Summary: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices, (2) the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, (3) the Office of Inspector General, (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, (5) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), (6) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (7) the Financial Management Service, (8) the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, (9) the U.S. Mint for the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, (10) the Bureau of the Public Debt, (11) the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program Account, and (12) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Sets forth certain transfers of funds, plus a permanent rescission of certain funds from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund. (Sec. 101) Prohibits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve from transferring, during FY2012, more than $200 million to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for any activities authorized to be carried out under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank). Limits the CFPB's obligations for FY2012 for such activities to such amount. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the Federal Reserve Board from transferring, during FY2013, amounts specified under the Act to the CFPB. Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 to the CFPB as are necessary to carry out its authorities under federal consumer financial law. (Sec. 104) Requires the IRS to maintain a training program for IRS employees in taxpayers' rights, in dealing courteously with taxpayers, and in cross-cultural relations. (Sec. 106 ) Makes funds for the IRS under any Act available for improved facilities and increased staffing to provide sufficient and effective 1-800 help line service for taxpayers. (Sec. 107) Bars the use of IRS funds made available by this Act to implement or enforce requirements under the Internal Revenue Code and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) regarding: (1) mandatory minimum essential health insurance coverage for certain individuals, (2) filing of informational returns by providers of minimum essential health insurance coverage identifying such individuals, and (3) notification to unenrolled individuals of information on services available through their state American Health Benefit Exchange. (Sec. 108) Prohibits the transfer of PPACA funds or of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA) to the IRS to carry out any provisions of, or amendments made by, such Acts. (Sec. 109) Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to specified congressional committees on the implementation, enforcement, administration, or finalization of regulations based on or pursuant to a specified Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the IRS regarding guidance on reporting requirements for interest on deposits maintained at U.S. offices of certain financial institutions and paid to nonresident aliens. (Sec. 114) Bars the use of funds to the Department of the Treasury or the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to redesign the $1 Federal Reserve note. (Sec. 116) Extends from 12 to 14 years the authorization for the personnel management demonstration project for employees who fill critical scientific, technical, engineering, intelligence analyst, language translator, and medical positions in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). (Sec. 117) Prohibits the U.S. Mint from using any federal funds to construct or operate any museum without the explicit approval of specified congressional committees. (Sec. 118) Prohibits the use of funds to merge the U.S. Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing without the explicit approval of the same congressional committees. (Sec. 119) Deems any funds appropriated by this Act, or made available by the transfer of funds in this Act, for intelligence activities to be specifically authorized by Congress for purposes of the National Security Act of 1947 during FY2012, until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2012. (Sec. 120) Requires up to $5,000 to be made available from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Industrial Revolving Fund for necessary official reception and representation expenses. (Sec. 121) Makes permanent the Secretary of the Treasury's authority to enter into a contract to manufacture distinctive paper for U.S. currency and securities. (Sec. 122) Requires any person who forwards to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing a mutilated paper currency claim equal to or exceeding $10,000 for redemption to provide the Bureau a taxpayer identification number (TIN). (Sec. 123) Requires the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to furnish certain research, analytical, and informational services to appropriate foreign as well as federal regulatory agencies with regard to financial institutions. (Sec. 124) Prohibits any person the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe by regulation who knows that a financial institution or one of its officers, directors, employees, or agents has reported a suspicious transaction from disclosing to any person involved in the transaction that it has been reported. (Sec. 125) Exempts certain reports on monetary instruments, and records of them, from disclosure requirements under state law having or intended to have a similar effect as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). (Sec. 126) Limits FY2012 Financial Research Fund obligations to $72 million for activities authorized by Dodd-Frank. Allocates up to $64.468 million of such funds for the Office of Financial Research. (Sec. 127) Limits the Secretary's obligations for FY2012 to $200 million for the administrative expenses of the Office of Financial Stability for carrying out TARP. (Sec. 128) Requires any clerk of a federal or state criminal court who receives more than $10,000 in cash as bail for any individual charged with a specified criminal offense to file a report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. (Sec. 129) Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the Secretary's authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) under the Making Home Affordable initiative on behalf of homeowners. Title II: Executive Office of the President and Funds Appropriated to the President - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for compensation of the President and designated White House agencies, including: (1) the Council of Economic Advisers; (2) the National Security Council (NSC) and the Homeland Security Council; (3) the Office of Administration; (4) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); (5) the Office of National Drug Control Policy; (6) various other specified federal drug control programs; (7) integrated, efficient, and effective uses of information technology in the federal government; and (8) special assistance to the President and the official residence of the Vice President. Sets forth certain transfers of funds. (Sec. 202) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of prior year appropriations made available for the Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center. (Sec. 203) Bars the use of funds made available by this Act to pay the salaries and expenses of any officer or employee of the Executive Office of the President to prepare, sign, or approve statements abrogating legislation passed by both chambers and signed by the President. (Sec. 204) Requires the Director of OMB to submit to congressional appropriations committees: (1) a quarterly report on the implementation of Executive Order 13563 (relating to Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review), and (2) a report on the costs of implementing Dodd-Frank. Title III: The Judiciary - Makes appropriations to the Judiciary for FY2012 for: (1) the U.S. Supreme Court; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; (3) the U.S. Court of International Trade; (4) the courts of appeals, district courts, and other judicial services, including defender services; (5) fees of jurors and commissioners; (6) court security; (7) the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; (8) the Federal Judicial Center; and (9) the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Sets forth certain transfers of funds. (Sec. 