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No Tolerance Act

Bill: 113-hr-2206
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Coast guard
Congressional oversight
Crimes against women
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Military education and training
Military law
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
No Tolerance Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish and maintain a policy to uniformly define and prescribe what constitutes an inappropriate and prohibited relationship, communication, conduct, or contact, including when such an action is consensual, between: (1) a member of the Armed Forces (member) who is superior in rank to, exercises control over, or supervises a person during entry-level process or training; and (2) a prospective member or member undergoing such processing and training. Makes violators subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
 
Directs such Secretaries to require the processing for administrative separation of any member in response to the first substantiated violation of such policy, if the member is not otherwise punitively discharged or dismissed for such violation.
 
Requires the DOD Secretary to submit to the congressional defense committees a proposed UCMJ punitive article regarding such violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

Bill: 113-hr-2208
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Water resources funding
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to extend through FY2017 the authorization of appropriations for allocations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects.

action_date: 2014-06-30
text: 
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act - Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to reauthorize appropriations for allocations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects through FY2018.
 
Prohibits: (1) the Secretary of the Interior from using these funds to acquire land, or (2) a nongovernment organization from using these funds to acquire land unless the acquisition is approved by the state or insular area fish and wildlife agency with jurisdiction with respect to that land.
 
Revises reporting requirements by requiring the annual assessment of the status of wetlands conservation projects to include an accounting of expenditures made for acquisition of federal lands.
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-501.
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-501.
action_date: 2014-04-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-04-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-04-09
text: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
To establish a chain of command for Army National Military Cemeteries.

Bill: 113-hr-2209
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Military command and structure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
 Directs the Secretary of the Army to establish a chain of command for Army national military cemeteries, including a military commander of the Army National Military Cemeteries to replace the current civilian director upon the termination of the tenure of such director.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Improvements Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-2210
Sponsor: Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Family relationships
Higher education
Military personnel and dependents
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Improvements Act of 2013 - Expands the eligibility of children for educational assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) post-9/11 educational assistance program to include the child of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, is awarded the Purple Heart for an injury and dies as a result of that injury within 60 days after discharge or release from active-duty service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-18
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2013-07-18
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Accuracy in Reporting Medical Debt Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-2211
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-31]
Introduced: 2013-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Debt collection
Health care costs and insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: 
Accuracy in Reporting Medical Debt Act of 2013 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors, during a 120-day period, from reporting a medical debt (arising from the receipt of medical services, products, or devices) to any consumer reporting agency if the consumer, within a specified timeframe, disputes the validity of such debt through a written statement that the consumer is: (1) continuing to communicate with an insurance company to determine coverage for the debt, (2) disputing the amount or existence of the debt, or (3) awaiting a determination on an application for financial assistance when the consumer provides evidence of such application.
 
Prohibits this Act from having any effect on when a debt collector may engage in activities to collect or attempt to collect any debt owed or due or asserted to be owed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-2212
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2013-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Income tax deductions
Mammals
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: 
Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the accelerated depreciation allowance for race horses to allow a 3-year recovery period for any race horse (currently, a race horse must be placed in service before January 1, 2014, and be more than 2 years old if placed in service after December 31, 2013).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Border Communities Economic Security and Sustainability Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-2213
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2013-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Foreign labor
Homeland security
Industrial facilities
Industrial policy and productivity
Infrastructure development
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: 
Border Communities Economic Security and Sustainability Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to coordinate to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to accommodate preexisting and border location-dependent businesses into the design and construction of reconfigured and new ports of entry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2013-05-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Corporate Politics Transparency Act

Bill: 113-hr-2214
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2013-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business records
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political advertising
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: 
Corporate Politics Transparency Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require that quarterly and annual reports of an issuer, any proxy solicitation or consent or authorization in respect of any security, and the issuer's registration statement disclose total political expenditures in support of or in opposition to any candidate for federal, state, or local public office made by the issuer during the preceding six-year period.
 
Requires such disclosures to include: (1) the name and political party affiliation of each candidate in support of whom or in opposition to whom a political expenditure was made; (2) the amount of each such expenditure; (3) the public office that such candidate was or is seeking; (4) the relevant state, city, or district; and (5) a statement of the issuer's interest in and reason for making such expenditure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act

Bill: 113-hr-2215
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2013-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Judicial procedure and administration

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: 
Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to remove a provision excluding from application of the Act any disparate impact case filed before March 1, 1975, and decided after October 30, 1983. (
Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio
, 1989, held that, in cases brought under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the burden is on the plaintiff to prove an employer had no business necessity for a practice with discriminatory effects.) Applies the amendments made by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to a case that is subject to the removed provision in the same way such amendments apply to any other case brought under the employment discrimination provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2013-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E763)
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Introduced in House
To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

Bill: 113-hr-2219
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Department of Commerce
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: 
Reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 with specified appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce through FY2018. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Sunshine on Government Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-2221
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: 
Sunshine on Government Act of 2013 - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with the Executive Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, to create a separate website with a distinct URL, apart from the OMB website about the reports issued by each Office of Inspector General. Requires such website to include: (1) a general description of the role of the Office of Inspector General, (2) a description of the types of reports issued by the Office of Inspector General, (3) a list of each federal agency that has an Office of Inspector General, and (4) a link to a website containing Inspector General reports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit performance awards in the Senior Executive Service during sequestration periods.

Bill: 113-hr-2222
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: 
Prohibits a federal agency from paying a performance award to an employee in a Senior Executive Service position during a sequestration period or any period during which a sequestration order is issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the "Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building".

Bill: 113-hr-2223
Sponsor: Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Michigan
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the "Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building."
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the "Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Became Public Law No: 113-211.
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Became Public Law No: 113-211.
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6395-6396)
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6395-6396)
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6154)
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6154)
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2223.
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H6154-6155)
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 113-211
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-2224
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: 
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. 
 
Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes (currently, for research, experimentation, or exhibition purposes) except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements, or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license.
 
Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise providing any research facility (currently, any individual or entity) with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
To restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hr-2225
Sponsor: Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen W. [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Restores the observance of Memorial Day from the last Monday in May to May 30th of each year.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House