Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]

An amendment to increase from $100,500,000 to $137,800,000 funds for Stinger Program under Army missile procurement funds.

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An amendment to make citizen participation standards under CDBG plans more flexible by emphasizing inclusion of persons residing in slum or blight areas, by providing for public hearings to obtain citizen views, and by conducting review programs on a regular basis.

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An amendment to increase the amount appropriated for additional capital for the Business Loan and Investment Fund by $1,000,000, and to reduce the appropriation for additional capital for new direct loan obligations to be incurred by the Fund from $97,000,000 to $39,000,000.

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An amendment to transfer $50 million from the public housing construction program to the public housing drug elimination grant program.

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An amendment to add three additional items to the bill's list of cooperative steps taken by the Endara government to control money laundering in Panama: 1. signing of a counter-narcotics agreement; 2. establishing legal requirements for information for regulatory and legal authorities; and, 3. signing of the U.N. Convention Against Illicit Narcotics Trafficking. The amendment would also add a statement of U.S. policy regarding Panama to the bill which directs the U.S. to pursue "appropriate arrangements" for exchanging adequate financial records of narcotics investigations.

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Amendment sought to establish a fellowship Program for East European Political Education through the United States Information Agency.

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An amendment which clarifies that nothing in the bill overrides obligations of the United States under any free trade agreement to which the United States is a signatory.

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An amendment which defers the effective date of requirements under the bill until the time the Administration is granted "fast track" authority for trade negotiations dealing with financial services. Under the bill, requirements would become effective upon enactment of the legislation.

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An amendment, printed as amendment No. 18 in House Report 104-483, to ensure that all qualifying counties in the U.S. would receive the same amount of target refugee assistance per refugee, execpt for the Targeted Assistance Ten Percent Discretionary Program.

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An amendment to make technical changes to the bill.

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An amendment not preprinted in the Congressional Record, to make two technical corrections to the gift ban provisions

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An amendment that limits the debate time to twenty minutes on the following amendments: 11, 31, 40, 41, 57, 61, 65, 66, and 72 printed in the Congressional Record; and modifies amendment No. 57 to allow it to be offered to the end of the bill rather than to Title I.

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An amendment to correct a technical drafting error.

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An amendment to provide for the disposition of points of order made against proposed legislation under the provisions of the bill. The amendment would provide that the Chair recognize a member for the purpose of raising a point of order against proposed legislation under the provisions of the bill, and the point of order would be debatable for 20 minutes, without intervening motion except a motion to adjourn or that the Committee of the Whole rise.

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An amendment to make in order as self-executing the amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record in lieu of the amendment numbered 1 which is currently made in order as self-executing by the rule.

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An amendment to increase the time for debate on the bill from 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours.

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An amendment no. 3 and printed in Part A of H.Rept. 106-186 to authorize block grant funding for anti-gang programs.

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An amendment to strike section 6 that specifies that the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of the War Powers Resolution shall not apply during the remainder of the 106th Congress to a measure introduced pursuant to section 5 of the War Powers Resolution with respect to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 106-621 to shorten the waiting period from 180 days to 60 days for Congress to review a proposed adjustment in the performance level that defines high-speed computers and excludes any days in which the House or Senate is in sine die adjournment.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 106-613 to add a new title which lays out a biennial budget process.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute considered as adopted pursuant to a previous order of the House.

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An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 108-122 to insert a new section providing for the repeal of MTOPS for computer export controls.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text for the purpose of amendment.

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An amendment to strike "printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution" and insert "numbered 1 for printing in the Congressional Record pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII.".

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An amendment numbered 3A and made in order pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 365 (as passed by the House) to add a new section 217 to the bill providing for establishment of the Active Response Corps.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record which seeks to increase funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program by $50 million. The amendment seeks to reduce funding for operations, research and facilities at NOAA by $50 million.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-167 to add language passed by the House as part of H.R. 4975 in the 109th Congress amending the post-employment restrictions contained in section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code. The amendment would direct the Clerk, in consultation with the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, to inform a Member, officer, or employee who is subject to the post-employment restrictions on lobbying contacts contained in that section of the beginning and ending dates of the restriction.

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 January 2013

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003 and to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6684) to provide for spending reduction.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2012

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6684) to provide for spending reduction.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 225 Simi Village Drive in Simi Valley, California, as the "Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2012

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 225 Simi Village Drive in Simi Valley, California, as the "Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building."

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2012

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization.

Defend Your Home Against Wildfire Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2012

Defend Your Home Against Wildfire Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a process for the expedited consideration of a permit application submitted by the owner of eligible private property to remove vegetation on federal land adjacent to the property to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire that would threaten a residential structure on such property. Requires the final decision on an application for a vegetation removal permit to be made no later than 14 days after the application is received. Prohibits a vegetation removal permit from authorizing vegetation removal activities by a private landowner on federal land more than 100 feet beyond the boundary or boundaries shared by such land and the eligible private property. Authorizes the Secretary concerned to make a grant to a recipient of a vegetation removal permit to help cover up to 25% of the vegetation removal costs.

