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107_hr2256 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Border Hospital Survival and Illegal
Immigrant Care Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds as follows:
(1) Immigration is a Federal responsibility.
(2) The Immigration and Naturalization Service does not
take into c... | Border Hospital Survival and Illegal Immigrant Care Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a five-year pilot program of health care provider reimbursement for the costs associated with providing emergency medical and ambulance services in Arizona to:... | To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a 5-year pilot program under which health care providers are reimbursed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the costs associated with providing emergency medical care to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States and are not detained by any... | 6,100 | 527 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Border Hospital Survival and Illegal Immigrant Care Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: Immigration is a Federal responsibility. The Immigration and Naturalization Service does not take into custody all aliens who are unlawfully pre... | Border Hospital Survival and Illegal Immigrant Care Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a five-year pilot program of health care provider reimbursement for the costs associated with providing emergency medical and ambulance services in Arizona to:... | To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a 5-year pilot program under which health care providers are reimbursed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the costs associated with providing emergency medical care to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States and are not detained by any... |
111_hr4710 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Farm to School Improvements Act of
2010''.
SEC. 2. FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
(a) Amendment.--The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
(42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 19, the
following:
``SEC. 19A. FARM TO SCHOOL P... | Farm to School Improvements Act of 2010 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide competitive matching grants to schools, nonprofit organizations, and other able entities for farm to school programs that improve the access of school lunch and breakfast p... | To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to award grants to eligible entities for farm to school programs. | 8,628 | 1,161 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Farm to School Improvements Act of 2010". <SECTION-HEADER> FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. Amendment. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is amended by inserting after section 19, the following: "Section 19A. FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. In General. The Secret... | Farm to School Improvements Act of 2010 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide competitive matching grants to schools, nonprofit organizations, and other able entities for farm to school programs that improve the access of school lunch and breakfast p... | To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to award grants to eligible entities for farm to school programs. |
107_s409 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Persian Gulf War Illness
Compensation Act of 2001''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Although the majority of veterans of the Armed Forces
who served in the Persian Gulf War returned from the Southwest
... | Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001 - Amends a veterans' benefits program of compensation for disabilities occurring in veterans of the Persian Gulf War to: (1) require such disabilities, to be compensable, to occur before December 31, 2011, or such later date as prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Af... | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the standards for compensation for Persian Gulf veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses, and for other purposes. | 5,567 | 694 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: Although the majority of veterans of the Armed Forces who served in the Persian Gulf War returned from the Southwest Asia theater of operation... | Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001 - Amends a veterans' benefits program of compensation for disabilities occurring in veterans of the Persian Gulf War to: (1) require such disabilities, to be compensable, to occur before December 31, 2011, or such later date as prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Af... | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the standards for compensation for Persian Gulf veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses, and for other purposes. |
109_s2759 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Part D Outreach and
Enrollment Enhancement Act of 2006''.
SEC. 2. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FUNDING.
(a) Medicare Outreach and Education by State Health Insurance
Counseling Programs.--
(1) Fiscal year 2006.--There are appropriated $1... | Medicare Part D Outreach and Enrollment Enhancement Act of 2006 - Authorizes and makes appropriations to the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services for additional grants to state health insurance counseling and assistance (HICA) programs to conduct outreach and education related to enrollment in the Medicare program un... | A bill to provide for additional outreach and education related to the Medicare program and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the Medicare prescription drug program. | 6,361 | 810 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Medicare Part D Outreach and Enrollment Enhancement Act of 2006". <SECTION-HEADER> OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FUNDING. Medicare Outreach and Education by State Health Insurance Counseling Programs. Fiscal year 2006. There are appropriated $13,500,000 to the Center... | Medicare Part D Outreach and Enrollment Enhancement Act of 2006 - Authorizes and makes appropriations to the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services for additional grants to state health insurance counseling and assistance (HICA) programs to conduct outreach and education related to enrollment in the Medicare program un... | A bill to provide for additional outreach and education related to the Medicare program and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the Medicare prescription drug program. |
107_hr5568 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors' Retirement Recovery Act of
2002''.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF 1993 INCOME TAX INCREASE ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
(a) Restoration of Prior Law Formula.--Subsection (a) of section 86
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
... | Seniors' Retirement Recovery Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits. Appropriates, from the general fund, to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund amounts equal to the reduction in revenue lost because of the repeal. Increases the age at which pensi... | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits and to increase the age at which distributions must commence from certain retirement plans from 70 1/2 to 80. | 5,368 | 380 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Seniors' Retirement Recovery Act of 2002". <SECTION-HEADER> REPEAL OF 1993 INCOME TAX INCREASE ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. Restoration of Prior Law Formula. Subsection (a) of section 86 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: In Ge... | Seniors' Retirement Recovery Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits. Appropriates, from the general fund, to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund amounts equal to the reduction in revenue lost because of the repeal. Increases the age at which pensi... | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits and to increase the age at which distributions must commence from certain retirement plans from 70 12 to 80. |
113_hr1487 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Improved Health Care at Lower Cost
Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. EXCEPTION AND SAFE HARBOR FROM FEDERAL SANCTIONS FOR INCENTIVE
PAYMENTS FROM HOSPITALS TO PHYSICIANS UNDER CERTAIN
INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAMS.
(a) Findings.--Congres... | Improved Health Care at Lower Cost Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XI of the Social Security Act with respect to the prohibition against certain physician referrals. Excepts from the physician self-referral prohibition any monetary incentive payments made by hospitals to physicians under certain incenti... | Improved Health Care at Lower Cost Act of 2013 | 5,588 | 577 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Improved Health Care at Lower Cost Act of 2013". <SECTION-HEADER> EXCEPTION AND SAFE HARBOR FROM FEDERAL SANCTIONS FOR INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FROM HOSPITALS TO PHYSICIANS UNDER CERTAIN INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAMS. Findings. Congress finds the following: The Departm... | Improved Health Care at Lower Cost Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XI of the Social Security Act with respect to the prohibition against certain physician referrals. Excepts from the physician self-referral prohibition any monetary incentive payments made by hospitals to physicians under certain incenti... | Improved Health Care at Lower Cost Act of 2013 |
115_s721 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Making Access Records Available to
Lead American Government Openness Act'' or the ``MAR-A-LAGO Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Beginning in 2009, the Obama administration instituted
a policy to release the... | Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act or the MAR-A-LAGO Act This bill directs the President to establish and update, every 90 days, a publicly available database that contains records of: the name of each visitor at the White House, residence of the Vice-President, or any other locati... | Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act | 5,634 | 988 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act" or the "MAR-A-LAGO Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: Beginning in 2009, the Obama administration instituted a policy to release the visitor access records fo... | Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act or the MAR-A-LAGO Act This bill directs the President to establish and update, every 90 days, a publicly available database that contains records of: the name of each visitor at the White House, residence of the Vice-President, or any other locati... | Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act |
112_hr1471 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Government Shutdowns Act''.
SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC CONTINUATION OF FEDERAL FUNDING.
(a) In General.--If, as a result of a failure to enact a regular or
continuing appropriation Act or joint resolution, there is a lapse in
appropriations for any project... | Stop Government Shutdowns Act - Appropriates amounts for continuing federal projects and activities at the current rate for operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the applicable appropriation Act or Acts that provided funds for them for the previous fiscal year if, as a result of a failure to ena... | To prevent Government shutdowns by providing for the automatic continuation of Federal funding during a lapse in appropriations. | 6,254 | 2,472 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Government Shutdowns Act". <SECTION-HEADER> AUTOMATIC CONTINUATION OF FEDERAL FUNDING. In General. If, as a result of a failure to enact a regular or continuing appropriation Act or joint resolution, there is a lapse in appropriations for any projects or ... | Stop Government Shutdowns Act - Appropriates amounts for continuing federal projects and activities at the current rate for operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the applicable appropriation Act or Acts that provided funds for them for the previous fiscal year if, as a result of a failure to ena... | To prevent Government shutdowns by providing for the automatic continuation of Federal funding during a lapse in appropriations. |
110_hr2822 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Independent Ethics Commission Act of
2007''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established an independent ethics
commission within the House of Representatives to be known as the
Independent Ethics Co... | Independent Ethics Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes within the House of Representatives an Independent Ethics Commission composed only of former federal judges. Prescribes procedures for: (1) initiation of investigations, upon the filing of a complaint or upon the Commission's own initiative, and (2) for consequent... | To establish an Independent Ethics Commission within the House of Representatives composed of former Federal judges. | 18,766 | 329 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Independent Ethics Commission Act of 2007". <SECTION-HEADER> ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION. Establishment. There is established an independent ethics commission within the House of Representatives to be known as the Independent Ethics Committe... | Independent Ethics Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes within the House of Representatives an Independent Ethics Commission composed only of former federal judges. Prescribes procedures for: (1) initiation of investigations, upon the filing of a complaint or upon the Commission's own initiative, and (2) for consequent... | To establish an Independent Ethics Commission within the House of Representatives composed of former Federal judges. |
111_hr5674 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Mercury Reduction and Energy
Security Act of 2010''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') was
required by the terms of the Clean Air Act Amendme... | Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act of 2010 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require affected units to reduce mercury emissions by the less stringent limitation of: (1) 80 capture of inlet mercury or an emission rate of 1.6 pounds of mercury per trillion British thermal units (Btu) of input coal for the period begin... | To amend the Clean Air Act to require reductions in mercury emissions from electric utility steam generating units, and for other purposes. | 14,471 | 1,638 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act of 2010". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Findings. Congress finds the following: The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") was required by the terms of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and a 1998 consent ... | Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act of 2010 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require affected units to reduce mercury emissions by the less stringent limitation of: (1) 80 capture of inlet mercury or an emission rate of 1.6 pounds of mercury per trillion British thermal units (Btu) of input coal for the period begin... | To amend the Clean Air Act to require reductions in mercury emissions from electric utility steam generating units, and for other purposes. |
114_hr2860 | SECTION 1. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
The Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the
militia of the District of Columbia'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec.