305) Requires the U.S. Marshals Service to provide, as a pilot program, specified security services (except investigations) for courthouses which federal law authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide. (Sec. 306) Amends the Judicial Improvement Act of 1990 to prohibit the filling of the first vacancy in the office of district judge in the district of Kansas occurring 21 (currently, 20) years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill the temporary judgeship. (In effect lengthens to 21 years the period of the respective temporary judgeship in such district.) (Sec. 307) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of prior year appropriations made available for the U.S. Sentencing Commission. (Sec. 308) Requires the President to submit to Congress, without change, proposed deficiency and supplemental appropriations submitted to him by the legislative and judicial branch. Title IV: District of Columbia - Makes appropriations to the District of Columbia for FY2012, including amounts for the federal payments: (1) for District of Columbia Resident Tuition Support; (2) for emergency planning and security costs in the District; (3) to District of Columbia Courts; (4) for Defender Services in District of Columbia Courts; (5) to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia; (6) to the District of Columbia Public Defender Service; (7) to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (8) to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure and the Judicial Nomination Commission; (9) for school improvement; and (10) for the DC National Guards. Requires certain funds appropriated for operating expenses to be subject to specified proposals of the Fiscal Year 2012 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan submitted to Congress by the District of Columbia. Title V: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for independent agencies, including: (1) the Administrative Conference of the United States; (2) the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); (3) the Election Assistance Commission, including election reform programs; (4) the Federal Communication Commission (FCC); (5) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), for its Office of Inspector General; (6) the Federal Election Commission (FEC); (7) the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA); (8) the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); (9) the General Services Administration (GSA); (10) government-wide policy activities and operating expenses; (11) the GSA Office of Inspector General; (12) the Office of Citizen Services; (13) allowances and office staff for former presidents; (14) the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation; (15) the Merit Systems Protection Board; (16) Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation; (17) the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), including the Office of Inspector General; (18) the National Historic Publications and Records Commission grants program; (19) the Credit Union Community Development Revolving Loan Fund; (20) the Office of Government Ethics; (21) the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), including the Office of Inspector General; (22) the Office of Special Counsel; (23) the Postal Regulatory Commission; (24) the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board; (25) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); (26) the Selective Service System; (27) the Small Business Administration (SBA), including the Office of Inspector General and the Office of Advocacy; (28) the U.S. Postal Service, including the Office of Inspector General; and (29) the U.S. Tax Court. Sets forth certain transfers of funds. (Sec. 506) Requires GSA, if specified congressional committees adopt a resolution granting lease authority pursuant to a specified GSA prospectus, to ensure that the delineated area of procurement is identical to the delineated area included in the prospectus for all lease agreements. (Sec. 507) Requires GSA to report to specified congressional committees a detailed description of each program, project, or activity that is funded by GSA appropriations but is not under GSA control or direction, in statute or in practice. (Sec. 508) Rescinds specified amounts made available to GSA in prior years for policy and operations for the maintenance, protection, and disposal of the U.S. Coast Guard Service Center at Governor's Island, NY, and the Lorton Correctional Facility in Lorton, VA. (Sec. 510) Amends the Small Business Act to extend from 3 to 7 years the maximum term of SBA disaster loans commencing on or after October 1, 1982. (Sec. 511) Requires the SBA budget request, beginning in FY2013, to provide a detailed justification of any proposed changes from the enacted level by individual appropriation. Title VI: General Provisions (This Act) - Sets forth permissions for and restrictions upon the use of funds under this Act. (Sec. 606) Prohibits the expenditure of funds under this Act by an entity unless it agrees that such expenditure will comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 607) Prohibits the availability of funds under this Act to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the Buy American Act. (Sec. 610) Prohibits the availability of funds under this Act for use by the Executive Office of the President to request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) any official background investigation report on any individual, except when: (1) such individual has given his or her express written consent for such request within six months before the date of such request and during the same presidential administration; or (2) such request is required due to extraordinary circumstances involving national security. (Sec. 611) Makes certain cost accounting standards promulgated under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act inapplicable to a federal employees health benefits program contract. (Sec. 612) Authorizes OPM to accept and utilize (without regard to any restriction on unanticipated travel expenses) funds made available to OPM pursuant to court approval for resolving litigation and implementing any settlement agreements regarding the nonforeign area cost-of-living allowance program. (Sec. 613) Prohibits the availability of funds appropriated by this Act to pay for an abortion, or the administrative expenses in connection with any health plan under the federal employees health benefits program (FEHBP) which provides any benefits or coverage for abortions, unless the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest. (Sec. 615) Makes the restriction on purchasing nondomestic articles, materials, and supplies set forth in the Buy American Act inapplicable to the acquisition by the federal government of commercial information technology. (Sec. 616) Prohibits an officer or employee of any regulatory agency or commission funded by this Act from accepting, on behalf of that agency, or such agency or commission from accepting, payment or reimbursement from a nonfederal entity for travel-related expenses to enable an officer or employee to attend and participate in any meeting or similar function relating to official duties, when the entity offering payment or reimbursement is subject to regulation by such agency or commission, or represents such person or entity, unless the person or entity is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization. (Sec. 617) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of prior year appropriations made available for the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. (Sec. 618) Interprets, during FY2012, the term "payment of cash in advance" as payment before the transfer of title to, and control of, the exported items to the Cuban purchaser for purposes of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. (Sec. 619) Permits the use of funds made available to the CFTC and the SEC for the interagency funding and sponsorship of a joint advisory committee to advise on emerging regulatory issues. (Sec. 620) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to carry out Internal Revenue Code requirements regarding the Presidential Campaign Fund or the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. (Sec. 621) Bars the use of funds made available by this Act to implement the Report and Order of the FCC relating to the matter of preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. (Sec. 622) None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to carry out any of the publicly available consumer product safety information database under the Consumer Product Safety Act. (Sec. 623) Prohibits, during FY2012, the obligation of funds from the SEC Reserve Fund established by Dodd-Frank. (Sec. 624) Requires the Comptroller General to analyze the benefits and costs of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, including both quantitative and qualitative measures, both market and nonmarket. (Sec. 625) Nullifies the force and effect of specified federal regulations with respect to broadcast and cable telecommunications regarding the Fairness Doctrine, cable personal attacks, and political editorials. Requires FCC, by notice in the Federal Register, to take necessary action to remove them from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). (These rules were removed by the FCC on September 9, 2011.) (Sec. 626) Requires the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, the FCC, the FTC, GSA, the NARA, the SEC, and SBA to provide specified congressional committees on appropriations a quarterly accounting of the cumulative balances of any unobligated funds received during any previous fiscal year. (Sec. 627) Requires specified federal agencies to report to the congressional appropriations committees on: (1) increasing public participation in the rulemaking process and reducing uncertainty; (2) improving coordination with other federal agencies to eliminate redundant, inconsistent, and overlapping regulations; and (3) identifying existing regulations that have been reviewed and determined to be outmoded, ineffective, or excessively burdensome. (Sec. 628) Appropriates amounts required under current law for the following activities: (1) compensation of the President; (2) payments to the Judicial Officers' Retirement Fund, the Judicial Survivors' Annuities Fund, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judges' Retirement Fund; (3) payment of federal contributions for the health benefits of retired employees and for the life insurance benefits for employees retiring after December 31, 1989; (4) payment to finance the unfunded liability of new and increased annuity benefits under the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund; (5) payment of certain annuities authorized to be paid from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund other than by the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). (Sec. 629) Requires an executive agency covered by this Act to consult with GSA before issuing a solicitation for offers of new leases or construction contracts, and in the case of succeeding leases, before entering into negotiations with the current lessor. Authorizes any such agency with authority to enter into an emergency lease to do so during any period for which the President requires emergency leasing authority. (Sec. 630) Prohibits the use of funds made available in this Act to implement or enforce the ban of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 against lead in children's toys in regards to off-highway vehicles and bicycles. (Sec. 631) Prohibits the use of FTC funds made available in this Act to complete the draft report entitled "Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts" unless such Working Group complies with Executive Order 13563 ("Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review"). (Sec. 632) Bars the use of funds to pay the salaries and expenses for the following positions, or any substantially similar positions: (1) White House Director of the Office of Health Reform, (2) Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, (3) Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury assigned to the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry and Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy, and (4) White House Director of Urban Affairs. (Sec. 633) Prohibits the use of FCC funds made available in this Act to remove the conditions imposed on commercial terrestrial operations in the Order and Authorization adopted by the FCC on January 26, 2011 (DA 11-133), or otherwise permit such operations, until it has resolved concerns of potential widespread harmful interference by such commercial terrestrial operations with commercially available Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. Title VII: General Provisions Government-Wide - Sets forth requirements for the use of appropriations by designated departments, agencies, and corporations. (Sec. 701) Sets restrictions upon the use of appropriations by any federal department, agency, or instrumentality unless it has in place, and will continue to administer in good faith, a written policy designed to ensure that all workplaces are free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances by the officers and employees of such department, agency, or instrumentality. (Sec. 726) Prohibits the use of funds by federal agencies to collect, review, create or contract for any aggregation of data by any means of any personally identifiable information relating to an individual's access to or use of any federal government or nongovernmental Internet site. (Sec. 727) Prohibits the use of funds to enter into or renew a contract for a federal employee health plan which includes a provision providing prescription drug coverage, except where the contract also includes a provision for contraceptive coverage. Exempts specified religious plans from such prohibition. Prohibits a federal employee health plan, however, from discriminating against an individual on the basis that the individual refuses to prescribe or otherwise provide for contraceptives because such activities would be contrary to his or her religious beliefs or moral convictions. (Sec. 728) Declares that the United States is committed to: (1) ensuring the health of its Olympic, Pan American, and Paralympic athletes; and (2) supports the strict adherence to antidoping in sport through testing, adjudication, education, and research as performed by nationally recognized oversight authorities. (Sec. 729) Allows the use of funds appropriated for official travel by federal departments and agencies, if consistent with OMB Circular A-126 regarding official travel for government personnel, to participate in the fractional aircraft ownership pilot program. (Sec. 730) Bars the use of funds to: (1) implement or enforce restrictions or limitations on the Coast Guard Congressional Fellowship Program; or (2) implement proposed OPM regulations relating to the detail of executive branch employees to the legislative branch. (Sec. 731) Prohibits an executive branch agency from purchasing, constructing, and/or leasing any additional facilities, except within or contiguous to existing locations, to conduct federal law enforcement training without advance approval of congressional appropriations committees. Authorizes the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center to obtain the temporary use of additional facilities by lease, contract, or other agreement for training which cannot be accommodated in existing Center facilities. (Sec. 732) Bars the availability of funds, for FY2012, for transfers or reimbursements to the E-Government initiatives sponsored by OMB before 15 days following an OMB report to the congressional appropriations committees and receipt of their approval of such transfer. (Sec. 733) Prohibits the use of funds to begin or announce a study or public-private competition regarding the conversion to contractor performance of any function performed by federal employees pursuant to OMB Circular A-76 or any other administrative regulation, directive, or policy. (Sec. 734) Bars the use of funds by an executive branch agency, unless otherwise authorized by existing law, to produce any prepackaged news story intended for broadcast or distribution in the United States, unless the story includes a clear notification within its text or audio that it was prepared or funded by that agency. (Sec. 735) Bars the use of funds in contravention of the Privacy Act or regulations concerning protection of privacy and freedom of information. (Sec. 736) Requires each executive department and agency to evaluate the creditworthiness of an individual before issuing him or her a government travel charge card. Prohibits issuance of such a