Bill Search
| Name | Session | Summary | Policy Area > Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| US S 135 | 2011-2012 | Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2011 |
Technologies > Net Neutrality
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| US S 22 | 2011-2012 | Homeowner Tax Fairness Act of 2011 |
Federal Tax > Property Taxes
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| US S 28 | 2011-2012 | Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act |
Business > Wireless
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| US S 21 | 2011-2012 | Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 |
Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
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| US S 18 | 2011-2012 | Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act |
Federal Tax > IRS Information Reporting
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| US S 12 | 2011-2012 | Job Creation Act of 2011 |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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| US S 7 | 2011-2012 | Comprehensive and Fair Tax Reform Act |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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| US S 202 | 2011-2012 | Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 |
Business > Regulatory Reform
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| US HR 476 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes. |
Federal Tax > Property Taxes
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| US HR 463 | 2011-2012 | Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011: To apply the Freedom of Information Act to the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
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| US S 170 | 2011-2012 | A bill to provide for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
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| US S 80 | 2011-2012 | A bill to provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes. |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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| US S 74 | 2011-2012 | Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011: To preserve the free and open nature of the Internet, expand the benefits of broadband, and promote universally available and affordable broadband service. |
Technologies > Broadband Access
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| US S 24 | 2011-2012 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the election to deduct State and local sales taxes. |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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| US HR 438 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide further requirements for the Energy Star program, and for other purposes. |
Environment > Climate Change
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| US HR 430 | 2011-2012 | To terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program of the Department of the Treasury. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
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| US HR 402 | 2011-2012 | National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011 |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
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| US HR 5 | 2011-2012 | Protecting Access to Healthcare Act |
Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
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| US HR 397 | 2011-2012 | Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. |
Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
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| US HR 379 | 2011-2012 | Community Partners Next Door Act of 2011 - Amends the National Housing Act to provide: (1) a 50% discount for teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, and public safety officers purchasing certain eligible asset properties for use as their primary residence; (2) a $100 downpayment on any related insured mortgage; and (3) a higher Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limit for such purchases in high-cost areas. Authorizes such sales directly to a qualifying individual or to a unit of local government or a nonprofit organization for resale to such individual. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a program to inform teachers and public safety officers about such program. | |
| US HR 363 | 2011-2012 | Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government-sponsored enterprises or GSEs) each to carry out a one-year program providing for the refinancing of qualified single-family housing mortgages it owns through a refinancing mortgage (and for the purchase of and securitization of such refinancing mortgages) in accordance with this Act and the policies and procedures of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Defines a qualified mortgage as one, regardless of whether the mortgagor is current on payments due or in default, that: (1) is an existing first mortgage for purchase of, or refinancing another first mortgage on, a one- to four-family dwelling, including a condominium or a share in a cooperative ownership housing association, that is occupied by the mortgagor as principal residence; (2) is owned or guaranteed by the particular GSE; and (3) was originated on or before enactment of this Act. Specifies the terms and conditions of a refinancing mortgage, including a 40-year term to maturity and a prohibition on borrower fees. Requires waiver or forgiveness of all fees and penalties related to any default or delinquency on the original mortgage. Requires a GSE to pay a fee of up to $1,000 to the servicer of a qualified mortgage refinance. Prohibits any requirement of a property appraisal. | |
| US HR 300 | 2011-2012 | Young Adults Financial Literacy Act | |
| US HR 282 | 2011-2012 | To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification. |
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| US HR 273 | 2011-2012 | Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2011 |
Housing > Rural Housing Programs
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| US HR 237 | 2011-2012 | Amends the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 to expand access to Department of Defense (DOD) homeowners assistance for qualified members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during a designated mortgage crisis to allow the Secretary of Defense greater flexibility regarding the dates of the availability of such assistance. Directs the Secretary, in exercising such authority, to consult with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Treasury regarding the condition of housing markets in the area of a base or installation. |
US S 21
2011-2012
Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011
Topics
- Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
US S 18
2011-2012
Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
Topics
- Federal Tax > IRS Information Reporting
US HR 476
2011-2012
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
Topics
- Federal Tax > Property Taxes
US HR 463
2011-2012
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011: To apply the Freedom of Information Act to the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US S 170
2011-2012
A bill to provide for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US S 80
2011-2012
A bill to provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes.
Topics
- Federal Tax > Tax Reform
US S 74
2011-2012
Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011: To preserve the free and open nature of the Internet, expand the benefits of broadband, and promote universally available and affordable broadband service.
Topics
- Technologies > Broadband Access
US S 24
2011-2012
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the election to deduct State and local sales taxes.
Topics
- Federal Tax > Tax Reform
US HR 438
2011-2012
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide further requirements for the Energy Star program, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Environment > Climate Change
US HR 430
2011-2012
To terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program of the Department of the Treasury.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US HR 402
2011-2012
National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US HR 397
2011-2012
Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Topics
- Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
US HR 379
2011-2012
Community Partners Next Door Act of 2011 - Amends the National Housing Act to provide: (1) a 50% discount for teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, and public safety officers purchasing certain eligible asset properties for use as their primary residence; (2) a $100 downpayment on any related insured mortgage; and (3) a higher Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limit for such purchases in high-cost areas. Authorizes such sales directly to a qualifying individual or to a unit of local government or a nonprofit organization for resale to such individual. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a program to inform teachers and public safety officers about such program.
Topics
US HR 363
2011-2012
Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government-sponsored enterprises or GSEs) each to carry out a one-year program providing for the refinancing of qualified single-family housing mortgages it owns through a refinancing mortgage (and for the purchase of and securitization of such refinancing mortgages) in accordance with this Act and the policies and procedures of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Defines a qualified mortgage as one, regardless of whether the mortgagor is current on payments due or in default, that: (1) is an existing first mortgage for purchase of, or refinancing another first mortgage on, a one- to four-family dwelling, including a condominium or a share in a cooperative ownership housing association, that is occupied by the mortgagor as principal residence; (2) is owned or guaranteed by the particular GSE; and (3) was originated on or before enactment of this Act. Specifies the terms and conditions of a refinancing mortgage, including a 40-year term to maturity and a prohibition on borrower fees. Requires waiver or forgiveness of all fees and penalties related to any default or delinquency on the original mortgage. Requires a GSE to pay a fee of up to $1,000 to the servicer of a qualified mortgage refinance. Prohibits any requirement of a property appraisal.
Topics
US HR 282
2011-2012
To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification.
Topics
US HR 237
2011-2012
Amends the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 to expand access to Department of Defense (DOD) homeowners assistance for qualified members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during a designated mortgage crisis to allow the Secretary of Defense greater flexibility regarding the dates of the availability of such assistance. Directs the Secretary, in exercising such authority, to consult with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Treasury regarding the condition of housing markets in the area of a base or installation.