed such inspections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Respect for Local Laws Act

Bill: 111-hr-5774
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Legal fees and court costs
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Respect for Local Laws Act - Requires the federal government to pay all attorneys' fees and associated court costs incurred by a state or local government in defending a state or local immigration law that survives in whole or in part a constitutional challenge by the federal government in federal court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Grant Accessibility and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5775
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Income tax rates
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Grant Accessibility and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2010 - Requires the President to establish the National Commission on Earmark Reform to: (1) study the laws and practices related to replacing earmarks with a full grant making process; and (2) develop a plan to transition from congressional member-directed earmarks to a grant making process.
 
Requires the Commission to propose legislative or regulatory changes to implement: (1) a grant making application and review process under which a panel of subject area experts reviews and awards grant funding on a merit-based system; and (2) a specific governance structure for all grant functions, including grants management, within the federal government.
 
Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish the Office of Grant Making within OMB to: (1) direct and coordinate the development of the expert grant award panels and the specific recommendations of the Commission; and (2) be responsible for maintaining Grants.gov.
 
Prescribes requirements to streamline the role of federal agencies in the grant making process.
 
Requires all federal grants, both formula and discretionary, from all grant making agencies to be posted on Grants.gov.
 
Requires the Director to ensure that duplication of effort and dual systems related to online federal grant activity are no longer in effect by merging USASpending.gov into Grants.gov.
 
 Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to make it out of order in both chambers to consider any legislation or accompanying report that contains any congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to House Rules
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to House Budget
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, 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: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Amendments Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5776
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Amendments Act of 2010 - Amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont to include the King Farm in Woodstock, Vermont. 
 
Requires King Farm to be added to, and administered as part of, the Park and to be used for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
BEST PRACTICES Act

Bill: 111-hr-5777
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act or the BEST PRACTICES Act - Defines &quot;covered entity&quot; as a person engaged in interstate commerce that collects or stores data containing covered or sensitive information (information), excluding: (1) federal, state, and local governments; or (2) any person that stores covered information from or about fewer than 15,000 individuals, collects covered information from or about fewer than 10,000 individuals during any 12-month period, does not collect or store sensitive information, and does not use covered information to monitor or analyze the behavior of individuals as the person's primary business.
 
Requires a covered enti ty to make available to individuals whose information it collects or maintains information about its information privacy practices and an individual's options with regard to such practices, including: (1) the covered entity's identity; (2) a description of, the purposes for, and potential disclosure of such information; and (3) the individual's means to access the information and limit its collection, use, and disclosure.
 
Prohibits a covered entity from: (1) collecting, using, or disclosing information unless it provides the information in concise and easy-to-understand notices in accordance with regulations issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (excludes trade secrets and in-person transactions from such notice requirements); (2) collecting or using information about an individual without the individual's consent (which may be granted affirmatively or by not declining consent after appropriate notification); and (3) disclosing information about an individual to a third party unless the covered entity has received affirmative consent from the individual prior to the disclosure.
 
Requires a covered entity to assure information accuracy, including by providing an individual with information access and dispute resolution procedures. 
 
Requires each covered entity and service provider to ensure information security, integrity, and confidentiality. 
 
Exempts a covered entity that participates in one or more FTC-approved self-regulatory programs (Choice Program) from: (1) the requirements for express affirmative consent required for information use pursuant to a Choice Program; (2) the requirement of access to information; and (3) private right of action liability.
 
Provides and specifies the conditions for FTC, state, and private rights of enforcement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Renewable Fuels Marketing Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5778
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alternative and renewable resources
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Motor fuels
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Renewable Fuels Marketing Act of 2010 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue guidelines for determining whether underground storage tanks and associated dispensing equipment are compatible with any fuel or fuel additive that is authorized by the Administrator or by statute for use in a motor vehicle, nonroad vehicle, or engine. 
 
Deems tanks and equipment that have been listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as compatible with such a fuel or fuel additive as of the date of enactment of this Act to be compatible under the guidelines. Declares that no person shall be liable under any federal or state law, and no provider of financial assurance may deny payment for a claim, on the basis that a tank (or associated dispensing equipment) is not compatible with such fuel or fuel additive if such tank or equipment has been determined to be compatible pursuant to the guidelines issued under this Act.
 
Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator to promulgate regulations that establish requirements for the labeling of associated dispensing equipment to prevent the introduction into a motor vehicle, nonroad vehicle, or engine of transportation fuel that contains a fuel or fuel additive that is authorized, after January 1, 2010, by the Administrator or by statute for use in motor vehicles, nonroad vehicles, or engines but that is not compatible with such vehicle or engine. Shields a person selling such fuel who complies with such regulations from liability for: (1) a self-service purchaser's introduction of such a fuel into a vehicle or engine that is not compatible with such fuel; or (2) the voiding of the manufacturer's warranty of such vehicle or engine from introduction of such fuel. Sets penalties for violation of such regulations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House