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106-s-1 106 s 1 Election Reform Act Government Operations and Politics 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (consideration: CR S11918-11919) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 10 Election Reform Act - Establishes the Election Administration Commission to: (1) develop, update, and adopt voluntary engineering and procedural performance standards for voting systems used in Federal, State, and local elections; (2) advise States regarding compliance with the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act; (3) have primary responsibility to carry out Federal functions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act as the Presidential designee; (4) carry out the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 regarding mail voter registration; (5) make available information regarding the Federal election system to the public and media; (6) assemble and make available bipartisan panels of election professionals to assist any State election official, upon request, in review of election or vote counting procedures in Federal, State, and local elections; (7) compile and make available to the public the official certified results of Federal elections and statistics regarding national voter registration and turnout; (8) make periodic studies, available to the public, of issues related to administration of elections; and (9) periodically award grants to applicant State and local governments to improve and modernize administration of elections. Authorizes appropriations.Transfers to the Commission: (1) all functions which the Office of Election Administration, established within the Federal Election Commission, exercised before enactment of this Act; and (2) all functions which the Presidential designee under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act exercised before enactment of this Act. 2025-08-20T14:17:31Z  
106-s-3280 106 s 3280 A bill to prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless and until certain conditions are met. International Affairs 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11922) Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Prohibits U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless the President certifies to Congress that it has removed the anti-Semitic, anti-Israel content included in the textbooks used in schools, and radio and television broadcasts made by publicly funded facilities, in the areas it controls in the West Bank and Gaza.Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should urge U.S. allies to apply equivalent restrictions on assistance to the Palestinian Authority. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
106-s-3281 106 s 3281 A bill to designate the United States Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, as the Pat King Post Office Building. Commemorations 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Designates the U.S. Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, as the Pat King Post Office Building. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
106-s-3282 106 s 3282 Department of Energy University Nuclear Science and Engineering Act Energy 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11923-11924) Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Department of Energy University Nuclear Science and Engineering Act - Instructs the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Office of Nuclear Science and Technology, to support a program to maintain the nation's human resource investment and infrastructure in nuclear sciences and engineering.Sets forth the duties of such Office in implementing the program. Targets university research and training reactors and associated infrastructure as recipients of authorized appropriations.Directs the Secretary to: (1) promote interactions between university and Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories; and (2) provide student fellowships at DOE nuclear science laboratories.Authorizes appropriations through FY2005 that target: (1) graduate and undergraduate fellowships; (2) junior faculty research initiation grant programs; (3) nuclear engineering and education research programs; (4) refueling research reactors and instrumentation upgrades; (5) re-licensing assistance; (6) reactor research and training award program; and (7) university-DOE laboratory interactions. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3283 106 s 3283 Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 Finance and Financial Sector 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 5 Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 - Title I: Commodity Futures Modernization - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to authorize appropriations for authorities and activities under such Act.Revises specified provisions, including: (1) over-the-counter derivatives; (2) futures exchange regulation; (3) contracts; (4) prohibited transactions; and (5) boards of trade.Title II: Coordinated Regulation of Security Futures Products - Subtitle A: Securities Law Amendments - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 respecting: (1) regulatory relief for markets and intermediaries trading security futures products; and (2) interagency cooperation.Subtitle B: Amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act respecting Securities and Exchange Commission jurisdiction.Title III: Legal Certainty for Swap Agreements - Amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 respecting swap agreements.Title IV: Regulatory Responsibility for Bank Products - Legal Certainty for Bank Products Act of 2000 - Excludes specified banking products and swap agreements from Commodity Futures Exchange Commission coverage. 2025-08-20T14:21:15Z  
106-s-3284 106 s 3284 Offering People True Insurance Options Nationwide Act of 2000 Health 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11927-11928) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 0 Offering People True Insurance Options Nationwide Act of 2000 - Directs the Office of Personnel Management to administer a health insurance program that offers Federal employees health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees. 2025-08-20T14:16:52Z  
106-s-3285 106 s 3285 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude tobacco products from qualifying foreign trade property in the treatment of extraterritorial income. Taxation 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11930) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude tobacco products from the definition of the term "qualifying foreign trade property." 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3286 106 s 3286 PILT and Refuge Revenue Sharing Permanent Funding Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11930) Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 2 PILT and Refuge Revenue Sharing Permanent Funding Act - Provides permanent funding for the following programs: (1) Bureau of Land Management Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT); and (2) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Refuge Revenue Sharing. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3287 106 s 3287 Uniform Poll Closing Act of 2000 Government Operations and Politics 2000-12-15 2000-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 2 Uniform Poll Closing Act of 2000 - Amends Federal presidential elections and vacancies law to: (1) establish 9 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, as the single poll closing time for presidential general elections; (2) allow the States of Alaska and Hawaii to open polling places for such an election during the day preceding election day; and (3) provide for extended daylight saving time in the Pacific time zone in presidential election years. 2025-08-20T14:18:58Z  
106-s-3277 106 s 3277 Energy Efficient Cost Savings Improvement Act of 2001 Energy 2000-12-14 2000-12-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Energy Efficient Cost Savings Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act with respect to Federal energy savings performance contracts to redefine "energy savings" and "energy savings contract" to include a reduction in the cost of energy by reason of construction and operation of replacement Federal buildings and facilities.Prescribes guidelines for cost-savings from operation and maintenance efficiencies in replacement facilities.Extends from October 1, 2003, to October 1, 2008, the authority to enter into Federal energy savings performance contracts. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3278 106 s 3278 Department of Energy Nanoscale Science and Engineering Act Science, Technology, Communications 2000-12-14 2000-12-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11790-11791) Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Department of Energy Nanoscale Science and Engineering Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to support a program of research and development (R&D) in nanoscience and nanoengineering, including efforts to further the understanding of the chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering of phenomena on a scale of one to 100 nanometers.Requires the Director of the Office of Science to: (1) support individual investigators and multidisciplinary teams of investigators conducting R&D in nanoscience and nanoengineering; (2) develop, plan, construct, acquire, or operate special equipment or facilities for the use of such investigators; (3) support technology transfer activities to benefit industry and other users of nanoscience and nanoengineering; and (4) coordinate such R&D activities with industry and other Federal agencies. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3279 106 s 3279 Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2000 Agriculture and Food 2000-12-14 2000-12-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] WI D F000061 2 Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2000 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish pilot projects, in schools under the jurisdiction of not more than 20 school food service authorities, to improve methods through which milk is served to children under the Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.Allows such authorities to use project funds for: (1) improving such methods by modernizing packaging, storage facilities, and displays; (2) expanding the variety of milk offered; and (3) other related purposes. Exempts authorities participating in such projects from certain requirements. Requires the Secretary to evaluate: (1) in approving such projects, partnerships between such authorities and producers of milk products; and (2) in a report to Congress, the impact of such projects on increasing milk consumption and reducing the cost of milk provided under the school lunch and school breakfast programs.Directs the Secretary to use a certain amount of funds, taken from funds for other activities under the Act, to carry out such projects. 2025-08-20T14:18:07Z  
