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To provide that funds made available to the Corps of Engineers for certain Missouri River fish and wildlife purposes be used for the reconstruction of flood control structures, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hr-3719
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Floods and storm protection
Iowa
Kansas
Lakes and rivers
Missouri
Missouri River
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Provides that funds appropriated for the Missouri River Fish and Wildlife Recovery, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and Tributaries and for the carrying out of the Army Corps of Engineers' responsibilities in the management of the Missouri River under the fish and wildlife authorized purpose shall be available only for the reconstruction of flood control structures until the structures are returned to the elevation and design that predates the 2011 Missouri River flood event and the reconstruction efforts are completed.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
New Illegal Deduction Elimination Act

Bill: 112-hr-3720
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Employee benefits and pensions
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign labor
Government information and archives
Income tax deductions
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
New IDEA Act or New Illegal Deduction Elimination Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a tax deduction for wages and benefits paid to or on behalf of an unauthorized alien. Extends to six years the period for assessing and collecting underpayments of tax due to deductions claimed for wages paid to unauthorized aliens.
 
Directs the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretaries of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Treasury to jointly establish a program to share information that may lead to the identification of unauthorized aliens. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to provide taxpayer identity information to the Commissioner of Social Security and the DHS Secretary on employers who paid nondeductible wages to unauthorized aliens and on the aliens to whom such wages were paid.
 
Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to: (1) make permanent the E-Verify Program for verifying the employment eligibility of alien workers, (2) apply such program to current employees in addition to new hires, (3) establish a rebuttable presumption that employers who participate in the E-Verify Program and obtain confirmation of identity and employment eligibility have not violated hiring requirements under such Act, and (4) allow employers participating in the E-Verify Program to make a conditional offer of employment pending final verification of the identity and employment eligibility of the job applicant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
SALUTE Act

Bill: 112-hr-3721
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
Specialized courts
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Servicemember Assistance for Lawful Understanding, Treatment, and Education Act or the SALUTE Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants for veterans' treatment courts and programs for continuing judicial supervision over offenders who are veterans.
 
Requires such grants to be used for: (1) developing, implementing, or enhancing veterans' treatment courts or expanding operational mental health or drug courts to serve veterans to ensure that such courts effectively integrate substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, sanctions and incentives, and transitional services in a judicially supervised court setting with jurisdiction over offenders that have served in the U.S. military; and (2) programs that involve continuing judicial supervision over offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems who have served in the U.S. military and the integrated administration of other sanctions and services, which shall include substance abuse and mental health treatment for each participant and diversion, probation, or other supervised release involving the possibility of prosecution, confinement, or incarceration based on noncompliance with program requirements or failure to show satisfactory progress.
 
Requires an evaluation report submited by a state, Indian tribal government, or local government that receives funds under such Act to include data on and an evaluation of the effectiveness of veterans' treatment courts and programs.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Putting Drug Free Families First Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3722
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Putting Drug Free Families First Act of 2011 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require states to test applicants for and recipients of assistance under state TANF programs for illegal drug use. Prohibits a state from providing TANF assistance to individuals who test positive for an illegal drug.
 
Prescribes an administrative penalty for failure to implement illegal drug use testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3723
Sponsor: Rep. Schilling, Robert T. [R-IL-17]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011 - Expresses the sense of Congress that better health care can be provided to veterans at little-to-no increased cost by revising the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fee-based system for hospital care and medical services in non-VA facilities.
 
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain enrolled veterans with health services (authorized hospital care or medical, rehabilitative, or preventative health services) that are provided by a non-VA provider with whom the Secretary enters into a contract pursuant to this Act if the Secretary determines that VA facilities are incapable of furnishing such services because of: (1) geographical inaccessibility; or (2) a lack of required personnel, resources, or ability at VA facilities.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to enter a contract with a non-VA provider that: (1) demonstrates the ability to provide non-VA health care services to veterans; (2) meets or exceeds credentialing standards of the VA and the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission; (3) has coordinators who help veterans make, confirm, and keep medical appointments, a system that allows veterans to file complaints, and a demonstrated ability to respond to potential quality indicators and patient safety events; and (4) has the ability to process claims from other providers in its network, bill third parties, and transmit received amounts to the Secretary.
 
