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American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act

Bill: 112-hr-2275
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Education programs funding
Higher education
Industrial policy and productivity
Manufacturing
Product development and innovation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to fund textile research and innovation in the U.S. textile and fiber products industry and to promote increased U.S. textile exports.
 
Limits eligibility under such grant program to institutions of higher education and not-for-profit research institutions, including not-for-profit industry associations whose mission is to support textile research and innovation.
 
Gives preference in the award of such grants to collaborative research organizations that emphasize peer-reviewed research by leading academic and industry experts. 
 
Requires grant funds to be used for research and development activities that achieve at least one of the goals described in this Act, including to: (1) build and sustain innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. textile industry; (2) contribute to transforming the U.S. textile and apparel industry into a highly flexible supply chain; and (3) facilitate the creation of domestic jobs in the textile industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
action_date: 2011-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
To require the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to conduct a study on effective ways to provide confirming genetic diagnostic test activity where gene patents and exclusive licensing exist, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hr-2276
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Genetics
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Intellectual property
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to: (1) study ways to provide independent, confirming genetic diagnostic test activity where gene patents and exclusive licensing for primary genetic diagnostic tests exist; and (2) report the findings to Congress within nine months along with recommendations for establishing the availability of such independent confirming genetic diagnostic test activity.
 
Defines &#147;confirming genetic diagnostic test activity&#148; as the performance of a genetic diagnostic test, by a genetic diagnostic test provider, on an individual solely for the purpose of providing the individual with an independent confirmation of results obtained from another test provider&#146;s prior performance of the test on the individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
TANF Supplemental Grants Extension Act

Bill: 112-hr-2277
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-25]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Appropriations
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
TANF Supplemental Grants Extension Act - Makes appropriations through FY2011, at the same level as provided through the fourth quarter of FY2010, for supplemental grants for population increases in qualifying states under title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Offshoring Prevention Act

Bill: 112-hr-2280
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Foreign and international corporations
Income tax credits
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Offshoring Prevention Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include in foreign base company income, for purposes of determining the foreign trade income of controlled foreign corporations, imported property income. Defines "imported property income" as, with certain exceptions, income attributable to property manufactured outside of the United States and imported for sale into the United States. Provides for a separate application of limitations on the foreign tax credit for imported property income.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act

Bill: 112-hr-2281
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act - Requires a person selling advanced wireless mobile broadband service (4G service or a successor technology) directly to a consumer to prominently, clearly, and accurately disclose service terms and conditions in marketing materials and upon sale. 
Excludes from such requirements transactions in which the consumer receives a device allowing access to a specified quantity of prepaid advanced wireless mobile broadband service when the average consumer would not expect the selling agents to have expertise regarding the terms and conditions. Directs a person: (1) packaging such prepaid service for ultimate sale to consumers to accurately and clearly display the terms and conditions on all marketing materials and packaging; and (2) selling wholesale service to another person for ultimate sale to consumers to disclose the information necessary to permit such other person to comply with this Act.
 
Sets forth required disclosures including: (1) the guaranteed minimum transmit and receive data rates for Internet protocol packets, (2) reliability ratings, (3) service-based pricing, (4) network management policies, (5) utilized technology services, and (6) a website showing complete terms of service and coverage area maps.
 
Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) promulgate implementing regulations, (2) set minimum signal strength and data rates for a location to be within the coverage area of such service, and (3) enforce this Act as if it were a part of the Communications Act of 1934.
 
Directs the FCC to complete an annual study evaluating the speed and pricing of advanced wireless mobile broadband service offered in the United States by the 10 largest service providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States encircle the Washington Monument.

Bill: 112-hr-2282
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
National symbols
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service (NPS), to ensure that the flags of the states, District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, encircle the Washington Monument in the District of Columbia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Defund Libya Act

Bill: 112-hr-2283
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Appropriations
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
International organizations and cooperation
Libya
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
United Nations
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Defund Libya Act - Prohibits federal funds from being expended, obligated, or used in any manner to support directly or indirectly operations in or over Libya, including operations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or in accordance with United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Resolution 1973.
 