106-s-3276 106 s 3276 A bill to make technical corrections to the College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 and certain amendments made by that Act. Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-12-11 2000-12-15 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11891) Senate Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] MI R A000355 1 Amends the College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 to: (1) direct the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide for enhanced penalties for any offense involving fraud or misrepresentation in connection with obtaining or furnishing information to a consumer on (as under current law), or offering assistance in obtaining, financial assistance toward an education at an institution of higher education, such that those penalties are comparable to those provided for an offense involving fraud or misrepresentation (currently, comparable to the base offense level for misrepresentation) that the defendant was acting on behalf of a charitable, educational, religious, or political organization, or a government agency; and (2) expand the debts that are excluded from permissible exemptions of property from estates in bankruptcy to include a debt in connection with misrepresentation in providing, offering assistance in obtaining, or furnishing information to a consumer on, such financial assistance. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-s-3275 106 s 3275 Russian Fissile Materials Disposition Loan Guarantee Act of 2000 International Affairs 2000-12-07 2000-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 1 Russian Fissile Materials Disposition Loan Guarantee Act of 2000 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy, with the President's approval, to guarantee loans (principal and up to three percent interest) made to the Government of the Russian Federation (GRF) for purposes of nuclear nonproliferation programs and activities. Limits to $1 billion the aggregate amount of loan principal covered by guarantees at any one time. Limits the loan principal to increments of $20 million at a term of at least 15 years.Makes eligible for such guarantees any loan by a private lender to the GRF the proceeds of which are to be used for one or both of the following purposes: (1) support of GRF nuclear nonproliferation programs and activities; and (2) development of the energy infrastructure of the Russian Federation, including peaceful uses of nuclear energy in compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Denies guarantee eligibility for any loan whose proceeds are to be used for any purpose or activity under the Plutonium Disposition Agreement, including to cover the costs of the manufacture and use of mixed oxide (MOX) fuel in Russia under the Plutonium Disposition Agreement.Requires the GRF, as security for each $20 million principal increment of a guaranteed loan, to place one metric ton of weapons-usable plutonium and one metric ton of weapons-usable highly enriched uranium under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards at a facility in Russia.Earmarks certain authorized appropriations to cover IAEA expenses in implementing and maintaining such safeguards.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:18:54Z  
106-s-3272 106 s 3272 Great Basin National Heritage Area Act of 2000 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-12-05 2000-12-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 0 Great Basin National Heritage Area Act of 2000 - Establishes the Great Basin National Heritage Area (Nevada and Utah). Designates the Great Basin National Heritage Area Partnership as its management entity (Partnership).Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Partnership. Authorizes the Partnership to submit a Heritage Area management plan that encompasses conservation, funding, management, and development. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3273 106 s 3273 Voting Study and Improvement Act of 2000 Government Operations and Politics 2000-12-05 2000-12-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 7 Voting Study and Improvement Act of 2000 - Directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to: (1) study the feasibility and advisability of alternative means and instruments of voting in Federal elections and to make appropriate recommendations; and (2) develop and make public a plan to award and disburse Voting Improvement Grants to States to facilitate their adoption of FEC recommendations. 2025-08-20T14:19:00Z  
106-s-3274 106 s 3274 American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 Housing and Community Development 2000-12-05 2000-12-15 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11904) Senate Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] CO R A000109 8 American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 - Title I: Removal of Barriers to Housing Affordability - Housing Affordability Barrier Removal Act of 2000 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to authorize FY 2001 through 2005 appropriations for (consolidated) State and local grants for regulatory barrier removal. Makes consortia of local governments eligible grantees. Requires grant use in coordination with the local comprehensive affordability strategy under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.(Sec. 103) Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to state that the regulatory barriers clearinghouse shall be established within the Office of Policy Development of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research.Title II: Homeownership for Working Families - Authorizes the Secretary to insure refinancing of home equity conversions for elderly home owners. Provides for: (1) specified transaction disclosures; (2) waiver of counseling under specified conditions; (3) fee limitations; (4) single premium reduction; and (5) an actuarial study to determine insurance premium adequacy.Includes housing cooperatives in the demonstration program of insurance of home equity conversion mortgages for elderly home owners. Directs the Secretary to waive up-front premiums for mortgages used for costs of long-term care insurance or health care.(Sec. 202) Amends the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 to authorize FY 2001 appropriations for self-help housing providers. Makes certain nongrant fund advances by an organization eligible for reimbursement. Revises fund recapture provisions.Title III: Section 8 Homeownership Option - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide a single grant home ownership downpayment option (in lieu of monthly payments) under the section 8 housing assistance program.(Sec. 302) Authorizes a public housing agency providing tenant-based s… 2025-08-20T14:18:49Z  
106-s-3269 106 s 3269 Commission on the Comprehensive Study of Voting Procedures Act of 2000 Government Operations and Politics 2000-11-14 2000-11-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11513-11514) Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 2 Commission on the Comprehensive Study of Voting Procedures Act of 2000 - Establishes the Commission on the Comprehensive Study of Voting Procedures to study and report to the President and Congress on all issues relating to voting procedures in Federal, State, and local elections. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:17:09Z  
106-s-3270 106 s 3270 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a modification of medicare billing requirements for certain Indian providers. Health 2000-11-14 2000-11-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise Medicare billing requirements for certain hospitals or freestanding ambulatory clinics operated by the Indian Health Service or by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3271 106 s 3271 Greening the Government Act of 2000 Government Operations and Politics 2000-11-14 2000-11-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Greening the Government Act of 2000 - Establishes a Steering Committee on Greening the Government, which shall in turn establish, and provide policy direction to, a Task Force on Greening the Government to assist the Federal Environmental Executive and agencies in carrying out this Act.(Sec. 5) Directs the President, acting through the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to designate a Federal Environmental Executive to: (1) serve as Chairperson of the Task Force; (2) take all actions necessary to ensure that executive agencies comply with this Act; (3) develop agency environmental scorecards and a scoring system (together with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) to evaluate each agency's progress in meeting the goals of this Act; (4) convene a group of acquisition managers, State environmental officials, and State and local government managers to cooperate with State and local governments in improving the use by Federal, State, and local governments of recycled content products and environmentally preferable products and services; (5) coordinate appropriate Federal Government-wide education and training programs for executive agencies; and (7) establish committees and work groups to recommend actions to meet and carry out the Executive's goals, responsibilities, and initiatives.(Sec. 6) Requires the head of each major procuring agency to designate an Assistant Secretary (or equivalent) as an agency environmental executive to: (1) translate the Government-Wide Strategic Plan to Implement Executive Order 13101, dated March 12, 1999, into an agency-specific plan; (2) implement it; (3) track, and report to the Federal Environmental Executive, agency purchases of products and services designated as guideline items which can be produced with recovered materials; (4) require acquisition personnel to justify in writing the purchase of guideline items in quantities exceeding the micro-purchase threshold (and submit a plan for further increases in such purchases); and (5) estimate and re… 2025-08-20T14:17:41Z  
106-s-3267 106 s 3267 Retired Coal Miners Health Benefit Security Act Health 2000-11-01 2000-11-01 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 955. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Retired Coal Miners Health Benefit Security Act - Amends Subchapter B (Combined Benefit Fund) of Subtitle J (Coal Industry Health Benefits) the Internal Revenue Code to authorize appropriations from the Treasury to the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund for FY 2001 for the payment of benefits. Provides that a specified amount shall be used to provide specified coal industry operator relief. Requires a report. 2025-08-20T14:16:56Z  
106-s-3268 106 s 3268 Fishery and Aquaculture Oil Spill Assistance Act Environmental Protection 2000-11-01 2000-11-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11494) Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 0 Fishery and Aquaculture Oil Spill Assistance Act - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to: (1) direct the President to establish a loan program to assist injured parties in an oil spill in meeting financial obligations during the claims procedure; and (2) allow the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to be used to make such loans.Directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a study assessing the effectiveness of the claims procedures and emergency response programs under such Act with respect to fishermen and aquaculture producers, together with appropriate legislative or other recommendations to improve such procedures and programs. 2025-08-20T14:18:56Z  
106-s-3265 106 s 3265 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify treatment of employee stock purchase plans. Taxation 2000-10-31 2000-10-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] ID R C000858 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of wages (with respect to employment taxes) employee stock purchase plan stock options. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3266 106 s 3266 A bill to amend the Delta Development Act to expand the area covered by the Lower Mississippi Delta Development Commission to include Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Economics and Public Finance 2000-10-31 2000-10-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] LA D B000780 0 Amends the Delta Development Act to include Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, within the area covered by the Lower Mississippi Delta Development Commission. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
