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108-s-3033 108 s 3033 A bill for the relief of Ricardo F. Pedrotti. Private Legislation 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] SC R G000359 0 Declares Ricardo F. Pedrotti to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act upon payment of the required visa fees. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-s-3034 108 s 3034 A bill for the relief of Susan Overton Huey. Private Legislation 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12018; text as passed Senate: CR S12018) Senate Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] AR D P000590 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Deems an annuity payable to Susan Overton Huey. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-s-3035 108 s 3035 Oil Spill Prevention and Liability Act of 2004 Environmental Protection 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12069-12070) Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 1 Oil Spill Prevention and Liability Act of 2004 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to double liability limits associated with oil spills for double-hull tank vessels, other vessels, offshore facilities (except deepwater ports), and onshore facilities and deepwater ports. Gradually phases out (over six years) liability limits for single-hull vessels. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish separate liability limits for the transportation of oil by vessel to deepwater ports. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to require the Secretary to promulgate regulations under which port owners or operators may request that the Secretary place restrictions on the entry of tank vessel shipments presenting a risk of severe harm to the environment, economy, or public safety of the port or port region. Requires single-hull tank vessels that are more than 15 years old to undergo annual inspections. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to contract with the National Academy of Sciences for a study assessing the total economic cost of oil spills, and the types of costs resulting from such spills, and to report the findings to Congress. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-sres-485 108 sres 485 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the November 21, 2004, Presidential runoff election in Ukraine. International Affairs 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12070) Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 3 Condemns the fraud in the November 21, 2004, runoff presidential election in Ukraine. Objects to the separatist initiatives in Ukraine that are being used by one side to influence the outcome of the election dispute. Supports a peaceful political and legal settlement in Ukraine that is based on democratic principles and reflects the will of the people of Ukraine. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-sres-486 108 sres 486 A resolution relative to the death of J. Stanley Kimmitt, Former Secretary of the Senate. Congress 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12070-12071; text as passed Senate: CR S12018; text of measure as introduced: CR S12070-12071) Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 3 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the condolences of the Senate upon the death of the Honorable J. Stanley Kimmitt, former Secretary of the Senate. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-sres-487 108 sres 487 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the November 21, 2004, Presidential runoff election in Ukraine. International Affairs 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12021; text as passed Senate: CR S12021; text of measure as introduced: CR S12071) Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 5 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the fraud in the November 21, 2004, runoff presidential election in Ukraine. Supports a peaceful political and legal settlement in Ukraine that is based on democratic principles and reflects the will of the people of Ukraine. 2021-09-29T22:08:32Z  
108-hconres-531 108 hconres 531 Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Congress 2004-12-07 2004-12-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the sine die adjournment of the House of Representatives on any legislative day between December 7 and December 10, and the Senate on any legislative day between December 7 and December 11, 2004. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-hconres-532 108 hconres 532 Commending the Aero Squad After School Program at Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum in Compton, California, as well as other youth aviation programs that expose young minorities to the field of civil aviation. Commemorations 2004-12-07 2004-12-08 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] CA D M000714 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the Aero Squad After School Program at Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum in Compton, California, as well as other youth aviation programs and civil aviation enrichment programs that expose and encourage young minorities and underrepresented groups to enter the field of civil aviation. Congratulates Program graduates who have obtained pilot licenses, including Kenny Roy, who obtained his student pilot license in Canada. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-hr-5430 108 hr 5430 Smarter Funding for all of America's Homeland Security Act of 2004 Emergency Management 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 5 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2004 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a State and Regional First Responder Grant Program under which the Secretary may make grants to States and eligible regional entities on the basis of the threat to a State or region's population and critical infrastructure, as determined by the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary, to evaluate and prioritize grant applications, considering factors such as threats to the population, specific economic sectors, major communications nodes and transportation systems, specific elements of the food supply, the water and energy supplies, civic infrastructure and emergency response capabilities, and specific structures of symbolic national importance. Bars the use of grant funds to supplant State or local funds that would otherwise be available for homeland security or first responder projects. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish the Advisory Council on First Responders, which shall report to the Secretary through the head of the Office of State and Local Government Coordination; and (2) revise the Homeland Security Advisory System to require that any designation of a threat level or other warning be accompanied by a designation of the geographic regions and economic sectors to which it applies. Directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to conduct a study of whether there is a need to assign additional bands of frequencies of electromagnetic spectrum to assist first responders. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hr-5431 108 hr 5431 Oil Spill Prevention and Liability Act of 2004 Environmental Protection 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 0 Oil Spill Prevention and Liability Act of 2004 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to double liability limits associated with oil spills for double-hull tank vessels, other vessels, offshore facilities (except deepwater ports), and onshore facilities and deepwater ports. Gradually phases out (over six years) liability limits for single-hull vessels. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish separate liability limits for the transportation of oil by vessel to deepwater ports. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to require the Secretary to promulgate regulations under which port owners or operators may place restrictions on the entry of tank vessel shipments presenting a risk of severe harm to the port or port region. Requires single-hull tank vessels that are more than 15 years old to undergo annual inspections. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to contract with the National Academy of Sciences for a study assessing the total economic cost of oil spills, and the types of costs resulting from such spills, and to report the findings to Congress. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-870 108 hres 870 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2845) to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes. Congress 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] GA R L000321 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Waives points of order to provide for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 2845 (Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004). 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-871 108 hres 871 Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Ninth Congress. Congress 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the printing as a House document of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 109th Congress. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-872 108 hres 872 Appointing a committee to inform the President that the House is ready to adjourn. Congress 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for appointment of a committee of two Members of the House of Representatives and two Members of the Senate to inform the President that the two Houses have completed their business of the session and are ready to adjourn. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-873 108 hres 873 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the terms of the Commissioners of the United States Commission on Civil Rights are staggered, beginning and ending upon the expiration date of the vacant position, and that Commissioners appointed to fill unexpired terms should serve only until the expiration date of the term for which they were appointed to finish, but may be eligible to be appointed to a new, subsequent term. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] OH R C000266 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the staggered terms of the Commissioners of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights were intended to carry with the calendar year, not the individual, to preserve the Commission's independence and autonomy. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-874 108 hres 874 Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible. International Affairs 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 2 Supports the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-875 108 hres 875 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting the availability of legislation on the Internet. Congress 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 1 Amends rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order eliminating the reading in full of any bill, resolution, conference report, or amendment unless such measure is available to all Members and made available to the general public by means of the Internet for at least 24 hours before its consideration. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-s-3029 108 s 3029 Retirement Security for Life Act of 2004 Taxation 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11898-11899) Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 1 Retirement Security for Life Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an exclusion from gross income for 50 percent of the amount otherwise includible in gross income as guaranteed payments from certain annuity or life insurance contracts. Limits the amount of such exclusion to $20,000 in any taxable year. Provides for an inflation adjustment of the $20,000 limitation beginning in 2006. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-s-3030 108 s 3030 Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advocacy Act Commerce 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] FL D N000032 0 Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advocacy Act - Establishes within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) an Office of Consumer Advocacy and Outreach to protect minority consumers, disabled consumers, and other targeted consumers from unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires the head of the Office to: (1) assist law enforcement personnel in investigating unfair or deceptive acts or practices that affect such consumers and in increasing the amount of information available about such conduct through the Consumer Sentinel or equivalent database system; (2) provide such consumers with information regarding the detection of unfair or deceptive acts or practices; (3) administer a program permitting the anonymous reporting of information concerning unfair or deceptive acts or practices that affect such consumers; (4) carry out a program of monetary rewards for reports of such conduct if such reports result in civil penalties; and (5) carry out a public awareness campaign in Spanish. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-s-3031 108 s 3031 ICARE Act International Affairs 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11901-11905) Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 3 Intercountry Adoption Reform Act of 2004 or ICARE Act - Establishes an Office of Intercountry Adoptions within the Department of State (DOS). Requires the President to appoint an Ambassador at Large to head the Office. Transfers to the Office all immigration functions with respect to intercountry adoptions currently performed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant automatic U.S. citizenship to internationally adopted children upon entry of a full and final adoption decree (thus dispensing with the need for such children to obtain visas). Creates a new W nonimmigrant visa category for children traveling to the United States to be adopted by U.S. citizens. Allows adopted children age 18 or under to claim an exception to immunization requirements for purposes of admissibility (currently limited to those age 10 or under). Redefines the term "adoptable child." Requires U.S. citizen adoptive parents to obtain approval of an adoption petition prior to issuance of a W visa or a full and final adoption decree. Provides that such petitions are subject to the terms applicable to orphan petitions. Directs the Secretary of State to issue regulations: (1) establishing an expedited reapproval process for families whose prior approvals to adopt have expired; and (2) governing the appeal of petition denials. Requires the Office to determine whether a child is an adoptable child, pursuant to specified procedures, as a prerequisite to the issuance of a W visa or a full and final adoption decree. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for certain violations. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-s-3032 108 s 3032 United States Court of Federal Claims Special Trial Judges Act of 2004 Law 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 United States Court of Federal Claims Special Trial Judges Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to establish within the U.S. Court of Federal Claims special trial judges (currently, special masters) to conduct proceedings on petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services' participation in such proceedings. Establishes an office of special trial judges within the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Requires the judges of such court to appoint special trial judges, one of whom shall serve as chief special trial judge. Establishes guidelines for the conduct of proceedings on petitions. Authorizes review of special trial judge decisions by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and further appeal by the Secretary or an aggrieved petitioner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Amends the Public Health Service Act to reflect the above changes to the Program. Sets forth transition provisions for: (1) persons exempted from specified civil service programs by operation of this Act; and (2) persons currently serving as special masters. Establishes a retirement annuity system for special trial judges and addresses their participation in existing retirement programs. Amends the Federal judicial code, the Organic Act of Guam, the Act of November 8, 1977, and the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to include bankruptcy, magistrate, and territorial judges in the definition of "judge" for purposes of Federal employees' life insurance benefits. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-sconres-152 108 sconres 152 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its statutory authority to support the activities of the Boy Scouts of America, in particular the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. Armed Forces and National Security 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11906) Senate Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] FL D N000032 5 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its long-standing statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts of America, particularly the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-sres-483 108 sres 483 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the detention of Tibetan political prisoners by the Government of the People's Republic of China. International Affairs 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11860-11861, S11905; text as passed Senate: CR S11860-11861; text of measure as introduced: CR S11905) Senate Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] KS R B000953 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of the People's Republic of China is in violation of international human rights standards by detaining and mistreating Tibetans who engage in peaceful activities to protest China's occupation of Tibet or promote the preservation of a distinct Tibetan identity; (2) sustained international pressure on the Government of the People's Republic of China is essential to improve the human rights situation in Tibet and secure the release of Tibetan political prisoners; (3) the Government of the United States should raise the cases of Tenzin Delek and other political prisoners at every opportunity with officials from the People's Republic of China, and work with other governments concerned about human rights in China, including Tibetan areas, to encourage the release of political prisoners and promote systemic improvement of human rights in China; and (4) the Government of the People's Republic of China should release all political prisoners, including Tenzin Delek. 2021-09-29T22:08:32Z  
108-sres-484 108 sres 484 A resolution to honor and thank Robert Ray Howe. Commemorations 2004-12-07 2004-12-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11863; text as passed Senate: CR S11863; text of measure as introduced: CR S11905-11906) Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate honors and thanks Robert Ray Howe, Assistant Chief of Police, for his service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress. 2021-09-29T22:08:32Z  