Sets forth requirements concerning the VA's coordination with non-VA providers, performance metrics, and bonus payments for exceeding such metrics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-16
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2012-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3724
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2011 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to authorize a physician registered to dispense, or conduct research with, schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances to enter into an agreement with the Attorney General that authorizes the physician to transport controlled substances from a practice setting to another practice setting or to a disaster area and that requires the physician to: (1) notify the Attorney General in advance of any such transport; (2) identify the controlled substances to be transported, the areas from which and to which the substances will be transported, and the intended dates, mode, time, and duration (not to exceed 72 hours) of transport; and (3) maintain records in the physician's primary practice setting on the dispensing of any substance transported.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Libyan Assets Taxpayer Reimbursement Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3725
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Aviation and airports
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Crime victims
Defense spending
Europe
Foreign and international banking
Government liability
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Sanctions
Scotland
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Libyan Assets Taxpayer Reimbursement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the President to vest blocked Libyan assets in an amount necessary to ensure: (1) reimbursement for the cost of U.S. military and humanitarian operations undertaken in Libya, and (2) compensation for U.S. victims of Libyan-sponsored terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Urban Area Security Initiative Modernization Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3726
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Homeland security
Law enforcement administration and funding
Terrorism
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Urban Area Security Initiative Modernization Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to modify the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to include within the initial assessment of the relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced by each eligible metropolitan area, consideration of each area's past performance, and each area's potential, to contribute to a reduction or mitigation of the relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced either within such area or nationally.
 
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider such past performance in allocating homeland security grant funds among states and high-risk urban areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act

Bill: 112-hr-3727
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Energy efficiency and conservation
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 
Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to exempt a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer component manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, from the requirement that it contain wall, ceiling, and door insulation of at least R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, if the manufacturer has demonstrated to the Secretary of Energy (DOE) that such component model reduces energy consumption at least as much as if such requirement were to apply.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts.

Bill: 112-hr-3728
Sponsor: Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat membership in a tax-exempt health care sharing ministry as coverage under a high deductible health plan for purposes of the tax deduction for contributions to a health savings account.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.

Bill: 112-hr-3729
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory; (2) set forth rules for determining the basis and fair market value of contributed food; and (3) increase from 10% to 15% of taxpayer net income the amount of deductible food inventory contributions which a taxpayer, including a C corporation, may make in any taxable year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act

Bill: 112-hr-3730
Sponsor: Rep. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Consumer credit
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 
Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in the event of a data breach with respect to sensitive personal information that is processed or maintained by the Secretary, to notify Congress and each individual whose sensitive personal information is involved in the data breach. Directs the Secretary to make such notifications within: (1) 5 business days, or (2) 10 business days if the Secretary determines that providing earlier notification is not feasible due to circumstances necessary to accurately identify the individuals whose sensitive personal information is involved in the data breach or to prevent further breach or unauthorized disclosure and reasonably restore the integrity of the data system. 
 
Requires such notification, in writing or by email or other electronic means, to include: (1) a description of the sensitive personal information involved in the breach, (2) a telephone number that the individual may use to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (3) notice that the individual is entitled to receive certain credit protection services at no cost to such individual, (4) the toll-free contact telephone numbers and addresses for the major credit reporting agencies, and (5) a toll-free telephone number and website address where the individual may obtain identity theft information. 
 
 Directs the VA's Office of Public Affairs to notify the general public concerning any data breach involving sensitive personal information within five working days or as soon as possible pursuant to specified exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2012-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
No Taxation Without Representation Act

Bill: 112-hr-3731
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: District of Columbia
Income tax exclusion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 
No Taxation Without Representation Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow bona fide residents of the District of Columbia an exclusion from gross income for income derived from sources within the District of Columbia and for income effectively connected with a trade or business within the District of Columbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act

Bill: 112-hr-3732
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Maryland
Members of Congress
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 
District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act - Cedes the District of Columbia to Maryland after Maryland's acceptance of such retrocession. Declares that the National Capital Service Area in the District of Columbia shall not be ceded and relinquished to such state and shall continue to serve as the permanent seat of the federal government. Maintains the exclusive legislative authority and control of Congress over the Area. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House