106-s-3261 106 s 3261 HMO Guaranty Act of 2000 Health 2000-10-30 2000-10-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11375-11376) Senate Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] RI D R000122 0 HMO Guaranty Act of 2000 - Establishes in the U.S. Treasury the HMO Guaranty Fund to provide payments to States to pay the outstanding health care provider claims of insolvent health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and to provide for a temporary continuation of health care coverage for covered individuals.Requires each HMO that is licensed by a State to provide health care coverage to make biannual payments to the Guaranty Fund in accordance with an assessment schedule to be established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Permits deferrals or exemptions if an HMO demonstrates that payment of the assessment would endanger its ability to fulfill contractual obligations or place it in an unsound financial condition. Prescribes a civil penalty for failure to pay. 2025-08-20T14:17:29Z  
106-s-3262 106 s 3262 Public Broadcasting Integrity Act of 2000 Science, Technology, Communications 2000-10-30 2000-10-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 0 Public Broadcasting Integrity Act of 2000 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make certain political broadcasting opportunity requirements inapplicable to noncommercial educational broadcasting stations. 2025-08-20T14:19:40Z  
106-s-3263 106 s 3263 Children's Classroom Trust Fund Act Education 2000-10-30 2000-11-14 Star Print ordered on the bill. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 0 Children's Classroom Trust Fund Act - Designates a portion of the Federal budget surplus to establish and fund the Children's Classroom Trust Fund.Directs the Secretary of Education to make direct awards from the Trust Fund, based on average daily attendance, to enable local educational agencies ( LEAs) to support programs or activities appropriate for kindergarten through grade 12 students.Requires failing LEAs to use such awards, as well as funds provided for disadvantaged students under title I the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, only for specified authorized uses directly related to improving elementary school and secondary school students' academic performance. Requires plans and reports by failing LEAs. Allows failing LEAs that meet State performance-based accreditation or categorization standards for two consecutive fiscal years to: (1) cease being subject to special requirements under this Act; and (2) receive bonus awards, which may be used for rewards and professional development opportunities for teachers and principals who improved student performance. 2025-08-20T14:18:17Z  
106-s-3264 106 s 3264 Records Access Improvements Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-30 2000-11-14 Star Print ordered on the bill. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 0 Records Access Improvements Act of 2000 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to reduce by ten percent each year, beginning with FY 2001, the total amount appropriated to each State from the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund until its chief executive officer certifies to the Attorney General that at least 95 percent of the records of persons prohibited from access to firearms in that State have been and continue to be provided to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to support implementation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Includes as prohibited from firearms access persons who are: (1) adjudicated as mental defectives or committed; (2) under indictment for, or convicted of, a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; (3) fugitives from justice; (4) unlawful users of or addicted to any controlled substance; (5) subject to a domestic violence court restraining order; or (6) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. 2025-08-20T14:20:46Z  
106-s-3252 106 s 3252 National Child Protection Improvement Act Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11253-11254) Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 0 National Child Protection Improvement Act - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to create a new title which may be cited as the National Child Protection Improvement Act.Directs the Attorney General to establish: (1) a national center for volunteer and provider screening to serve qualified provider care entities requesting a nationwide background check on providers of care to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities; and (2) a National Volunteer Screening Task Force to oversee the work of the center and report on the progress of States in complying with provisions of the National Child Protection Act of 1993 (the Act).Amends the Act to require national background check requests to be submitted to the National Center for Volunteer Screening, which shall conduct a search using the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System or other appropriate criminal record check.Requires a model program to be established in each State and the District of Columbia providing grants to improve fingerprinting technology. 2025-08-20T14:19:08Z  
106-s-3253 106 s 3253 National Electricity and Environmental Technology Act Energy 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 1 National Electricity and Environmental Technology Act - Title I: Accelerated Technology Research and Development Program for Advanced Clean Coal Technology for Coal-Based Electricity Generating Facilities - Subtitle A: National Coal-Based Technology Development and Applications Program - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) identify technology costs and associated performance goals that would permit continued cost-competitive use of coal for electricity generation, for chemical feedstocks, and for transportation fuel for designated time periods; and (2) implement research and development programs that include demonstration and commercial application of coal-based technologies. Authorizes appropriations.Subtitle B: Plant Technology Applications - Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to develop economically and environmentally acceptable advanced technologies for utilization within current electricity generation facilities using coal as the primary feedstock; (2) transmit a detailed plan to Congress; and (3) solicit proposals for demonstrations designed to achieve such technical milestones. Authorizes the Secretary to use certain non-obligated funds.Title II: Credit for Emission Reductions and Efficiency Improvements in Existing Coal-Based Electricity Generation Facilities - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax credit for investment in a qualifying clean coal technology unit; and (2) set forth the formula for determining a tax credit for production from such a unit.Title III: Incentives for Early Commercial Applications of Advanced Clean Coal Technologies - Sets forth: (1) a tax credit for investment in a qualifying advanced clean coal technology facility; and (2) a formula for determining a tax credit for production from such a facility.Exempts the installation of a qualifying system of continuous emission control from new source review requirements under the Clean Air Act. Grants a ten-year exemption from any new or … 2025-08-20T14:20:11Z  
106-s-3254 106 s 3254 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000 International Affairs 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11255-11256) Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 6 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should facilitate East Timor's transition to independence, support democracy and economic recovery there, and strengthen its security.Sets forth requirements with respect to the provision to East Timor of bilateral assistance, multilateral assistance, Peace Corps assistance, certain trade and investment assistance, scholarships for East Timorese students, and security assistance.Directs the Broadcasting Board of Governors to further the communication of information and ideas through increased use of audio broadcasting to East Timor. 2025-08-20T14:20:36Z  
106-s-3255 106 s 3255 Medicaid DSH Fairness Act of 2000 Health 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 2 Medicaid DSH Fairness Act of 2000 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999, to apply the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) transition rule under title XIX of the Social Security Act to public hospitals in all States. 2025-08-20T14:20:33Z  
106-s-3256 106 s 3256 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of certain administrative sites and other land in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and to use funds derived from the sale or exchange to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] AR D L000035 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange certain administrative sites and land in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Arkansas. States that any resultant funds shall be available for: (1) acquisition, improvement, or construction of National Forest administrative facilities in Arkansas or Oklahoma; and (2) acquisition of land or land interests in such States. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
106-s-3257 106 s 3257 A bill to establish a Chief Labor Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 See summary of: S. 3247 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3258 106 s 3258 A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes. Labor and Employment 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 15 See summary of: S. 3249 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
106-s-3259 106 s 3259 Historic Performing Arts Facility Rehabilitation Act Taxation 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Historic Performing Arts Facility Rehabilitation Act - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions concerning the rehabilitation credit to permit a qualified performing arts institution, in lieu such credit, to receive a historic rehabilitation credit certificate. 2025-08-20T14:18:56Z  
106-s-3260 106 s 3260 Conservation Security Act of 2000 Agriculture and Food 2000-10-27 2000-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 5 Conservation Security Act of 2000 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a conservation security program to assist agricultural owners and operators promote conservation of soil, water, and related resources such as wildlife and wetlands.Requires a participant to submit a resource security plan. Sets forth three tiers of resource security plan conservation practices, and bases a participant's annual payments upon implemented tiers. 2025-08-20T14:21:18Z  
106-s-3243 106 s 3243 Agricultural Producer Protection Act of 2000 Agriculture and Food 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Agricultural Producer Protection Act of 2000 - Title I: Agricultural Producer Protections - Sets forth requirements and related provisions for agricultural contracts.Title II: Agricultural Fair Practices - Amends the Agricultural Fair Practices Act to set forth agricultural handler fair practice standards.Title III: Investigation of Live Poultry Dealers - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to redefine "poultry grower" as any person engaged in the business of raising or caring for live poultry under a poultry growing arrangement, whether the poultry is owned by such person or by another person. (Eliminates the poultry slaughter provision from such definition.)Extends: (1) administrative enforcement authority to live poultry dealers; (2) injunctive or restraining order authority to instances of poultry care; and (3) the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to issue a complaint against a live poultry dealer to any violation of such Act. 2025-08-20T14:17:28Z  