49--101 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end
the following ne... | Amends the District of Columbia Code to add the Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act. Directs the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, to establish a program that all... | To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of C... | 10,029 | 677 | <SECTION-HEADER> DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The Act entitled "An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia", approved March 1, 1889 is amended by adding at the end the following new title: "TITLE II EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM "Section 201... | Amends the District of Columbia Code to add the Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act. Directs the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, to establish a program that all... | To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of C... |
106_s1414 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Home Health Beneficiary
Equity and Payment Simplification Act of 1999''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Research has shown that medicare beneficiaries who are
in need of home health services that are co... | Divides patients, and PPS payments, into four categories: (1) post-hospital, short stay beneficiaries ($2,603), (2) medically stable, long-stay beneficiaries ($3,335), (3) medically complex, long-stay beneficiaries ($4,228). And (4) medically unstable and complex, extremely high use beneficiaries ($21,864). Specifies a... | Medicare Home Health Beneficiary Equity and Payment Simplification Act of 1999 | 16,210 | 526 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Medicare Home Health Beneficiary Equity and Payment Simplification Act of 1999". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: Research has shown that medicare beneficiaries who are in need of home health services that are covered under the medicare... | Divides patients, and PPS payments, into four categories: (1) post-hospital, short stay beneficiaries ($2,603), (2) medically stable, long-stay beneficiaries ($3,335), (3) medically complex, long-stay beneficiaries ($4,228). And (4) medically unstable and complex, extremely high use beneficiaries ($21,864). Specifies a... | Medicare Home Health Beneficiary Equity and Payment Simplification Act of 1999 |
110_hr327 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide
Prevention Act''.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress
disorder (in this section referred to as ``PTSD'') is a serious
... | Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious problem. And (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in developing and implementing the comprehensive program outlined in this Act, should take... | To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. | 7,361 | 1,361 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act". <SECTION-HEADER> SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious problem. And the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should take int... | Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious problem. And (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in developing and implementing the comprehensive program outlined in this Act, should take... | To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. |
104_s1098 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Battle of Midway National Memorial
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) September 2, 1995, marks the 50th anniversary of the
United States victory over Japan in World War II.
(2) The Battle... | Battle of Midway National Memorial Act - Establishes the Battle of Midway National Memorial. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to lease to the International Midway Memorial Foundation, Inc. for use as such Memorial, Federal lands and waters of the Midway Islands that are within the Secretary's jurisdiction and designa... | Battle of Midway National Memorial Act | 6,471 | 1,438 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Battle of Midway National Memorial Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: September 2, 1995, marks the 50th anniversary of the United States victory over Japan in World War II. The Battle of Midway proved to be the turning poin... | Battle of Midway National Memorial Act - Establishes the Battle of Midway National Memorial. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to lease to the International Midway Memorial Foundation, Inc. for use as such Memorial, Federal lands and waters of the Midway Islands that are within the Secretary's jurisdiction and designa... | Battle of Midway National Memorial Act |
108_s2818 | SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The right to vote is a fundamental and incontrovertible
right under the Constitution.
(2) There is a need for Congress to encourage and enable
every eligible American to vote by reaffirming that the right
... | Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a State to apply the same self-identification requirements currently applicable to voters who register by mail also to those voters who do not register in person with an officer or employee of a State or local government entity. Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 an... | A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure the same requirements that apply to voters who register by mail also apply to voters who do not register in person with an officer or employee of a State or local government entity, and to provide for increased penalties for fraudulent registration in cases in... | 5,247 | 477 | <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: The right to vote is a fundamental and incontrovertible right under the Constitution. There is a need for Congress to encourage and enable every eligible American to vote by reaffirming that the right to vote is a fundamental right under the Constitution... | Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a State to apply the same self-identification requirements currently applicable to voters who register by mail also to those voters who do not register in person with an officer or employee of a State or local government entity. Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 an... | A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure the same requirements that apply to voters who register by mail also apply to voters who do not register in person with an officer or employee of a State or local government entity, and to provide for increased penalties for fraudulent registration in cases in... |
109_s1376 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Teaching Geography is Fundamental
Act''.
SEC. 2. GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION.
Title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021 et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``PART C--GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION
``SEC. 231. ... | Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a geography education grant program under title II, Teacher Quality Enhancement. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to a national nonprofit education organization or consortium, with 75 to be used for subgra... | A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in the United States by improving professional development programs for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers offered through institutions of higher education. | 12,471 | 850 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act". <SECTION-HEADER> GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION. Title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by adding at the end the following: "PART C GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION "Section 231. FINDINGS. "Congress makes the following findings... | Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a geography education grant program under title II, Teacher Quality Enhancement. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to a national nonprofit education organization or consortium, with 75 to be used for subgra... | A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in the United States by improving professional development programs for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers offered through institutions of higher education. |
108_hr1694 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS; PURPOSE
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``America Rx Act of
2003''.
(b) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Affordability is critical in providing access to
prescription drugs for residents of the United States.
(2) It ... | America Rx Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to provide qualified US residents with access to discounted prices for outpatient prescription drugs. | To establish an America Rx program to establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to prescription drugs at discounted prices. | 10,150 | 200 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE, FINDINGS. PURPOSE Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "America Rx Act of 2003". Findings. Congress finds the following: Affordability is critical in providing access to prescription drugs for residents of the United States. It is not the intention of the Congress to discourage employ... | America Rx Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to provide qualified US residents with access to discounted prices for outpatient prescription drugs. | To establish an America Rx program to establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to prescription drugs at discounted prices. |
108_s149 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog
Elimination Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF DNA ANALYSIS BACKLOG ELIMINATION ACT OF
2000.
Section 2(j) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000
(42 U.S.C. 14135(j)) is amended--
... | Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act of 2003 - Reauthorizes appropriations under the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 . Expands the scope of DNA samples to be included in the Combined DNA Index System. Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to up to 15 State or local forensic laborato... | A bill to improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence, and for other purposes. | 16,669 | 1,658 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act of 2003". <SECTION-HEADER> REAUTHORIZATION OF DNA ANALYSIS BACKLOG ELIMINATION ACT OF 2000. Section 2(j) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (42 USC. 14135(j)) is amended in paragraph (1) in su... | Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act of 2003 - Reauthorizes appropriations under the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 . Expands the scope of DNA samples to be included in the Combined DNA Index System. Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to up to 15 State or local forensic laborato... | A bill to improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence, and for other purposes. |
114_s2669 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring Removal of Terminated
Providers from Medicaid and CHIP Act''.
SEC. 2. INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF TERMINATION OF MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
(a) Increased Oversight and Reporting.--
(1) State reporting requirements.--Section 1902(kk) of the
... | Ensuring Removal of Terminated Providers from Medicaid and CHIP Act This bill amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit federal payment under Medicaid for nonemergency services furnished by providers whose participation in Medicaid, Medicare, or CHIP has been terminated. Under current ... | Ensuring Removal of Terminated Providers from Medicaidand CHIP Act | 14,366 | 1,856 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Removal of Terminated Providers from Medicaid and CHIP Act". <SECTION-HEADER> INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF TERMINATION OF MEDICAID PROVIDERS. Increased Oversight and Reporting. State reporting requirements. Section 1902(kk) of the Social Security Act (42 U... | Ensuring Removal of Terminated Providers from Medicaid and CHIP Act This bill amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit federal payment under Medicaid for nonemergency services furnished by providers whose participation in Medicaid, Medicare, or CHIP has been terminated. Under current ... | Ensuring Removal of Terminated Providers from Medicaidand CHIP Act |
110_hr3698 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Global Service Fellowship Program
Act of 2007''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) In confronting terrorism the United States must reach
out to other regions of the world to maintain, as well as
establish,... | Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish and administer a Global Service Fellowship Program to fund fellowships to promote international volunteering opportunities as a means of building bridges across cultures, addressing critical human needs, and promoting mutual und... | To establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes. | 14,781 | 389 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2007". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: In confronting terrorism the United States must reach out to other regions of the world to maintain, as well as establish, strong relationships as recommen... | Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish and administer a Global Service Fellowship Program to fund fellowships to promote international volunteering opportunities as a means of building bridges across cultures, addressing critical human needs, and promoting mutual und... | To establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes. |
110_s2911 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Infant Immunization Improvement Act
of 2008''.
SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR VACCINATION CO-LOCATION SERVICES AT
WIC CLINICS.
Section 317(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b(k))
is amended by adding at the end the fol... | Infant Immunization Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize an immunization grantee to use funds from a preventive health services grant to provide, through participating Women, Infants and Children Program clinics: (1) recommended vaccines to eligible children aged 0 to 35 months, (... | A bill to improve vaccination rates among children. | 5,413 | 1,802 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Infant Immunization Improvement Act of 2008". <SECTION-HEADER> DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR VACCINATION CO-LOCATION SERVICES AT WIC CLINICS. Section 317(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC. 247b(k)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Immunizat... | Infant Immunization Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize an immunization grantee to use funds from a preventive health services grant to provide, through participating Women, Infants and Children Program clinics: (1) recommended vaccines to eligible children aged 0 to 35 months, (... | A bill to improve vaccination rates among children. |
109_s1289 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Uterine Fibroid Research and
Education Act of 2005''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds as follows:
(1) The development of uterine fibroids is a common and
significant health problem, affecting women, primarily of
reproducti... | Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2005 - Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for the conduct and support of uterine fibroids research. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for... | A bill to provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids, and for other purposes. | 5,832 | 830 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2005". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: The development of uterine fibroids is a common and significant health problem, affecting women, primarily of reproductive age, across all ages, racial b... | Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2005 - Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for the conduct and support of uterine fibroids research. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for... | A bill to provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids, and for other purposes. |
111_hr5645 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy
and Enforcement Enhancement Act''.
SEC. 2. FEDERAL LANDS COUNTERDRUG STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Director of
National ... | Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and Enforcement Enhancement Act - Requires the Director of National Drug Control Policy to develop and submit to Congress a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy. Sets forth specific Strategy requirements. Requires the separate presentation to Congress of any content of the Strategy that... | To require the Director of National Drug Control Policy to develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and to provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands. | 8,457 | 1,054 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and Enforcement Enhancement Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FEDERAL LANDS COUNTERDRUG STRATEGY. In General. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Director of National Drug C... | Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and Enforcement Enhancement Act - Requires the Director of National Drug Control Policy to develop and submit to Congress a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy. Sets forth specific Strategy requirements. Requires the separate presentation to Congress of any content of the Strategy that... | To require the Director of National Drug Control Policy to develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and to provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands. |
107_hr524 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Electronic Commerce Enhancement Act
of 2001''.
TITLE I--ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
SEC. 101. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Commercial transactions on the Internet, whether retail
business-to-custome... | Electronic Commerce Enhancement Act of 2001 - Title I: Electronic Commerce - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish an Advisory Panel to report on the challenges facing small and medium-sized manufacturers and other such businesses in integrating and utilizing el... | To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers and other such businesses to successfully integrate and utilize electronic commerce technologies and business practices, and to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to ass... | 9,396 | 1,517 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Electronic Commerce Enhancement Act of 2001". TITLE I ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Section 101. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: Commercial transactions on the Internet, whether retail business-to-customer or business-to-business, are commonly called electro... | Electronic Commerce Enhancement Act of 2001 - Title I: Electronic Commerce - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish an Advisory Panel to report on the challenges facing small and medium-sized manufacturers and other such businesses in integrating and utilizing el... | To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers and other such businesses to successfully integrate and utilize electronic commerce technologies and business practices, and to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to ass... |
105_s2471 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Savings Advancement and Enhancement
(SAVE) Act of 1998''.
SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME FROM TAX.
