Rep. Melvin Watt
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District HD-NC-12
Party Democrat
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Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 [HB-1806]
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) a tax credit for 25% of the cost of new qualified freight rail infrastructure property and qualified locomotive property; and (2) a taxpayer election to expense the cost of qualified freight rail infrastructure property (i.e., deduct all costs in the current taxable year). Terminates such credit and expensing election after 2015. Requires compliance with federal wage rate requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act as a condition of eligibility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 03/31/2009
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Fair Elections Now Act [HB-1826]
Fair Elections Now Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) with respect to: (1) eligibility and qualifying contribution requirements and benefits of fair elections financing of House of Representatives election campaigns; (2) establishment of a Fair Elections Fund; (3) eligibility for Fund allocations; (4) contribution and expenditure requirements; (5) a public debate requirement; (6) certification of whether or not a federal election candidate is a participating candidate; (7) benefits for participating candidates; (8) matching
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Hearings Held. on 07/30/2009
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World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 [HB-1849]
World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 - Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; and (4) serve
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 12/03/2009
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America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 [HB-1925]
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 - Designates specified lands in the following areas of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Great Basin; (2) Zion and Mojave Desert; (3) the Grand Staircase-Escalante; (4) Moab-La Sal Canyons; (5) Henry Mountains; (6) Glen Canyon; (7) San Juan-Anasazi; (8) Canyonlands Basin; (9) San Rafael Swell; and (10) Book Cliffs and Uinta Basin. Sets forth administrative provisions regarding: (1) filing by the Secretary of the Interior of a map and a legal description of each designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 10/01/2009
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To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. [HB-1941]
Allows certain air carriers that hold or operate air carrier slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which are used for scheduled air service between that airport and a large hub airport, to use such slots also to provide nonstop air transportation service between Reagan National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 statute miles away (perimeter rule limit).
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 04/03/2009
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National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009 [HB-1964]
National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Director of the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to public health agencies and faith-based organizations to conduct HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and related outreach activities to reduce HIV/AIDS in the African-American community. Authorizes the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to: (1) make grants to public health agencies and faith-based organizations to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/21/2009
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Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 [HB-200]
Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - (Sec. 1) Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a Chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). Excludes from computation of debts the secured or unsecured portions of: (1) debts secured by the debtor's principal residence if the current value of that residence is less than the secured debt limit; or (2) debts secured or formerly secured by a debtor's principal residence that was either sold in foreclosure or surrendered to the creditor if the current
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-19. on 02/24/2009
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty. [HB-2000]
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 of appropriate design to Dr. Muhammad Yunus in recognition of his many enduring contributions to the fight against global poverty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 04/21/2009
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2009 [HB-2024]
Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a general business tax credit for 50% of the cost of placing in service any qualified commercial vehicle advanced safety system. Defines "qualified commercial vehicle advanced safety system" as a manufacturer-certified brake stroke monitoring system, lane departure warning system, collision warning system, or vehicle stability system identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/22/2009
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Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009 [HB-2030]
Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish the Office of Water within the Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade to: (1) give assistance to provide safe water and sanitation for people worldwide; and (2) be headed by a Director for Safe Water and Sanitation. Outlines the Director's duties. Requires the Secretary of State, in order to increase the capacity of the Department of State
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E936) on 04/22/2009