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To prohibit the expenditure of funds for the construction or lease of buildings or space in the District of Columbia for the United States Government until January 1, 2012.

Bill: 111-hr-5906
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Building construction
District of Columbia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Prohibits until January 1, 2012, the expenditure of funds for the construction or lease of buildings or space in the District of Columbia for any federal branch or entity within it, unless: (1) a contract for the construction or lease was entered into before the enactment of this Act; or (2) the interests of national security require the expenditure of funds for such purposes.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5907
Sponsor: Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
Government trust funds
Health personnel
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement officers
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a competition to award grants to eligible entities for the development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol (RoIP) devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. 
 
Establishes a working group to provide the Assistant Secretary with advice and technical assistance in conducting the competition.
 
Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish: (1) requirements for the RoIP devices developed, in whole or in part, using a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) a three-stage process under which to award such grants to eligible entities. Allows the award of a grant in a stage only to an eligible entity that: (1) submits a bid meeting the specifications developed for that stage; and (2) provides an assurance that the grant funds will be used to develop an RoIP device in accordance with the specifications included in that bid. Sets forth additional factors for the Assistant Secretary to consider when making a grant. 
 
Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of such competition. 
 
Directs the FCC to establish a voluntary labeling program for the identification of nonstationary RoIP devices that meet such criteria as considered appropriate to support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1457-1458)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Point Peter Study Act

Bill: 111-hr-5908
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Europe
Georgia
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Point Peter Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Point Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, the site of an American fort near Cumberland Island that was attacked by British forces in January 1815 in one of the last battles of the War of 1812, to evaluate the national significance of Point Peter and to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating such area as a unit of the National Park System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act

Bill: 111-hr-5909
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employee benefits and pensions
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Natural disasters
Radioactive wastes and releases
Terrorism
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to award up to 100 grants for task forces (two or more fire services that collectively consist of at least 50 firefighting personnel, operating under a cooperative agreement to coordinate incident response) each fiscal year for: (1) salary and benefits to hire firefighting personnel; (2) training; (3) equipment or support systems; (4) communications between task force members and a local police department or hospital or with any other appropriate governmental or private sector entity; and (5) compatibility and interoperability of training and equipment.

Requires the Administrator to give priority to task forces serving geographic areas that have a high population density or that are located within 50 miles of: (1) a nuclear power facility; (2) a large facility that produces, treats, or refines chemicals or petroleum products; (3) a business district of national significance; or (4) a location with one or more critical infrastructures.

Requires grantees to obtain non-federal matching funds of at least 55% of the amount awarded by the Administrator for each fiscal year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue rules that designate no-fly zones in the vicinity of certain nuclear power plants, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hr-5910
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Homeland Security
Homeland security
Nuclear power
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue rules that designate no-fly zones in the vicinity of certain nuclear power plants and prohibit the operation of aircraft in such zones.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5911
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Colorado
Land transfers
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act of 2010 - Modifies the boundary of the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado by removing the Winters property and by adding two parcels of federally owned land, as identified on the map entitled &quot;Rocky Mountain National Park Proposed Boundary Revision&quot;, and dated June 2010. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 313 East Main Street in Robstown, Texas, as the "Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building".

Bill: 111-hr-5912
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 313 East Main Street in Robstown, Texas, as the "Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Text a Tip Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5913
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Law enforcement administration and funding
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Text a Tip Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to state or local law enforcement agencies to implement an anonymous tip program using cell phone text messaging to assist police in preventing and solving crimes. Sets forth requirements for such program including that: (1) state or local law enforcement agencies shall administer the program; (2) incoming text message shall be stripped of any identifying information and the text tip shall not be traceable by any means; (3) law enforcement agencies shall train sufficient personnel to intercept and respond to text tips; (4) the program shall be made compatible with most mobile phone providers; and (5) law enforcement agencies shall promote the participation of citizens, especially youth, in the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5914
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Employment and training programs
National and community service
Public housing