106-s-3244 106 s 3244 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, relating to the airport noise and access review program. Transportation and Public Works 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 0 Amends Federal aviation law to declare that airport noise or access restrictions on the operation of stage 2 and stage 3 aircraft shall not apply to a local restriction limiting the hours of operation of an airport adopted by an airport operator but disallowed by a court before 1985 if: (1) the airport operator adopted before 1985 a policy of encouraging voluntary limitation of the hours of operation; and (2) such operator entered into an agreement before 1985 with scheduled air carriers regulating the capacity of the airport terminal. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
106-s-3245 106 s 3245 A bill to provide for the transfer of the Coast Guard Station Scituate to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 0 Authorizes the: (1) Administrator of General Services to transfer to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the Coast Guard Station Scituate; and (2) Coast Guard to relocate such Station.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to convey: (1) the Coast Guard LORAN Station in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to the town of Nantucket; and (2) the Plum Island Boathouse and Lighthouse, Massachusetts, to the city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Provides a reversionary interest under each such conveyances if the property ceases to be used for public educational, park, recreational, cultural, historical preservation, or other similar purposes, or as a present or future site for Coast Guard aids to navigation. Requires the maintenance of navigation functions within each conveyance. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
106-s-3246 106 s 3246 A bill to prohibit the importation of any textile or apparel article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 7 Prohibits the importation into the United States of textile or apparel products from Burma until the President determines and certifies to Congress that it has made progress in: (1) reversing gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights and worker rights; (2) implementing democratic government; and (3) cooperating with U.S. counter-narcotics efforts. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3247 106 s 3247 A bill to establish a Chief Labor Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Establishes in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) a Chief Labor Negotiator, who shall conduct trade negotiations relating to labor-related issues, and perform other functions as the USTR may direct. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3248 106 s 3248 Hoosier Automobile and Truck National Heritage Trail Area Act of 2000 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] IN D B001233 1 Hoosier Automobile and Truck National Heritage Trail Area Act of 2000 - Establishes in Indiana the Hoosier Automobile and Truck National Heritage Trail Area, to be managed by the Hoosier Automobile & Truck National Heritage Trail Area, Inc. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3249 106 s 3249 A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes. Labor and Employment 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 15 Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to prohibit employer discrimination, during and at the conclusion of labor disputes, against employees who participate in such disputes. Prohibits employers from offering: (1) permanent replacement status to individuals who replace strikers or otherwise work or express a willingness to work during such disputes; or (2) certain employment preferences to such individuals over striking workers who have returned or have made unconditional offers to return to work. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
106-s-3250 106 s 3250 Peace Through Negotiations Act of 2000 International Affairs 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] KS R B000953 59 Peace Through Negotiations Act of 2000 - Declares it to be U.S. policy to oppose the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, to withhold diplomatic recognition of any Palestinian state that is unilaterally declared, and to encourage other countries and international organizations to withhold diplomatic recognition of any Palestinian state that is unilaterally declared.Sets forth certain measures that shall be applied in the event that a Palestinian state is unilaterally declared, including: (1) to make it unlawful for the government of any unilaterally declared Palestinian state, the Palestinian Authority, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), or any successor entities to establish an office in the United States; (2) to bar of U.S. assistance to the government of any unilaterally declared Palestinian state, the Palestinian Authority (or to any successor entity), and any programs or projects in the West Bank or Gaza (except humanitarian assistance); (3) to withhold a specified percentage of the U.S. contribution to any international organization that recognizes a unilaterally declared Palestinian state; and (4) to oppose such state's membership in any international financial institution or the extension by such institution of any loan or other financial assistance to it.Authorizes the President to suspend, for one year, the application of a specified number of such measures provided he determines and certifies to specified congressional committees that such suspensions are in the national security interests of the United States or the application of such measures would significantly hinder the prospects for a negotiated peace agreement in the Middle East. 2025-08-20T14:19:13Z  
106-s-3251 106 s 3251 A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to provide for the establishment of nonprofit entities for the Department's international educational, cultural, and arts programs. International Affairs 2000-10-26 2000-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11136-11137) Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 0 Amends the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to authorize the Secretary of State to provide for the establishment of private, nonprofit entities to: (1) encourage participation and support by U.S. multinational companies and other elements of the private sector for cultural, arts, and educational exchange programs, including those programs that will enhance international appreciation of America's cultural and artistic accomplishments; (2) solicit and receive contributions from the private sector to support such cultural arts and educational exchange programs; and (3) provide grants and other assistance for such programs. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
106-s-3232 106 s 3232 California Reclaimed Water Act for the 21st Century Water Resources Development 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11000-11002) Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 0 California Reclaimed Water Act for the 21st Century - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) coordinate projects for the reclamation and reuse of water under such Act with projects and programs under the CALFED Bay-Delta Program; and (2) take into account Federal expenditures for projects under such Act in making determinations under the CALFED Program relating to the equitable implementation of ecosystem restoration and water management. Requires project compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Castaic Lake Water Agency reclaimed water project, the Clear Lake Basin water reuse project, the Inland Empire regional water recycling project, the San Pablo Baylands water reuse projects, the Lower Chino Area desalination demonstration and reclamation project, the West Basin Comprehensive Desalination Demonstration Program in Los Angeles County, and the City of Los Angeles Water Recycling Program (replaces existing provisions authorizing the Secretary's participation in the Los Angeles area water reclamation and reuse project); (2) provide design and construction assistance for the East Bay Municipal Utility District/Dublin San Ramon Services District advanced wastewater reuse treatment project; (3) provide assistance to California in carrying out projects under the California water recycling program; and (4) carry out programs to assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in the San Francisco Bay and Santa Clara Valley areas and to export the salinity imported from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean.Directs the Secretary to carry out a program in cooperation with the Water Reuse Foundation to conduct research concerning water reuse in relation to public health, water quality, new technology, salt management, economics, and ecosystem restoration.Adds a separate Federal cost share limitation with re… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3233 106 s 3233 Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2000 Health 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 0 Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2000 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal the current formula for calculating expenses for treatment of mental disorders; and thus (2) provide for Medicare beneficiary copayments for outpatient mental health services that are the same as beneficiary copayments for other Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) services.Amends Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) to provide for coverage of intensive residential services.Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to Congress on whether the criteria for Medicare coverage of any therapy service (including occupational and physical therapy) or any outpatient mental health care service unduly restricts the access to such a service of any Medicare beneficiary diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related mental illness because the coverage criteria requires the beneficiary to display continuing clinical improvement to continue to receive the service.Amends Medicare to: (1) cover mental health counselor services; and (2) exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the Medicare skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. 2025-08-20T14:19:13Z  
106-s-3234 106 s 3234 Freedom to Fish Act Sports and Recreation 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] LA D B000780 1 Freedom to Fish Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit any fishery management plan prepared by a Regional Fishery Management Council or the Secretary of Commerce from establishing areas closed to recreational fishing unless: (1) there is a clear indication that recreational fishermen are the cause of a specific conservation problem and that less severe conservation measures will not adequately provide for conservation and management of the affected stocks of fish; (2) the closed area regulation includes specific measurable criteria to determine the conservation benefit of the closed area on such fish and provides a timetable for periodic review of the continued need for the closed area; (3) the closed area is no larger than that which is supported by the best available scientific information; or (4) provision is made to reopen the closed area to recreational fishing whenever any such condition that was the basis of the closure no longer exists.Amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to direct the Secretary to provide such a Council with the opportunity to propose and revise all regulations applicable to fishing within designated marine sanctuaries according to the standards and procedures of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Requires such regulations, upon approval by the Secretary, to apply within the exclusive economic zone and allows them to be applied within a State, with the approval of the State's Governor or pursuant to the Secretary's authority under such Act. 2025-08-20T14:20:16Z  
