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Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-897
Sponsor: Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commuting
Public transit
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
 Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2011 - Grants state, county, and municipal governments, as well as multi-jurisdictional transportation authorities that operate or manage roads, bridges, railroads, buses, ferries, or other transportation systems, rulemaking authority to establish toll, user fee, or fare discount programs for their local residents or commuters.

action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

 
 Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2012 - Grants state, county, and municipal governments, as well as multi-jurisdictional transportation authorities that operate or manage roads, bridges, railroads, buses, ferries, or other transportation systems, rulemaking authority to establish toll, user fee, or fare discount programs for their local residents or commuters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5605)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5605)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 897.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5604-5606)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2011-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
To suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired.

Bill: 112-hr-898
Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency planning and evacuation
Floods and storm protection
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to prohibit the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from updating a flood plain area or a flood risk zone in a geographic area that meets the following conditions: (1) the area is intended to be protected by a levee that the Army Corps of Engineers determines has a design deficiency; (2) the entity responsible for the repair of such levee has implemented a repair plan that has been developed by the Corps or a professional licensed engineer and approved by the Corps or FEMA, that is based on sufficient and reasonably current design data that accurately reflects the condition of such levee and other flood protection facilities in the area, that will provide protection from the 1% annual chance flood for the area, and that includes an adequate financing mechanism; and (3) each state or local government with jurisdiction over any portion of the geographic area has implemented a surveillance and operations plan to provide for timely alerts and immediate remedial action when significant underseepage or potential failure occurs, has an evacuation plan, and has implemented an outreach and communication plan to advise occupants of potential flood risks, the opportunity to purchase flood insurance, and the consequences of failure to purchase insurance.
 
 Exempts a geographic area if the Director: (1) determines that the area is protected by a system that provides protection from the 1% annual chance flood; or (2) has suspended the updating of flood plain areas or flood risk zones in such area in accordance with this Act for seven consecutive years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 41, United States Code, to extend the sunset date for certain protests of task and deliver order contracts.

Bill: 112-hr-899
Sponsor: Rep. Lankford, James [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Extends until September 30, 2016: (1) the authority for a bid protest (i.e., a written objection to a federal agency solicitation, cancellation of a solicitation, or award of a contract) of a task or delivery order contract valued in excess of $10 million; and (2) the exclusive jurisdiction of the Comptroller General over such protests.

action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 

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

 
Extends until September 30, 2016: (1) the authority for a bid protest (i.e., a written objection to a federal agency solicitation, cancellation of a solicitation, or award of a contract) of a task or delivery order contract valued in excess of $10 million; and (2) the exclusive jurisdiction of the Comptroller General over such protests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 112-37.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 112-37.
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-900
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Cemeteries and funerals
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Contracts and agency
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe rules prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the provision of funeral goods or services. Includes among such rules: (1) a requirement that price information be disclosed clearly and conspicuously; (2) a prohibition on misrepresentations or conditioning the provision of goods or services upon the purchase of other goods or services from the provider; (3) a requirement that any presale disclosures and contracts are written clearly, stating the merchandise, services, and prices and disclosing any penalties for canceling or transferring a contract; (4) a requirement that cemeteries provide to consumers all written rules and regulations of the cemetery and all material terms and conditions of purchase; and (5) a requirement that cemeteries retain all records in existence on the date of enactment of this Act and accurately record and retain records of interments, inurnments, or entombments.
 
Applies such rules to states or political subdivisions and tax-exempt organizations. Excludes cemeteries organized, operated, managed, and owned by a religious organization and that are not affiliated with a for-profit provider offering funeral goods and services for sale to the public.

Gives standing to states to bring a civil action for violations of this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2740)
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates.

Bill: 112-hr-902
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief and insurance
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Floods and storm protection

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to: (1) make communities that reconstruct and improve flood protection systems (in addition to constructing them) eligible for premium flood insurance rates under such Act; and (2) allow entities that own, operate, maintain, or repair flood protection systems (instead of a federal agency) to determine whether a flood protection system is restorable.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from providing grants or any funds to a State, county, town, or township, Indian tribe, municipal or other local government to be used for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle driver or passenger.

Bill: 112-hr-904
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Law enforcement administration and funding
Motor vehicles
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) from providing grants or funds to a state, county, town, or township, Indian tribe, municipal, or other local government for use in any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle driver or passenger.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare.

