Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-759 to express the sense of Congress that the Director of National Intelligence should work with other government agencies and the aerospace industry to develop and implement policies to sustain and expand the aerospace industry workforce.

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An amendment numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used to purchase light bulbs unless the light bulbs have the "ENERGY STAR" or "Federal Energy Management Program" designation.

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An amendment (numbered 1 as printed in the Congressional Record) to strike Title III which establishes a bipartisan commission to review U.S. defense needs and priorities.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 108-176 to amend section (g)(1) of Section 342 of the bill by requiring the Director of Central Intelligence to report on whether further condsolidation or elimination of watch list databases in federal departments and agencies would contribute to the efficacy and effectiveness of the Terrorist Identification Classification System in identifying known or suspected terrorist.If so, it would also require the Director of Central Intelligence to report on steps required to consolidate or eliminate such watch lists.

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An amendment to repeal provisions of current law that prohibit privately-funded abortions at overseas Defense Department medical facilities. The effect of the amendment would be to allow the restoration of regulations that permit abortions for service members and their dependents at overseas Defense Department medical facilities---provided the woman pays for the abortion.

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An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 110-707 to express the sense of Congress that NASA should work with other government agencies and the aerospace industry to develop and implement policies to sustain and expand the aerospace industry workforce.

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An amendment to modify the section of the bill that requires the discharge or retirement of service members who have medical conditions (such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or HIV-positive status) which makes them "permanently nonworldwide assignable." The amendment gives the armed services discretion to determine whether military requirements necessitate the separation of such personnel.

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An amendment to the Goss amendment, to make the lock-box provisions of the bill applicable to savings achieved in future fiscal years by reductions in future year spending allocations.

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An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill to purchase light bulbs unless the light bulbs have the "Energy Star" designation.

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An amendment regarding energy efficient light bulbs.

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An amendment to increase the number of C-17 transport aircraft authorized in the bill for FY 1995 from four to six. The additional cost of $447 million would be offset by cutting the same amount from procurement funding for already developed commercial or military planes.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, California, as the "Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office".

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 2011

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, California, as the "Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office."

Expressing solidarity with the people of Egypt in their democratic aspirations as they begin a new chapter in their country's proud history.

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2011

States that the House of Representatives: (1) stands in solidarity with the people of Egypt in their democratic aspirations; (2) condemns the use of violence against unarmed protestors by the Egyptian security services and hired gangs of thugs, urges the release of any peaceful protestors who remain in custody, and calls for an end to the imposition of emergency or martial law; (3) deplores the targeted beatings and arrests of Egyptian and international journalists, as well as human rights and democracy advocates; (4) expresses its gratitude to the Egyptian army for its restraint and for remembering that its mission is to safeguard the Egyptian people; and (5) calls upon the government of Egypt and the political opposition to work together to transition Egypt to a credible democracy and a new era for the Egyptian people.

Health Insurance Rate Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2011

Health Insurance Rate Review Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to declare that federal provisions requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review unreasonable premium increases in health care coverage shall not be construed to prohibit a state from imposing additional rate requirements on health insurance issuers that are more protective of consumers. Expands such review to include all rate increases, not only premium increases. Directs the Secretary or the relevant state insurance commissioner (or state regulator) to take corrective actions to ensure that any excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory rates are corrected prior to, or as soon as possible after, implementation, including through mechanisms such as denying rates, modifying rates, or requiring rebates to consumers. Requires the Secretary to determine whether the state insurance commissioner or regulator or the Secretary will undertake such corrective actions based on whether the state can adequately undertake such actions. Applies these provisions to grandfathered health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2011

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011 - Requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption. Requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements. Requires the state redistricting entity to: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.

Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2011

Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit: (1) the transfer or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, except for its lawful possession within the United States on or before the date of this Act's enactment; and (2) the importation or bringing into the United States of such a device. Sets forth exceptions to such ban. Sets penalties for violations. Requires a large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after this Act's enactment to be identified by a serial number that clearly shows that the device was manufactured after enactment and such other identification as the Attorney General may prescribe.

Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2011

Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for: (1) anyone whose federal license to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms has been revoked, or whose license renewal application has been denied, to transfer business inventory firearms into a personal collection or to an employee of such person or to receive a firearm that was a business inventory firearm as of the date of a revocation or renewal denial notice; and (2) anyone who has received a license revocation or renewal denial notice to transfer to any other person a firearm that was a business inventory firearm. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of not more than one year (five years for willful violations) for violations of this Act.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 2011

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 2011

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments. Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS. Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the boundaries of the sanctuaries, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) a draft supplemental management plan for each of the sanctuaries that focuses on management in the areas added by this Act; and (2) a revised management plan for each of the sanctuaries. Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 2011

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2010

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they have considered the report and proposed plan of action, that DOD has prepared the necessary policies and regulations to exercise the discretion provided by such repeal, and that implementation of such policies and regulations is consistent with the standards of military readiness and effectiveness, unit cohesion, and military recruiting and retention. Provides that, until such time as the above conditions are met, the current policy shall remain in effect.

Congratulating the San Francisco Giants on winning the 2010 World Series Championship.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2010

Congratulates the San Francisco Giants on winning the 2010 World Series Championship.

Congratulating Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2010

Congratulates Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2010

Recognizes Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons and commemorates him on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.