U.S. Congress - Senator Bill Nelson, Florida (D) 
Senator Bill Nelson
Democrat • Florida • 8th Term • Sworn In 1979
- 37 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 26 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- 165 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 39 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 32 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Bennet
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Thomas Harkin
- Sen. Mike Lee
- Votes with party 91%
- Abstains: 0%
Sponsored Bills
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S.3227 - Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2012Introduced May 23, 2012 51 Views
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2012
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S.Res.443Senate Passed Apr 26, 2012 27 Views
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman.
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S.2325 - Iron Dome Support ActIntroduced Apr 19, 2012 30 Views
A bill to authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
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S.2239 - Veteran Skills to Jobs Act of 2012Introduced Mar 27, 2012 28 Views
A bill to direct the head of each agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements f...
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S.2157 - Shuttle Workforce Revitalization Act of 2012Introduced Mar 06, 2012 13 Views
A bill to ensure that all of Brevard County, Florida, is treated as a HUBZone, and for other purposes.
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S.2130 - Veterans Conservation Corps Authorization ActIntroduced Feb 17, 2012 11 Views
A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to establish a veterans conservation corps, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.368Senate Passed Feb 06, 2012 13 Views
A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that ea...
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S.1993 - Lena Horne Recognition ActIntroduced Dec 14, 2011 17 Views
A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture...
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S.1916 - Fishery Science Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Nov 28, 2011 18 Views
A bill to exclude ecosystem component stocks of fish from certain annual catch limits and for other purposes.
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S.1825Introduced Nov 08, 2011 2 Views
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the American Military Retirees Association, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.303Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 10 Views
A resolution honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Captain Colin P. Kelly Jr., United States Army.
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S.1627 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011Introduced Sep 23, 2011 18 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions, and for other purposes.
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S.Con.Res.29Senate Passed Oct 03, 2011 6 Views
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, ...
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S.1598 - Anti-Excessive Speculation Act of 2011Introduced Sep 21, 2011 6 Views
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation in commodity markets and excessive speculative position limits on ...
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S.Res.265Senate Passed Sep 13, 2011 5 Views
A resolution honoring the lifetime achievements of E. Thom Rumberger.
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S.1534 - Identify Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention ActIntroduced Sep 08, 2011 16 Views
A bill to prevent identity theft and tax fraud.
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S.Res.249Introduced Aug 01, 2011 6 Views
A resolution honoring the achievements of E. Thom Rumberger.
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S.1461 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011Introduced Aug 01, 2011 11 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco produ...
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S.1432Introduced Jul 27, 2011 3 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental ...
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S.1429 - Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2011Introduced Jul 27, 2011 3 Views
A bill to establish a bipartisan commission on insurance reform.
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S.Res.233Senate Passed Jul 13, 2011 5 Views
A resolution honoring the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle Program on reaching the historic mi...
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S.1364 - Social Security Benefit Protection ActIntroduced Jul 13, 2011 11 Views
A bill to ensure the timely payment of Social Security benefits in August 2011.
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S.1295 - Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund Act of 2011Introduced Jun 29, 2011 6 Views
A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to create a Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund to support research on diseases impacting...
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S.983Introduced May 12, 2011 4 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a di...
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S.903 - Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund Act of 2011Introduced May 05, 2011 8 Views
A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to create a Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund to support research on diseases impacting...
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S.887 - CDBG Public Services Flexibility Act of 2011Introduced May 04, 2011 2 Views
A bill to increase the portion of community block grants that may be used to provide public services, and for other purposes.
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S.880 - Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition ActIntroduced May 04, 2011 2 Views
A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida.
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S.862 - Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery, Restoration, and Resiliency ActIntroduced Apr 14, 2011 16 Views
A bill to provide for a comprehensive Gulf of Mexico restoration plan, and for other purposes.
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S.748 - Algae-Based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2011Introduced Apr 06, 2011 4 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based biofuel for purposes o...
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S.692 - National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2011Introduced May 05, 2011 18 Views
A bill to improve hurricane preparedness by establishing the National Hurricane Research Initiative, and for other purposes.
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S.603Introduced Mar 16, 2011 2 Views
A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercia...
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S.437 - Taxpayer Receipt ActIntroduced Mar 02, 2011 18 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide each individual taxpayer a receipt for a...
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S.466 - Restoration of Legal Rights for Claimants under Holocaust-Era Insurance Policies Act of 2011Introduced Mar 02, 2011 11 Views
A bill to provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
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S.405 - Gulf Stream Protection Act of 2011Introduced Feb 17, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide a requirement for certain lessees, and for other purposes.
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S.305Introduced Feb 08, 2011 2 Views
A bill to repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for the termination of the Constellation program of the National Aeronautics and Sp...
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S.260Introduced Feb 02, 2011 20 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by...