Requires rescission of any obligated, but not expended, funds to support such operations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Appropriations, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Appropriations, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Appropriations, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Responsible Electronics Recycling Act

Bill: 112-hr-2284
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business records
Computers and information technology
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Materials
Metals
Research administration and funding
Solid waste and recycling
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Responsible Electronics Recycling Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to: (1) prohibit the export of restricted electronic waste to countries that are not members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or the European Union (EU), or Liechtenstein; (2) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and promulgate procedures for identifying certain electronic equipment as well as additional restricted toxic materials contained in such equipment which poses a potential hazard to human health or the environment; and (3) establish criminal penalties for knowingly exporting restricted electronic waste in violation of this Act. Allows certain exceptions to such export ban. 
 
Defines &quot;restricted electronic waste&quot; to include electronic equipment (excluding parts of a motor vehicle), such as computers, televisions, printers, copiers, video game systems, telephones, and similar used electronic products, that contain cathode ray tubes, batteries, switches, and other parts containing lead, cadmium, mercury, organic solvents, hexavalent chromium, beryllium, or other toxic ingredients.
 
Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require persons who handle restricted electronic wastes to permit appropriate EPA and state officials access to such wastes upon request.
 
Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Rare Earth Materials Recycling Research Initiative to provide grants for research in the recycling of rare earth materials found in electronic devices.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Post-deployment Strategy Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-2285
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Post-deployment Strategy Act of 2011 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to include a post-deployment strategy in the required report to Congress when introducing U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities and certain other situations without a declaration of war.
 
Defines &quot;post-deployment strategy&quot; as a clear action plan that: (1) articulates U.S. interests, (2) defines and lays out a strategy for achieving policy objectives, and (3) includes a withdrawal plan based on such objectives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1166-1167)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Renewable Energy Parity Act

Bill: 112-hr-2286
Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Renewable Energy Parity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate after 2012 the reduction in the rate of the tax credit for electricity produced from open-loop biomass, small irrigation power, landfill gas, trash combustion, and hydropower facilities (thus allowing the same credit rate for all renewable resource facilities).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
NAFTA Accountability Act

Bill: 112-hr-2287
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Air quality
Arizona
California
Canada
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Latin America
Mexico
New Mexico
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Tariffs
Texas
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Unemployment
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
NAFTA Accountability Act - Provides that unless the specified conditions set forth in this Act are met: (1) Congress withdraws its approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) effective one year after enactment of this Act; and (2) the President, not later than 200 days after enactment of such Act, shall provide written notice of withdrawal to the governments of Canada and Mexico.
 
Specifies among such conditions that the President confers with the governments of Canada and Mexico and renegotiates NAFTA to correct: (1) trade deficits, (2) currency distortions, and (3) the impact of agricultural imports on U.S. production. Prescribes requirements also for: (1) gains in U.S. jobs and living standards, (2) increased domestic manufacturing, (3) health and environmental standards, (4) a non-increase in crime with illegal drugs, and (5) democracy and human freedoms.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that until such conditions are met: (1) the President should not engage in negotiations to expand NAFTA to include other countries, and (2) trade promotion authority should not be renewed with respect to approval of any such NAFTA expansion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act

Bill: 112-hr-2288
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Child health
Hereditary and development disorders
Military medicine
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act - Requires the autism spectrum disorder treatment authorized for dependents in uniformed services facilities under TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care system) to include behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, when prescribed by a physician.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
FCC "ABCs" Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-2289
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
FCC &quot;ABCs&quot; Act of 2011 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include in each notice of proposed rule making and in each final rule issued by the FCC an analysis of the benefits and costs of such proposed rule or final rule. Prohibits any appropriations for the express purpose of carrying out this Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-2290
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Adult day care
Aging
Child care and development
Disability and paralysis
Family relationships
Social security and elderly assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act with respect to determining entitlement to and the amount of any monthly benefit, including any lump-sum death payment, payable under OASDI on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of any individual. Deems such an individual to have been paid a wage (according to a specified formula) during each month during which the individual was engaged for at least 80 hours in providing care to a dependent relative without monetary compensation for up to five years of such service. Makes this Act inapplicable in the case of any monthly benefit or lump-sum death payment if a larger benefit or payment would be payable without its application. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 7-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability.

Bill: 112-hr-2291
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to repeal the seven-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability.
 

 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House