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To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide clarification of the relationship of certain constitutional rights to provisions of law relating to the military detention of certain covered person.

Bill: 112-hr-4092
Sponsor: Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-20]
Introduced: 2012-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Military law

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: 
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide that the writ of habeas corpus shall remain available to any individual detained within the United States (including those detained pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force), and that no American citizen or lawful resident may be detained without due process, including the right to: (1) a speedy and public trial, (2) be informed of the nature of the accusation, (3) be confronted with adverse witnesses, (4) a compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in their favor, and (5) legal counsel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2012-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act

Bill: 112-hr-4093
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act - Revises provisions relating to presidential pensions to allow former Presidents an annuity of $200,000 and an additional monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Reduces such pension by the amount that a President's adjusted gross income in a taxable year exceeds $400,000. 
 
Increases from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual annuity of a surviving spouse of a former President. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Online Pharmacy Safety Act

Bill: 112-hr-4095
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Online Pharmacy Safety Act - Amends the the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit the dispensing of drugs only pursuant to a &quot;valid prescription&quot; and requires such a prescription to include at least one in-person medical evaluation of the patient by a licensed health care practitioner.
 
Requires the the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a Registry of Legitimate Online Pharmacy Websites for the purpose of educating consumers and promoting public health and safety. Allows only those pharmacies designated as legitimate by the Secretary on the site. Sets forth criteria for determining the legitimacy of a pharmacy.
 
Requires the Secretary to: (1) engage in a campaign to educate consumers on the availability and use of the Registry to promote public health and safety; and (2) make consumer education materials available, on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website, regarding how to safely purchase drugs over the Internet.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
STORAGE 2012 Act

Bill: 112-hr-4096
Sponsor: Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-20]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Income tax credits
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2012 or the STORAGE 2012 Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow, through 2020, a 20% energy tax credit for investment in energy storage property that is directly connected to the electrical grid (i.e., a system of generators, transmission lines, and distribution facilities) and that is designed to receive, store, and convert energy to electricity, deliver it for sale, or use such energy to provide improved reliability or economic benefits to the grid; (2) make such property eligible for new clean renewable energy bond financing; (3) allow a 30% energy tax credit for investment in energy storage property used at the site of energy storage; and (4) allow a 30% nonbusiness energy property tax credit for the installation of energy storage equipment in a principal residence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Shield Our Streets Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-4098
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Shield Our Streets Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Attorney General to carry out a program, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to award grants to assist eligible local law enforcement agencies with hiring and training new law enforcement officers and with rehiring career law enforcement officers who have been laid off as a result of budget reductions. 
 
Defines an &quot;eligible&quot; local law enforcement agency as one that has jurisdiction over all or part of a county or other unit of local government that has a violent crime rate at or above the national average and that has had budget reductions during the most recent five-year period (elevated need locality).
 
Authorizes the Attorney General to carry out a program to award grants to units of local government that have jurisdiction over all or part of an elevated need locality to enhance public safety in such jurisdictions, including by: (1) purchasing public safety equipment, (2) funding public safety programs, (3) making infrastructure improvements, (4) purchasing and installing lights to deter crime, (5) funding activities related to crime labs, and (6) funding public defender programs. Authorizes such grants to nonprofit organizations that operate in elevated need localities to carry out programs designed to reduce crime in such areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
National Heritage Area Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-4099
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Property rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
National Heritage Area Act of 2012 - Establishes a system of National Heritage Areas through which the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas. Provides for such system to be composed of National Heritage Areas designated by Congress before enactment of this Act or under this Act. 
 
Prohibits National Heritage Areas from being: (1) considered to be units of the National Park System, or (2) subject to the authorities applicable to such units. 
 
 Specifies the criteria that the Secretary shall apply to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating proposed National Heritage Areas. States that designation of a National Heritage Area shall be by Act of Congress and contingent on the prior completion of a management plan and an affirmative determination by the Secretary that the area meets such criteria. 
 
 Sets forth requirements for National Heritage Area management plans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-4101
Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Civil actions and liability
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act of 2012 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to revise the disclaimer of liability for any act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with any advisory opinion of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
 
Exempts from liability, in addition, acts done or omitted in good faith in compliance with any rule, regulation, or interpretation of the CFPB, or in conformity with any interpretation or approval by a CFPB official or employee duly authorized to issue such interpretations or approvals.
 