(a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to amounts specifically ... | Savings Advancement and Enhancement (SAVE) Act of 1998 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from individual gross income up to $250 of the sum of dividends from domestic corporations or interest. Sets forth related provisions with respect to: (1) distributions from regulated investment companies and real estat... | Savings Advancement and Enhancement (SAVE) Act of 1998 | 12,122 | 368 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Savings Advancement and Enhancement Act of 1998". <SECTION-HEADER> EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME FROM TAX. In General. Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 115 the ... | Savings Advancement and Enhancement (SAVE) Act of 1998 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from individual gross income up to $250 of the sum of dividends from domestic corporations or interest. Sets forth related provisions with respect to: (1) distributions from regulated investment companies and real estat... | Savings Advancement and Enhancement (SAVE) Act of 1998 |
109_hr4388 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, ETC.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Revision Act
of 2005''.
(b) Amendment of 1986 Code.--Except as otherwise expressly
provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision,
th... | Tax Revision Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2006: (1) the taxpayer election to include combat zone compensation as earned income for purposes of computing the earned income tax credit. (2) the increased cover over (payment) to the Treasuries of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands of dis... | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. | 6,644 | 979 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE, ETC. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Tax Revision Act of 2005". Amendment of 1986 Code. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall b... | Tax Revision Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2006: (1) the taxpayer election to include combat zone compensation as earned income for purposes of computing the earned income tax credit. (2) the increased cover over (payment) to the Treasuries of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands of dis... | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. |
113_hr5805 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Andrea Sloan Compassionate Use
Reform and Enhancement Act'' or the ``Andrea Sloan CURE Act''.
SEC. 2. EXPANDED ACCESS POLICY AS CONDITION OF EXPEDITED APPROVAL.
Section 561 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.
360bbb) is amended--
... | Andrea Sloan Compassionate Use Reform and Enhancement Act or the Andrea Sloan CURE Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the sponsor of a ldquo, breakthrough drugrdquo. To submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and make available to the public a policy on requests for acce... | Andrea Sloan CURE Act | 11,730 | 1,012 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Andrea Sloan Compassionate Use Reform and Enhancement Act" or the "Andrea Sloan CURE Act". <SECTION-HEADER> EXPANDED ACCESS POLICY AS CONDITION OF EXPEDITED APPROVAL. Section 561 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is amended by redesignating subsectio... | Andrea Sloan Compassionate Use Reform and Enhancement Act or the Andrea Sloan CURE Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the sponsor of a ldquo, breakthrough drugrdquo. To submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and make available to the public a policy on requests for acce... | Andrea Sloan CURE Act |
106_hr4115 | SECTION 1. AMENDMENT.
Chapter 23 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as
follows:
``CHAPTER 23--UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
``Sec.2301.Establishment of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum;
functions.
``Sec.2302.Functions of the Council; membership.
``Sec.23... | Continues the Council, but transfers some of its functions to the Museum. Directs the Chairperson of the Council to appoint a Museum Director who will be the Museum's chief executive officer and serve at the Council's pleasure. Requires the Museum Director's annual report to Congress to include an examination of the Fe... | To authorize appropriations for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and for other purposes. | 12,721 | 418 | <SECTION-HEADER> AMENDMENT. Chapter 23 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "CHAPTER 23 UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM "Section2301. Establishment of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, functions. "Section2302. Functions of the Council, membership. "Section2303. Compensation... | Continues the Council, but transfers some of its functions to the Museum. Directs the Chairperson of the Council to appoint a Museum Director who will be the Museum's chief executive officer and serve at the Council's pleasure. Requires the Museum Director's annual report to Congress to include an examination of the Fe... | To authorize appropriations for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and for other purposes. |
104_hr1079 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Smithsonian Institution
Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act''.
SEC. 2. COIN SPECIFICATIONS.
(a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in
this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the
following coins:
... | Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue five-dollar gold coins and one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the scientific, educational, and cultural significance of the Smithsonian Institution. Mandates that: (1) all but a certain portion of surchar... | Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act | 6,439 | 698 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act". <SECTION-HEADER> COIN SPECIFICATIONS. Denominations. The Secretary of the Treasury shall mint and issue the following coins: $5 gold coins. Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall weigh 8.35... | Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue five-dollar gold coins and one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the scientific, educational, and cultural significance of the Smithsonian Institution. Mandates that: (1) all but a certain portion of surchar... | Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act |
112_hr6108 | SECTION 1. REDUCTION IN PAY OF MEMBERS WHO MISS VOTES BECAUSE OF
CAMPAIGNING FOR ELECTION TO OTHER OFFICE.
(a) Reduction in Pay.--Section 601(a) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), in the matter following subparagraph
(... | Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the rate of pay otherwise applicable to Members of Congress for any month, during a Congress, by the Member's missed vote percentage for the most recent month before such month if the individual missed votes because of campaigning for election to another offic... | To reduce the pay of Members of Congress who miss votes because of campaigning for election to another office. | 5,816 | 885 | <SECTION-HEADER> REDUCTION IN PAY OF MEMBERS WHO MISS VOTES BECAUSE OF CAMPAIGNING FOR ELECTION TO OTHER OFFICE. Reduction in Pay. Section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 is amended in paragraph (1), in the matter following subparagraph , by striking "paragraph (2)" and inserting "paragraphs and (3... | Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the rate of pay otherwise applicable to Members of Congress for any month, during a Congress, by the Member's missed vote percentage for the most recent month before such month if the individual missed votes because of campaigning for election to another offic... | To reduce the pay of Members of Congress who miss votes because of campaigning for election to another office. |
104_hr3248 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Programs Amendments of
1996''.
SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION THAT BRONCHIOLO-ALVEOLAR CARCINOMA IS SERVICE-
CONNECTED.
Section 1112(c)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
... | Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996 - Adds bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases that will be considered service-connected when occurring in a radiation-exposed veteran. Considers any veteran age 65 or older and a patient in a nursing home as totally and permanently disabled for purposes of eligibility... | Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996 | 7,429 | 1,851 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996". <SECTION-HEADER> PRESUMPTION THAT BRONCHIOLO-ALVEOLAR CARCINOMA IS SERVICE- CONNECTED. Section 1112(c)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: Bronchiolo-alveola... | Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996 - Adds bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases that will be considered service-connected when occurring in a radiation-exposed veteran. Considers any veteran age 65 or older and a patient in a nursing home as totally and permanently disabled for purposes of eligibility... | Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996 |
103_hr3845 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to
Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that--
(1) cigarette smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco
products continue to represent major health hazards to... | Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act - Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration and the head of each Federal agency to promulgate regulations that prohibit the sale of tobacco products in vending machines and the distribution of free samples of tobacco pro... | Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act | 6,296 | 466 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. The Congress finds that cigarette smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products continue to represent major health hazards to the Nation, causing appro... | Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act - Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration and the head of each Federal agency to promulgate regulations that prohibit the sale of tobacco products in vending machines and the distribution of free samples of tobacco pro... | Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act |
105_hr1231 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Post Office Relocation Act of
1997''.
SEC. 2. GUIDELINES FOR RENOVATION, RELOCATION, CLOSING, OR
CONSOLIDATION OF POST OFFICES.
Section 404(b) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows--
``(b)(1) The Postal Servi... | Post Office Relocation Act of 1997 - Modifies Federal postal provisions to require a 60-day notice before the renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of a post office. Requires such notice to be: (1) hand delivered or delivered by mail. And (2) published in one or more newspapers of general circulation within... | Post Office Relocation Act of 1997 | 6,966 | 1,870 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Post Office Relocation Act of 1997". <SECTION-HEADER> GUIDELINES FOR RENOVATION, RELOCATION, CLOSING, OR CONSOLIDATION OF POST OFFICES. Section 404(b) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows (1) The Postal Service, prior to making a dete... | Post Office Relocation Act of 1997 - Modifies Federal postal provisions to require a 60-day notice before the renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of a post office. Requires such notice to be: (1) hand delivered or delivered by mail. And (2) published in one or more newspapers of general circulation within... | Post Office Relocation Act of 1997 |
104_s1629 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This act may be referred to as the ``Tenth Amendment Enforcement
Act of 1996''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that--
(a) in most areas of governmental concern, State governments
possess both the Constitutional authority and the competence to discern
the needs and the des... | Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act of 1996 - Requires that, on or after January 1, 1997, any statute enacted by the Congress must include specified findings and declarations about the Constitutional authority of the Congress in enacting such statute to preempt State and local laws. Makes it out of order for the Senate or ... | Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act of 1996 | 8,584 | 1,344 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This act may be referred to as the "Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act of 1996". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. The Congress finds that in most areas of governmental concern, State governments possess both the Constitutional authority and the competence to discern the needs and the desires of the... | Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act of 1996 - Requires that, on or after January 1, 1997, any statute enacted by the Congress must include specified findings and declarations about the Constitutional authority of the Congress in enacting such statute to preempt State and local laws. Makes it out of order for the Senate or ... | Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act of 1996 |
109_hr2793 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical
Correction Act''.
SEC. 2. COVERAGE AMENDMENTS.
(a) ERISA.--Section 702(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Construction.--For... | HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health coverage from denying benefits or coverage otherwise prov... | To promote health care coverage parity for individuals engaged in legal use of certain modes of transportation. | 5,502 | 683 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act". <SECTION-HEADER> COVERAGE AMENDMENTS. ERISA. Section 702(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 USC. 1182(a)(3)) is amended by striking "Construction. For" and inserting the followi... | HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health coverage from denying benefits or coverage otherwise prov... | To promote health care coverage parity for individuals engaged in legal use of certain modes of transportation. |
109_hr3003 | SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.
There is established in the legislative branch the Independent
Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses (in this title
referred to as the ``Commission'').
SEC. 2. DUTIES.
(a) Investigation.--The Commission shall conduct a full, complete,
independent, and i... | Establishes in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses to conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terr... | To establish an independent Commission to investigate detainee abuses. | 19,459 | 852 | <SECTION-HEADER> ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. There is established in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses . <SECTION-HEADER> DUTIES. Investigation. The Commission shall conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in ... | Establishes in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses to conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terr... | To establish an independent Commission to investigate detainee abuses. |
105_s1116 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT TO 1986 CODE; COORDINATION WITH
TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable
Education Act''.
(b) Amendment of 1986 Code.--Except as otherwise expressly
provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expres... | Affordable Education Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from income distributions from qualified tuition programs used for qualifying higher education expenses. Includes within the definition of qualified State tuition program programs maintained by eligible educational institutions. Requires such non-St... | Affordable Education Act | 12,705 | 837 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE, AMENDMENT TO 1986 CODE. COORDINATION WITH TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Affordable Education Act". Amendment of 1986 Code. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to,... | Affordable Education Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from income distributions from qualified tuition programs used for qualifying higher education expenses. Includes within the definition of qualified State tuition program programs maintained by eligible educational institutions. Requires such non-St... | Affordable Education Act |
113_s1929 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``King Cove All-Weather Road Corridor
Act''.
SEC. 2. IZEMBEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LAND CONVEYANCE.
