The Senate is in recess this week. The House returns for legislative business tomorrow, and will be voting on:
The Food and Drug Administration Reform Act (HR 5651) revises and extends the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars. Sponsor: Rep. Frederick “Fred” Upton [R-MI6] and 5 bipartisan cosponsors. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr5651
The Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act (HR 3310) consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens. Sponsor: Rep. Steve Scalise [R-LA1] with 9 Republican cosponsors. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3310
The Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) (HR 3541) prohibits discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Sponsor: Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ2] with 98 cosponsors (including 3 Democrats). (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3541
The Divisional Realignment Act (HR 5512) realigns divisions within two judicial districts.
The Servicemember Family Protection Act (HR 4201) provides for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces. Sponsor: Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH3] with 72 cosponsors (6 of which are Democrats). (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr4201
The Secure Border Act (HR 1299) achieves operational control of and improve security at the international land borders of the US. Sponsor: Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI10] with 32 Republican cosponsors. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr1299
HR 3670 requires the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Sponsor: Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN1] with 22 bipartisan cosponsors. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3670
The WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act (HR 2764) establishes weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security. Sponsor: Rep. Patrick Meehan [R-PA7] with 5 cosponsors including 3 Democrats. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr2764
The Jaime Zapata Border Security Task Force Act (HR 915) establishes a Border Enforcement Security Task Force program to enhance border security by fostering coordinated efforts among Federal, State, and local border and law enforcement officials to protect US border cities and communities from trans-national crime. Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28] with 2 Repbulican and 1 Democrat cosponsoring. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr915
The Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act (HR 3140) directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the assignment of officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance the security of mass transit systems. Sponsor: Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA12] with 1 Republican cosponsor. (House vote Wed.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3140
The Export Promotion Reform Act (HR 4041) further enhances the promotion of exports of United States goods and services. (House vote Wed.)
https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr4041
The Intelligence Authorization Act (HR 5743) authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government. Sponsor: Rep. Michael “Mike” Rogers [R-MI8] and no cosponsors. (House vote Thurs.) https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr5743
The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (HR 5854). Sponsor: Rep. John Culberson [R-TX7] and no cosponsors. (House vote Thurs.)
https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr5854
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (HR 5325)
https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr5325
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