106-s-3235 106 s 3235 Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2000 Taxation 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 1 Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2000 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide for the nonrecognition of certain gain on the sale of telecommunications businesses meeting certain requirements, including requirements concerning minority ownership.Allows a limited credit for a taxpayer that at all times during that taxable year: (1) is a local exchange carrier; (2) is not a Bell operating company; and (3) is headquartered in an area designated as an empowerment zone.Requires biennial audits and reports by the Comptroller General relating to the IRC amendments made by this Act. 2025-08-20T14:21:11Z  
106-s-3236 106 s 3236 Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 Commerce 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business. Senate Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] MO R B000611 0 Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 - Small Business Innovation Research Program Reauthorization Act of 2000 - Amends the Small Business Act to revise and extend through FY 2008 the Small Business Innovation Research Program (a program providing certain Federal research and development funding to small businesses).Mandates the establishment of a Federal and State Technology Partnership Program and a Mentoring Network for certain small businesses.Small Business Loan Improvement Act of 2000 - Increases loan amounts and levels of participation under the Small Business Administration general business loan program.Certified Development Company Program Improvements Act of 2000 - Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to revise the certified development company program (a program providing loans to State or local development companies for assisting small businesses).Small Business Investment Corrections Act of 2000 - Revises generally provisions of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 relating to small business investment companies.Small Business Programs Reauthorization Act of 2000 - Reauthorizes through FY 2003 various small business loan programs.HUBZones In Native America Act of 2000 - Revises the HUBZone Program (a program providing assistance to small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones).National Women's Business Council Reauthorization Act of 2000 - Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to extend through FY 2003 the National Women's Business Council. 2025-08-20T14:20:32Z  
106-s-3237 106 s 3237 International Climate Change Science Commission Act Environmental Protection 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 International Climate Change Science Commission Act - Requests and authorizes the President to negotiate an international agreement to establish an international commission to conduct scientific assessments of global climate change, the factors involved in and the consequences of such change, and the potential effect of measures undertaken for affecting such change. Requires the President to appoint U.S. members from a list of individuals nominated by the National Science Board. Requires the National Science Foundation to provide support services. 2025-08-20T14:21:12Z  
106-s-3238 106 s 3238 Mental Health Access Act Health 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 0 Mental Health Access Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow a health insurance issuer to impose a preexisting condition exclusion relating to a preexisting mental condition only if: (1) such exclusion relates to a condition for which medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment was recommended or received within the six-month period ending on the enrollment date; (2) such exclusion extends for no more than 12 months after the enrollment date; and (3) the exclusion period is reduced by the aggregate periods of creditable coverage applicable to the individual or dependent as of the enrollment date.Prohibits any such issuer from requiring an individual or dependent with a preexisting mental health condition to pay a premium or contribution which is greater than that charged to an individual without such condition when the additional charge is based solely on such preexisting condition. 2025-08-20T14:20:51Z  
106-s-3239 106 s 3239 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide special immigrant status for certain United States international broadcasting employees. Immigration 2000-10-25 2000-11-22 Became Public Law No: 106-536. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide special immigrant status for an alien seeking to enter the United States as a broadcaster for the International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, or for a Board grantee, and such alien's accompanying spouse and children. Limits annual entrants, excluding spouse and children, to 100 per fiscal year. 2025-04-07T13:46:39Z  
106-s-3240 106 s 3240 A bill to avoid a pay-go sequestration for fiscal year 2001. Economics and Public Finance 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on the Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in preparing the final sequestration report required by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) for FY 2001, to change any balance of direct spending and receipts legislation for FY 2001 under pay-as-you-go provisions to zero.Treats as direct spending or receipts legislation under pay-as-you-go provisions certain legislation enacted in the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (including provisions regarding the repeal of the excise tax on telephone and other communications services) that would have been estimated as changing direct spending or receipts under such provisions were it included in an Act other than an appropriation Act. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
106-s-3241 106 s 3241 Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 International Affairs 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 5 Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 - Establishes the Vietnam Education Foundation to further the process of reconciliation between the United States and Vietnam by awarding fellowships to: (1) Vietnamese nationals to study at U.S. institutions of higher education at graduate and post-graduate levels in the fields of physical sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, environmental sciences, medicine, technology, and computer sciences; and (2) U.S. citizens to teach in Vietnam in appropriate Vietnamese institutions in the same fields of study. Authorizes such fellowships to include funding for the study of scientific and technical vocabulary in English.Establishes the Vietnam Debt Repayment Fund which shall consist of deposits as offsetting receipts of all payments (including interest) made by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam under the U.S.-Vietnam debt agreement, dated April 7, 1997. Makes amounts deposited into the Fund available for Foundation activities. 2025-08-20T14:21:27Z  
106-s-3242 106 s 3242 National Rural Cooperative and Business Equity Fund Act Housing and Community Development 2000-10-25 2000-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 5 Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to permit a group of authorized private investors to establish and manage a National Rural Cooperative and Business Equity Fund to raise and provide equity capital for rural businesses. Assists the Fund through direct Federal payments and Federal guarantees of private sector assistance. 2025-08-20T14:20:54Z  
106-s-3228 106 s 3228 Rural Rental Housing Act of 2000 Housing and Community Development 2000-10-24 2000-10-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10927-10928) Senate Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] NC D E000286 2 Rural Rental Housing Act of 2000 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, directly or through specified intermediaries, to provide rural rental housing assistance. Gives priority to low-income families, low-income communities, or communities lacking affordable rental housing. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:20:05Z  
106-s-3229 106 s 3229 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a tax credit for the cost of certain equipment used to convert public television broadcasting from analog to digital transmission. Taxation 2000-10-24 2000-10-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] NE D K000146 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited tax credit for the cost of certain equipment used to convert public television broadcasting from analog to digital transmission. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3230 106 s 3230 A bill to reauthorize the authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and to make adjustments to certain child nutrition programs. Agriculture and Food 2000-10-24 2000-10-25 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 1 Amends the Commodity Distribution Reform Act and WIC Amendments of 1987 to extend authority through October 1, 2003, for reimbursement of State and local costs associated with the removal of potentially hazardous commodities.Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 respecting the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) to: (1) authorize the exclusion of cost-of-living allowances for members of the uniformed services on duty outside the contiguous States (currently continental) of the United States; and (2) limit to 20 the number of demonstration projects relating to the use of the WIC program for identification and enrollment of children in certain health programs.Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to authorize, and set forth the conditions under which, a State agency may suspend without prior hearing a participating institution for false or fraudulent claims under the child and adult care food program. 2025-01-02T17:20:17Z  
