Can we clone, replicate Bernie Sanders?

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I've been working the Sunlight Sunlight Labs Realtime Congress API.

Here's a list of recent bills/resolutions introduced by Senator Sanders-

s552-112
Introduced - 2011-03-10T12:00:00Z
no short title
Official Title- A bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit by creating a surtax on high income individuals and eliminating big oil and gas company tax loopholes.
Keywords-
Summary-
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (1) Mikulski(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 2011-03-10T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s426-112
Introduced - 2011-03-01T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act
Official Title- A bill to strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth.
Keywords- Education,Child health,Child safety and welfare,Education of the disadvantaged,Education programs funding,Elementary and secondary education,Family relationships,Public-private cooperation
Summary-
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (2) Mikulski(D) , Brown(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 2011-03-01T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s294-112
Introduced - 2011-02-07T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Foundations for Success Act of 2011
Official Title- A bill to enhance early care and education.
Keywords- Education,Academic performance and assessments,Child care and development,Child health,Education of the disadvantaged,Education programs funding,Health promotion and preventive care,Language and bilingual programs,Licensing and registrations,Mental health,Nutrition and diet,Performance measurement,Preschool education,Special education
Summary- 2/7/2011--Introduced. Foundations for Success Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to states to establish and support Early Care and Education Systems providing children, from the age of six weeks until they reach kindergarten, with universal access to high quality early care and education programs. Allows early care and education programs that demonstrate sustainability and continuity and have been operating for at least five years to participate in their state's Early Care and Education System. Requires states to establish: (1) state child care licensing standards, which shall also apply to nonparticipating programs; (2) statewide Quality Rating and Improvement Systems that assign a rating to each early care and education program, even nonparticipating programs; and (3) statewide early learning standards for children from the age of six weeks until they reach kindergarten. Requires states to place an emphasis on using grant funds to help participating programs increase their ratings under the statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System. Requires participating programs to: (1) be aligned with statewide early learning standards; (2) incorporate evidence-based teaching and learning practices; (3) provide required services for disabled children; (4) provide English language instruction for English language learners; and (5) provide, or partner with community-based organizations for the provision of, child health and family support services. Prohibits grant funds from supplanting federal, state, and local funds otherwise available to support early learning programs and services. Requires each state to design and implement a method for evaluating their Early Care and Education System.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (1) Brown(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 2011-02-07T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s73-112
Introduced - 2011-01-25T12:00:00Z
Short Title- State Leadership in Health Care Act
Official Title- A bill to provide for an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Health,Health care costs and insurance,Health care coverage and access,State and local government operations
Summary-
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (2) Inouye(D) , Leahy(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 2011-01-25T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s4057-111
Introduced - 2010-12-22T12:00:00Z
Short Title- State Leadership in Health Care Act
Official Title- A bill to provide for an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Health,Health care costs and insurance,Health care coverage and access,State and local government operations
Summary-
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (1) Leahy(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 2010-12-22T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s4030-111
Introduced - 2010-12-15T12:00:00Z
no short title
Official Title- A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to establish a community-supported agriculture promotion program.
Keywords- Agriculture and food,Agricultural marketing and promotion,Agricultural practices and innovations,Employee benefits and pensions,Worker safety and health
Summary- 12/15/2010--Introduced. Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to carry out a program, to be known as the Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program, to promote community-supported agriculture (CSA). Defines the term "CSA" to mean a farm operated in a manner consistent with community-supported agriculture, as defined by the Secretary. States that the purposes of the program are to: (1) increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by improving and expanding, or assisting in the improvement or expansion of, domestic CSA programs; (2) aid in the development of new CSA programs; and (3) increase participation in CSA in low-income areas or food deserts. Makes nonprofit corporations, agricultural cooperatives, producer networks, local governments, and public benefit corporations eligible to receive grants under the program. Directs the Secretary to establish criteria and guidelines for the submission, evaluation, and funding of proposed projects under the program.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (0)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 2010-12-15T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3985-111
Introduced - 2010-11-29T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Social welfare,Appropriations,Computers and information technology,Disability assistance,Employee benefits and pensions,Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management,Government information and archives,Income tax credits,Railroads,Social security and elderly assistance,Transportation employees,Veterans' pensions and compensation
Summary- 11/29/2010--Introduced. Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2010 - Amends the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act, title II of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, to extend: (1) through 2011 the $250 economic recovery payments to recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits; and (2) through 2011 the special tax credit for certain government retirees. Makes additional appropriations through FY2013 to cover such payments.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (11) Leahy(D) , Menendez(D) , Reid(D) , Stabenow(D) , Schumer(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Begich(D) , Gillibrand(D) , Brown(D) , Casey(D) , Lautenberg(D)
Last Action- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 267. 2010-12-08T12:00:00Z vote-aux
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3976-111
Introduced - 2010-11-19T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Social welfare,Appropriations,Computers and information technology,Disability assistance,Employee benefits and pensions,Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management,Government information and archives,Income tax credits,Railroads,Social security and elderly assistance,Transportation employees,Veterans' pensions and compensation
Summary- 11/19/2010--Introduced. Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2010 - Amends the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act, title II of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, to extend: (1) through 2011 the $250 economic recovery payments to recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits; and (2) through 2011 the special tax credit for certain government retirees. Makes additional appropriations through FY2013 to cover such payments.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (10) Leahy(D) , Menendez(D) , Reid(D) , Stabenow(D) , Schumer(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Begich(D) , Gillibrand(D) , Brown(D) , Lautenberg(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 2010-11-19T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