Title VI of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public
Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1178) is amended by striking subtitle E and
inserting the fol... | King Cove All-Weather Road Corridor Act - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the state of Alaska federal land within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and on Sitkinak Island for the purpose of constructing a single-lane gravel road between the c... | King Cove All-Weather Road Corridor Act | 13,680 | 609 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "King Cove All-Weather Road Corridor Act". <SECTION-HEADER> IZEMBEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LAND CONVEYANCE. Title VI of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 is amended by striking subtitle E and inserting the following: "Subtitle E Izembek National ... | King Cove All-Weather Road Corridor Act - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the state of Alaska federal land within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and on Sitkinak Island for the purpose of constructing a single-lane gravel road between the c... | King Cove All-Weather Road Corridor Act |
113_hr2505 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Motorcoach Safety, Accountability,
and Technology Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. BRAKE PERFORMANCE INSPECTIONS.
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to ensure that an
individua... | Motorcoach Safety, Accountability, and Technology Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations to ensure that an individual conducts a brake performance inspection before each motorcoach trip to ensure that the brake performance satisfies all federal law requirements. Directs the Sec... | Motorcoach Safety, Accountability, and Technology Act of 2013 | 5,160 | 1,821 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Motorcoach Safety, Accountability, and Technology Act of 2013". <SECTION-HEADER> BRAKE PERFORMANCE INSPECTIONS. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to ensure that an individual... | Motorcoach Safety, Accountability, and Technology Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations to ensure that an individual conducts a brake performance inspection before each motorcoach trip to ensure that the brake performance satisfies all federal law requirements. Directs the Sec... | Motorcoach Safety, Accountability, and Technology Act of 2013 |
114_s223 | SECTION 1. PILOT PROGRAM ON PROVISION OF FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,
AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS VETERANS MOVING INTO
PERMANENT HOUSING.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Se... | Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a three-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of awarding grants to veterans service agencies, veterans service organizations, and nongovernmental tax-exempt organizations with experience assisting veterans or the homeless to provide vete... | A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program on awarding grants for provision of furniture, household items, and other assistance to homeless veterans to facilitate their transition into permanent housing, and for other purposes. | 10,016 | 837 | <SECTION-HEADER> PILOT PROGRAM ON PROVISION OF FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS VETERANS MOVING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. Pilot Program Required. In general. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence a pilot program to... | Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a three-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of awarding grants to veterans service agencies, veterans service organizations, and nongovernmental tax-exempt organizations with experience assisting veterans or the homeless to provide vete... | A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program on awarding grants for provision of furniture, household items, and other assistance to homeless veterans to facilitate their transition into permanent housing, and for other purposes. |
108_s2898 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Program Assessment and Results
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) inefficiency and ineffectiveness in Federal programs
undermines the confidence of the American people in the
Government and reduces the Feder... | Program Assessment and Results Act - Amends the Federal law provisions concerning the budget and fiscal, budget, and program information to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to assess, jointly with Federal agencies, each program of such agencies at least once every five fiscal years. Instructs... | A bill to require the review of Government programs at least once every 5 years for purposes of evaluating their performance. | 10,021 | 900 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Program Assessment and Results Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds that inefficiency and ineffectiveness in Federal programs undermines the confidence of the American people in the Government and reduces the Federal Government's ability to adequate... | Program Assessment and Results Act - Amends the Federal law provisions concerning the budget and fiscal, budget, and program information to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to assess, jointly with Federal agencies, each program of such agencies at least once every five fiscal years. Instructs... | A bill to require the review of Government programs at least once every 5 years for purposes of evaluating their performance. |
106_s2364 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Right to Know Act''.
SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT STATEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 1143(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1320b-13(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of
subparagraph (C), by str... | Amends title II (OASDI) of the SSA to require the annual report of the Board of the Trustees of the OASDI Trust Funds to include: (1) an estimate of the year in which annual outlays from such Funds are first projected to exceed the annual cash income. (2) the annual excess of such projected outlays over such income in ... | Social Security Right to Know Act | 8,214 | 1,208 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Social Security Right to Know Act". <SECTION-HEADER> EXPANSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT STATEMENT. In General. Section 1143(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 USC. 1320b-13(a)(2)) is amended by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the... | Amends title II (OASDI) of the SSA to require the annual report of the Board of the Trustees of the OASDI Trust Funds to include: (1) an estimate of the year in which annual outlays from such Funds are first projected to exceed the annual cash income. (2) the annual excess of such projected outlays over such income in ... | Social Security Right to Know Act |
107_s173 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Utilities Turnback (CUT)
Trust Fund Act of 2001''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The overall net income for the production of
electricity for California consumers increased 3... | Consumer Utilities Turnback (CUT) Trust Fund Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on the windfall profit from the sale of electricity produced from a facility located in the United States at a rate equal to 100 percent of such windfall profit. Establishes the Consumer Utilities Turnbac... | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profits adjustment on the production of domestic electricity and to use the resulting revenues to fund rebates for individual and business electricity consumers. | 6,664 | 547 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Consumer Utilities Turnback (CUT) Trust Fund Act of 2001". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Findings. Congress finds the following: The overall net income for the production of electricity for California consumers increased 333 percent between the second... | Consumer Utilities Turnback (CUT) Trust Fund Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on the windfall profit from the sale of electricity produced from a facility located in the United States at a rate equal to 100 percent of such windfall profit. Establishes the Consumer Utilities Turnbac... | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profits adjustment on the production of domestic electricity and to use the resulting revenues to fund rebates for individual and business electricity consumers. |
112_hr249 | SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
(a) Naturalization Authority.--Section 310(b) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1421(b)) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Court
Authority'' and inserting ``Authority'';
(2) i... | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit each applicant for naturalization to choose to have the oath of allegiance for naturalization administered by a Member of Congress, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member). Limits the administration of the oath: (1) by a Senator to individuals who reside in the S... | To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization. | 7,330 | 1,073 | <SECTION-HEADER> CONGRESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. Naturalization Authority. Section 310(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC. 1421(b)) is amended in the subsection heading, by striking "Court Authority" and inserting "Authority". In paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ", by a Member of, or ... | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit each applicant for naturalization to choose to have the oath of allegiance for naturalization administered by a Member of Congress, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member). Limits the administration of the oath: (1) by a Senator to individuals who reside in the S... | To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization. |
106_hr2999 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Permanent Residents Act
of 1999''.
SEC. 2. LIMITING THE DISQUALIFICATION, BASED ON COMMISSION OF CERTAIN
AGGRAVATED FELONIES, FROM CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL FOR
PERMANENT RESIDENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 240A(... | Directs the Attorney General to establish a process for discretionary waiver of inadmissibility or deportation of specified aliens under similar circumstances as above. Authorizes the supervised release of certain aliens from detention pending removal decisions. Subjects such decision to administrative review only. Aut... | Fairness for Permanent Residents Act of 1999 | 17,689 | 559 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness for Permanent Residents Act of 1999". <SECTION-HEADER> LIMITING THE DISQUALIFICATION, BASED ON COMMISSION OF CERTAIN AGGRAVATED FELONIES, FROM CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS. In General. Section 240A(a) of the Immigration and National... | Directs the Attorney General to establish a process for discretionary waiver of inadmissibility or deportation of specified aliens under similar circumstances as above. Authorizes the supervised release of certain aliens from detention pending removal decisions. Subjects such decision to administrative review only. Aut... | Fairness for Permanent Residents Act of 1999 |
103_hr634 | SECTION 1. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR MONTH OF RECIPIENT'S DEATH.
(a) Old-Age Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(a)) is amended by striking ``the month
preceding'' in the matter following subparagraph (B).
(b) Wife's Insurance Benefits.--
(1) In general.--S... | Amends title II of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly benefit shall be paid to the recipient's surviving spouse for the month in which the recipient dies, subject to a reduction of 50 percent in the last monthly payment if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month. | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly insurance benefit thereunder shall be paid for the month in which the recipient dies to the recipient's surviving spouse, subject to a reduction of 50 percent in the last monthly payment if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month. | 7,747 | 296 | <SECTION-HEADER> PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR MONTH OF RECIPIENT'S DEATH. Old-Age Insurance Benefits. Section 202(a) of the Social Security Act (42 USC. 402(a)) is amended by striking "the month preceding" in the matter following subparagraph (B). Wife's Insurance Benefits. In general. Section 202(b)(1) of such Act (42 USC.... | Amends title II of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly benefit shall be paid to the recipient's surviving spouse for the month in which the recipient dies, subject to a reduction of 50 percent in the last monthly payment if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month. | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly insurance benefit thereunder shall be paid for the month in which the recipient dies to the recipient's surviving spouse, subject to a reduction of 50 percent in the last monthly payment if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month. |
114_hr3832 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Stolen Identity Refund Fraud
Prevention Act of 2016''.
SEC. 2. CENTRALIZED POINT OF CONTACT FOR IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS.
The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, shall
establish and maintain an office at the Internal Revenue Service a... | Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to take several actions to prevent and respond to tax-related identity theft and tax fraud. The Department of the Treasury must establish and maintain... | Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 | 9,382 | 3,805 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016". <SECTION-HEADER> CENTRALIZED POINT OF CONTACT FOR IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS. The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, shall establish and maintain an office at the Internal Revenue Service a... | Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to take several actions to prevent and respond to tax-related identity theft and tax fraud. The Department of the Treasury must establish and maintain... | Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 |
114_hr1145 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of
2015'' or the ``BTU Act of 2015''.
SEC. 2. RESIDENTIAL ENERGY-EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT FOR BIOMASS FUEL
PROPERTY EXPENDITURES.
(a) Allowance of Credit.--Subsection (a) of section 25D of the
Internal Re... | Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2015 or the BTU Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include 30 of qualified biomass fuel property expenditures made in taxable years beginning before 2021 in the residential energy efficient property tax credit. Defines quot, qualified biomass fuel property expenditurequot... | BTU Act of 2015 | 5,321 | 763 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2015" or the "BTU Act of 2015". <SECTION-HEADER> RESIDENTIAL ENERGY-EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT FOR BIOMASS FUEL PROPERTY EXPENDITURES. Allowance of Credit. Subsection (a) of section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is ... | Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2015 or the BTU Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include 30 of qualified biomass fuel property expenditures made in taxable years beginning before 2021 in the residential energy efficient property tax credit. Defines quot, qualified biomass fuel property expenditurequot... | BTU Act of 2015 |
108_hr4934 | SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Congress finds as follows:
(1) Congress supports the goals of Indian self-
determination and economic development.
(2) Congress supports the efforts of Indian tribes to
promote their economic development efforts, wherever possible,
in cooperati... | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take certain tribally-owned reservation land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe. | To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain tribally-owned reservation land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe. | 6,566 | 120 | <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: Congress supports the goals of Indian self- determination and economic development. Congress supports the efforts of Indian tribes to promote their economic development efforts, wherever possible, in cooperation with State and local governments and others. The Puyal... | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take certain tribally-owned reservation land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe. | To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain tribally-owned reservation land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe. |
103_s2336 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Communications Commission
Authorization Act of 1994''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.