106-s-3231 106 s 3231 Arizona Water Settlements Act of 2000 Water Resources Development 2000-10-24 2000-10-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 1 Arizona Water Settlements Act of 2000 - Title I: Central Arizona Project Adjustment Act of 2000 - Central Arizona Project Adjustment Act of 2000 - Sets forth requirements for the reallocation of Central Arizona Project (CAP) non-Indian agricultural and uncontracted municipal and industrial priority water. Provides for the remaining CAP water to be allocated to Arizona Indian tribes or to the Secretary of the Interior for use in future Indian water rights settlements.Ratifies and confirms the Escrow Agreement for the Acquisition and Allocation of Central Arizona Water.Title II: Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2000 - Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2000 - Approves the Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Agreement. Describes reallocated water rights.Sets forth requirements regarding after-acquired trust lands.Title III: Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2000 - Amends the Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 1982 to set forth the Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2000.Sets forth water delivery requirements and construction obligations with respect to the San Xavier Indian Reservation and the Schuk Toak District as well as permissible water uses.Approves the Settlement Agreement with respect to claims under United States v. Tucson, Adams v. United States, and Alvarez v. Tucson.Title IV: San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2000 - San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2000 (stet)Title V: Enforcement and Effective Date - Makes certain authorizations of appropriations under this Act effective pursuant to a statement of findings by the Secretary regarding actions related to this Act. Voids this Act if such statement is not made by December 31, 2005. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3227 106 s 3227 Savage Rapids Dam Act of 2000 Water Resources Development 2000-10-23 2000-10-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 1 Savage Rapids Dam Act of 2000 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, prior to removal of Savage Rapids Dam, to: (1) design and install modern electric irrigation pumps and associated infrastructure at or near the Dam on the Rogue River in Oregon to supply water to the Grants Pass Irrigation District; (2) install fish screens at the pump stations; and (3) certify that the pumping facilities are operational and in conformity with environmental regulations.Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Dam and remove it and to correct any deficiencies in the design, specification, and installation of the pumps.Vests title to the pumping facilities in the District.Requires the Bureau of Reclamation to monitor any impacts downstream from the Dam resulting from dam removal and to implement appropriate remedial actions.Requires the Bureau and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to implement fisheries enhancement projects upstream of the Dam and downstream to the mouth of Applegate River to minimize the impact, and maximize the benefit, of dam removal.Requires the Secretary to work with the State of Oregon and Josephine and Jackson Counties to implement community recreational enhancement projects. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3219 106 s 3219 Social Security Number Confidentiality Act of 2000 Finance and Financial Sector 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 0 Social Security Number Confidentiality Act of 2000 - Amends Federal law, with respect to general authority to issue checks and other drafts, to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to take necessary action to ensure that Social Security account numbers (including derivatives of such numbers) are not visible on or through unopened mailings of Government checks or other drafts. 2025-08-20T14:20:22Z  
106-s-3220 106 s 3220 National Child Protection Amendments Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] OH R D000294 0 National Child Protection Amendments Act of 2000 - Amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to authorize a qualified entity designated by a State to contact an authorized State agency to obtain a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check of a provider of care to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. Requires each such check to be conducted pursuant to the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact.Directs the Attorney General to provide guidance to authorized agencies and qualified entities in making provider fitness determinations based upon criminal history information.Provides criminal penalties for the unauthorized request or use of such information by a qualified entity. 2025-08-20T14:16:54Z  
106-s-3221 106 s 3221 Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10802-10803) Senate Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] NC D E000286 0 Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2000 - Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to law enforcement agencies (agencies) that: (1) have in effect an administrative process or an existing procedure that complies with officer rights requirements; or (2) certify that they will establish, within two years, an administrative process that complies with such requirements.Requires that the administrative process require that an agency that investigates an officer for matters which could reasonably lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer, provide recourse for the officer that, at a minimum, includes: (1) access to any existing administrative process established by the employing agency prior to the imposition of any such disciplinary action; and (2) the right to a hearing before a fair and impartial board or hearing officer, the right to be represented by an attorney or other officer at such officer's expense, the right to confront any witness testifying against such officer, and the right to record all meetings.Specifies that nothing herein shall prevent the immediate suspension with pay of an officer: (1) whose continued presence on the job is considered to be a substantial and immediate threat to the welfare of the agency or the public; (2) who refuses to obey a direct order issued in conformance with the agency's written and disseminated rules and regulations; or (3) who is accused of committing an illegal act.Makes this Act inapplicable to an agency if the Attorney General determines that such agency has in effect an established civil service system, agency review board, grievance procedure, or personnel board which meets or exceeds the minimum standards set forth in this Act.Sets forth provisions regarding distribution of funds. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:19:15Z  
106-s-3222 106 s 3222 Harmful Nonnative Weed Control Act of 2000 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10803-10805) Senate Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] ID R C000858 8 Harmful Nonnative Weed Control Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide financial assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds on public and private land.Prohibits such assistance from being used to carry out projects to control or eradicate aquatic noxious weeds or animal pests. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3223 106 s 3223 Conservation Security Act of 2000 Agriculture and Food 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Conservation Security Act of 2000 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a conservation security program to assist agricultural owners and operators promote conservation of soil, water, and related resources such as wildlife and wetlands.Requires a participant to submit a resource security plan. Sets forth three tiers of resource security plan conservation practices, and bases a participant's annual payments upon implemented tiers. 2025-08-20T14:19:31Z  
106-s-3224 106 s 3224 National Park Service Studies Act of 2000 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806) Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 National Park Service Studies Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies of the following areas and historic and cultural themes to determine the appropriateness of including them in the National Park System: (1) Erskine House/Russian American Storehouse, Alaska; (2) Blackwater Canyon, West Virginia; (3) Farm Labor Movement Sites, California and other States; (4) Carter G. Woodson Home, District of Columbia; (5) Governors Island, New York; and (6) World War II Homefront Sites, Multi-State. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3225 106 s 3225 Cosmetology Tax Fairness and Compliance Act of 2000 Taxation 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806-10807) Senate Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] PA R S000059 0 Cosmetology Tax Fairness and Compliance Act of 2000 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the credit for the portion of employer social security taxes paid with respect to employee cash tips to include tips given for cosmetology services. Requires information reporting by providers of cosmetology services. 2025-08-20T14:18:04Z  
106-s-3226 106 s 3226 Religious Workers Act of 2000 Immigration 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Religious Workers Act of 2000 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special immigrant religious worker program. 2025-08-20T14:17:59Z  
106-s-3212 106 s 3212 Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act Water Resources Development 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10716-10717) Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 3 Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Connecticut River Joint Commissions, to provide technical and financial assistance in managing the River to the States of New Hampshire and Vermont. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3213 106 s 3213 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an individual to designate $3 or more on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt. Taxation 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] CO R A000109 1 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit an individual to designate three dollars on his or her income tax return (six dollars on a joint return) to be used to reduce the public debt of the United States. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3214 106 s 3214 Assets for Independence Act Amendments of 2000 Social Welfare 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] NH R G000445 2 Assets for Independence Act Amendments of 2000 - Amends the Assets for Independence Act (AIA) (which is title IV of the Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act of 1998) to revise various provisions relating to program administration and flexibility in the AIA demonstration program (which is to determine the effects that certain savings accounts called individual development accounts (IDAs) can have on low-income individuals and their families).Excludes funds attributable to matching contributions by qualified entities from IDA emergency withdrawals.Includes among eligible grantees low-income credit unions and community development financial institutions.Revises requirements for withdrawals from IDA accounts for the purchase of a home.Increases the amount of funds set aside for economic literacy training and administrative costs.Includes a Federal poverty measure among alternative eligibility criteria.Declares that funds in an IDA shall be disregarded entirely for purposes of determining eligibility for Federal programs based on need. 2025-08-20T14:21:23Z  
106-s-3215 106 s 3215 Women's Health Research Career Enhancement Act of 2000 Health 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10720-10721) Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Women's Health Research Career Enhancement Act of 2000 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY 2001 through 2006 to enable the: (1) Director of the Office of Research on Women's Health to carry out the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health Program, which supports the career development of scientists who are commencing basic, translational, clinical, behavioral, or health services research relevant to women's health in an interdisciplinary scientific setting; and (2) Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to fund Women's Reproductive Health Research Career Development Centers. 2025-08-20T14:19:56Z  