card, except in specified circumstances, to individuals that either lack a credit history or are found to have an unsatisfactory credit history. Requires such evaluation to include an assessment of the individual's consumer report from a consumer reporting agency. (Sec. 737) Prohibits the use of funds for any federal government contract with any foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under the Homeland Security Act of 2002, or any subsidiary of such an entity. Requires any Secretary to waive such prohibition if so required in the interest of national security. Exempts contracts entered into before the enactment of this Act or task orders issued pursuant to such contracts. (Sec. 738) Bars the use of funds to recommend or require any entity submitting an offer for a federal contract, or otherwise participating in federal acquisition of property or services, to disclose specified information regarding contributions or expenditures with respect to a federal election as a condition of such offer or acquisition. (Sec. 740) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any corporation: (1) with an unpaid federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; or (2) convicted of a felony criminal violation under any federal law within the preceding 24 months. (Sec. 742) Prohibits the expenditure of funds made available by this Act for any new hire by any federal agency funded in this Act that is not verified through the E-Verify Program established under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Title VIII: General Provisions (District of Columbia) - Sets forth authorized or prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this Act identical or similar to corresponding provisions of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2011. (Sec. 802) Prohibits the use of federal funds provided in this Act for publicity or propaganda purposes or implementation of any policy including boycott designed to support or defeat legislation pending before Congress or any state legislature. (Sec. 806) Prohibits the use of federal funds contained in this Act by the District of Columbia Attorney General or any other officer or entity of the District government to provide assistance for any petition drive or civil action which seeks to require Congress to provide for voting representation in Congress for the District. Declares that nothing in this section bars the Counsel from reviewing or commenting on briefs in private lawsuits, or from consulting with officials of the District government regarding such lawsuits. (Sec. 807) Bars the use of federal funds contained in this Act for any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. (Sec. 808) Provides that nothing in this Act may be construed to prevent the Council or the Mayor from addressing the issue of the provision of contraceptive coverage by health insurance plans. Expresses the intent of Congress that any legislation enacted on such issue should include a "conscience clause" which provides exceptions for religious beliefs and moral convictions. (Sec. 809) Prohibits the use of funds contained in this Act to enact or carry out any law, rule, or regulation to legalize or otherwise reduce penalties associated with the possession, use, or distribution of any schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act or any tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) derivative. (Sec. 810) Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act for abortions except where the mother's life would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or in cases of rape or incest. (Sec. 813) Allows the transfer of amounts appropriated in this Act as operating funds to the District's enterprise and capital funds. Requires such transferred amounts to retain appropriation authority consistent with this Act. Title IX: Additional General Provisions - (Sec. 901) Repeals any amendment made after January 19, 2009, to federal regulations regarding travel-related transactions to, from, and within Cuba by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, persons visiting members of their immediate family in Cuba, and remittances to nationals. Restores the regulations formerly in effect on January 19, 2009. Requires them to be carried out notwithstanding any guidelines, opinions, letters, presidential directives, or agency practices relating to them. (Sec. 902) Establishes a spending reduction account consisting of the amount by which the applicable allocation of new budget authority made by the House Committee on Appropriations exceeds the amount of proposed new budget authority. Makes such amount $0.00.

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circumstances involving national security sec makes certain cost accounting standards promulgated office_of_federal_procurement_policy_act inapplicable federal_employees_health_benefits_program contract sec authorizes opm accept utilize regard restriction unanticipated travel expenses funds available opm pursuant court approval resolving litigation implementing settlement agreements area cost living allowance program sec prohibits availability funds appropriated act pay abortion administrative expenses connection health plan federal_employees_health_benefits_program fehbp provides benefits coverage abortions life mother endangered fetus carried term pregnancy result act rape incest sec makes restriction purchasing nondomestic articles materials supplies set forth buy_american_act inapplicable acquisition federal_government commercial information technology sec prohibits officer employee regulatory agency commission funded act accepting behalf agency agency commission accepting payment reimbursement nonfederal entity travel related expenses enable officer employee attend participate meeting similar function relating official duties entity offering payment reimbursement subject regulation agency commission represents person entity person entity nonprofit tax exempt organization sec rescinds specified unobligated balances prior year appropriations available privacy_and_civil_liberties_oversight_board sec interprets fy2012 term payment cash advance payment transfer title control exported items cuban purchaser purposes trade sanctions reform export enhancement_act sec permits use funds available cftc sec interagency funding sponsorship joint advisory_committee advise emerging regulatory issues sec prohibits use funds available act carry internal_revenue_code requirements presidential campaign fund presidential_primary_matching_payment_account sec bars use funds available act implement report order fcc relating matter preserving open internet broadband industry practices sec funds available act carry publicly available consumer product safety information database consumer product safety act sec prohibits fy2012 obligation funds sec reserve fund established dodd-frank sec requires comptroller_general analyze benefits costs consumer product safety improvement act including quantitative qualitative measures market nonmarket sec nullifies force effect specified federal regulations respect broadcast cable telecommunications fairness doctrine cable personal attacks political requires fcc notice federal_register necessary action remove code federal regulations cfr rules removed fcc september sec requires department_of_the_treasury executive_office president judiciary fcc ftc gsa nara sec sba provide specified congressional committees appropriations quarterly accounting cumulative balances unobligated funds received previous fiscal year sec requires specified federal agencies report congressional appropriations committees increasing public participation rulemaking process reducing uncertainty improving coordination federal agencies eliminate redundant inconsistent overlapping regulations identifying existing regulations reviewed determined outmoded ineffective excessively burdensome sec appropriates amounts required current law following activities compensation president payments judicial officers retirement fund judicial survivors annuities fund court federal claims judges retirement fund payment federal contributions health benefits retired employees life insurance benefits employees retiring december payment finance unfunded liability new increased annuity benefits civil_service_retirement_and_disability_fund payment certain annuities authorized paid civil_service_retirement_and_disability_fund federal