Permits a debt collector to leave messages for a consumer regarding the collection of a debt on the consumer's answering machine, voice messaging system, or similar device, including in an initial communication with the consumer, so long as the message complies with regulations prescribed by the CFPB to ensure the preservation of consumer privacy and other rights, including restrictions on communications with third parties.
 
Prohibits a debt collector from initiating a legal action on a debt in an arbitration setting, or requiring the consumer to resolve by arbitration a collection-related dispute on the debt, unless the consumer has agreed in writing to resolution by arbitration after collections activities have been initiated and a legal action or dispute has arisen.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Bring the Jobs Home Loan Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-4102
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Manufacturing
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Bring the Jobs Home Loan Act of 2012 - Amends the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a loan program to assist small businesses involved in manufacturing to begin the U.S. production of products that would otherwise be imported.
 
Requires small businesses receiving such loans to report to the Administrator on: (1) facility and equipment changes made, or training provided, using such loans; and (2) progress made in such production. Allows the Administrator to consider such report information in determining whether to provide an additional loan or loan assistance under another SBA program.
 
Prohibits an individual loan greater than 5% of the total amount available for such loans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act

Bill: 112-hr-4103
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Aviation and airports
Mammals
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Service animals
Transportation costs
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Requires that such dogs no longer be classified as equipment.
 
Provides that if a dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the dog may transferred to the 341st Training Squadron or to another location for adoption. Authorizes the acceptance of the donation of frequent traveler miles to facilitate the adoption of a dog.
 
Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a system to provide for the lifetime veterinary care of retired, adopted dogs. Requires the Secretary to administer the system under a contract awarded by the Secretary to a private non-profit entity. Requires such care to meet standards that the Secretary shall establish and periodically update. Requires any costs of the operation and administration of the system and of any veterinary care provided under the system to be covered by such combination of the following as the Secretary and the non-profit entity jointly consider appropriate: (1) contributions from the non-profit entity, (2) payments for such care by owners or guardians of such dogs, and (3) other appropriate non-federal sources of funds. Prohibits the use of federal funds to provide care or operate the system, except for funds used to establish or administer the system, establish standards of care, or prescribe related regulations.
 
Directs the Secretary to create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize dogs that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 112-hr-4104
Sponsor: Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Currency
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5-gold coins, 400,000 $1-silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins emblematic of the game of professional football. 
 
 Requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by the Secretary to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help finance the construction of a new building and the renovation of existing Pro Football Hall of Fame facilities.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 
Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5-gold coins, 400,000 $1-silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins emblematic of the game of professional football. 
 
 Requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by the Secretary to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help finance the construction of a new building and the renovation of existing Pro Football Hall of Fame facilities after the cost of designing and issuing such coins has been recovered by the Treasury. 
 
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Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Received in the Senate.
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5616-5617)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5616-5617)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4104.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5616-5618)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 112-hr-4107
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Currency
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) mint and issue $1 silver coins in commemoration of the centennial of America's involvement in World War I, and (2) hold a competition and provide compensation for its winner to design the obverse and reverse of the coins. 
 
Requires the design of such coins to be emblematic of the centennial of America's involvement in World War I.
 
Permits the Secretary to issue such coins only during calendar year 2017.
 
Subjects the coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin, payable by the Secretary to the World War I Memorial Foundation.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-4108
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Budget deficits and national debt
Business investment and capital
Energy revenues and royalties
Foreign and international corporations
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow additional allocations of credits under the qualifying advanced energy project (i.e., the project for the production of renewable and alternative energy resources) in 2012.
 
Limits or repeals certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (defined as companies with annual gross receipts over $1 billion and an average daily worldwide production of crude oil of at least 500,000 barrels), including: (1) the foreign tax credit; (2) the tax deduction for income attributable to oil, natural gas, or primary products thereof; (3) the tax deduction for intangible drilling and development costs; (4) the percentage depletion allowance for oil and gas wells; and (5) the tax deduction for qualified tertiary injectant expenses.
 
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal royalty relief (suspension of royalties) for: (1) natural gas production from deep wells in shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico; and (2) deep water oil and gas production in the Western and Central Planning Area of the Gulf (including the portion of the Eastern Planning Area encompassing whole lease blocks lying west of 87 degrees, 30 minutes west longitude).
 
Dedicates any increased revenue generated by this Act to the reduction of a federal budget deficit or the federal debt.
 
Provides for compliance of the budgetary effects of this Act with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, 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: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, 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: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, 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: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House