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Congress is Not a Career Act

Bill: 113-hr-296
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Congress is Not a Career Act - Redefines &quot;Member of Congress&quot; under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with respect to the exclusion from the meaning of &quot;Member&quot; of any Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress, who opts out of FERS, but only if he or she served as a Member before the enactment of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004. Repeals the requirement of service before enactment of such Act. (Thus, allows Members to opt out of FERS benefits regardless of when they have been elected.)
 
Amends the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Agency Contributions requirements to permit a Member of Congress to elect irrevocably, by written notice to the official by whom such Member is paid, not to receive TSP contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-297
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations for payments to children's hospitals for expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

action_date: 2013-02-04
text: 

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

 
Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations for payments to children's hospitals for expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 50 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H319)
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 50 (Roll no. 32).(text: CR H319)
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H326-327)
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 297.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H319-322)
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-3.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-3.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-299
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Congressional operations and organization
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Maryland
Members of Congress
Political representation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2013 - Restores the right of District of Columbia residents to participate as Maryland residents in congressional elections and presidential elections.
 
Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act that establishes the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives, and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 that provides for electing a Senator and Representative for the District.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and 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: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and 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: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and 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: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-300
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Homeland security
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Terrorism
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013 - Includes Israel in the visa waiver program upon the Secretary of Homeland Security's (DHS) determination that Israel: (1) has entered into an agreement with the United States to report, or make available through Interpol or other means, information about passport theft or loss; (2) has entered into an information sharing agreement with the United States regarding whether Israeli citizens and nationals traveling to the United States represent a U.S. security threat; (3) cooperates with the U.S. government on counterterrorism initiatives, information sharing, and preventing terrorist travel; (4) issues all new and reissued passports with biometric identifiers; and (5) has made every reasonable effort, without jeopardizing Israeli security, to ensure that reciprocal privileges are extended to all U.S. citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Inspector General Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-302
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
District of Columbia
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government studies and investigations
Maryland
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Inspector General Act of 2013 - Establishes an Office of Inspector General for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to appoint an Inspector General for the Authority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2013-01-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Retired Pay Restoration Act

Bill: 113-hr-303
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Retired Pay Restoration Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that military retired pay should not be reduced because a military retiree is also eligible for veterans' disability compensation awarded for a service-connected disability. 
 
Allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability (under current law, only a disability rated at 50% or more). Repeals provisions phasing in the full concurrent receipt of such pay through December 31, 2013. 
 
Makes eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans' disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related special pay those individuals who were retired or separated from military service due to a service-connected disability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-01-15
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: 2013-01-15
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: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hr-304
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Maryland
State and local government operations
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Revises membership requirements for and reduces to nine the number of members on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Makes corresponding reductions in the number of members appointed by the governors of Virginia and Maryland, the mayor of the District of Columbia, and the President.
 
Reduces from 10 to 5 the number of votes required to approve bond issues and the annual budget.
 
Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Regional Airports Authority Act of 1985.
 
Limits members to one term.
 
Prescribes certain term limits for the first six members appointed by the governor of Virginia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2013-01-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E34)
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Muhammad Ali Legacy Act

Bill: 113-hr-305
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Education programs funding
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: 
Muhammad Ali Legacy Act - Directs the Secretary of State to award grants to one or more eligible organizations that: (1) are established to promote global respect, understanding, and communication and to encourage character and leadership development world-wide; and (2) demonstrate a commitment to preserving the legacy of Muhammad Ali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.

Bill: 113-hr-306
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2013-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Provides for the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Considered from the Private Calendar.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Placed on the Private Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-445.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-445.
action_date: 2014-04-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-04-04
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2014-04-04
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Constitutional Congressional Pay Accountability Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-308
Sponsor: Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2013-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: 
Constitutional Congressional Pay Accountability Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, if all of the regular appropriation bills for a fiscal year do not become law before the beginning of that fiscal year, to: (1) deposit all payments otherwise required to be made for the compensation of Members of Congress in an escrow account, and (2) release them to the Members only upon the enactment of all such bills. 
 
 Requires a 25% reduction in a Member's annual rate of pay for pay periods occurring during any Congress if all of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year in which that Congress begins do not become law before the first day of such Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-309
Sponsor: Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2013-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Judicial review and appeals

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: 
Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 2013 - Requires federal agencies to review their covered rules and modify, consolidate, or terminate such rules on a periodic basis. Defines "covered rule" to include a significant rule that is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or any other rule designated by an agency for sunset review. 
 
Allows a person adversely affected by a rule that is not a significant rule to submit a petition for sunset review of such rule. Provides for sunset review of a rule upon the request of a congressional committee or a majority of the members of such committee.
 
Requires the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to: (1) conduct an inventory of existing rules and deadlines for their sunset review; (2) prioritize rules for sunset review based on specified criteria, including the cost of the rule and the burden of reviewing it; (3) group related rules for simultaneous review; (4) provide guidance to agencies for conducting sunset reviews; and (5) provide feedback to agencies on sunset reviews and results. Requires a new significant rule to be reviewed: (1) within three years after taking effect, or (2) within seven years after taking effect if the rule is issued pursuant to negotiated rulemaking procedures or if compliance with the rule requires substantial capital investment.
 
Requires each federal agency to designate a Regulatory Review Officer with responsibility for implementation of this Act. 
 
Provides for judicial review of a denial or delay in granting or denying a petition for sunset review of a rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
action_date: 2013-01-18
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: 2013-01-18
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: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill: 113-hr-310
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2013-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: 
No Budget, No Pay Act - Prohibits the payment of any pay to any Member of Congress (excluding the Vice President): (1) if both houses of Congress have not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget for a fiscal year before October 1 of that fiscal year and have not passed all the regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year by such date, or (2) until both houses of Congress approve such a budget resolution and pass all such appropriations bills. Prohibits any retroactive pay for such a period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-312
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2013-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Federal district courts
Judicial procedure and administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: 
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 - Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in U.S. district courts or the Court of International Trade on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (thereby expanding the current prohibition on exclusion on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House