sres664-111
Introduced - 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z
no short title
Official Title- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in opposition to privatizing Social Security, raising the retirement age, or other similar cuts to benefits under title II of the Social Security Act.
Keywords- Social welfare,Social security and elderly assistance
Summary- 9/29/2010--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate to reaffirm its commitment to the Social Security program, without privatizing it, raising the Normal Retirement Age, or making other similar cuts to benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (12) Inouye(D) , Gillibrand(D) , Brown(D) , Boxer(D) , Akaka(D) , Stabenow(D) , Feingold(D) , Levin(D) , Mikulski(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Harkin(D) , Lautenberg(D)
Last Action- Referred to the Committee on Finance. 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3923-111
Introduced - 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to clarify the authority of States to adopt renewable energy incentives.
Keywords- Energy,Alternative and renewable resources,Electric power generation and transmission,Public utilities and utility rates,State and local government operations
Summary- 9/29/2010--Introduced. Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to allow a state legislature or regulatory authority to set the rates for a sale of electric energy by a facility generating electric energy from renewable energy sources pursuant to a state-approved production incentive program under which the facility voluntarily sells electric energy and an electric utility is required to purchase such energy at a specified rate.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (5) Merkley(D) , Leahy(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Harkin(D) , Nelson(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3921-111
Introduced - 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Ethical Pathway Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to ensure that rules for the approval of pharmaceutical and biological products do not require violations of medical ethics in the testing of products in humans and vertebrate animals.
Keywords- Health,Animal protection and human-animal relationships,Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation,Government information and archives,Human rights,Licensing and registrations,Medical ethics,Medical research
Summary-
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (0)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3612-111
Introduced - 2010-07-19T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Amendments Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Public lands and natural resources,Historic sites and heritage areas,Land transfers,Parks, recreation areas, trails,Vermont
Summary- 7/19/2010--Introduced. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Amendments Act of 2010 - Amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont to include the King Farm in Woodstock, Vermont. Requires King Farm to be added to, and administered as part of, the Park and to be used for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (1) Leahy(D)
Last Action- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. 2010-09-29T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3533-111
Introduced - 2010-06-24T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Responsible Estate Tax Act
Official Title- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Taxation,Farmland,Tax administration and collection, taxpayers,Transfer and inheritance taxes
Summary- 6/24/2010--Introduced. Responsible Estate Tax Act - Repeals provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA) eliminating the tax on estates and generation-skipping transfers and the step-up in basis provisions for property acquired from a decedent for estates of decedents dying after 2009 (thus restoring prior law). Declares that the sunset provision (general terminating date of December 10, 2010) of EGTRRA shall not apply to title V of such Act ( Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Provisions). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) revise estate tax brackets for estates over $750,000 and impose a maximum tax rate of 55% on estates over $50 million; (2) impose a 10% surtax on estates over $500 million; (3) increase to $3 million the reduction in valuations of farmland for estate tax puposes; (4) increase to $2 million the maximum estate tax exclusion for contributions of conservation easements; (5) require executors of estates to file information returns and provide valuations and consistent basis information to persons acquiring property from decedents or by gift; (6) set forth estate valuation rules for certain transfers of nonbusiness assets and limit estate tax discounts for certain individuals with minority interests in a business acquired from a decedent; and (7) revise rules for valuing assets in grantor retained annuity trusts to require that the right to receive fixed amounts from an annuity last for a term of not less than 10 years, that such fixed amounts not decrease during the first 10 years of the annuity term, and that the remainder interest have a value greater than zero when transferred.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (4) Franken(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Harkin(D) , Brown(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 2010-06-24T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3531-111
Introduced - 2010-06-24T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to amend the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 to establish a dairy market stabilization program.
Keywords- Agriculture and food,Administrative law and regulatory procedures,Agricultural marketing and promotion,Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit,Department of Agriculture,Food industry and services,Government information and archives