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S.Res.26Senate Passed Jan 26, 2011 5 Views
A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that ea...
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.3252Introduced May 24, 2012 43 Views
A bill to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoti...
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 95 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 75 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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S.Res.471Introduced May 23, 2012 60 Views
A resolution commending the efforts of the women of the American Red Cross Clubmobiles for exemplary service during the Second World War.
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S.3202 - Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012Introduced May 17, 2012 39 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and f...
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S.J.Res.40Introduced May 15, 2012 82 Views
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Depar...
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S.2342 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2012Introduced Apr 24, 2012 20 Views
A bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.418Introduced Apr 16, 2012 38 Views
A resolution commending the 80 brave men who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service ...
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S.2250 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 26 Views
A bill to prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt.
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S.2231Introduced Mar 26, 2012 36 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act, to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic developmen...
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S.2219Introduced Mar 29, 2012 21 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizati...
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S.2222Introduced Mar 21, 2012 22 Views
A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets.
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S.2207 - RIGHTS ActIntroduced Mar 20, 2012 3 Views
A bill to require the Office of the Ombudsman of the Transportation Security Administration to appoint passenger advocates at Category X airpo...
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S.2204 - Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 77 Views
A bill to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation.
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S.Res.398Senate Passed Mar 15, 2012 9 Views
A resolution recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
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S.2172 - Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act of 2012Introduced Mar 07, 2012 15 Views
A bill to remove the limit on the anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business c...
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S.2165 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012Introduced Mar 06, 2012 32 Views
A bill to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
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S.2153Senate Passed Mar 07, 2012 14 Views
A bill to apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.386Senate Passed Mar 05, 2012 28 Views
A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.387Senate Passed Mar 01, 2012 10 Views
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
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S.2138 - Corps of Engineers Project Delivery Flexibility Act of 2012Introduced Feb 29, 2012 10 Views
A bill to establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and project delivery efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead pro...
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S.Res.380Introduced Feb 16, 2012 69 Views
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons c...
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S.Res.377Senate Passed Feb 15, 2012 9 Views
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic achievement of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in becoming the first United States ast...
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S.Res.366Senate Passed Feb 01, 2012 9 Views
A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wil...
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S.Con.Res.34Senate Passed Jan 31, 2012 15 Views
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel.
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S.Res.354Introduced Jan 26, 2012 4 Views
A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wil...
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 14 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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S.2003 - Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011Introduced Feb 29, 2012 118 Views
A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detentio...
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S.1989Introduced Dec 14, 2011 24 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings ...
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S.1959 - Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2011Senate Passed Jan 06, 2012 29 Views
A bill to require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.
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S.1941Introduced Dec 05, 2011 17 Views
A bill to amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.
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S.1946 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011Introduced Dec 05, 2011 11 Views
A bill to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who ar...
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S.Res.342Introduced Feb 14, 2012 4 Views
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.
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S.1929 - Mark Twain Commemorative Coin ActIntroduced Nov 30, 2011 12 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Mark Twain.
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S.1925 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011Senate Passed Apr 26, 2012 121 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
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S.1908Introduced Nov 18, 2011 7 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer...
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S.1903 - STOCK bill ("STOCK Act")Introduced Dec 01, 2011 29 Views
A bill to prohibit commodities and securities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress, to require additional reporting by ...
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S.1900 - Urban Medicare-Dependent Hospitals Preservation Act of 2011Introduced Nov 17, 2011 10 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals.
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S.Res.331Introduced Nov 16, 2011 7 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should "Go Big" in its attempts toward deficit reduction.
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S.1868 - Smithsonian American Latino Museum ActIntroduced Nov 15, 2011 9 Views
A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the Smithsonian American Latino Museum, and for other purposes.
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S.1847 - Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2011Introduced Nov 10, 2011 13 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other p...
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S.1836 - Foreign Oil Pollution ActIntroduced Nov 09, 2011 7 Views
A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to clarify that the Act applies to certain incidents that occur in water beyond the exclusive ec...
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S.1821 - Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 15 Views
A bill to prevent the termination of the temporary office of bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts.
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S.1798 - Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011Introduced Nov 03, 2011 16 Views
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may h...
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S.1769 - Rebuild America Jobs ActIntroduced Nov 03, 2011 40 Views
A bill to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America.
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S.1744 - Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection ActIntroduced Oct 20, 2011 12 Views
A bill to provide funding for State courts to assess and improve the handling of proceedings relating to adult guardianship and conservatorshi...
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S.1701 - Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 17 Views
A bill to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, and for other purposes.
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S.1692 - County Payments Reauthorization Act of 2011Introduced Oct 12, 2011 10 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, to provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu ...
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S.Res.280Senate Passed Sep 23, 2011 6 Views
A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2011, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week" and recognizing the achieveme...
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S.1616 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments...
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