Bill: 112-hr-905
Sponsor: Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exclude from the average sales price in calculating Medicare payments for drugs and biologicals any customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-03-03
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: 2011-03-03
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: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
PRIME Act

Bill: 112-hr-906
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Crime prevention
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Juvenile crime and gang violence

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Positive Reduction of Incarceration by Maximizing Education Act or PRIME Act - Directs the Attorney General, through the Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to establish national, regional, and local public awareness campaigns focused on promoting the advantages of continued education among youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Access to Books for Children Act

Bill: 112-hr-907
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Books and print media
Child care and development
Education of the disadvantaged
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Access to Books for Children Act - Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to local agencies to provide vouchers to women participating in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) for the purchase of educational books for their infants and children. 
 
Limits to one $5 voucher the maximum amount any one woman may receive, regardless of the number of her infants or children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E417)
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act

Bill: 112-hr-908
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Homeland security
Industrial facilities
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act - Amends the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 to extend until October 4, 2017, the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities and requiring vulnerability assessments and the development and implementation of site security plans for such facilities. 

action_date: 2011-09-19
text: 
Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act - Amends the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 to extend until October 4, 2018, the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities and requiring vulnerability assessments and the development and implementation of site security plans for such facilities. 
 
 Exempts an individual holding a valid transportation security card from a security background check under such standards. Directs the Secretary to determine, on an ongoing basis, whether alternate security background checks conducted by the Secretary are sufficient to meet the requirements of such standards. Allows the owner or operator of a chemical facility subject to such regulations to permit an individual holding a valid transportation security card or who has passed a qualifying alternate security background check to have access to restricted areas or critical assets of such facility without the satisfaction of any other additional requirements imposed by the Secretary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
action_date: 2011-09-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-211.
action_date: 2011-09-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-211.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 16.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-911
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Public contracts and procurement
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the Department of Commerce and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) inventory, at least semiannually, each broadband radio spectrum band of frequencies listed in the U.S. Table of Frequency Allocations, including the identity of each federal or non-federal user within each radio service authorized to operate in each band of frequencies, the activities and capabilities (whether space-, air-, or ground-based) supported by transmitters and other radio frequency devices, the total amount of spectrum and geographic coverage areas assigned or licensed to each user, and other specified information; and (2) make the inventory available to the public on an Internet website.
 
 
Directs the Assistant Secretary and the FCC to submit to Congress a biennial report containing a recommendation of which bands of inventoried frequencies, if any, should be reallocated or made available for shared access.
 
Sets forth exceptions for federal agencies to withhold certain national security information.
 
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that, if the FCC determines that it is consistent with the public interest in spectrum utilization (after a report of the initial inventory is submitted to Congress and made available on the Internet) for a licensee to voluntarily relinquish licensed spectrum usage rights to permit the assignment of new initial licenses or the allocation of spectrum for unlicensed use subject to new service rules, the proceeds from granting such rights to another licensee under an appropriate competitive bidding system must be shared, in a more than de minimis amount that the FCC considers appropriate, with the licensee who voluntarily relinquished such rights.
 
Directs the FCC to establish rules for such voluntary incentive auction revenue sharing. 
 
Prohibits the FCC from reclaiming frequencies of any licensees on an involuntary basis for certain licensing purposes.
 
Extends the FCC's authority to grant a license or permit under the applicable competitive bidding provisions to September 30, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act

Bill: 112-hr-912
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states and Indian tribes to carry out programs to increase quality colorectal cancer screening. Requires such a program to include: (1) providing recommended colorectal cancer screening to individuals who are over 50 years of age or at high risk for such cancer; (2) providing case management and referrals for medical treatment; (3) ensuring the full continuum of follow-up and cancer care for individuals screened; (4) carrying out activities to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals to ensure the use of evidence-based recommended and quality screening and follow-up in the prevention, detection, and control of colorectal cancer; and (5) developing and disseminating public information and education programs for the prevention, detection, and control of colorectal cancer and promoting the benefits of receiving screenings through this program. Gives priority to low-income individuals who lack adequate coverage under health insurance and health plans with respect to screenings for colorectal cancer.
 
Allows the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of programs funded by a grant under this Act.
 
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to individuals who have been screened for colorectal cancer under this Act and who need treatment for complications due to screening or colorectal cancer. Applies provisions related to breast and cervical cancer programs to programs under this Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House