As 113th Congress Begins, New Proposals for Gun Control

 

Jan. 3, 2012—New gun control legislation topped the agenda of the 113th Congress as it took session on Thursday, with the introduction of a new bill in the House that would enact stricter gun laws, and the introduction of similar bills expected in the Senate.

How much have organizations on either side of the gun control debate given in campaign contributions?

Exelon Urges Employees to Lobby Congress to End Wind Tax Credit

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Dec. 14, 2012
—Exelon Corp., a utility company headquartered in Chicago, sent a letter to its employees urging them to ask their representatives to not extend the production tax credit (PTC) for wind power. Without action by Congress, the tax credit will expire at the end of 2012.

How much did Exelon contribute to the campaigns of federal candidates in the 2012 election?

House Votes on Bill to Allow EPA-Banned Asthma Inhalers; Manufacturer Has Contributed Over $70K



Dec. 12, 2012—The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill (H.R. 6190) that would allow the sale of asthma inhalers known as Primatene Mist, a product currently banned by the EPA because it contains CFCs.

How much did the manufacturer of the product contribute during the 2012 election cycle?

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H.R. 5949 (112th) - FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012

Crime and law enforcement

The bill has become law.

To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.

Senate Vote: On Passage PASSED on December 28, 2012 voted YES: 73voted NO: 23
$0
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H.R. 8 (112th) - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Taxation

The president has signed the bill.

An act entitled the "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012".

Senate Vote: On Passage PASSED on January 1, 2013 voted YES: 89voted NO: 8
36% more $
Support Oppose

H.R. 6684 (112th) - Spending Reduction Act of 2012

Economics and public finance

The bill was voted on in the House on December 20, 2012

To provide for spending reduction.

House Vote: On Passage PASSED on December 20, 2012 voted YES: 215voted NO: 209
160 times as much $
Support Oppose

H.R. 6156 (112th) - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Foreign trade and international finance

The bill has become law.

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.

Senate Vote: On Passage PASSED on December 6, 2012 voted YES: 92voted NO: 4
393 times as much $
Support Oppose

H.R. 6429 (112th) - STEM Jobs Act of 2012

Immigration

The bill was voted on in the House on November 30, 2012

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes.

House Vote: On Passage PASSED on November 30, 2012 voted YES: 245voted NO: 139
20 times as much $
Support Oppose

S. 3240 (112th) - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Agriculture and food

The bill was voted on in the Senate on June 21, 2012

An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes.

Senate Vote: On Passage PASSED on June 21, 2012 voted YES: 64voted NO: 35
4.2 times as much $
Support Oppose

H.R. 3523 (112th) - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

CISPA - Armed forces and national security

The bill was voted on in the House on April 26, 2012

To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.

3.6 times as much $
Support Oppose

S. 2038 (112th) - STOCK Act

STOCK Act - Government operations and politics

The bill has become law.

An original bill to prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes.

Senate Vote: On Passage PASSED on February 2, 2012 voted YES: 96voted NO: 3
$0
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H.R. 3699 (112th) - Research Works Act

Government operations and politics

The bill has been introduced.

To ensure the continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector.

3% more $
Support Oppose

H.R. 3261 (112th) - Stop Online Piracy Act

SOPA - Crime and law enforcement

The bill has been introduced.

To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes.

8.6 times as much $
Support Oppose