employees retirement system fers civil_service_retirement_system csrs sec requires executive agency covered act consult gsa issuing solicitation offers new leases construction contracts case succeeding leases entering negotiations current lessor authorizes agency authority enter emergency lease period president requires emergency leasing authority sec prohibits use funds available act implement enforce ban consumer product safety improvement act lead children toys regards highway vehicles bicycles sec prohibits use ftc funds available act complete draft report entitled interagency_working_group food marketed children preliminary proposed nutrition principles guide industry self regulatory efforts working_group complies executive order improving regulation regulatory review sec bars use funds pay salaries expenses following positions substantially similar positions white_house director office health reform assistant president energy climate change senior advisor secretary treasury assigned presidential task_force auto industry senior counselor manufacturing policy white_house director urban affairs sec prohibits use fcc funds available act remove conditions imposed commercial terrestrial operations order authorization adopted fcc january permit operations resolved concerns potential widespread harmful interference commercial terrestrial operations commercially available global_positioning_system gps devices title vii general_provisions government wide sets forth requirements use appropriations designated departments agencies corporations sec sets restrictions use appropriations federal department agency instrumentality place continue administer good faith written policy designed ensure workplaces free illegal use possession distribution controlled substances officers employees department agency instrumentality sec prohibits use funds federal agencies collect review create contract aggregation data means personally identifiable information relating individual access use federal_government nongovernmental internet site sec prohibits use funds enter renew contract federal employee health plan includes provision providing prescription drug coverage contract includes provision contraceptive coverage exempts specified religious plans prohibition prohibits federal employee health plan discriminating individual basis individual refuses prescribe provide contraceptives activities contrary religious beliefs moral convictions sec declares united_states committed ensuring health olympic american paralympic athletes supports strict adherence sport testing adjudication education research performed nationally recognized oversight authorities sec allows use funds appropriated official travel federal departments agencies consistent omb circular official travel government personnel participate fractional aircraft ownership pilot program sec bars use funds implement enforce restrictions limitations coast_guard congressional fellowship program implement proposed opm regulations relating detail executive branch employees legislative branch sec prohibits executive branch agency purchasing constructing leasing additional facilities contiguous existing locations conduct federal law enforcement training advance approval congressional appropriations committees authorizes federal_law_enforcement_training_center obtain temporary use additional facilities lease contract agreement training accommodated existing center facilities sec bars availability funds fy2012 transfers reimbursements government initiatives sponsored omb days following omb report congressional appropriations committees receipt approval transfer sec prohibits use funds begin announce study public private competition conversion contractor performance function performed federal employees pursuant omb circular a-76 administrative regulation directive policy sec bars use funds executive branch agency authorized existing law produce news story intended broadcast distribution united_states story includes clear notification text audio prepared funded agency sec bars use funds contravention privacy_act regulations concerning protection privacy freedom information sec requires executive department agency evaluate creditworthiness individual issuing government travel charge card prohibits issuance card specified circumstances individuals lack credit history found unsatisfactory credit history requires evaluation include assessment individual consumer report consumer reporting agency sec prohibits use funds federal_government contract foreign incorporated entity treated inverted domestic corporation homeland_security act subsidiary entity requires secretary waive prohibition required interest national security exempts contracts entered enactment act task orders issued pursuant contracts sec bars use funds recommend require entity submitting offer federal contract participating federal acquisition property services disclose specified information contributions expenditures respect federal election condition offer acquisition sec prohibits use funds available act enter contract memorandum understanding cooperative agreement grant provide loan loan guarantee corporation unpaid federal tax liability assessed judicial administrative remedies exhausted lapsed paid timely manner pursuant agreement authority responsible collecting tax liability convicted felony criminal violation federal law preceding months sec prohibits expenditure funds available act new hire federal agency funded act verified e-verify_program established illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act title viii general_provisions district_of_columbia sets forth authorized prohibited uses funds appropriated act identical similar corresponding provisions district_of_columbia appropriations act sec prohibits use federal funds provided act publicity propaganda purposes implementation policy including boycott designed support defeat legislation pending congress state legislature sec prohibits use federal funds contained act district_of_columbia attorney general officer entity district government provide assistance petition drive civil action seeks require congress provide voting representation congress district declares section bars counsel reviewing briefs private lawsuits consulting officials district government lawsuits sec bars use federal funds contained act program distributing sterile needles syringes injection illegal drug sec provides act construed prevent council mayor addressing issue provision contraceptive coverage health insurance plans expresses intent congress legislation enacted issue include conscience clause provides exceptions religious beliefs moral convictions sec prohibits use funds contained act enact carry law rule regulation reduce penalties associated possession use distribution schedule substance controlled substances act derivative sec prohibits expenditure funds appropriated act abortions mother life endangered fetus carried term cases rape incest sec allows transfer amounts appropriated act operating funds district enterprise capital funds requires transferred amounts retain appropriation authority consistent act title additional general_provisions sec repeals amendment january federal regulations travel related transactions cuba persons subject jurisdiction persons visiting members immediate family cuba remittances nationals restores regulations effect january requires carried notwithstanding guidelines opinions letters presidential directives agency practices relating sec establishes spending reduction account consisting applicable allocation new budget authority house_committee appropriations exceeds proposed new budget authority makes


Summary: Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for he Administrative Conference of the United States for FY2012-FY2014.  Prohibits more than $2,500 from being made available in each fiscal year for official representation and entertainment expenses for foreign dignitaries.  Requires the Chairman of the Conference to: (1) submit an annual report to the President and Congress on the progress and activities of the Conference, including a description of all current and proposed future projects; (2) provide for an annual independent audit of the financial statements of the Conference, and (3) prepare and submit an annual budget. Requires at least 35% of the funding for the Conference to be made available in each fiscal year for such projects.