106-s-3216 106 s 3216 Integrity of the United States Courts Act of 2000 Foreign Trade and International Finance 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10721-10722) Senate Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] ID R C000858 2 Integrity of the United States Courts Act of 2000 - Amends the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act to permit a party or person to file with the U.S. Court of International Trade an appeal of an antidumping or countervailing duty determination of a binational panel, alleging that: (1) it was based on a misrepresentation of U.S. law; (2) a member of a binational panel is guilty of gross misconduct, bias, or serious conflict of interest, or the panel seriously departed from a fundamental rule of procedure or exceeded its own authority; and (3) such actions have materially affected such panel determinations and threaten the integrity of the panel review process. Sets forth provisions permitting a party to file an appeal of such determinations with the Court in cases where the panel does not act or is not convened.Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to grant the U.S. Court of International Trade jurisdiction over the review of a final determination of such a binational panel.Declares that the amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to goods from Canada and Mexico. 2025-08-20T14:18:13Z  
106-s-3217 106 s 3217 District of Columbia Economic Renaissance Act of 2000 Taxation 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 1 District of Columbia Economic Renaissance Act of 2000 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow residents of the District of Columbia (DC) to elect to limit their net income tax to the sum of: (1) 15 percent of so much District-sourced income as exceeds the exemption amount (as defined); and (2) the average rate of the non-District-sourced adjusted gross income (as defined).Provides, with respect to the zero percent capital gains rate currently applicable only to the sale of DC Zone assets, that the DC Zone shall include all DC census tracts.Makes the first-time homebuyer credit for DC permanent.Excludes certain DC source income for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. 2025-08-20T14:17:20Z  
106-s-3218 106 s 3218 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to exclude beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses from the definition of volatile organic compounds. Environmental Protection 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to exclude from the definition of "volatile organic compound" beverage alcohol compounds (ethanol) emitted from aging warehouses. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
106-s-3208 106 s 3208 Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2000 Health 2000-10-17 2000-10-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 2 Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require each interstate Internet seller to comply with requirements of this Act with respect to the sale or offer of prescription drugs. Requires the seller to: (1) post visibly on its web site home page its street address, the States in which it is authorized as a pharmacy, certain prescriber information, and a statement that it will dispense prescription drugs only upon a valid prescription; and (2) disclose such information to State licensing boards.Authorizes each State to bring proceedings against an Internet seller on behalf of affected consumers (requiring notice of such proceedings to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and appropriate Federal agencies). 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) recommend to Congress the coordination of activities of Federal agencies regarding Internet sellers that operate from foreign countries with the activities of such foreign governments.Authorizes the President to initiate a civil action to enjoin or restrain the alienation or disposal of property obtained as a result of, or traceable to, a violation of this Act.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:17:10Z  
106-s-3209 106 s 3209 Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Act of 2000 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2000-10-17 2000-10-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] CT D L000304 8 Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct and submit to specified congressional committees a resource study of the 600 mile route through Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia, used by George Washington and General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau during the American Revolutionary War. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3210 106 s 3210 Consumer and Employee Arbitration Bill of Rights Law 2000-10-17 2000-10-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10626-10627) Senate Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] AL R S001141 0 Consumer and Employee Arbitration Bill of Rights - Amends Federal arbitration law to require an arbitration clause in a consumer or employment contract to: (1) have a printed heading in bold, capital letters; (2) explicitly state whether participation in arbitration is mandatory or optional; (3) identify a source that a consumer can contact for additional information concerning the arbitration process; and (4) provide notice that all parties retain the right to resolve a dispute in a small claims court for a claim of less than $50,000.Entitles each party under arbitration to: (1) competence and neutrality of the arbitrator and the administrative process; (2) representation by an attorney and a fair arbitration hearing; (3) the right to present evidence, cross examine witnesses, and obtain a record of the proceedings; and (4) timely resolution, with a written explanation. 2025-08-20T14:19:46Z  
106-s-3211 106 s 3211 Technology for All Americans Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-10-17 2000-10-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 2 Technology for All Americans Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to: (1) commercial, nonprofit, or other organizations, or institutions of higher education, for research and development of assistive technology and other technology accessible to and independently usable by individuals with disabilities, including technology that incorporates the principle of universal design, to increase the independence and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities (according to a strategic plan developed by the Secretary for such awards); (2) States, to improve electronic information technology accessibility, including computers and Internet access, at public libraries, including those at elementary and secondary schools; (3) institutions of higher education, for incorporating the design and use of accessible technology into curricula for certain academic and professional programs; and (4) State education agencies, for demonstration projects to promote the incorporation of technology into the education, and transition from school to work, of children with disabilities to increase their independence and self-sufficiency.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:16:50Z  
106-s-3206 106 s 3206 Victims of Rape Health Protection Act Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-13 2000-10-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] MI R A000355 0 Victims of Rape Health Protection Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reduce by ten percent the funds available to a State under the drug control grant program unless such State demonstrates that in its laws or regulations with respect to a defendant against whom a rape charge is brought, such State requires that: (1) the defendant be tested for HIV if the nature of the crime would have placed the victim at risk of HIV and the victim requests such a test; (2) the defendant be so tested within 48 hours after the information or indictment is presented or 48 hours after the test request, and that the test results be made immediately available to the victim; and (3) the defendant undergo any appropriate follow-up tests and that those test results be made immediately available to the victim.Allows funds reduced for noncompliance with such requirements to be redistributed to complying States. 2025-08-20T14:20:52Z  
106-s-3207 106 s 3207 Affordable Drinking Water Act of 2000 Water Resources Development 2000-10-13 2000-10-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] PA R S000059 0 Affordable Drinking Water Act of 2000 - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to nonprofit organizations to assist eligible individuals obtain financing for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household water well systems in rural areas. 2025-08-20T14:21:06Z  
106-s-3190 106 s 3190 A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10414-10415) Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 Amends civil service provisions to prohibit: (1) taking or failing to take any personnel action with respect to an employee or applicant because of a disclosure of information that such person believes evidences a violation of law, gross mismanagement, abuse of authority, or a danger to public health or safety (current law), without restriction as to the time, place, form, motive, or context of such disclosure, and including a disclosure made in the ordinary course of an employee's duties; and (2) the implementation or enforcement of nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that do not contain the statement that such nondisclosure policies do not supersede, conflict with, or otherwise alter Federal employee obligations, rights, or liabilities.Permits representation by attorneys for the Office of the Special Counsel in civil actions brought in connection with such disclosures of information or provisions relating to political activities. Allows the Special Counsel to obtain judicial review of any final order or decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board with respect to a case concerning such a disclosure or provision. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
106-s-3191 106 s 3191 Drug Court Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10415-10416) Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Drug Court Act of 2000 - Authorizes ten Federal district courts, as selected by the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice (DOJ), to establish drug courts in high crime districts that will: (1) expedite the criminal justice process for eligible offenders until they are declared ineligible or selected for inclusion in a drug court program; and (2) maintain jurisdiction over the offenders' cases before, during, and after participation in the program. Directs that each Federal drug court enter into an agreement that will allow all eligible offenders, in exchange for payment for the cost, to participate in a State's drug court program for substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation. Subjects each such agreement to Office approval. Provides that, except as specified, rules governing drug courts will be promulgated separately by each participating Federal district court, with the advice of the Office, subject to DOJ approval.Excludes as an "eligible offender" a person who: (1) is accused of violent criminal offenses; (2) is not accused of drug, drug-related, or drug-motivated offenses; (3) has previously been convicted of a Federal or State violent felony offense; or (4) for any other reason within the court's discretion does not meet all requirements of the applicable drug court.Sets forth provisions regarding offender eligibility requirements, the handling of ineligible offenders, requirements for drug program participants, identification of drug program participants, participant fitness examination, eligibility hearings, judicial discretion regarding eligibility, drug court responsibilities, disciplinary sanctions, drug court records, and administrative fees.Requires that each program provide all participating offenders with a personalized program, including required elements of treatment, supervision, rehabilitation, education, and job skills training. 2025-08-20T14:20:45Z  
