hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-724
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Income tax credits
Manufacturing
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: 
Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2011 or the SEAM Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit by allocating in 2011 $5 billion of grants or tax credit amounts to manufacturers of goods and components (other than for assembly of components) in the United States that are used in alternative energy projects.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the "Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office".

Bill: 112-hr-725
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military personnel and dependents
Ohio
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the "Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy     .
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hr-726
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Oregon

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: 
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept title to any additional number of acres of real property located within the boundaries of the original 1857 reservation of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (comprising land within the political boundaries of Polk and Yamhill Counties, Oregon), if such real property is conveyed or otherwise transferred to the United States by or on behalf of the Tribe. 
 
States that: (1) the Secretary shall treat all applications to take land into trust within the boundaries of the original 1857 reservation as an on-reservation trust acquisition, and (2) all real property taken into trust within those boundaries after September 9, 1988, shall be part of the Tribe's reservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-727
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Judicial procedure and administration
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: 
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government, to be headed by an Inspector General appointed by the Chief Justice. Sets a term of four years, which may be extended by additional reappointments. Authorizes the Chief Justice to remove an Inspector General from office.
 
Requires the Office, except with respect to the Supreme Court, to: (1) conduct investigations of alleged misconduct in the Judicial Branch; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.
 
Provides for whistleblower protection.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
To require that the Government give priority to payment of all obligations on the debt held by the public, payment of Social Security benefits, and military funding in the event that the debt limit is reached.

Bill: 112-hr-728
Sponsor: Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Defense spending
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: 
Declares that, in the event the debt of the federal government reaches the statutory limit, the authority of the Department of the Treasury to pay with legal tender the principal and interest on debt held by the public, the authority of the Commissioner of Social Security to pay monthly old-age, survivors', and disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and the authority to make any payments, or expend or obligate any funds, under any law administered by the Secretary of Defense (DOD), the Administrator for Nuclear Security, or any other administering Armed Forces Secretary, shall take priority over all other obligations incurred by the government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-729
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: 
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011 - Requires each air carrier and airport operator to submit for approval by the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) a proposed contingency plan meeting minimum standards established by the Secretary.
 
 Requires an air carrier to provide passengers on a departure- or arrival-delayed grounded aircraft with: (1) adequate food, water, restrooms, ventilation, and medical services; as well as (2) a time frame under which passengers may deplane a delayed aircraft after three hours, except in specified circumstances.
 
Requires an airport operator plan to describe: (1) how passengers will be deplaned following a long tarmac delay, and (2) how facilities will be shared and gates made available to aircraft that experience such delays.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to assess a civil penalty against air carriers and airport operators that fail to submit, obtain approval of, or adhere to a contingency plan. Requires public access to such plans.
 
Directs the Secretary to establish a consumer hotline telephone number for air passenger complaints.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Fernando Javier Cervantes.

Bill: 112-hr-730
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Provides for the relief of Fernando Javier Cervantes.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E314-315)
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Aluisa Zace and Ledia Zace.

Bill: 112-hr-731
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Provides for the relief of Aluisa Zace and Ledia Zace.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E315)
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Benita Veliz-Castillo.

Bill: 112-hr-732
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Provides for the relief of Benita Veliz-Castillo.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the medical device tax, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hr-734
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health technology, devices, supplies
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Repeals the provision of the Internal Revenue Code, added by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, that imposes an excise tax on medical devices. 
 
Rescinds $39 billion of appropriated but unobligated discretionary funds. Exempts unobligated funds of the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and identify from which appropriation accounts such recissions shall apply and report to the Secretary of the Treasury and Congress on such recissions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

Bill: 112-hr-735
Sponsor: Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Labor-management relations
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - Directs the head of any federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into, or adhering to, agreements with a labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against or give preference to such a party because it did or did not become a signatory or otherwise adhere to such an agreement. 
 
Allows exemptions to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security. Allows additional exemptions for certain projects. 
Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable federal contracts.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform     .
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Build America Bonds Extension for Rural and Urban Transportation and Highways Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-736
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax credits
Securities
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Build America Bonds Extension for Rural and Urban Transportation and Highways Act of 2011 or the BABE RUTH Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the Build America Bond program, to: (1) extend until December 31, 2014, the authority to issue such bonds and the authority for payments to issuers of such bonds (2) reduce the percentage rate of payments to issuers in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014; (3) allow refundings of currently issued bonds; and (4) allow the use of Build America bonds to fund capital expenditures for levees and flood control projects.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
To terminate the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hr-737
Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public transit
Transportation programs funding
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Repeals the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
To provide that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings shall require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury.

Bill: 112-hr-739
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health facilities and institutions
Lighting, heating, cooling
Metals

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to prohibit any federal or state requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings from requiring a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize energy efficient lighting that contains mercury.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-740
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Arms control and nonproliferation
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business ethics
Business records
Corporate finance and management
Department of the Treasury
Foreign and international banking
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
Securities
Terrorism
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
 Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require securities issuers to disclose in their mandatory annual or quarterly reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whether they or their affiliates have: (1) engaged in certain activities relating to Iran, terrorism, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; (2) knowingly engaged in specified activities, or knowingly violated certain regulations prescribed under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010; (3) knowingly conducted any transaction or dealing with a person whose property and interests in property are blocked by certain Executive Orders; or (4) knowingly conducted a transaction or dealing with any person listed in the Iranian Transactions Regulations.
 
Specifies the contents of mandatory disclosures.
 
Requires the President to: (1) initiate an investigation into the possible imposition of sanctions when the SEC receives a report that an issuer or its affiliate has engaged in the cited activities; and (2) determine within 180 days of initiating an investigation whether sanctions should be imposed on the issuer or the affiliate concerned.
 
Directs the SEC to make publicly available the information it has received, and to provide it to the President and to certain congressional committees.
 
Requires promulgation within 90 days after enactment of this Act of regulations governing financial institutions maintaining accounts for foreign financial institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
action_date: 2011-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs.

Bill: 112-hr-741
Sponsor: Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit a holder of a new, approved drug application from commencing to manufacture, market, sell, or distribute a generic version of such drug from the time of the receipt of notice from the generic manufacturer that an abbreviated new drug application has been submitted for approval until the expiration or forfeiture of the exclusivity period granted to the generic manufacturer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Giuseppe Garibaldi and to Recognize the Republic of Italy on the 150th Anniversary of its Unification.

Bill: 112-hr-742
Sponsor: Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Italy
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal in recognition of the contributions of Giuseppe Garibaldi to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Hire A Hero Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-743
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax credits
National Guard and reserves
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Hire A Hero Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain small business employers a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a member of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in House