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2010 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to repeal its public housing community service and family self-sufficiency requirements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5915
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Disaster relief and insurance
Income tax exclusion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to create tax-exempt catastrophe savings accounts (CSAs). Allows tax-free distributions from CSAs to pay expenses resulting from a presidentially declared major disaster. Limits CSA balances to: (1) $2,000 (for individuals with homeowner insurance deductibles of not more than $1,000); and (2) the lesser of $15,000 or twice a homeowner's insurance deductible (for individuals with deductibles of more than $1,000). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign Grant Program Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5916
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign Grant Program Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Attorney General to make one-year matching grants to states, local governments, or private nonprofit organizations (eligible entities) to establish a methamphetamine prevention campaign which shall be aimed at teenagers. Authorizes the use of grant funds to: (1) produce and develop television, radio, Internet, and print advertisements and educational materials; (2) provide for community outreach to motivate community involvement in methamphetamine education; (3) produce a benchmark survey and periodic studies of attitudes and behaviors related to methamphetamine; and (4) conduct qualitative research to assist in the development and testing of the messaging of a methamphetamine prevention campaign and the effectiveness of methamphetamine education.
 
Requires the Attorney General to give priority in making grants to eligible entities that: (1) are addressing widespread methamphetamine use or an emerging threat of such use; (2) have dedicated personnel to oversee a methamphetamine prevention campaign; and (3) demonstrate an ability to provide quality-tested television and print copy for advertising and educational purposes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Rural Community Flood Protection Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5917
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Rural Community Flood Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, upon receipt of a request from a non-federal interest, to conduct a levee system evaluation and certification of a federally authorized levee or a non-federally authorized levee for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program.
 
Limits the non-federal share of the cost of carrying out a levee system evaluation and certification to 35% of the total cost, but requires the Secretary to adjust the non-federal share to zero if: (1) the non-federal interest is located in an area with a population of 10,000 or fewer individuals; or (2) the division of the non-federal interest with responsibility for the applicable levee is staffed by individuals operating on a volunteer basis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for biomass heating property and repeal the passive activity limitation exception for working interests in oil and gas property.

Bill: 111-hr-5918
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Lighting and heating
Lighting, heating, cooling
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a 30% energy tax credit for investment in certain biomass heating property for periods ending before January 1, 2014; and (2) repeal the exemption from passive activity rules for working interests in oil or gas property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
To grant the Postmaster General the authority to implement up to 12 non-mail delivery days each fiscal year for the United States Postal Service.

Bill: 111-hr-5919
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Authorizes the Postmaster General to declare up to 12 non-mail delivery days for the Postal Service in each fiscal year. 
 
Requires the Postmaster General to submit to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service a report that lists when each non-mail delivery day will occur.
 
Bars such a declaration from being effective unless the non-mail delivery day occurs on a day that is: (1) other than a Sunday; and (2) not a legal public holiday or any other day declared to be a holiday by federal statute or executive order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Toxic Metals Protection Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5920
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child health
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Marketing and advertising
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Toxic Metals Protection Act of 2010 - Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of any children's product containing specified levels of antimony, barium, cadmium, or chromium. Defines a &quot;children's product&quot; as a product designed or intended to be worn or used by a child 12 years of age or younger and sold or distributed at retail.
 
 
Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a measurement standard for antimony, barium, cadmium, or chromium that is comparable to the measurement standard currently used. 
 
Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether a product is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Support for Families of the Fallen Act

Bill: 111-hr-5921
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment taxes
Military personnel and dependents
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Support for Families of the Fallen Act - Increases the death gratuity paid with respect to a member of the Armed Forces killed in action by: (1) the total amount of social security taxes paid before and during such military service; and (2) any federal taxes paid on self-employment income.
 
Makes such increase payable through the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-5922
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Government studies and investigations
Licensing and registrations
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
 Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2010 - Waives certain restrictive Federal Power Act exemption qualifications for any proposed hydroelectric project that seeks to use a conduit in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act to generate power that does not exceed 1.5 megawatts.
 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) include structures that have less than 10 feet of head or would result in less than 1 megawatt of capacity as part of a certain study and report required under the Energy Policy Act of 2005; (2) consult with nonfederal and noncontracting interests in implementing this requirement; and (3) implement this requirement on a nonreimbursable basis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Natural Resources
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal certain limitations on tax health care benefits.

Bill: 111-hr-5923
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Repeals provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 that: (1) restrict payments from health savings accounts, medical savings accounts, and health flexible spending arrangements for medications to prescription drugs and insulin only; and (2) impose a $2,500 limitation on salary reduction contributions to a health flexible spending arrangement under a cafeteria plan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House