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TopicBill numbersort iconAuthorInterest positionBecame law
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 H.R. 1259 (112th) BradySupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 H.R. 1633 (112th) NoemSupportNo
To establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which… More
To establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act H.R. 1837 (112th) NunesSupportNo
To address certain water-related concerns on the San Joaquin River, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 H.R. 2018 (112th) MicaSupportNo
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes. (by… More
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2112 (112th) KingstonOpposeYes
An act making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending… More
An act making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2164 (112th) SmithOpposeNo
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes.… More
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Agricultural Trade Facilitation Act H.R. 2707 (112th) NunesSupportNo
To establish trade negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, and… More
To establish trade negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Rural Microbusiness Investment Credit Act of 2011 H.R. 2858 (112th) KindSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a business credit for investments in rural microbusinesses. (by CRS)
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 (112th) SmithSupportNo
To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. (by CRS)
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3078 (112th) CantorSupportYes
To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 (112th) CantorSupportYes
To implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
PIONEERS Act H.R. 3408 (112th) LambornSupportNo
To set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes. (by More
To set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 H.R. 4 (112th) LungrenSupportYes
To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. (by More
To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4019 (112th) HastingsSupportNo
To increase employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing Federal forest land, while also reducing the cost of managing such land, by… More
To increase employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing Federal forest land, while also reducing the cost of managing such land, by providing such counties a dependable source of revenue from such land, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 527 (112th) SmithSupportNo
To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other… More
To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 H.R. 705 (112th) CampSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental… More
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011 H.R. 800 (112th) CarterOpposeNo
To make the E-verify program permanent, and to provide for penalties to enforce compliance with the program, and for other purposes. (by More
To make the E-verify program permanent, and to provide for penalties to enforce compliance with the program, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 872 (112th) GibbsSupportNo
To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or… More
To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 S. 1528 (112th) JohannsSupportNo
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which that dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, to establish a temporary prohibition against… More
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which that dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, to establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act S. 1641 (112th) BaucusSupportNo
A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act S. 1642 (112th) BaucusSupportNo
A bill to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. (by CRS)
United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act S. 1643 (112th) BaucusSupportNo
A bill to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act S. 228 (112th) BarrassoSupportNo
A bill to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change. (by More
A bill to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change. (by CRS) Hide
Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act S. 520 (112th) CoburnOpposeNo
A bill to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit. (by CRS)
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2454 (111th) WaxmanOpposeNo
To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. (by More
To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. (by CRS) Hide
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4213 (111th) RangelSupportYes
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 4645 (111th) PetersonSupportNo
To remove obstacles to legal sales of United States agricultural commodities to Cuba and to end travel restrictions on all Americans to Cuba. (by More
To remove obstacles to legal sales of United States agricultural commodities to Cuba and to end travel restrictions on all Americans to Cuba. (by CRS) Hide
Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 4733 (111th) WatsonOpposeNo
To promote the well-being of farm animals by requiring Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse,… More
To promote the well-being of farm animals by requiring Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R. 503 (111th) ConyersOpposeNo
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. (by CRS)
America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 5088 (111th) OberstarOpposeNo
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. (by More
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. (by CRS) Hide
Agjobs Act of 2009 S. 1038 (111th) FeinsteinSupportNo
A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3072 (111th) RockefellerSupportNo
A bill to suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or… More
A bill to suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act S. 3628 (111th) SchumerOpposeNo
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such… More
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
A Bill to Amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to Improve the Use of Certain Registered Pesticides. S. 3735 (111th) LincolnSupportNo
A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides. (by More
A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides. (by CRS) Hide
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act S. 510 (111th) DurbinSupportNo
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. (by CRS)
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 S. 727 (111th) LandrieuOpposeNo
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. (by More
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. (by CRS) Hide
A Joint Resolution Disapproving a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to the Endangerment Finding and the Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(A) of the Clean Air Act. S.J.Res. 26 (111th) MurkowskiSupportNo