Summary- 6/24/2010--Introduced. Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010 - Amends the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to publish in the Federal Register a proposed order to establish the dairy market stabilization program that shall apply to all dairy facilities within the contiguous United States that produce milk for sale commercially. Sets forth program provisions.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (2) Leahy(D) , Murray(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 2010-06-24T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false
s3460-111
Introduced - 2010-06-07T12:00:00Z
Short Title- 10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals or entities for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems for properties located in the United States, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Energy,Alternative and renewable resources,Energy research,Government lending and loan guarantees,Lighting and heating,Research and development,Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Summary- 9/27/2010--Reported to Senate amended. 10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to states, Indian tribes, and local governments to provide rebates, loans, or other incentives to eligible participants for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems for properties located in the United States. Requires the Secretary to implement criteria for awarding such grants that: (1) provides the maximum leverage of federal funds; (2) provides for the maximum deployment of solar energy; (3) ensures that grants are awarded to a diversity of geographic locations and recipients with different population sizes; (4) provides no less than 2% of the funds available to Indian tribes and consortia of Indian tribes; and (5) provides a preference for grant recipients that have established and maintained, or that agree to commit to establish and maintain, standards and policies to overcome barriers to distributed generation (including interconnection and net metering). Authorizes the use of funds received to expand or establish a solar rebate program, a solar loan program, a solar performance-based incentive program, or another solar incentive program, solar deployment program or project, or innovative solar financing program as determined by the Secretary. Requires a grant recipient to: (1) certify that funds will be used to supplement, expand, or create new programs and to deploy an increased quantity of solar energy systems; and (2) submit to the Secretary an implementation plan that contains projections for solar energy systems deployment, data regarding the number of eligible participants that are assisted under existing applicable state and local programs, and projections for additional solar energy system deployment and the number of additional eligible participants covered. Authorizes the Secretary to specify the type and capacity of solar energy system and type of deployment or incentive program for which the grant funds are made available. Makes each eligible entity receiving funds responsible for 20% of the amount of the provided funds. Provides that a participant who receives a rebate under this Act shall not be eligible for a rebate for expenditures for installation of a renewable energy system in connection with a dwelling unit or small business under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Limits the aggregate value of the grants, rebates, and tax credits provided to an eligible participant to 50% of the cost to the purchaser of the purchase and installation. Sets a goal of installing distributed solar energy systems on not fewer than 10 million properties located in the United States by December 31, 2021. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on recommendations in achieving such goal. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2021.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (16) Merkley(D) , Leahy(D) , Menendez(D) , Kaufman(D) , Cardin(D) , Cantwell(D) , Boxer(D) , Stabenow(D) , Kerry(D) , Specter(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Harkin(D) , Gillibrand(D) , Casey(D) , Shaheen(D) , Lautenberg(D)
Last Action- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618. 2010-09-27T12:00:00Z calendar
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3433-111
Introduced - 2010-05-27T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to prohibit the leasing of the Pacific, Atlantic, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Central Gulf of Mexico Regions of the outer Continental Shelf and to increase fuel economy standards.
Keywords- Energy,Administrative law and regulatory procedures,Air quality,Atlantic Ocean,Climate change,Department of Transportation,Energy efficiency and conservation,Gulf of Mexico,Marine and coastal resources, fisheries,Marine pollution,Motor vehicles,Oil and gas,Pacific Ocean
Summary- 5/27/2010--Introduced. Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease or permit for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in: (1) the Pacific and Atlantic Regions of the outer Continental Shelf; or (2) certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico. Replaces current fuel economy standards for automobiles for model years 2021 through 2030 with new standards for model years 2017 through 2030. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe an average fuel economy standard for passenger and non-passenger automobiles for each model year beginning with model year 2017 to achieve a combined fuel economy average for model year 2030 of at least 55 miles per gallon for the total fleet of passenger and non-passenger automobiles manufactured for sale in the United States for that model year (excluding light-duty vehicles that draw motive power from a battery with a capacity larger than 4 kilowatt-hours). Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Administrator of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), to ensure continued progress in significantly improving motor vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by setting motor vehicle emission and fuel economy standards for model year 2017 and subsequent model years that reflect the greatest emission reductions and fuel efficiency improvement achievable through the application of technology that will be available for the model year to which the standards apply, considering the costs associated with the application of technology and other appropriate factors.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (0)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 2010-05-27T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3362-111