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Summary: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2012 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (8) the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); (9) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), including for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership; (10) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); and (11) departmental management, including for the Office of Inspector General and for the renovation and modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover Building. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force on job repatriation and manufacturing growth and report on related incentive strategies and implementation plans. (Sec. 105) Sets forth determinations that must be made by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in order for NOAA to enter into a contract for development of a major program (an activity approved to proceed to implementation that has an estimated lifecycle cost of more than $250 million), including that the technical, cost and schedule risks of the program are clearly identified and that the program has demonstrated a high likelihood of accomplishing its intended goals. Requires the Under Secretary to annually submit a Major Program Annual Report that includes such required information for the satellite development program for which NOAA proposes to expend funds in the subsequent year. (Sec. 110) Establishes in the Treasury a Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund and a Sanctuaries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund. Title II: Department of Justice - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) for FY2012 for: (1) general administration, including for the Federal Detention Trustee and the Office of Inspector General; (2) the United States Parole Commission; (3) legal activities, including for reimbursement from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund for processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, the Offices of the United States Attorneys, the United States Trustee Program, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, the Community Relations Service, and the Assets Forfeiture Fund and for each U.S. Attorney to establish a task force on human trafficking; (4) the United States Marshals Service; (5) the National Security Division; (6) interagency crime and drug enforcement; (7) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (8) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (9) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); (10) the federal prison system, including for the Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated; (11) the Office on Violence Against Women for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs, including for establishment of a national clearinghouse to provide training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women; and (12) the Office of Justice Programs, including for state and local law enforcement assistance and public safety officers benefits. (Sec. 202) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or in the case of rape; or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate an abortion. (Sec. 213) Directs the Attorney General to report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a cost and schedule estimate for the final operating capability of the FBI's Sentinel program, which shall be submitted concurrently to DOJ's Office of Inspector General, which shall provide an assessment of it. Title III: Science - Science Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for: (1) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), including for science, aeronautics, space technology, exploration, space operations, and aerospace and aeronautical education research and development activities, for cross agency support, for construction and environmental compliance and restoration, and for the Office of Inspector General; and (3) the National Science Foundation (NSF), including for the Office of the National Science Board and the Office of Inspector General. Title IV: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for: (1) the Commission on Civil Rights; (2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); (3) the International Trade Commission; (4) the Legal Services Corporation; (5) the Marine Mammal Commission; (6) the Office of the United States Trade Representative; and (7) the State Justice Institute. Title V: General Provisions - (Sec. 501) Sets forth requirements, restrictions, and limitations on the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 506) Prohibits the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce any EEOC guidelines covering harassment based on religion when it is made known to the federal entity to which such funds are made available that such guidelines do not differ in any respect from the proposed guidelines published by the Commission on October 1, 1993. (Sec. 507) Makes any person who mislabels a product sold in or shipped to the United States as "Made in America" ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract funded by this Act. (Sec. 508) Requires the Department of Commerce, DOJ, NSF, and NASA to: (1) provide quarterly reports on the status and balances of appropriations at the account level, and (2) submit spending plans within 60 days after this Act's enactment. (Sec. 510) Prohibits the use of funds to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products or to seek the removal by any foreign country of restrictions on marketing of such products, except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco products of the same type. (Sec. 511) Prohibits funding for the implementation of: (1) any user fee for background checks under the Brady Handgun Control Act of 1993, or (2) any background check system that does not require and result in the destruction of information submitted by an individual certified as eligible to possess or receive a firearm. (Sec. 513) Prohibits the use of DOJ funds to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of students who participate in DOJ programs or of the parents or legal guardians of such students. (Sec. 516) Declares that ATF firearms tracing studies are released without adequate disclaimers regarding the limitations of the data. (Sec. 518) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) issue patents on claims directed to or encompassing a human organism; (2) support or justify the use of torture by any official or contract employee of the U.S. government; (3) pay administrative expenses or to compensate U.S. officers or employees in connection with requiring licenses for exporting certain firearms to Canada with a total value not exceeding $500 wholesale in any transaction or denying certain import applications regarding curios or relics, firearms, parts, or ammunition; (4) include in any new bilateral or multilateral trade agreement certain language of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement, or the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement; or (5) authorize or issue a national security letter in contravention of specified statutes authorizing the FBI to issue national security letters. (Sec. 526) Requires departments, agencies, and commissions funded under this Act to establish and maintain on their Internet websites direct links to their Offices of Inspector General and a mechanism for anonymously reporting waste, fraud, and abuse. (Sec. 528) Rescinds certain unobligated funds available to: (1) the Department of Commerce; and (2) DOJ, including Community Oriented Policing Services funds. (Sec. 531) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to: (1) transfer or release to or within the United States Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and who is or was held on or after June 24, 2009, at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense (DOD); or (2) construct, acquire, or modify any facility in the United States, its territories, or possessions to detain or imprison such a detainee. (Sec. 533) Prohibits the distribution of funds to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its subsidiaries. (Sec. 534) States that funds made available in this Act should be used to purchase light bulbs that are "Energy Star" qualified or have the "Federal Energy Management Program" designation. (Sec. 536) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act: (1) to relocate the Bureau of the Census or employees from the Department of Commerce to the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of the President; (2) for NASA or the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop, plan, or implement a bilateral policy, order, or contract to participate, collaborate, or coordinate bilaterally with China or a Chinese-owned company unless such activities are specifically authorized by law enacted after this Act's enactment; (3) to pay salaries or expenses of personnel to deny, or fail to act on, an application for the importation of any model of shotgun if all other legal requirements are met and if no application for the importation of such model had been denied by the Attorney General prior to January 1, 2011, on the basis that the shotgun was not particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes; (4) to enter into a contract with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under federal law within the preceding 24 months or that has any federal tax liability that has been assessed but not paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; or (5) to require a person licensed to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms or ammunition to report information to DOJ regarding the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person. (Sec. 543) Rescinds an amount equal to .1% of the budget authority provided: (1) by this Act for FY2012 for any discretionary account of this Act; and (2) in any advance appropriation for FY2012 for any discretionary account in any prior year Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act. Exempts the budget authority provided by this Act for NOAA operations, research, and facilities.