A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section… More
A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. (by CRS) Hide
Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R. 1026 (110th) MoranSupportNo
To facilitate the sale of United States agricultural products to Cuba, as authorized by the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. (by More
To facilitate the sale of United States agricultural products to Cuba, as authorized by the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. (by CRS) Hide
Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 1366 (110th) EnglishSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals. (by CRS)
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007 H.R. 1398 (110th) PetersonSupportNo
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provide that manure shall not be considered to be a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.… More
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provide that manure shall not be considered to be a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. (by CRS) Hide
To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Make Permanent the Special Rule for Contributions of Qualified Conservation Contributions. H.R. 1576 (110th) ThompsonSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions. (by More
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions. (by CRS) Hide
EAT Healthy America Act H.R. 1600 (110th) CardozaSupportNo
To continue and expand upon previous congressional efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other specialty crops for American consumers and… More
To continue and expand upon previous congressional efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other specialty crops for American consumers and international markets, to enhance the competitiveness of United States-grown specialty crops, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2007 H.R. 1680 (110th) ThompsonSupportNo
This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to establish a set procedure in order to monitor large transactions involving Ammonium Nitrate to prevent the substance from being used by… More
This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to establish a set procedure in order to monitor large transactions involving Ammonium Nitrate to prevent the substance from being used by terrorists. (by CRS) Hide
United States Specialty Crop Export Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 1706 (110th) NunesSupportNo
To provide for assistance to United States exporters of certain fruits and vegetables in order to ensure better access to foreign markets. (by More
To provide for assistance to United States exporters of certain fruits and vegetables in order to ensure better access to foreign markets. (by CRS) Hide
Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R. 1726 (110th) DeFazioOpposeNo
This bill prohibits the federal government from purchasing any product derived from a covered animal unless the animal is raised with adequate shelter, daily access to adequate food and water, and… More
This bill prohibits the federal government from purchasing any product derived from a covered animal unless the animal is raised with adequate shelter, daily access to adequate food and water, and adequate veterinary care. (by CRS) Hide
To Amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to Authorize the Interstate Distribution of State Inspected Meat and Poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture Determines That the State Inspection Requirements Are at Least Equal to Federal Inspection Requirements and to Require the Secretary to Reimburse State Agencies for Part of the Costs of Such Inspections. H.R. 1760 (110th) KindSupportNo
To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture… More
To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the State inspection requirements are at least equal to Federal inspection requirements and to require the Secretary to reimburse State agencies for part of the costs of such inspections. (by CRS) Hide
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2419 (110th) PetersonSupportYes
Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (by CRS)
To Amend Title 49, United States Code, to Provide Certain Exemptions to Drivers of Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicles Engaged in Agricultural Purposes. H.R. 3098 (110th) BorenSupportNo
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes. (by More
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes. (by CRS) Hide
United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3688 (110th) HoyerSupportYes
To implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement which essentially extends the rules of NAFTA to trade between the US and Peru (by MAPLight.org) (by More
To implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement which essentially extends the rules of NAFTA to trade between the US and Peru (by MAPLight.org) (by CRS) Hide
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 (110th) PetersonSupportYes
To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. (by More
To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
A Bill to Amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to Authorize the Interstate Distribution of State-Inspected Meat and Poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture Determines That the State Inspection Requirements Are at Least Equal to Federal Inspection Requirements and to Require the Secretary to Reimburse State Agencies for Part of the Costs of the Inspections. S. 1149 (110th) KohlSupportNo
A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture… More
A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the State inspection requirements are at least equal to Federal inspection requirements and to require the Secretary to reimburse State agencies for part of the costs of the inspections. (by CRS) Hide
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S. 2302 (110th) HarkinSupportNo
An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. (by More
An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2007 S. 700 (110th) CrapoSupportNo
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain landowners whose property contains the habitat of an endangered or threatened species and who enter into a habitat protection agreement a… More
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain landowners whose property contains the habitat of an endangered or threatened species and who enter into a habitat protection agreement a tax credit for costs relating to habitat protection easements and restoration. (by CRS) Hide
Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 H.R. 4761 (109th) JindalSupportNo
To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. (by More
To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Horse Slaughter Prohibition Bill H.R. 503 (109th) SweeneyOpposeNo
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for… More
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5684 (109th) BoehnerSupportYes
To implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. (by CRS)