Introduced - 2010-05-13T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Sustainable Schools Pollution Reduction Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide competitive grants to publicly funded schools to implement effective technologies to reduce air pollutants (as defined in section 302 of the Clean Air Act), including greenhouse gas emissions, in accordance with that Act.
Keywords- Environmental protection,Advanced technology and technological innovations,Air quality,Alternative and renewable resources,Climate change,Education programs funding,Educational facilities and institutions,Elementary and secondary education,Environmental technology,Water quality,Water use and supply
Summary- 6/18/2010--Reported to Senate amended. Sustainable Schools Pollution Reduction Act of 2010 - Amends the Clean Air Act to establish within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a sustainable schools pollution reduction program, under which the EPA Administrator shall provide competitive grants for each of FY2011-FY2015 to public elementary or secondary schools or a school district that encompasses such schools for use in implementing effective technologies to reduce air pollutants, including greenhouse gas emissions. Requires the Administrator to: (1) provide criteria for selection for grants under the program; (2) submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the program; (3) ensure that at least one grant is awarded to an eligible school in each state; (4) allocate at least 2% of the total annual amount made available to carry out this Act among Indian tribes; and (5) ensure geographical diversity among grant awardees and ensure that grant awardees reflect a variety of schools sizes. Authorizes appropriations.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (2) Cardin(D) , Boxer(D)
Last Action- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431. 2010-06-18T12:00:00Z calendar
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s3023-111
Introduced - 2010-02-23T12:00:00Z
Short Title- Stop Outsourcing Security Act
Official Title- A bill to phase out the use of private military contractors.
Keywords- Armed forces and national security,Accounting and auditing,Afghanistan,Asia,Congressional oversight,Employment discrimination and employee rights,Iraq,Middle East,Military operations and strategy,Military procurement, research, weapons development,Public contracts and procurement
Summary- 2/23/2010--Introduced. Stop Outsourcing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that only government personnel provide security services at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Requires the President to report to Congress, by June 1, 2010, on the status of planning for the use, by January 1, 2011, of government and military personnel instead of private contractors for mission critical or emergency essential functions in all conflict zones where Congress has authorized the use of force. Directs any individual or entity under contract with the federal government to provide mission critical or emergency essential functions after such date to allow Congress to examine their accounting practices. Outlines additional requirements relating to renewals of such contracts. Authorizes specified congressional access to contracts and task orders in excess of $5 million entered into by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending on the last day of the month during which this Act is enacted for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Requires certain reports to Congress regarding contracts for the performance of work in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (0)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. 2010-02-23T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s2993-111
Introduced - 2010-02-04T12:00:00Z
Short Title- 10 Million Solar Roofs and 10 Million Gallons of Solar Water Heating Act of 2010
Official Title- A bill to increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of an additional 10,000,000 solar roofs and additional solar water heating systems with a cumulative capacity of 10,000,000 gallons by 2019.
Keywords- Energy,Alternative and renewable resources,Building construction,Energy efficiency and conservation,Lighting and heating,Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Summary- 2/4/2010--Introduced. 10 Million Solar Roofs and 10 Million Gallons of Solar Water Heating Act of 2010 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide rebates for the purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and solar water heating systems for residential and commercial properties in order to install over 10 years at least : (1) an additional 10 million solar systems with a cumulative capacity of at least 30,000 megawatts; and (2) an additional 200,000 solar water heating systems with a cumulative capacity of 10 million gallons. Establishes rebate eligibility criteria and the amount of rebates.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (12) Merkley(D) , Leahy(D) , Menendez(D) , Cardin(D) , Boxer(D) , Stabenow(D) , Kerry(D) , Specter(D) , Whitehouse(D) , Harkin(D) , Gillibrand(D) , Lautenberg(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 2010-02-04T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

