Homeland Security Science and Technology Authorization Act of 2010

H.R. 4842 reauthorizes the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Directorate of Science and Technology at $1.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2011 and $1.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2012.  In addition, the bill would authorize $306 million for Fis
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. (Homeland Security)

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

S. 2865 reauthorizes the Congressional Award Program through October 1, 2013. Designed to promote initiative, achievement, and excellence among the youth of America, the program arranges for medals to be awarded to young Americans who have satisfied
Sponsor: Senator Lieberman (Connecticut)

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

S. 2865 reauthorizes the Congressional Award Program through October 1, 2013. Designed to promote initiative, achievement, and excellence among the youth of America, the program arranges for medals to be awarded to young Americans who have satisfied
Sponsor: Senator Lieberman (Connecticut)

Expressing support for the vigilance and prompt response of the citizens and law enforcement agencies in New York and Connecticut to the attempted terrorist attack in Times Square on May 1, 2010

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Sponsor: Rep. McMahon, Michael E. (Homeland Security)

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2009

H.R. 3393 institutes requirements for adjustments to transparency and compliance rules related to improper payments, which occur when a federal agency pays too much for a product or service, or pays an ineligible recipient.  It lowers the impro
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. (Oversight and Government Reform)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes

H.R. 2611 would authorize funding for Fiscal Year 2010 and subsequent years for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support the Securing the Cities Initiative, a program to detect illicit nuclear and
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. (Homeland Security)

First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act

H.R. 3978 would allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to accept nonmonetary gifts, including real and personal property and services, for certain activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that it would not be able to accept under
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike (Homeland Security)

To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service

H.R. 1517 would authorize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to change the employment status of certain individuals stationed overseas if the employee has completed at least two years of continuous service of overseas limited appointments
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. (Homeland Security)

Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. (Homeland Security)

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009

H.R. 2868 amends the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, wastewater treatment works, and drinking water systems. 
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. (Homeland Security)

Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE H.R. 2200 authorizes $7.6 billion for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fiscal Year 2010 and $8.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2011.  The bill also incl
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila (Homeland Security)

To prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes (PACT Act)

H.R. 1676 would create new requirements and regulations on companies that sell and ship tobacco products (specifically, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco) through the mail to consumers. Shipping and Labeling:  Under the bill, companies that ship
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. (Judiciary)

Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress

H.Res. 5 adopts the Rules of 110th Congress, as amended by the resolution, as the Rules for the 111th Congress. The highlights of the changes are as follows: Inspector General Audits: Requires the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to provide audit
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh (Rules)