Section 6 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 156) is
amended to read as follows:
``authorization of appropriations
``Sec. ... | Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for FY 1994 and 1995. Derives a portion of such appropriations from application and regulatory fees. Repeals provisions regarding reimbursement ... | Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1994 | 15,303 | 2,296 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1994". <SECTION-HEADER> EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY. Section 6 of the Communications Act of 1934 is amended to read as follows: "authorization of appropriations "<SECTION-HEADER> There are authorized to be appr... | Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for FY 1994 and 1995. Derives a portion of such appropriations from application and regulatory fees. Repeals provisions regarding reimbursement ... | Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1994 |
111_hr3033 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Neutral Government Act of
2009''.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OFFSETS AND CREDITS.
(a) Federal Authorities.--Subject to the requirements of this Act,
each executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title V of the
United States Code) a... | Carbon Neutral Government Act of 2009 - Authorizes federal agencies and legislative branch offices to purchase qualified tradeable: (1) greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets. And (2) renewable energy credits. Requires the Secretary of Energy to promulgate rules regarding approved open market transactions involving such offsets ... | To authorize Federal agencies and legislative branch offices to purchase greenhouse gas offsets and renewable energy credits, and for other purposes. | 5,099 | 857 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Carbon Neutral Government Act of 2009". <SECTION-HEADER> AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OFFSETS AND CREDITS. Federal Authorities. Subject to the requirements of this Act, each executive agency and each legislative branch office is authorized to use appropriated fun... | Carbon Neutral Government Act of 2009 - Authorizes federal agencies and legislative branch offices to purchase qualified tradeable: (1) greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets. And (2) renewable energy credits. Requires the Secretary of Energy to promulgate rules regarding approved open market transactions involving such offsets ... | To authorize Federal agencies and legislative branch offices to purchase greenhouse gas offsets and renewable energy credits, and for other purposes. |
112_hr6276 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch
Risk Management Act''.
SEC. 2. COMMERCIAL FISHING, FARM, AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS.
(a) In General.--Subpart C of part II of subchapter E of chapter 1
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to taxabl... | Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Account to provide farmers and commercial fisherman with additional capital for investment and to protect against operating losses. Allows a tax deduction for cas... | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Accounts, and for other purposes. | 12,858 | 604 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Act". <SECTION-HEADER> COMMERCIAL FISHING, FARM, AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS. In General. Subpart C of part II of subchapter E of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ... | Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Account to provide farmers and commercial fisherman with additional capital for investment and to protect against operating losses. Allows a tax deduction for cas... | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Accounts, and for other purposes. |
113_s2710 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Philanthropic Enterprise Act of
2014''.
SEC. 2. EXCEPTION FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATION EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING TAX
FOR CERTAIN PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS HOLDINGS.
(a) In General.--Section 4943 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
is amended by a... | Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the holdings of a private foundation in any business enterprise that meet specified requirements relating to exclusive ownership, minimum distribution ofnbsp. Net operating income for the charitable purpose , and independent operation fro... | Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2014 | 5,722 | 397 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2014". <SECTION-HEADER> EXCEPTION FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATION EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING TAX FOR CERTAIN PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS HOLDINGS. In General. Section 4943 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the... | Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the holdings of a private foundation in any business enterprise that meet specified requirements relating to exclusive ownership, minimum distribution ofnbsp. Net operating income for the charitable purpose , and independent operation fro... | Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2014 |
107_hr187 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Small Communities Assistance Act of
2001''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) small communities are concerned about improving the
environmental quality of their surroundings;
(2) many small communities are unce... | Small Communities Assistance Act of 2001 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a small community advisory committee or reconstitute an existing small community advisory committee. Directs the Administrator to develop and implement a plan to increase the involvement of sm... | To enhance the services provided by the Environmental Protection Agency to small communities that are attempting to comply with national, State, and local environmental regulations. | 8,649 | 756 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Small Communities Assistance Act of 2001". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds that small communities are concerned about improving the environmental quality of their surroundings. Many small communities are uncertain of the specific requirements of envi... | Small Communities Assistance Act of 2001 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a small community advisory committee or reconstitute an existing small community advisory committee. Directs the Administrator to develop and implement a plan to increase the involvement of sm... | To enhance the services provided by the Environmental Protection Agency to small communities that are attempting to comply with national, State, and local environmental regulations. |
105_hr908 | SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established a Commission on Structural
Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals (hereinafter referred to
as the ``Commission'').
(b) Functions.--The functions of the Commission shall be to--
(1) study the pre... | Establishes a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals to: (1) study the present division of the United States into the several judicial circuits and the structure and alignment of the Federal Court of Appeals system, with particular reference to the Ninth Circuit. And (2) report to the P... | To establish a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals. | 6,511 | 699 | <SECTION-HEADER> ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION. Establishment. There is established a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals . Functions. The functions of the Commission shall be to study the present division of the United States into the several judicial circuits. Study the... | Establishes a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals to: (1) study the present division of the United States into the several judicial circuits and the structure and alignment of the Federal Court of Appeals system, with particular reference to the Ninth Circuit. And (2) report to the P... | To establish a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals. |
104_hr2618 | SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
Section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by
adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: ``Such term also
does not include tetrahydrocannabinols not derived, extracted, or
prepared from plant Cannabis sativa L.''.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZING THE MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION ... | Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to authorize the medical prescription of marihuana, subject to regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services the Office for the Supply of Internationally Controlled Drugs which shall be r... | To provide for the therapeutic use of marihuana in situations involving life-threatening or sense-threatening illnesses and to provide adequate supplies of marihuana for such use. | 17,586 | 2,544 | <SECTION-HEADER> DEFINITIONS. Section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "Such term also does not include tetrahydrocannabinols not derived, extracted, or prepared from plant Cannabis sativa L.". <SECTION-HEADER> AUTHORIZING THE MEDICAL PRESCRIPT... | Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to authorize the medical prescription of marihuana, subject to regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services the Office for the Supply of Internationally Controlled Drugs which shall be r... | To provide for the therapeutic use of marihuana in situations involving life-threatening or sense-threatening illnesses and to provide adequate supplies of marihuana for such use. |
108_hr1595 | SECTION 1. COOPERATION AND SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATED GATEWAY COMMUNITIES.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Public
Lands, Healthy Communities Act''.
(b) Technical Assistance, Cooperation, and Training.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior and the
Secretary ... | Healthy Public Lands, Healthy Communities Act - Permits the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to cooperate with and provide technical assistance to any designated gateway community where the results of such interaction are likely to benefit both the protection of resources managed by the Secretary and the gat... | To further cooperation and support among Federal land managers and designated gateway communities where the results of such cooperation and support are likely to be mutually beneficial, and for other purposes. | 5,127 | 1,125 | <SECTION-HEADER> COOPERATION AND SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATED GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Healthy Public Lands, Healthy Communities Act". Technical Assistance, Cooperation, and Training. In general. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may cooperate with and may p... | Healthy Public Lands, Healthy Communities Act - Permits the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to cooperate with and provide technical assistance to any designated gateway community where the results of such interaction are likely to benefit both the protection of resources managed by the Secretary and the gat... | To further cooperation and support among Federal land managers and designated gateway communities where the results of such cooperation and support are likely to be mutually beneficial, and for other purposes. |
110_hr5810 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Mentor-Mentee Teen Pregnancy
Reduction Act of 2008''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The U.S. has the highest teenage pregnancy rate of any
fully industrialized country.
(2) One in three girls in the... | Mentor-Mentee Teen Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2008 - Amends title V of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to local educational agencies or community-based organizations for the creation of school-based programs that provide mentoring to at-risk teena... | To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy, and to provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs. | 10,847 | 981 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Mentor-Mentee Teen Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2008". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: The US has the highest teenage pregnancy rate of any fully industrialized country. One in three girls in the US becomes pregnant at least once by the ... | Mentor-Mentee Teen Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2008 - Amends title V of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to local educational agencies or community-based organizations for the creation of school-based programs that provide mentoring to at-risk teena... | To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy, and to provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs. |
107_hr883 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``American Land Sovereignty Protection
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The power to dispose of and make all needful rules and
regulations governing lands belonging to the United St... | American Land Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from nominating any Federal lands for inclusion on the World Heritage List unless: (1) commercially viable uses of nominated lands and lands within ten miles will not be ... | To preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands. | 11,991 | 1,932 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "American Land Sovereignty Protection Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Findings. Congress finds the following: The power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations governing lands belonging to the United States is vested in the Congres... | American Land Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from nominating any Federal lands for inclusion on the World Heritage List unless: (1) commercially viable uses of nominated lands and lands within ten miles will not be ... | To preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands. |
106_s2477 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Beneficiaries
Protection Act''.
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO REISSUE BENEFITS MISUSED BY ORGANIZATIONAL
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES.
(a) OASDI Amendment.--Section 205(j)(5) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 405(j)(5)) is amended by... | Amends SSA title XI part A to extend civil monetary penalty authority for SSA titles II and XVI with respect to representative payees who misuse and convert a payment under such titles to unauthorized uses. | Social Security Beneficiaries Protection Act | 10,160 | 206 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Social Security Beneficiaries Protection Act". <SECTION-HEADER> AUTHORITY TO REISSUE BENEFITS MISUSED BY ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES. OASDI Amendment. Section 205(j)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 USC. 405(j)(5)) is amended by inserting after the f... | Amends SSA title XI part A to extend civil monetary penalty authority for SSA titles II and XVI with respect to representative payees who misuse and convert a payment under such titles to unauthorized uses. | Social Security Beneficiaries Protection Act |
106_s3208 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act be cited as the ``Internet Prescription Drug Consumer
Protection Act of 2000''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Legitimate Internet sellers of prescription drugs can
offer substantial benefits to co... | Authorizes each State to bring proceedings against an Internet seller on behalf of affected consumers . Allows the President to intervene in such actions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) engage in activities to educate the public about the dangers of purchasing prescription drugs from unlawful Internet sources. And (2) r... | Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2000 | 15,889 | 710 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act be cited as the "Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2000". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Findings. Congress makes the following findings: Legitimate Internet sellers of prescription drugs can offer substantial benefits to consumers. These potential bene... | Authorizes each State to bring proceedings against an Internet seller on behalf of affected consumers . Allows the President to intervene in such actions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) engage in activities to educate the public about the dangers of purchasing prescription drugs from unlawful Internet sources. And (2) r... | Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2000 |
105_hr1634 | SECTION 1. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this Act to create principles governing the
conduct of industrial cooperation projects of United States nationals
in the People's Republic of China and Tibet.
SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES.