s2914-111
Introduced - 2009-12-18T12:00:00Z
Short Title- United States Employee Ownership Bank Act
Official Title- A bill to provide for the establishment of the United States Employee Ownership Bank, and for other purposes.
Keywords- Labor and employment,Bank accounts, deposits, capital,Banking and financial institutions regulation,Corporate finance and management,Department of the Treasury,Employee benefits and pensions,Employment discrimination and employee rights,Executive agency funding and structure,Government lending and loan guarantees,Labor-management relations,Unemployment
Summary- 12/18/2009--Introduced. United States Employee Ownership Bank Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the United States Employee Ownership Bank to foster increased employee ownership and greater employee participation in company decision making throughout the United States. Authorizes the Bank to make loans, on a direct or guaranteed basis, and which may be subordinated to the interests of all other creditors, to employees to purchase a company through an employee stock ownership plan or eligible worker-owned cooperative which is at least 51% employee owned, or will become so as a result of Bank assistance. Authorizes the bank also to allow: (1) a company that is less than 51% employee owned to become at least 51% employee owned; and (2) allow a company that is already at least 51% employee owned to increase the level of employee ownership, expand operations, and increase or preserve employment. Amends the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to require the employer, if it orders a plant or facility closing in connection with the termination of its operations there, to offer its employees an opportunity to purchase such plant or facility through an employee stock ownership plan or an eligible worker-owned cooperative that is at least 51% employee owned. Exempts from such requirement an employer that orders a plant closing: (1) but will retain the plant assets to continue or begin a business within the United States; or (2) intends to continue the business conducted at such plant at another plant within the United States. Amends the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to authorize the appropriate federal financial supervisory agency, in assessing and taking into account the record of a financial institution during an examination, to consider capital investments, loans, loan participation, technical assistance, financial advice, grants, and other ventures undertaken by the institution to support or enable employees to establish employee stock ownership plans or eligible worker-owned cooperatives that are at least 51% employee-owned.
Sponsor- Bernard Sanders (I) ID:S000033
Cosponsors Count (3) Leahy(D) , Menendez(D) , Brown(D)
Last Action- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 2009-12-18T12:00:00Z action
Vetoed- false
Enacted- false

[upi402]

1. No but we can nominate him

I will write the guy in FWIW.

I'm done pretending.

[Demoiselle]

2. I love Bernie. But

first we have to clone Vermont. 49 times. Then we'd have a country ready and willing to elect Bernie clones.