STEM Jobs Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2012

STEM Jobs Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make up to 55,000 visas available to qualified immigrants who: (1) have a doctorate degree in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM degree) from a U.S. university; (2) agree to work for at least five years for the petitioning employer or in the United States in a STEM field upon being lawfully admitted for permanent residence; and (3) have taken all doctoral courses in a STEM field, including all correspondence courses, while physically present in the United States. Makes any such unused visas available to aliens who: (1) hold a master's degree in a STEM field from a U.S. university; (2) agree to work for a total of at least five years for the petitioning employer or in the United States in a STEM field upon being lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (3) have taken all master's degree courses in a STEM field, including all correspondence courses, while physically present in the United States; and (4) hold a baccalaureate degree in a STEM field or in the biological and biomedical sciences. Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) from approving an employer petition on behalf of either of the above class of aliens unless the Secretary receives a determination by the Secretary of Labor that there are not sufficient American workers available for the job. Requires: (1) employers of foreign STEM graduates to submit a job order for the position with the appropriate state workforce agency, and (2) such agency to post the position on its website for at least 30 days. Requires DHS to make available on its website specified information regarding foreign STEM employers, the number of aliens granted STEM status, and their occupations. Eliminates the diversity immigrant program. States that: (1) the permanent priority date for any employment-based petition shall be the date on which the petition is filed, unless such filing was preceded by the filing of a labor certification with the Secretary of Labor, in which case that date shall constitute the priority date; and (2) an alien who is the beneficiary of an employment-based petition that was approvable when filed shall retain such petition's priority date in the consideration of any subsequently filed employment-based petition. Revises student visa provisions.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 211 Hope Street in Mountain View, California, as the "Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office".

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2012

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 211 Hope Street in Mountain View, California, as the "Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office."

Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2012

Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) 14 C-27J aircraft that are excess to DOD needs and that acceptable for use by the Forest Service for wildfire suppression purposes. Grants the USDA Secretary priorty over other federal agencies regarding such transfers. Allows the DOD Secretary during FY2013-FY2017 to sell aircraft and aircraft parts that are excess to DOD needs to persons or entities contracting with the federal government for wildfire suppression purposes.

Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2012

Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code of 2012 - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the enactment of comprehensive tax reform in 2013. Defines "tax reform bill" for purposes of this Act, as a bill of the 113th Congress that is introduced not later than April 30, 2013, and is certified by the chair of the Joint Committee on Taxation as containing proposals to: (1) consolidate the 6 current individual income tax brackets into a maximum of 2 brackets (of 10% and not higher than 25%), (2) reduce the corporate income tax rate to not more than 25%, (3) repeal the alternative minimum tax (AMT), (4) broaden the tax base so that tax revenues comprise between 18 and 19% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and (5) reform the current system of foreign taxation. Provides for expedited consideration of such tax reform bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Repeal of Obamacare Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2012

Repeal of Obamacare Act - Repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effective as of its enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by such Act. Repeals the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective as of the Act's enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by the Act's health care provisions.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2012

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia.

Expressing support for designation of August 1, 2012, as "National Eagle Scout Day".

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2012

Supports the designation of a National Eagle Scout Day to commemorate the contributions made by Eagle Scouts of the Boy Scouts of America.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to capital account.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2012

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2013 the taxpayer election to expense qualified film or television production costs in the current taxable year.

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2012

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish and update a list of each person the Secretary has reason to believe: (1) is responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, participated in related liability concealment efforts, financially benefited from Sergei Magnitsky's detention, abuse, or death, or was involved in the criminal conspiracy uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky; or (2) is responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other human rights violations committed against individuals seeking to expose illegal activity carried out by Russian officials, or against persons seeking to promote human rights and freedoms. Makes an alien on such list ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on the list or who acts as an agent for a listed individual. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver. Subjects a person who violates, attempts to violate, or causes a violation of such prohibitions to specified penalties. Terminates this Act 10 years after its enactment.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 19 East Merced Street in Fowler, California, as the "Cecil E. Bolt Post Office".

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2012

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 19 East Merced Street in Fowler, California, as the "Cecil E. Bolt Post Office."

Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 2012

Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) subject anyone who attempts or conspires to construct or finance construction of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country, or to use such a tunnel for smuggling, to the penalties prescribed for someone who commits such an offense; (2) make such a border tunnel offense a predicate offense for a money laundering violation and for authorization for interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications; and (3) provide for the criminal forfeiture of proceeds of such an offense and the seizure and forfeiture of merchandise introduced into the United States through such a tunnel. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should continue outreach efforts to educate landowners and tenants in areas along the border between Mexico and the United States about cross-border tunnels and seek their assistance in combating tunnel construction. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report describing: (1) cross-border tunnels along the U.S.-Mexico border discovered during the preceding fiscal year; and (2) the needs of DHS to effectively prevent, investigate, and prosecute construction of such tunnels.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 2012

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5-gold coins, 400,000 $1-silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins emblematic of the game of professional football. Requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by the Secretary to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help finance the construction of a new building and the renovation of existing Pro Football Hall of Fame facilities.

Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposition of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of United States of America v. Clemens, No. 1:10-cr-00223-RBW (D.D.C.).

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 2012

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposition of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in United States of America v. Clemens for use at trial.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Nelson 'Mac' MacWilliams Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 2012

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Nelson 'Mac' MacWilliams Post Office Building."

To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2012

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such gold medal and to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the gold and bronze medals.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8771 Auburn Folsom Road in Roseville, California, as the "Lance Corporal Victor A. Dew Post Office".

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 2012

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8771 Auburn Folsom Road in Roseville, California, as the "Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office."

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Tunisia's peaceful Jasmine Revolution.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2012

Congratulates the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa in 2011. Commends the Tunisian independent electoral commission for conducting a free and credible election. Affirms the U.S. national interest in a transition to democracy and economic prosperity in Tunisia. Urges increased U.S. engagement with the Tunisian government and people. Reaffirms the friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Tunisia.