It is the sense of the Congress that any United States national
conductin... | Expresses the sense of the Congress that US nationals conducting industrial cooperation projects in China or Tibet should adhere to certain principles . Declares that they should: (1) suspend the use of any merchandise that they have reason to believe was produced by convict or forced labor, and refuse to use forced la... | To set forth certain principles that should be adhered to by any United States national conducting an industrial cooperation project in the People's Republic of China or Tibet. | 6,209 | 2,124 | <SECTION-HEADER> PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this Act to create principles governing the conduct of industrial cooperation projects of United States nationals in the People's Republic of China and Tibet. <SECTION-HEADER> STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES. It is the sense of the Congress that any United States national conducti... | Expresses the sense of the Congress that US nationals conducting industrial cooperation projects in China or Tibet should adhere to certain principles . Declares that they should: (1) suspend the use of any merchandise that they have reason to believe was produced by convict or forced labor, and refuse to use forced la... | To set forth certain principles that should be adhered to by any United States national conducting an industrial cooperation project in the People's Republic of China or Tibet. |
104_hr1100 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Election Law Reform
Commission Act''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF COMMISSION.
There is established a commission to be known as the ``Federal
Election Law Reform Commission'' (hereinafter in this Act referred to
as the ``Commission'').... | Federal Election Law Reform Commission Act - Establishes the Federal Election Law Reform Commission to recommend Federal election law reform. Requires a Federal election bill to be introduced in the House and the Senate within a specified time of the Commission's submittal of draft legislation. Authorizes appropriation... | Federal Election Law Reform Commission Act | 13,726 | 322 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Election Law Reform Commission Act". <SECTION-HEADER> ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF COMMISSION. There is established a commission to be known as the "Federal Election Law Reform Commission" . The purposes of the Commission are to study the laws relating... | Federal Election Law Reform Commission Act - Establishes the Federal Election Law Reform Commission to recommend Federal election law reform. Requires a Federal election bill to be introduced in the House and the Senate within a specified time of the Commission's submittal of draft legislation. Authorizes appropriation... | Federal Election Law Reform Commission Act |
108_hr5257 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Servicemembers' Flexible Educational
Assistance Act''.
SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENT TO BASIC EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.
(a) All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program.--Chapter 30
of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in... | Servicemembers' Flexible Educational Assistance Act - Allows members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve who are entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer a portion of their entitlement to their dependents. States that a child's use of such transferred entitlement may not commence... | To provide that members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve may transfer certain educational assistance benefits to dependents, and for other purposes. | 16,574 | 1,086 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Servicemembers' Flexible Educational Assistance Act". <SECTION-HEADER> TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENT TO BASIC EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program. Chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in the table of contents ... | Servicemembers' Flexible Educational Assistance Act - Allows members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve who are entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer a portion of their entitlement to their dependents. States that a child's use of such transferred entitlement may not commence... | To provide that members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve may transfer certain educational assistance benefits to dependents, and for other purposes. |
110_hr2139 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``FHA Manufactured Housing Loan
Modernization Act of 2007''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
(1) manufactured housing plays a vital role in providing
housing for low- and moderate-income famil... | FHA Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2007 - Amends the National Housing Act with respect to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) housing loan insurance for manufactured homes . Exempts such loans from certain financial institution portfolio limits, increasing an allowable claim for loss from 10 to 90 of a... | To modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program under title I of the National Housing Act. | 14,673 | 1,963 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the "FHA Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2007". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. Findings. The Congress finds that manufactured housing plays a vital role in providing housing for low- and moderate-income families in the United States. The F... | FHA Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2007 - Amends the National Housing Act with respect to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) housing loan insurance for manufactured homes . Exempts such loans from certain financial institution portfolio limits, increasing an allowable claim for loss from 10 to 90 of a... | To modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program under title I of the National Housing Act. |
109_hr4673 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Fuel Security and Consumer Choice
Act''.
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO MANUFACTURER DUAL FUELED AUTOMOBILES.
(a) Requirement.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 329 of title 49, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 32902 the
... | Fuel Security and Consumer Choice Act - Amends federal transportation law to require manufacturers of new automobiles that can operate on gasoline or diesel fuel to manufacture such automobiles by increasing percentages for 10 model years and beyond. Allows manufacturers to earn credits which may be applied to any thre... | To require that an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles, to revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles, and for other purposes. | 8,462 | 812 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Fuel Security and Consumer Choice Act". <SECTION-HEADER> REQUIREMENT TO MANUFACTURER DUAL FUELED AUTOMOBILES. Requirement. In general. Chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 32902 the following: "Section 32902A. Requ... | Fuel Security and Consumer Choice Act - Amends federal transportation law to require manufacturers of new automobiles that can operate on gasoline or diesel fuel to manufacture such automobiles by increasing percentages for 10 model years and beyond. Allows manufacturers to earn credits which may be applied to any thre... | To require that an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles, to revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles, and for other purposes. |
110_hr5702 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Advance Directive
Promotion Act of 2008''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Improvement of policies related to the use and porta... | Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a service provider, MedicareChoice organization, or prepaid or eligible organization to include the content of an advanced directive in a prominent part of an individual's current medical rec... | To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives, and for other purposes. | 12,067 | 1,288 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008". Table of Contents. The table of contents of this Act is as follows: <SECTION-HEADER> Short title. Table of contents. <SECTION-HEADER> Improvement of policies related to the use and porta... | Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a service provider, MedicareChoice organization, or prepaid or eligible organization to include the content of an advanced directive in a prominent part of an individual's current medical rec... | To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives, and for other purposes. |
103_hr417 | SECTION. 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Securities Private Enforcement
Reform Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that--
(1) excessive securities litigation is a serious burden on
the national economy, diverting limited capital resources to
less producti... | Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to declare that a defendant may be liable jointly and severally for damages in an implied private action only if the trier of fact specifically determines that the defendant knowingly engaged in securities fraud. Sets forth a liabili... | Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act | 13,609 | 1,463 | SECTION. 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. The Congress finds that excessive securities litigation is a serious burden on the national economy, diverting limited capital resources to less productive areas. Meritless lawsuits filed under ... | Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to declare that a defendant may be liable jointly and severally for damages in an implied private action only if the trier of fact specifically determines that the defendant knowingly engaged in securities fraud. Sets forth a liabili... | Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act |
105_s913 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Home Health Care
Prospective Payment Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Amendments to the Social Security Act.
Sec. 3. Reca... | Home Health Care Prospective Payment Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to the reasonable cost of home health services, to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in establishing reasonable cost limits for cost reporting periods after FY 1997, from taking into acco... | Home Health Care Prospective Payment Act | 18,049 | 1,563 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Home Health Care Prospective Payment Act". Table of Contents. The table of contents of this Act is as follows: <SECTION-HEADER> Short title. Table of contents. <SECTION-HEADER> Amendments to the Social Security Act. <SECTION-HEA... | Home Health Care Prospective Payment Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to the reasonable cost of home health services, to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in establishing reasonable cost limits for cost reporting periods after FY 1997, from taking into acco... | Home Health Care Prospective Payment Act |
112_hr3847 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Safety Of Untested and New Devices
Act of 2012'' or the ``SOUND Devices Act of 2012''.
SEC. 2. PREDICATE DEVICES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED, CORRECTED, OR
REMOVED FROM THE MARKET.
(a) Submission of Information by Persons Seeking Substantial ... | Safety Of Untested and New Devices Act of 2012 or the SOUND Devices Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a medical device company seeking approval of a new device based on a determination of substantial equivalence to a predicate device to inform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA... | To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that the device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device that has been recalled, corrected, or removed from the market because of an intrinsic flaw in technology or design that adversely a... | 12,378 | 1,653 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Safety Of Untested and New Devices Act of 2012" or the "SOUND Devices Act of 2012". <SECTION-HEADER> PREDICATE DEVICES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED, CORRECTED, OR REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. Submission of Information by Persons Seeking Substantial Equivalence Determin... | Safety Of Untested and New Devices Act of 2012 or the SOUND Devices Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a medical device company seeking approval of a new device based on a determination of substantial equivalence to a predicate device to inform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA... | To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that the device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device that has been recalled, corrected, or removed from the market because of an intrinsic flaw in technology or design that adversely a... |
106_s994 | TITLE I--SHORT TITLE
This Act may be cited as the ``Juvenile Misuse of Firearms
Prevention Act''.
TITLE II--RESTRICTING JUVENILE ACCESS TO CERTAIN FIREARMS
SECTION 1. PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ACTS BY JUVENILES.
(a) Juvenile Weapons Penalties.--Section 924(a) of title 18, United
States Code, is amende... | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Short Title Title II: Restricting Juvenile Access to Certain Firearms Title III: Enhanced Penalties for Federal Crimes Involving Firearms Title IV: Providing Incentives to States that Prosecute Juveniles as Adults for Certain Offenses Involving Firearms Title I: Short Title - Juvenile Misuse... | Juvenile Misuse of Firearms Prevention Act | 13,115 | 3,330 | TITLE I SHORT TITLE This Act may be cited as the "Juvenile Misuse of Firearms Prevention Act". TITLE II RESTRICTING JUVENILE ACCESS TO CERTAIN FIREARMS <SECTION-HEADER> PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ACTS BY JUVENILES. Juvenile Weapons Penalties. Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (4) by st... | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Short Title Title II: Restricting Juvenile Access to Certain Firearms Title III: Enhanced Penalties for Federal Crimes Involving Firearms Title IV: Providing Incentives to States that Prosecute Juveniles as Adults for Certain Offenses Involving Firearms Title I: Short Title - Juvenile Misuse... | Juvenile Misuse of Firearms Prevention Act |
106_s2162 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Price-Anderson Amendments Act of
2000''.
SEC. 2. INDEMNIFICATION AUTHORITY.
(a) Indemnification of NRC Licensees.--Section 170 c. of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2210(c)) is amended by striking ``August
1, 2002'' each place it appears and ... | Increases from $10 million to $20 million the maximum amount of standard deferred premium that may be charged a licensee following a nuclear incident in any one year for each facility for which the licensee is required to maintain the maximum amount of primary financial protection. Sets a $10 billion ceiling upon the a... | Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2000 | 5,625 | 1,384 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2000". <SECTION-HEADER> INDEMNIFICATION AUTHORITY. Indemnification of NRC Licensees. Section 170 c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 USC. 2210(c)) is amended by striking "August 1, 2002" each place it appears and inserting ... | Increases from $10 million to $20 million the maximum amount of standard deferred premium that may be charged a licensee following a nuclear incident in any one year for each facility for which the licensee is required to maintain the maximum amount of primary financial protection. Sets a $10 billion ceiling upon the a... | Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2000 |
104_hr988 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Attorney Accountability Act of
1995''.