106-s-3192 106 s 3192 Police Gun Buyback Assistance Act Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10417) Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Police Gun Buyback Assistance Act - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to assist eligible States or units of local government in: (1) purchasing new firearms without transferring decommissioned firearms to any person; and (2) destroying decommissioned firearms. 2025-08-20T14:20:38Z  
106-s-3193 106 s 3193 A bill to amend section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt State and local political committees from required notification of section 527 status. Taxation 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Amends Section 527 (Political Organizations) of the Internal Revenue Code to exempt State and local political committees from required notification of section 527 status. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3194 106 s 3194 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 431 George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert S. Walker Post Office". Commemorations 2000-10-12 2000-11-22 Became Public Law No: 106-535. Senate Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] PA R S000059 1 Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 431 North George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania, as the Robert S. Walker Post Office. 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z  
106-s-3195 106 s 3195 United States Open Society Commission Act Government Operations and Politics 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 United States Open Society Commission Act - Establishes the Open Society Commission to study and make findings and recommendations relating to how the U.S. Government may provide for security in and public access to Federal buildings and spaces. 2025-08-20T14:20:55Z  
106-s-3196 106 s 3196 George E. Brown, Jr. Hydrogen Future Act Energy 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10419-10420) Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 5 George E. Brown, Jr. Hydrogen Future Act - Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to extend from 1999 to 2003 the deadline for submission to Congress of the Secretary of Energy's status report regarding domestic production of hydrogen.Modifies information exchange guidelines pertaining to the technology transfer program.Authorizes appropriations.Amends the Hydrogen Future Act of 1996 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) solicit proposals to prove the feasibility of integrating fuel cells into Federal and State facilities for stationary and transportation applications; (2) establish an interagency task force to develop an implementation plan regarding fuel cell integration with hydrogen production systems; (3) enter into cooperative and cost-sharing agreements with Federal and State agencies for demonstration programs to replace commercially available fossil fuel systems with fuel cell systems; and (4) disseminate the ensuing technical information to such agencies.Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-s-3197 106 s 3197 A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase the minimum amount available to States for State administrative expenses. Agriculture and Food 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 1 Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase from $100,000 to $200,000 the annual minimum grant amount which the Secretary of Agriculture must make available to any individual State for certain State administrative expenses. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
106-s-3198 106 s 3198 A bill to provide a pool credit under Federal milk marketing orders for handlers of certified organic milk used for Class I purposes. Agriculture and Food 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 3 Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act, reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, to provide a pool credit for handlers of certified organic milk used for Class I purposes. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
106-s-3199 106 s 3199 A bill to amend section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for a user fee to cover the cost of customs inspections at express courier facilities. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN] TN R T000457 0 Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide a customs user fee of $5 for the processing of merchandise that is informally entered or released at a centralized hub facility or an express consignment carrier facility (other than shipments valued at $200 or less, which shall not be subject to any fee). Defines "centralized hub facility" and "express consignment carrier facility" to mean a separate or shared specialized facility approved by a port director of the Customs Service for examination and release of imported merchandise carried by an express consignment carrier. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse from the fees collected for the services provided under this Act each appropriation for amounts paid out from it for the costs incurred by the Secretary in providing such services at centralized hub facilities and express consignment carrier facilities. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-s-3200 106 s 3200 Social Security KidSave Accounts Act Social Welfare 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] NE D K000146 4 Social Security KidSave Accounts Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to create a new part B (KidSave Accounts). Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to establish in the name of each individual born on or after January 1, 2000, an individual retirement account in the Thrift Savings Fund known as a KidSave Account. Requires such Account to be treated in the same manner as an account maintained by a Federal employee under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) (into which contributions by or on behalf of the individual are deposited into one or more designated investment funds).Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer from the Federal Old- Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund to each account holder's KidSave Account: (1) $2,000, on the date such individual's KidSave Account is established; plus (2) other, including rollover, contributions, by or on behalf of the individual, the aggregate amount of which in the case of any individual below age 19 is capped at $500 for any taxable year. Provides for the treatment of distributions.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any rollovers into a KidSave Account. 2025-08-20T14:19:59Z  
106-s-3201 106 s 3201 A bill to rename the National Museum of American Art. Arts, Culture, Religion 2000-10-12 2000-10-27 Became Public Law No: 106-385. Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 2 Renames the National Museum of American Art as the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 2025-04-07T13:46:30Z  
106-s-3202 106 s 3202 Dangerous Biological Agent and Toxin Control Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10421-10424) Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 0 Dangerous Biological Agent and Toxin Control Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make unlawful: (1) the possession of any biological agent, toxin, or delivery system not reasonably justified by a prophylactic, protective, or other peaceful purpose; (2) the handling of such an agent, toxin, or system in a manner that grossly deviates from accepted norms; and (3) the communication of false information concerning the existence of such prohibited activities. Requires a person to report the possession and transfer of select biological agents. Provides: (1) criminal and civil penalties; and (2) authorized waivers with respect to persons possessing select agents in the course of employment. Protects all information provided from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. 2025-08-20T14:19:42Z  
106-s-3203 106 s 3203 Work Made for Hire and Copyright Corrections Act of 2000 Commerce 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Work Made For Hire and Copyright Corrections Act of 2000 - Amends Federal copyright provisions to remove sound recordings from the list of works covered by the definition of "work made for hire." Makes such amendment effective as of November 29, 1999 (the enactment date of the provision that included sound recordings in such definition). 2025-08-20T14:17:15Z  
106-s-3204 106 s 3204 A bill to make certain corrections in copyright law. Commerce 2000-10-12 2000-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Makes technical amendments to copyright recordkeeping provisions.Revises Copyright Office fee provisions. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-s-3205 106 s 3205 Counterterrorism Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-10-12 2000-12-04 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 1 Counterterrorism Act of 2000 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Government should: (1) continue to take strong actions to investigate the unprovoked attack on the U.S.S. Cole and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice; and (2) take appropriate actions to protect all other U.S. armed forces abroad from terrorist attack.Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should keep Syria and Iran on the list of countries who sponsor terrorism until they have met certain conditions.Requires the Director of Central Intelligence to report to Congress on the findings of the National Commission on Terrorism about the recruitment of terrorist informants.Directs the Attorney General to review the legal authority of various Federal agencies (including the Department of Defense) to respond to, and to prevent, pre-empt, detect, and interdict, catastrophic terrorist attacks. Directs the President to establish a comprehensive program of long-term research and development (R&D) relating to science and technology necessary to prevent, pre-empt, detect, interdict, and respond to such attacks.Sets forth requirements with respect to: (1) the dissemination of law enforcement information to the intelligence community by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and (2) disclosure by Federal law enforcement agencies of intelligence information obtained by the interception of communications.Directs the President to establish a joint task force to develop and implement a broad approach toward discouraging the fundraising activities of international terrorist organizations.Directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on the means of improving U.S. controls of biological pathogens and equipment necessary to develop, produce, or deliver biological weapons. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-s-3183 106 s 3183 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act Commemorations 2000-10-11 2000-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 10 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a maximum of 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the human rights legacy and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..Mandates that the proceeds from sales surcharges be paid promptly to the Library of Congress to purchase and maintain historical documents and other materials associated with the life and legacy of Dr. King. 2025-08-20T14:16:57Z  

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