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Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Development of Bridges Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3327
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2011-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: 
Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Development of Bridges Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue categorical exclusions (that do not involve significant environmental impact) from the environmental assessment or environmental impact statement requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for certain highway construction activities, including: (1) bridge preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement; (2) highway modernization; and (3) public and private utilities rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a six-month grace period for certain Medicare advanced diagnostic imaging services suppliers to receive accreditation.

Bill: 112-hr-3328
Sponsor: Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2011-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: 
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to create a six-month grace period for accreditation of certain Medicare advanced diagnostic imaging services suppliers.
 
Declares that, in the case of a supplier who has not previously received payment for the technological component of advanced diagnostic imaging services under the Medicare fee schedule, that the supplier, applying for accreditation, shall be deemed to be accredited for a grace period beginning on the date the supplier conducts the first image or set of images obtained from an advanced diagnostic imaging service submitted to an accrediting organization. 
 
Ends the grace period on the earliest of the following: (1) the date on which the supplier's application for accrediation is approved; (2) the date on which the application is denied; or (3) the end of the six-month period beginning on the date the first image or set of images obtained from an advanced diagnostic imaging service is conducted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-11-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs.

Bill: 112-hr-3329
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2011-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: 
Extends from 12 to 15 years after discharge or release from active-duty service the authorized period for veterans with service-connected disabilities to enroll in certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational training and rehabilitation programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1982)
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages.

Bill: 112-hr-3330
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2011-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing finance and home ownership
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: 
Extends through FY2017 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) demonstration projects on the guaranteeing of veterans' adjustable rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage loans in a manner similar to which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) insures such mortgages under the National Housing Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1986)
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Truth in Government Accounting Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3332
Sponsor: Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Budget process
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Truth in Government Accounting Act of 2011 - Requires the head of each federal agency to prepare for a fiscal year and submit to the Comptroller General (GAO) three quarterly and one annual consolidated financial statement based on the fair-value accrual accounting method. Requires such statement to include all future certain liabilities and all contingent liabilities that can be reasonably estimated, all liabilities that may require future taxes for present liabilities, and other expenditures and liabilities. Requires the Comptroller General to publish all such statements on a website accessible by the public that allows a user to search agency accounts and activities by each office, bureau, and activity of an agency.
 
Requires the Comptroller General to audit the consolidated financial statements prepared by each federal agency for each fiscal year.
 
Requires the President's annual budget to include a summary of how the use of accrual accounting procedures would affect the estimated expenditures, appropriations, and receipts of the government in the fiscal year in which the budget is submitted. 
 
Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prepare all of the budgets submitted to the President according to both accrual accounting procedures and the cash basis accounting method. 
 
Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to use current-year spending as the baseline for estimating future mandatory and discretionary changes in spending.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2011-11-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7260-7261)
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act

Bill: 112-hr-3334
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Fishes
Forests, forestry, trees
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
Idaho
Indian lands and resources rights
Montana
Oregon
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Washington State
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act - Designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). 
 
Sets forth provisions for the management of the lands designated as wilderness by this Act, including regarding water rights, tribal rights, fish and wildlife, and grazing permits and leases.
 
Authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture (USDA) to take necessary measures for the control of fire, insects, and disease on such lands. 
 
 Establishes a Northern Rockies Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information Program. Requires the development of a Northern Rockies Habitat and Corridors Information System. 
 
Sets forth specified additional provisions with regard to Indian tribes. Permits provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to be applied, as appropriate, in the implementation of this Act. 
 
Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1991)
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
National Parks Freedom Pass Act

Bill: 112-hr-3335
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
User charges and fees
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
 National Parks Freedom Pass Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available to members of the Armed Forces or members of the National Guard or Reserves at a reduced rate equal to 50% of the cost of the Pass that is sold to the public. Makes such a Pass valid for one year after its date of issuance. 
 
Requires Passes to be made available, at a cost of $10, to veterans who were separated from military service under conditions other than dishonorable. Makes such a Pass valid for the lifetime of a passholder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3337
Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Fires
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Iraq
Medical research
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) establish and maintain an open pit burn registry for members of the Armed Forces deployed in a contingency operation in Iraq or Afghanistan who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits used for disposing solid waste, (2) include in such registry information necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of such exposure, (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, and (4) periodically notify such individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with such exposure.
 
Requires the Secretary to: (1) contract with an independent scientific organization to develop a report assessing the effectiveness of actions taken to collect and maintain information on the health effects of such exposure, and (2) submit the completed report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2012-04-16
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Stop Outsourcing and Create American Jobs Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3338
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Corporate finance and management
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Public contracts and procurement
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation of foreign income
U.S. and foreign investments
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Stop Outsourcing and Create American Jobs Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to develop and publish a list of countries that are tax havens for corporations. 
 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the penalties on corporations for: (1) underpayment of tax involving an undisclosed foreign financial asset located in a tax haven country; (2) reportable transaction understatements involving transactions in a tax haven country; and (3) fraud, tax evasion, or false statements involving transactions in a tax haven country.
 
Grants a preference in the award of federal contracts to contractors who have not engaged in outsourcing. Defines "outsourcing" as the laying off of a U.S. worker from a job and the hiring or contracting for the same job to be performed in a foreign country. 
 
Requires revenues generated by this Act to be set aside for the reduction of the public debt. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Standard DATA Act

Bill: 112-hr-3339
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computers and information technology
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Labor
Government information and archives
Poverty and welfare assistance
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Standard Data and Technology Advancement Act or Standard DATA Act - Amends part A of title XI of the Social Security Act to direct the head of the department or agency responsible for administering certain human services programs to designate, by rule, nonproprietary and interoperable standard data elements for any category of information required to be reported.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2011-11-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2011-11-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1992-1993)
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
HIRE Veterans Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3340
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Help Inspire and Retrain our Exceptional Veterans Act of 2011 or HIRE Veterans Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to award grants to local chambers of commerce to provide veterans with apprenticeships and career advice. Prohibits more than one grant from being awarded to a local chamber during each five-year period. Provides individual grant amounts of at least $10,000 and not more than $20,000. Terminates the grant program at the end of FY2022.
 
Requires an annual report from the Secretary to Congress after each year of the grant program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1996-1997)
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3342
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health care costs and insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
 Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA), with respect to FY2012-FY2014, to require an increase in the quarterly Medicaid payment to a state by 50% of the generic drug utilization savings amount if the state's generic substitution rate for the most recent preceding fiscal year for which data is available is greater than its rate for the most recent second preceding fiscal year for which data is available.
 
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine the state's generic substitution rate for such fiscal years.
 
Defines "generic substitution rate" as the share of all drug units for which Medicaid payment is made to a state for the 20 most widely prescribed multiple source drugs under the state program that have a specific National Drug Code.
 
Directs the Secretary to provide for payments to eligible states for implementation of programs to achieve reductions in expenditures under Medicaid or under SSA title XVIII (Medicare) (innovative health care savings program).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act

Bill: 112-hr-3343
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2011-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Income tax deductions
Intellectual property
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: 
Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for depreciation, to make permanent the taxpayer election to amortize over a five-year period expenses incurred in creating or acquiring a musical composition or any copyright with respect to such composition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7270)
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-03
text: Introduced in House