SEC. 2. AWARD OF COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES IN FEDERAL CIVIL DIVERSITY
LITIGATION AFTER AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
Section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the follo... | Attorney Accountability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to set forth provisions regarding the award of costs and attorney's fees in Federal civil diversity litigation after an offer of settlement. Provides that any party may, at any time not less than ten days before trial, serve upon an adverse party a ... | Attorney Accountability Act of 1995 | 7,844 | 4,134 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Attorney Accountability Act of 1995". <SECTION-HEADER> AWARD OF COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES IN FEDERAL CIVIL DIVERSITY LITIGATION AFTER AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT. Section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (1) In an... | Attorney Accountability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to set forth provisions regarding the award of costs and attorney's fees in Federal civil diversity litigation after an offer of settlement. Provides that any party may, at any time not less than ten days before trial, serve upon an adverse party a ... | Attorney Accountability Act of 1995 |
107_hr3686 | SECTION 1. GRANTS FOR PURCHASE OF ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human services may
make grants for the purchase of ultrasound equipment. Such ultrasound
equipment shall be used by the recipients of such grants to provide,
under the direction and supervision of a licensed med... | Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to eligible nonprofit community based pregnancy help medical clinics to purchase ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women, under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical physician. Conditions eligibility on a clin... | To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services, and for other purposes. | 5,123 | 473 | <SECTION-HEADER> GRANTS FOR PURCHASE OF ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT. In General. The Secretary of Health and Human services may make grants for the purchase of ultrasound equipment. Such ultrasound equipment shall be used by the recipients of such grants to provide, under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical ph... | Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to eligible nonprofit community based pregnancy help medical clinics to purchase ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women, under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical physician. Conditions eligibility on a clin... | To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services, and for other purposes. |
113_hr1552 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Health Freedom for Seniors Act''.
SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION FROM RETIREMENT PLAN
TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
(a) Transfer From Retirement Plan.--
(1) Individual retirement accounts.--Section 408(d) of suc... | Health Freedom for Seniors Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-free transfers of required distributions after age 70 12 from an individual retirement account (IRA) and other tax-exempt retirement accounts to a health savings account. nbsp. Exempts such transfers from the excise tax on excess contributio... | Health Freedom for Seniors Act | 6,183 | 361 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Health Freedom for Seniors Act". <SECTION-HEADER> TRANSFER OF REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION FROM RETIREMENT PLAN TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Transfer From Retirement Plan. Individual retirement accounts. Section 408(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the e... | Health Freedom for Seniors Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-free transfers of required distributions after age 70 12 from an individual retirement account (IRA) and other tax-exempt retirement accounts to a health savings account. nbsp. Exempts such transfers from the excise tax on excess contributio... | Health Freedom for Seniors Act |
114_hr3078 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Commission on Americans Living
Abroad Act of 2015''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT.
There is established a commission to be known as the ``Commission
on Americans Living Abroad'' (in this Act referred to as the
``Commission'').
SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP.
(a) N... | Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2015 Establishes the Commission on Americans Living Abroad which shall conduct a study of how federal laws and policies affect US citizens living abroad, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces. Requires the head of any federal agency that is affected by a recomm... | Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2015 | 11,204 | 432 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2015". <SECTION-HEADER> ESTABLISHMENT. There is established a commission to be known as the "Commission on Americans Living Abroad" . <SECTION-HEADER> MEMBERSHIP. Number and Appointment. The Commission shall be comp... | Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2015 Establishes the Commission on Americans Living Abroad which shall conduct a study of how federal laws and policies affect US citizens living abroad, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces. Requires the head of any federal agency that is affected by a recomm... | Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2015 |
112_s3365 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``State Court Interpreter Grant
Program Act of 2012''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) the fair administration of justice depends on the
ability of all participants in a courtroom proceeding to
understand that pro... | State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to state courts to develop and implement programs to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand state court proceedings in w... | A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement State court interpreter programs. | 8,742 | 903 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act of 2012". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds that the fair administration of justice depends on the ability of all participants in a courtroom proceeding to understand that proceeding, regardless of their Englis... | State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to state courts to develop and implement programs to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand state court proceedings in w... | A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement State court interpreter programs. |
112_s433 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.
(a) Extension.--Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2465) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2010'' and inserting ``June
30, 2012''.
(b) Effec... | Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) through June 30, 2012. Requires the liquidation or reliquidation on such articles that entered into the United States after December 31, 2010, and before the 15th day after enac... | A bill to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. | 8,347 | 1,205 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011". <SECTION-HEADER> EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. Extension. Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 is amended by striking "December 31, 2010" and inserting "June 30, 2012". Effective Date. In general. The amendme... | Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) through June 30, 2012. Requires the liquidation or reliquidation on such articles that entered into the United States after December 31, 2010, and before the 15th day after enac... | A bill to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. |
104_hr2981 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Entrepreneurial Investment Act of
1996''.
SEC. 2. EQUITY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS BY SMALLER BANK HOLDING COMPANIES.
Section 4(c) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C.
1843(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new
paragrap... | Entrepreneurial Investment Act of 1996 - Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to prescribe conditions and requirements exempting certain smaller-sized bank holding companies from its proscription against the acquisition of interests in certain nonbanking organizations. Sets forth restrictions upon joint marketin... | Entrepreneurial Investment Act of 1996 | 9,579 | 494 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Entrepreneurial Investment Act of 1996". <SECTION-HEADER> EQUITY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS BY SMALLER BANK HOLDING COMPANIES. Section 4(c) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 USC. 1843(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: ... | Entrepreneurial Investment Act of 1996 - Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to prescribe conditions and requirements exempting certain smaller-sized bank holding companies from its proscription against the acquisition of interests in certain nonbanking organizations. Sets forth restrictions upon joint marketin... | Entrepreneurial Investment Act of 1996 |
114_hr5797 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``California Seamounts and Ridges
National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine
... | California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act This bill establishes the California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area to protect certain seamounts, ridges, and banks locatedin federal waters off the coast of California. The National Oceanic and Atmo... | California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act | 12,272 | 949 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Findings. Congress makes the following findings: The California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area est... | California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act This bill establishes the California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area to protect certain seamounts, ridges, and banks locatedin federal waters off the coast of California. The National Oceanic and Atmo... | California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act |
111_hr6312 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Heavy Truck Tax Fairness Act of
2010''.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF EXCISE TAX ON HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(relating to retail excise taxes) is amended by striking subchapter C
(relating to heav... | Heavy Truck Tax Fairness Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers sold at retail. (2) increase the rate of tax on diesel fuel or kerosene to 31.6 cents per gallon. And (3) impose a floor stocks tax with respect to certain taxable fuels. | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers, and for other purposes. | 7,637 | 301 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Heavy Truck Tax Fairness Act of 2010". <SECTION-HEADER> REPEAL OF EXCISE TAX ON HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRAILERS. In General. Chapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter C . Conforming Amendments. Section 4002(d)(2) of such Code ... | Heavy Truck Tax Fairness Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers sold at retail. (2) increase the rate of tax on diesel fuel or kerosene to 31.6 cents per gallon. And (3) impose a floor stocks tax with respect to certain taxable fuels. | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers, and for other purposes. |
110_hr2995 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Liability Reform Act
of 2007''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) the defects in the United States civil justice system
have a direct and undesirable effect on interstate commerce by
decreasing the ... | Small Business Liability Reform Act of 2007 - Allows punitive damages against a small business only if the claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that conduct carried out by the defendant with a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of others was the proximate cause of the harm that is... | To provide small businesses certain protections from litigation excesses. | 10,696 | 818 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Liability Reform Act of 2007". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds that the defects in the United States civil justice system have a direct and undesirable effect on interstate commerce by decreasing the availability of goods and services ... | Small Business Liability Reform Act of 2007 - Allows punitive damages against a small business only if the claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that conduct carried out by the defendant with a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of others was the proximate cause of the harm that is... | To provide small businesses certain protections from litigation excesses. |
113_hr5775 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, ETC.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Powering American
Jobs Act of 2014''.
(b) Amendment of 1986 Code.--Except as otherwise expressly
provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other prov... | Powering American Jobs Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2015: (1) the tax credit for nonbusiness energy efficient improvements. (2) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels, biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel mixtures, and alternative fuels relating to liquefied hydrogen. (... | Powering American Jobs Act of 2014 | 13,923 | 692 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE, ETC. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Powering American Jobs Act of 2014". Amendment of 1986 Code. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the referen... | Powering American Jobs Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2015: (1) the tax credit for nonbusiness energy efficient improvements. (2) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels, biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel mixtures, and alternative fuels relating to liquefied hydrogen. (... | Powering American Jobs Act of 2014 |
111_hr5740 | SECTION 1. NOTIFICATION, NONDISTRIBUTION, AND RECALL OF ADULTERATED OR
MISBRANDED DRUGS.
(a) Prohibited Acts.--Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(uu) The failure to comply with--
``(1) the notifi... | Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require any registered producer of a drug or device to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), as soon as practicable, of the identity and location of a drug, if such person has reason to believe: (1) that such drug is adulterated or misbranded. And (2... | To provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs. | 11,966 | 1,650 | <SECTION-HEADER> NOTIFICATION, NONDISTRIBUTION, AND RECALL OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED DRUGS. Prohibited Acts. Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is amended by adding at the end the following: The failure to comply with the notification requirement under section 568(a). An order issued under parag... | Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require any registered producer of a drug or device to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), as soon as practicable, of the identity and location of a drug, if such person has reason to believe: (1) that such drug is adulterated or misbranded. And (2... | To provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs. |
106_s1197 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Dog and Cat Protection Act of
1999''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) An estimated 2,000,000 dogs and cats are slaughtered
and sold annually as part of the international fur t... | Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits: (1) the importation of dog or cat fur into the United States. And (2) any person in the United States from introducing into commerce, manufacturing, selling or offering to sell, trading, advertising, or transporting or distributing in commerce, any dog or cat fur product.... | Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999 | 8,671 | 403 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. Findings. Congress makes the following findings: An estimated 2,000,000 dogs and cats are slaughtered and sold annually as part of the international fur trade. Internationally, dog an... | Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits: (1) the importation of dog or cat fur into the United States. And (2) any person in the United States from introducing into commerce, manufacturing, selling or offering to sell, trading, advertising, or transporting or distributing in commerce, any dog or cat fur product.... | Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999 |
112_s944 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Detaining Terrorists to Secure
America Act of 2011''
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following finding:
(1) The United States and its international partners are in
an armed conflict with violent Islamist extremist groups,
... | Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act of 2011 - Reaffirms that the US Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo), is and shall be a location for the detention of individuals in the custody or control of the Department of Defense (DOD) who have engaged in or supported hostilities against the United States or ... | A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Department of Defense to maintain United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents held by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. | 7,236 | 1,244 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act of 2011" <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress makes the following finding: The United States and its international partners are in an armed conflict with violent Islamist extremist groups, including al Qaeda and associ... | Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act of 2011 - Reaffirms that the US Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo), is and shall be a location for the detention of individuals in the custody or control of the Department of Defense (DOD) who have engaged in or supported hostilities against the United States or ... | A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Department of Defense to maintain United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents held by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. |
112_s468 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Mining Jobs Protection Act''.
SEC. 2. PERMITS FOR DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL.
Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1344) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the
following:
``(c) Authority of Administrator ... | Mining Jobs Protection Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to repeal provisions that require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consult with the Secretary of the Army before denying or restricting the use of specified areas as disposal sites for discharges of dredged or f... | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the authority of the Administrator to disapprove specifications of disposal sites for the discharge of, dredged or fill material, and to clarify the procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested. | 8,064 | 1,425 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Mining Jobs Protection Act". <SECTION-HEADER> PERMITS FOR DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL. Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: Authority of Administrator To Disapprove Specification... | Mining Jobs Protection Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to repeal provisions that require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consult with the Secretary of the Army before denying or restricting the use of specified areas as disposal sites for discharges of dredged or f... | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the authority of the Administrator to disapprove specifications of disposal sites for the discharge of, dredged or fill material, and to clarify the procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested. |
108_hr1980 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Safety, Accountability, and Funding
Efficiency for Transportation Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) to ensure that taxpayers receive safe, high quality
transportation services at the best possible price, a
... | Safety, Accountability, and Funding Efficiency for Transportation Act of 2003 - Requires government agencies to prepare cost benefit analyses before entering any private contract of $100,000 or more to procure private sector architectural, engineering, and related services for a surface transportation project. Prescrib... | To require government agencies carrying out surface transportation projects to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before procuring architectural, engineering, and related services from a private contractor, and for other purposes. | 9,776 | 605 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Safety, Accountability, and Funding Efficiency for Transportation Act of 2003". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. Congress finds that to ensure that taxpayers receive safe, high quality transportation services at the best possible price, a government agency carrying ... | Safety, Accountability, and Funding Efficiency for Transportation Act of 2003 - Requires government agencies to prepare cost benefit analyses before entering any private contract of $100,000 or more to procure private sector architectural, engineering, and related services for a surface transportation project. Prescrib... | To require government agencies carrying out surface transportation projects to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before procuring architectural, engineering, and related services from a private contractor, and for other purposes. |
114_hr970 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Academic Freedom through
Regulatory Relief Act''.
SEC. 2. REGULATORY RELIEF.
(a) Regulations Repealed.--
(1) Repeal.--The following regulations (including any
supplement or revision to such regulations) are repealed and
... | Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act Repeals certain Department of Education (ED) regulations that for purposes of determining whether a school is eligible to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA): (1) require institutions of higher education (IHEs) and postsecondary ... | Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act | 6,601 | 2,066 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act". <SECTION-HEADER> REGULATORY RELIEF. Regulations Repealed. Repeal. The following regulations are repealed and shall have no legal effect: State authorization. Sections 600.4(a)(3), 600.5(a)(4), 600.6(a... | Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act Repeals certain Department of Education (ED) regulations that for purposes of determining whether a school is eligible to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA): (1) require institutions of higher education (IHEs) and postsecondary ... | Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act |
110_s2299 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Aquatic Animal Health Act
of 2007''.
SEC. 2. OVERSIGHT OF NATIONAL AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH PLAN.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Advisory committee.--The term ``advisory committee''
means the General Advisory Committee... | National Aquatic Animal Health Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) establish the General Advisory Committee for Oversight of National Aquatic Animal Health which shall make recommendations regarding the national aquatic animal health plan. And (2) establish an indemnification fund to compensate a... | A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an advisory committee to develop recommendations regarding the national aquatic animal health plan developed by the National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force, and for other purposes. | 10,012 | 451 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "National Aquatic Animal Health Act of 2007". <SECTION-HEADER> OVERSIGHT OF NATIONAL AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH PLAN. Definitions. In this section: Advisory committee. The term "advisory committee" means the General Advisory Committee for Oversight of National Aquat... | National Aquatic Animal Health Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) establish the General Advisory Committee for Oversight of National Aquatic Animal Health which shall make recommendations regarding the national aquatic animal health plan. And (2) establish an indemnification fund to compensate a... | A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an advisory committee to develop recommendations regarding the national aquatic animal health plan developed by the National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force, and for other purposes. |
108_hr3980 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Windstorm Impact Reduction
Act of 2004''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and
thunderstorms can cause significant loss of life, injury,
destruction of... | National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 - Establishes the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, the objective of which is to achieve major measurable reductions in losses of life and property from windstorms. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an Interagency... | To establish a National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. | 13,746 | 2,535 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: Hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and thunderstorms can cause significant loss of life, injury, destruction of property, and economic and socia... | National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 - Establishes the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, the objective of which is to achieve major measurable reductions in losses of life and property from windstorms. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an Interagency... | To establish a National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. |
111_hr5608 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Better Oil Spill Response Plan Act
of 2010''.
SEC. 2. WORST CASE DISCHARGES.
Section 311(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1321(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Worst case discharges.--Not late... | Better Oil Spill Response Plan Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the President, every five years, to publish and provide to each Area Committee an estimate of the worst case discharges that are possible in each area described in an Area Contingency Plan based on the oil and gas exp... | To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to improve oil spill response plans, and for other purposes. | 17,343 | 2,612 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Better Oil Spill Response Plan Act of 2010". <SECTION-HEADER> WORST CASE DISCHARGES. Section 311(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC. 1321(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Worst case discharges. Not later than 180 days after... | Better Oil Spill Response Plan Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the President, every five years, to publish and provide to each Area Committee an estimate of the worst case discharges that are possible in each area described in an Area Contingency Plan based on the oil and gas exp... | To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to improve oil spill response plans, and for other purposes. |
105_hr3212 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Court of Veterans
Appeals Act of 1998''.
(b) References to Title 38, United States Code.--Except as
otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or
repeal is expressed in t... | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Administrative Provisions Relating to the Court Title II: Staggered Retirement and Recall Provisions Title III: Renaming of Court Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1988 - Title I: Administrative Provisions Relating to the Court - Authorizes the Court of Veterans Appeals (Court) to prescribe r... | Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1998 | 17,353 | 2,801 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1998". References to Title 38, United States Code. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendme... | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Administrative Provisions Relating to the Court Title II: Staggered Retirement and Recall Provisions Title III: Renaming of Court Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1988 - Title I: Administrative Provisions Relating to the Court - Authorizes the Court of Veterans Appeals (Court) to prescribe r... | Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1998 |
111_hr1845 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Development Centers
Modernization Act of 2009''.
SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OPERATIONAL CHANGES.
(a) Accreditation Requirement.--Section 21(a)(1) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)(1)) is amended as follows:
... | Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 - Amends the Small Business Act relating to small business development centers (SBDCs) to: (1) require institutions of higher education that are provided SBDC grants to be accredited. (2) require SBDC employee hirings to be at the sole discretion of an SBDC w... | To amend the Small Business Act to modernize Small Business Development Centers, and for other purposes. | 17,369 | 1,222 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009". <SECTION-HEADER> SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OPERATIONAL CHANGES. Accreditation Requirement. Section 21(a)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 USC. 648(a)(1)) is amended as follows: In the prov... | Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 - Amends the Small Business Act relating to small business development centers (SBDCs) to: (1) require institutions of higher education that are provided SBDC grants to be accredited. (2) require SBDC employee hirings to be at the sole discretion of an SBDC w... | To amend the Small Business Act to modernize Small Business Development Centers, and for other purposes. |
109_s1859 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable and Reliable Gas Act of
2005''.
SEC. 2. LIST OF FUELS.
(a) List of Fuels.--Section 211(c)(4)(C) of the Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 7545(c)(4)(C)) (as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005
(Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 1106)) is amended by s... | Affordable and Reliable Gas Act of 2005 - Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to identify and publish in the Federal Register a list of five gasolines and diesel fuels to be used in state implementation pl... | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a Federal Fuels List, and for other purposes. | 12,102 | 929 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Affordable and Reliable Gas Act of 2005". <SECTION-HEADER> LIST OF FUELS. List of Fuels. Section 211(c)(4)(C) of the Clean Air Act (42 USC. 7545(c)(4)(C)) (as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended by striking the second clause (v) and inserting t... | Affordable and Reliable Gas Act of 2005 - Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to identify and publish in the Federal Register a list of five gasolines and diesel fuels to be used in state implementation pl... | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a Federal Fuels List, and for other purposes. |
112_s3622 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Patients and Hospitals
From Price Gouging Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) many pharmaceutical drugs are necessary to maintain the
health and welfare of the American people;
... | Protecting Patients and Hospitals From Price Gouging Act - Authorizes the President to issue an executive order declaring a market shortage for six months with regard to one or more vital drugs if the total supply of all clinically interchangeable versions of a drug regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) i... | A bill to prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage. | 9,172 | 2,002 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Patients and Hospitals From Price Gouging Act". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Findings. Congress finds that many pharmaceutical drugs are necessary to maintain the health and welfare of the American people. Currently the Nation is facing a ... | Protecting Patients and Hospitals From Price Gouging Act - Authorizes the President to issue an executive order declaring a market shortage for six months with regard to one or more vital drugs if the total supply of all clinically interchangeable versions of a drug regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) i... | A bill to prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage. |
114_hr223 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Act of 2016''.
SEC. 2. GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE.
Section 118(c)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)) is amended--
(1) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and ins... | This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 23, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to revise and reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes ... | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016 | 13,422 | 2,841 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016". <SECTION-HEADER> GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE. Section 118(c)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC. 1268(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following... | This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 23, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to revise and reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes ... | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016 |
115_hr1222 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Congenital Heart Futures
Reauthorization Act of 2017''.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH, SURVEILLANCE, AND
AWARENESS.
Section 399V-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g-13)
is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 399V-2. NAT... | This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 25, 2017. Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization for a National Congenital Heart Disease Surveillance System with a requirement for the Department o... | Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 | 5,105 | 908 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017". <SECTION-HEADER> NATIONAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH, SURVEILLANCE, AND AWARENESS. Section 399V-2 of the Public Health Service Act is amended to read as follows: "Section 399V-2. NATIONAL CONGENITAL... | This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 25, 2017. Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization for a National Congenital Heart Disease Surveillance System with a requirement for the Department o... | Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 |
103_hr698 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of
1993''.
SEC. 2. FINDING.
Congress finds that Lechuguilla Cave and adjacent public lands have
internationally significant scientific, environmental, and other values,
and should be retained in public ownership and pro... | Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of 1993 - Withdraws all Federal lands within the boundaries of the Lechuguilla Cave Protection Area, New Mexico, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, from location, entry, and patent under US mining laws, and from disposition under all mineral a... | Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of 1993 | 5,044 | 1,232 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of 1993". <SECTION-HEADER> FINDING. Congress finds that Lechuguilla Cave and adjacent public lands have internationally significant scientific, environmental, and other values, and should be retained in public ownership and prot... | Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of 1993 - Withdraws all Federal lands within the boundaries of the Lechuguilla Cave Protection Area, New Mexico, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, from location, entry, and patent under US mining laws, and from disposition under all mineral a... | Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of 1993 |
113_s961 | SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Health Care Safety Net Enhancement
Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY.
The constitutional authority upon which this Act rests is the power
of the Congress to provide for the general welfare, to regulate
commerce, and to make all laws whic... | Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of such hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing ... | Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013 | 7,803 | 390 | <SECTION-HEADER> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013". <SECTION-HEADER> CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY. The constitutional authority upon which this Act rests is the power of the Congress to provide for the general welfare, to regulate commerce, and to make all laws which... | Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of such hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing ... | Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013 |
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