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determinations secretary commerce oceans atmosphere order noaa enter contract development major program activity approved proceed implementation estimated lifecycle cost million including technical cost schedule risks program clearly identified program demonstrated high likelihood accomplishing intended goals requires secretary annually submit major program annual report includes required information satellite development program noaa proposes expend funds subsequent year sec establishes treasury fisheries enforcement asset forfeiture fund sanctuaries enforcement asset forfeiture fund title department_of_justice department_of_justice appropriations act makes appropriations department_of_justice doj fy2012 general administration including federal detention trustee office_of_inspector_general united_states_parole_commission legal activities including reimbursement vaccine injury compensation trust_fund processing cases national childhood vaccine injury act offices united_states attorneys united_states trustee program foreign_claims_settlement_commission community relations service assets forfeiture fund attorney establish task_force human trafficking united_states_marshals_service national security division interagency crime drug enforcement federal_bureau_of_investigation fbi drug_enforcement_administration dea bureau alcohol tobacco firearms explosives atf federal prison system including federal prison industries incorporated office_on_violence_against_women violence women prevention prosecution programs including establishment national_clearinghouse provide training technical assistance issues relating sexual_assault american indian alaska_native women office_of_justice_programs including state local law enforcement assistance public safety officers benefits sec prohibits use funds pay abortion life mother endangered fetus carried term case rape require person perform facilitate abortion sec directs attorney general report house senate_committees appropriations cost schedule estimate final operating capability fbi program shall submitted concurrently doj office_of_inspector_general shall provide assessment title iii science science appropriations act makes appropriations fy2012 office_of_science_and_technology_policy national_aeronautics_and_space_administration nasa including science aeronautics space technology exploration space operations aerospace aeronautical education research development activities cross agency support construction environmental compliance restoration office_of_inspector_general national_science_foundation nsf including office national_science_board office_of_inspector_general title related agencies makes appropriations fy2012 commission civil rights equal_employment_opportunity_commission eeoc international_trade_commission legal_services_corporation marine mammal commission office united_states_trade_representative state_justice_institute title general_provisions sec sets forth requirements restrictions limitations use funds appropriated act sec prohibits use funds implement administer enforce eeoc guidelines covering harassment based religion known federal entity funds available guidelines differ respect proposed guidelines published commission october sec makes person product sold shipped united_states america ineligible receive contract subcontract funded act sec requires department_of_commerce doj nsf nasa provide quarterly reports status balances appropriations account level submit spending plans days act enactment sec prohibits use funds promote sale export tobacco tobacco products seek removal foreign country restrictions marketing products restrictions applied equally tobacco products type sec prohibits funding implementation user fee background checks brady handgun control act background check system require result destruction information submitted individual certified eligible possess receive firearm sec prohibits use doj funds discriminate religious moral beliefs students participate doj programs parents legal guardians students sec declares atf firearms tracing studies released adequate limitations data sec prohibits use funds issue patents claims directed encompassing human organism support justify use torture official contract employee government pay administrative expenses compensate officers employees connection requiring licenses exporting certain firearms canada total value exceeding wholesale transaction denying certain import applications firearms parts ammunition include new bilateral multilateral trade agreement certain language united_states free trade agreement united_states australia free trade agreement united_states morocco free trade agreement authorize issue national security letter contravention specified statutes authorizing fbi issue national security letters sec requires departments agencies commissions funded act establish maintain internet websites direct links offices inspector_general mechanism anonymously reporting waste fraud abuse sec rescinds certain unobligated funds available department_of_commerce doj including community oriented policing services funds sec prohibits use funds act transfer release united_states khalid_sheikh_mohammed detainee citizen member armed_forces held june naval station guantanamo_bay cuba department_of_defense dod construct acquire modify facility united_states territories possessions detain detainee sec prohibits distribution funds association_of_community_organizations_for_reform acorn subsidiaries sec states funds available act purchase light bulbs energy_star qualified federal_energy_management_program designation sec prohibits use funds act relocate bureau_of_the_census employees department_of_commerce jurisdiction executive_office president nasa office_of_science_and_technology_policy develop plan implement bilateral policy order contract participate collaborate coordinate china chinese owned company activities specifically authorized law enacted act enactment pay salaries expenses personnel deny fail act application importation model shotgun legal requirements met application importation model denied attorney general prior january basis shotgun particularly suitable readily sporting purposes enter contract grant provide loan loan guarantee corporation convicted felony criminal violation federal law preceding months federal tax liability assessed paid timely manner pursuant agreement authority responsible collecting tax liability require person licensed engage business importing manufacturing dealing firearms ammunition report information doj sale multiple rifles shotguns person sec rescinds equal budget authority provided act fy2012 discretionary account act advance appropriation fy2012 discretionary account prior year commerce justice science related agencies appropriation act exempts budget authority provided act noaa operations research facilities


Summary: Economic Growth and Reducing Unemployment Act - Appropriates additional amounts in FY2012 for the Corporation for National and Community Service for carrying out the National and Community Service Act of 1990. Requires appropriated funds to be used to increase the number of national service positions under such Act to 500,000.   Appropriates additional amounts in FY2012 for the Office of Inspector General for carrying out the Inspector General Act of 1978. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the suspension of employment and railroad retirement taxes through December 31, 2012.  Limits the aggregate reduction in taxes from such suspension to $5,000 per employee.

