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Congressional Record publishes “NEW PUBLIC LAWS” on Nov. 13, 2012

Volume 158, No. 144 covering the 2nd Session of the 112th Congress (2011 - 2012) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“NEW PUBLIC LAWS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D942-D943 on Nov. 13, 2012.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

NEW PUBLIC LAWS

(For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D909)

H.J. Res. 117, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013. Signed on September 28, 2012. (Public Law 112-175)

S. 3245, to extend by 3 years the authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. Signed on September 28, 2012. (Public Law 112-176)

S. 3552, to reauthorize the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Signed on September 28, 2012. (Public Law 112-177)

S. 3625, to change the effective date for the internet publication of certain information to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom the publication requirement applies. Signed on September 28, 2012. (Public Law 112-178)

H.R. 1272, to provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the United States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-179)

H.R. 1791, to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the ``Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse''. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-180)

H.R. 2139, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lions Clubs International. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-181)

H.R. 2240, to authorize the exchange of land or interest in land between Lowell National Historical Park and the city of Lowell in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-182)

H.R. 2706, to prohibit the sale of billfish. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-183)

H.R. 3556, to designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the ``Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse''. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-184)

H.R. 4158, to confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts' space missions. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-185)

H.R. 4223, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit theft of medical products. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-186)

H.R. 4347, to designate the United States courthouse located at 709 West 9th Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the ``Robert Boochever United States Courthouse''. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-187)

H.R. 5512, to amend title 28, United States Code, to realign divisions within two judicial districts. Signed on October 5, 2012.

(Public Law 112-188)

H.R. 6189, to eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-189)

H.R. 6215, to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to correct an error in the provisions relating to remedies for dilution. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-190)

H.R. 6375, to authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-191)

H.R. 6431, to provide flexibility with respect to United States support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-192)

H.R. 6433, to make corrections with respect to Food and Drug Administration user fees. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-

193)

S. 300, to prevent abuse of Government charge cards. Signed on October 5, 2012. (Public Law 112-194)

S. 710, to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system. Signed on October 5, 2012.

(Public Law 112-195)

S. 3624, to amend section 31311 of title 49, United States Code, to permit States to issue commercial driver's licenses to members of the Armed Forces whose duty station is located in the State. Signed on October 19, 2012. (Public Law 112-196)

SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 158, No. 144