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Summary: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Labor (DOL). Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department Education. Makes appropriations for FY2012 to: (1) the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, (2) the Corporation for National and Community Service, (3) the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, (4) the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), (5) the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, (6) the Institute of Museum and Library Services, (7) the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, (8) Medicaid and SCHIP Payment and Access Commission; (9) the National Council on Disability, (10) the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), (11) the National Mediation Board, (12) the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, (13) the Railroad Retirement Board, and (14) the Social Security Administration (SSA). Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

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Summary: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations to the Department of Defense and related agencies for FY2012. Division B: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2012 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Corps of Engineers-Civil, Department of the Army, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and certain independent agencies. Division C: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the Department of the Treasury, the President and the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and certain independent agencies. Division D: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security. Division E: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies. Division F: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and related agencies. Division G: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, the Architect of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Government Printing Office (GPO), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund, and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Development Trust Fund. Division H: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies. Division I: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes 2012 appropriations to the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as for bilateral economic assistance, international security assistance, multilateral assistance, export and investment assistance, and overseas contingency operations. Prescribes requirements and prohibitions with respect to the use of funds under this Act.

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Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 9, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Veteran Skills to Jobs Act - Directs the head of each federal licensing authority to consider, and authorizes such official to accept, any relevant training received by an individual while serving as a member of the Armed Forces for the purpose of satisfying the license requirements.

measure amended passed house july summary version repeated veteran skills jobs act_-_directs head federal licensing authority consider authorizes official accept relevant training received individual serving member armed_forces purpose satisfying license requirements


Summary: United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act - Establishes the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security to study how the government may provide for both security in, and public access to, federal buildings and other federal property and sites.

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Summary: Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2012 - Consolidates the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment (DEE), with the primary mission of ensuring U.S. security and prosperity by: (1) protecting human health; (2) safeguarding the natural environment; and (3) addressing U.S. energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Transfers to the DEE Secretary all of the functions of the EPA Administrator and the Secretary of Energy. Establishes within the Department: (1) an Energy and Environmental Information Administration, (2) an Office of Science, (3) an Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, (4) an Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, and (5) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an independent regulatory commission. Transfers to the Commission specified functions of the Federal Power Commission (FPC). Preserves the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Bonneville Power Administration as distinct organizational entities within DEE, each headed by an Administrator. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish policy for the National Nuclear Security Administration, (2) assess annually the vulnerability of Department's facilities to terrorist attack, and (3) establish an enterprise-wide strategic sourcing program to improve efficiencies and economies in EPA's acquisition programs. Requires the President to: (1) submit a proposed National Energy Policy Plan to Congress by April 1, 2013, and biennially thereafter; and (2) issue an executive order that provides for administrative cost savings across the federal government. Repeals provisions providing for the weatherization assistance program, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, sustainable energy resources for consumers grants, the low income community energy efficiency pilot program, the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Research and Development Program, the fossil energy research and development program, state energy conservation plans, diesel emissions reduction grants, and grants to states for radon programs. Rescinds specified unobligated balances of the amounts made available for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Terminates the state water pollution control revolving funds program, grants for water pollution control programs, nonpoint source management programs, the state drinking water revolving loan funds program, public water system supervision programs, the state underground injection control program, and the diesel emissions reduction grant program. Terminates EPA's grant program for coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification, Clean Automotive Technology program, targeted watershed grants program, performance partnership grants program, U.S. Mexico border water infrastructure program, tribal assistance grants programs, Chemical Risk Management Fibers program, Environmental Education program, and program to automatically transfer funds from its Hazardous Substance Superfund account to other federal agencies. Limits appropriations available: (1) for activities within DOE's fossil energy research and development account for FY2013, (2) to carry out the Second Line of Defense radiation detection equipment installation activities, and (3) to carry out EPA's Superfund remedial program. Prohibits funds from being made available for the construction of the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement facility in FY2013-FY2017. Prohibits the Secretary from providing in FY2013-FY2017: (1) grants to communities to develop plans and implement projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (2) targeted airshed grants to California; and (3) grants for the construction of drinking water, wastewater, or storm water infrastructure or for water quality protection. Limits the amount that the Secretary may transfer to the Great Lakes Initiative.

consolidate heavy outdated programs act consolidates department_of_energy doe environmental_protection_agency epa establish department_of_energy environment primary mission ensuring security prosperity protecting human health safeguarding natural environment addressing energy environmental nuclear challenges science_and_technology solutions transfers secretary functions epa administrator secretary energy establishes department energy environmental information administration office_of_science office intelligence counterintelligence office indian energy policy programs federal_energy_regulatory_commission independent regulatory commission transfers commission specified functions federal power commission preserves southeastern_power_administration southwestern_power_administration bonneville_power_administration distinct organizational entities headed administrator requires secretary establish policy national_nuclear_security_administration assess annually vulnerability department facilities terrorist attack establish enterprise wide strategic sourcing program improve efficiencies economies epa acquisition programs requires president submit proposed national energy policy plan congress april biennially issue executive order provides administrative cost savings federal_government repeals provisions providing weatherization_assistance_program energy efficiency conservation block grant program sustainable energy resources consumers grants low income community energy efficiency pilot program ultra deepwater unconventional_natural_gas petroleum resources research development program fossil energy research development program state energy conservation plans diesel emissions reduction grants grants states radon programs rescinds specified unobligated balances amounts available energy efficiency renewable energy terminates state water pollution control revolving funds program grants water pollution control programs nonpoint source management programs state drinking water revolving loan funds program public water system supervision programs state underground injection control program diesel emissions reduction grant program terminates epa grant program coastal recreation water quality monitoring notification clean automotive technology program targeted watershed grants program performance partnership grants program mexico border water infrastructure program tribal assistance grants programs chemical risk management fibers program environmental education program program automatically transfer funds hazardous_substance_superfund account federal agencies limits appropriations available activities doe fossil energy research development account fy2013 carry second line defense radiation detection equipment installation activities carry epa remedial program prohibits funds available construction chemistry research replacement facility fy2013 fy2017 prohibits secretary providing fy2013 fy2017 grants communities develop plans implement projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions targeted grants california grants construction drinking water wastewater storm water infrastructure water quality protection limits secretary transfer great_lakes initiative