108-hr-5424 108 hr 5424 To repeal a provision relating to privacy officers in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005. Government Operations and Politics 2004-12-06 2004-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. House Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] VA R D000136 0 Amends the Transportation, Treasury, Independent Agencies, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2005 (division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005) to repeal provisions requiring each Federal agency to have a Chief Privacy Officer to assume primary responsibility for privacy and data protection policy. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-hr-5425 108 hr 5425 To amend a provision relating to privacy officers in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005. Government Operations and Politics 2004-12-06 2004-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. House Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] VA R D000136 0 Amends the Transportation, Treasury, Independent Agencies, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2005 (division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005) to revise provisions establishing a Chief Privacy Officer in each Federal agency with primary responsibility for privacy and data protection policy. Requires the Chief Privacy Officer to assist the agency Chief Information Officer in matters relating to the use, collection, and disclosure of personally identifiable information. Repeals the mandate that each Federal agency establish privacy and data protection policy procedures. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-hr-5426 108 hr 5426 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Technical Corrections Act of 2004 Transportation and Public Works 2004-12-06 2004-12-08 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Technical Corrections Act of 2004 - Makes technical corrections to certain amendments made by the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-hr-5427 108 hr 5427 Jobs Investment Act of 2004 Government Operations and Politics 2004-12-06 2004-12-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] KY D C001058 0 Jobs Investment Act of 2004 - Authorizes a State to provide to any entity a tax or fee credit or other tax incentive for investment in the acquisition, construction, installation, and rehabilitation of improvements, real estate, fixtures, equipment, and facilities located in the State. Provides that any such action taken by a State shall be considered to be a reasonable regulation of commerce and shall not be considered to impose an undue burden on interstate commerce or to otherwise impair, restrain, or discriminate against interstate commerce. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hr-5428 108 hr 5428 To amend the Federal Charter of the Boy Scouts of America in title 36, United States Code, to ratify the authority of the Secretary of Defense and military installations and units of the Armed Forces to officially sponsor units of the Boy Scouts of America serving dependents of members of the Armed Forces and to make facilities of the Department of Defense available for Boy Scout meetings and activities, such as national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. Armed Forces and National Security 2004-12-06 2004-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15] MI D D000355 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Defense and U.S. military installations and units to support the Boy Scouts of America by: (1) officially sponsoring Boy Scout units serving dependents of members of the Armed Forces; and (2) making facilities of the Department of Defense available for Boy Scout meetings and other activities such as national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hr-5429 108 hr 5429 Safe and Effective Drug Act Health 2004-12-06 2004-12-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] IN R S001143 6 Safe and Effective Drug Act - Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), acting through the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, to develop a meta-analysis and report to Congress on the scientific data regarding the safety and health risks of smoking marijuana and the clinically-proven effectiveness of smoking marijuana for medicinal purposes. Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to: (1) post such report on the Internet site of the Food and Drug Administration not later than 30 days after receipt; and (2) promptly disseminate such report to principal public health agencies of all States, and to public health associations, health care professionals, and other appropriate entities that advocate or recommend the smoking of marijuana by patients for medicinal purposes. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-868 108 hres 868 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. Congress 2004-12-06 2004-12-07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] GA R L000321 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on S. 2845 (National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004). 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hres-869 108 hres 869 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and abuse within the United Nations oil-for-food program, Kofi Annan should resign from the position of Secretary General of the United Nations to help restore confidence that the investigations into those allegations are being fully and independently accomplished. International Affairs 2004-12-06 2004-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS-1] MS R W000437 59 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and abuse within the United Nations oil-for-food program Kofi Annan should resign as Secretary General of the United Nations to help restore confidence that the investigations into those allegations are being fully and independently accomplished. 2023-01-14T22:48:28Z  
108-hjres-115 108 hjres 115 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2004-11-24 2004-12-03 Became Public Law No: 108-434. House Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] VA R W000672 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Federal law to provide further continuing appropriations for FY 2005 until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in such law; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 8, 2004 (currently, December 3, 2004). 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hr-5422 108 hr 5422 To support the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Government Operations and Politics 2004-11-24 2004-11-24 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. House Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] VA R D000597 0 Prohibits any Federal law, rule, or regulation from being construed to limit any Federal agency from providing any form of support to the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, including: (1) holding meetings, jamborees, camporees, or other scouting activities on Federal property if such organization has received permission from the appropriate Federal official responsible for such property; or (2) hosting or sponsoring any official event of such organization. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hr-5423 108 hr 5423 For the relief of Rosario Amato and Salvatore Amato. Private Legislation 2004-11-24 2004-11-24 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 0 Declares Rosario Amato and Salvatore Amato to each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hconres-528 108 hconres 528 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4818. Congress 2004-11-20 2004-12-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] FL R Y000031 0 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make the following corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4818 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005): (1) remove provisions relating to the collection of State unemployment compensation debts and add provisions directing the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish information comparisons and disclosures to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assist in the collection of delinquent nontax debt owed to the United States; (2) reduce from .83 to .80 percent the across-the-board rescissions applicable to the budget authority in specified appropriations Acts for FY 2005; and (3) remove a provision requiring the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide designated agents of the House or Senate Appropriations Committee with access to IRS facilities and tax return information. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hconres-529 108 hconres 529 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Congress 2004-11-20 2004-11-24 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] MI R E000092 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from November 20 or 27, 2004 until December 6, 2004 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution), and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from November 20 through 27, 2004, until December 6 or 7, 2004 (or until another time of reassembly). Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the House and of the Senate, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hconres-530 108 hconres 530 Encouraging The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Greece to continue negotiations to determine a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM, and for other purposes. International Affairs 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] NC D P000523 21 States that Congress: (1) urges The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Greece to honor the 1995 agreement under which both countries agreed to determine a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM; (2) requests the Secretary of State to return to the long-standing U.S. policy to recognize and refer to the FYROM as such; and (3) supports United Nations (UN) efforts to determine a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hr-5419 108 hr 5419 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Adminstration Organization Act to facilitate the reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users; to improve, enhance, and promote the Nation's homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through the use of enhanced 911 services, to further upgrade Public Safety Answering Point capabilities and related functions in receiving E-911 calls, and to support in the construction and operation of a ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system; and to provide that funds received as universal service contributions under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 and the universal service support programs established pursuant thereto are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act, for a period of time. Science, Technology, Communications 2004-11-20 2004-12-23 Became Public Law No: 108-494. House Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] MI R U000031 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on November 20, 2004. However, because action occurred on the measure, the summary has been expanded.) Title I: E-911 - Ensuring Needed Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 Act of 2004 or ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 - (Sec. 104) Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (NTIAO Act) to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information (Assistant Secretary) and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Administrator) to: (1) establish a joint program to facilitate coordination between Federal, State, and local emergency communications systems, emergency personnel, public safety organizations, and telecommunications carriers, equipment manufacturers, and vendors involved in the implementation of E-911 (enhanced 911 emergency phone) services; and (2) create an E-911 Implementation Coordination Office to facilitate such coordination and implementation. Requires the Assistant Secretary and Administrator to: (1) develop a management plan for the joint program; and (2) provide grants to eligible entities for the implementation and operation of phase II (enhanced) E-911 services. Requires grant recipients to certify that no E-911 charges imposed by the appropriate taxing jurisdiction (on phone bills) are being obligated or expended for any purpose other than E-911 services implementation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations for the grant program. Terminates the joint program on October 1, 2009. (Sec. 105) Directs the Comptroller General (CG) to study and report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the imposition of taxes or other charges imposed by States or political subdivisions to improve emergency communications services, including E-911 services; and (2) the use of revenues derived from such taxes or charges. (Sec. 106) Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report to specified congressional committees on the deplo… 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hr-5420 108 hr 5420 Universal Service Antideficiency Suspension Act Science, Technology, Communications 2004-11-20 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 0 Universal Service Antideficiency Suspension Act - Makes Federal provisions which prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds either in excess of appropriated amounts or in violation of sequestration orders under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1986 inapplicable, during the period beginning on the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2005, to: (1) any amount collected or received as Federal universal service contributions; or (2) the expenditure or obligation of amounts attributable to such contributions. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hr-5421 108 hr 5421 Save Our Waters From Sewage Act of 2004 Environmental Protection 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 0 Save Our Waters From Sewage Act of 2004 - Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in administering the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program, from promulgating regulations or issuing guidance authorizing a publicly-owned treatment works to divert flows to bypass a portion of its treatment facility. Creates an exception for situations where the bypass is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hres-866 108 hres 866 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4818) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 114) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes. Congress 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12] FL R P000586 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4818 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005). Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 114 (further continuing appropriations for FY 2005). Provides for the adoption of H.Con.Res. 528 (correcting the enrollment of H.R. 4818). 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hres-867 108 hres 867 Expressing support for the work of the National Endowment for Democracy in Venezuela. Commemorations 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] CA D L000090 4 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its firm support for the efforts of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to promote democracy around the world; (2) commends all Venezuelans who have peacefully exercised the political rights which are accorded to them under Venezuela's Constitution to resolve their differences by democratic means, and abhors all acts of political violence; (3) views charges filed against members of the Venezuelan civic organization known as Sumate of conspiring with NED to overthrow Venezuela's government as politically motivated; and (4) would welcome a decision by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela not to prosecute Venezuelan citizens, including citizens associated with Sumate, for activities that were protected under the laws and Constitution of Venezuela when those activities were carried out. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-s-3021 108 s 3021 Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2004 Commerce 2004-11-20 2004-11-24 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 4 Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2004 -Title I: Artists' Rights and Theft Prevention - Artists' Rights and Theft Prevention Act of 2004 or the ART Act - (Sec. 102) Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the unauthorized, knowing use or attempted use of a video camera or similar device to transmit or make a copy of a motion picture or other copyrighted audiovisual work from a performance of such work in a movie theater. Sets forth penalties for such violations, which may include imprisonment for not more than three years for a first offense. Considers the possession of a recording device in a movie theater as evidence in any proceeding to determine whether that person committed such an offense, but shall not, by itself, be sufficient to support a conviction for such offense. Requires the court to order the forfeiture and destruction or other disposition of all unauthorized copies of motion pictures or other copyrighted audiovisual works and any video camera or other equipment used in connection with the offense in addition to any other penalty. Authorizes, with reasonable cause, the owner, lessee, authorized agent, or employee of a movie theater to detain, in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable time, any person suspected of committing such an offense for the purpose of questioning that person or summoning a law enforcement officer. Allows the victim of such an offense to submit a victim impact statement to the probation officer during the preparation of a presentence report. (Sec. 103) Establishes criminal penalties for willful copyright infringement by the distribution of a computer program, musical work, motion picture or other audiovisual work, or sound recording being prepared for commercial distribution by making it available on a computer network accessible to members of the public, if the person knew or should have known that the work was intended for commercial distribution. (Sec. 104) Directs the Register of Copyrights to issue regulations to establish procedures for preregistration of… 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3022 108 s 3022 Innovation Competitiveness Act of 2004 Science, Technology, Communications 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 Innovation Competitiveness Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to designate a Technology Transfer Director within the Technology Administration to perform oversight and policy and development for technology transfer activities at the Department of Commerce. Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate activities of the Interagency Working Group on Technolgy Transfer; (2) coordinate with certain technology partnership ombudsmans; and (3) establish procedures for coordinating the Commerce Department's technology transfer outreach activities between appropriate Federal agencies, including the National Technical Information Service and the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. Directs the Secretary to establish a research program within the Technology Administration that: (1) involves consultation with the various units of the Commerce Department; (2) builds upon ongoing private sector efforts; and (3) involves consortia. Instructs the Director to work with industry, trade associations, professional societies, and others to: (1) develop improved technology transfer research tools and practices; and (2) conduct a specified study. Requires the Director to oversee a dissemination and technical assistance program for the immediate dissemination and implementation of the practices, standards, and codes developed by the Technology Administration. Directs the Secretary to designate a small business advocate within the Commerce Department to: (1) increase the participation of small business concerns; and (2) establish guidelines for a small business program under this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish a State and Industry Task Force to highlight areas where the Federal Government can help States to provide a complementary research and development environment. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3023 108 s 3023 Federal Death Care Inspection and Disclosure Act Commerce 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 Federal Death Care Inspection and Disclosure Act - Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services the position of Coordinator of Funeral, Burial, and Disposition Services, to: (1) survey existing State laws pertaining to the death care industry; and (2) formulate standards specifying the elements of an effective system for registering, inspecting, and monitoring the handling and disposition of human remains by funeral homes and other death care providers.Requires the Coordinator to: (1) award Federal assistance grants to State agencies that regulate death care providers; and (2) establish minimum standards and requirements governing State regulation of funeral homes and other death care providers.Sets forth deceptive trade practices, including funeral provider practices that: (1) fail to make timely price disclosures regarding funeral goods and services; (2) fail to give an itemized written statement for retention to a purchaser of funeral goods or funeral services at the conclusion of the discussion related to such goods and services and prior to providing any services beyond taking possession of a deceased human body for authorized embalming; (3) make specified misrepresentations; (4) condition goods and services upon the purchase of other goods and services; and (5) provide embalming services without prior approval.Prohibits unsolicited telephone offers or door-to-door direct offers to sell funeral goods, services, crematory services, interment rights, or other cemetery and memorialization goods and services.Sets forth consumer protections with respect to certain cash advance prohibitions and requirements, and preneed and prepaid funeral service transactions. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3024 108 s 3024 National Center for Transportation Solutions Act of 2004 Transportation and Public Works 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 National Center for Transportation Solutions Act of 2004 - Establishes the National Center for Transportation Solutions, consisting of the National Center for Transportation Solutions Board and the Director of National Transportation Research. Directs the Center to develop and encourage the execution of a long-term national policy for the promotion of research and development related to multimodal transportation. Requires the Director to award grants to establish regional centers for transportation solutions located in each of four regions established by the Board for the northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest regions of the United States. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3025 108 s 3025 Stop Trafficking of Persons Act of 2004 International Affairs 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] TX R C001056 0 Stop Trafficking of Persons Act of 2004 or STOP Act - Amends Federal law with respect to jurisdictional immunity of foreign states to include within the definition of "commercial activity" trafficking in human beings for sexual activity or other purposes. Amends the Violence Protection Act of 2000 to: (1) include a country's efforts to reduce international sex tourism within its borders among the criteria for determining whether a country is taking serious steps to eliminate trafficking in human beings; and (2) state that nothing in such Act shall be construed to require any federally-funded nongovernmental organization that investigates foreign trafficking activities to notify foreign governments or targets of such investigation's funding source. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3026 108 s 3026 A bill to support the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Government Operations and Politics 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11801-11802) Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 3 Prohibits any Federal law, rule, or regulation from being construed to limit any Federal agency from providing any form of support to the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, including: (1) holding meetings, jamborees, camporees, or other scouting activities on Federal property if such organization has received permission from the appropriate Federal official responsible for such property; or (2) hosting or sponsoring any official event of such organization. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3027 108 s 3027 Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004 International Affairs 2004-11-20 2004-11-24 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] OH R D000294 8 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal existing microenterprise development grant authority and reestablish and revise it as a separate title, title VI - Microenterprise Development Assistance. Authorizes microenterprise development grant assistance in developing countries for: (1) expanding credit, savings, and other financial services; (2) training, technical assistance, and business development services; (3) capacity-building; and (4) policy and regulatory programs at the country level that improve the environment for microenterprise institutions serving the poor and very poor. Establishes the Office of Microenterprise Development within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which shall provide assistance through: (1) partner organizations (obligates minimum fiscal year funding for such programs); and (2) direct central funding, including assistance to microenterprise and microfinance networks. Targets 50 percent of microenterprise assistance for very poor clients, with required use of such funds through September 30, 2006, for: (1) financial and credit services to very poor clients; and (2) demand-driven business development programs to clients holding poverty loans. Directs the Office to establish an assistance monitoring system which shall provide for: (1) performance goals and indicators; and (2) poverty assessment tools. Directs the Office by April 1, 2005, to develop and certify for use at least two poverty measurement methods for partner organization use, which shall be used by such organizations no later than October 1, 2006. Authorizes microenterprise development funds under any provision of law to be used to further the purposes of this title. (Sec. 4) Transfers to this title authority for the microenterprise and small enterprise development credit program. Authorizes… 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3028 108 s 3028 Controlled Substances Export Reform Act of 2004 Crime and Law Enforcement 2004-11-20 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Controlled Substances Export Reform Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to authorize the Attorney General to allow any controlled substance that is in schedule I or II or that is a narcotic drug in schedule III or IV to be exported from the United States to a country (first country) for subsequent export to another country (second country) if: (1) both such countries are parties to the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971; (2) each of such countries has maintained an adequate system of substance import controls; (3) the substance is consigned to a holder of permits or licenses required under the first country's laws and a permit to import the substance has been issued; (4) substantial evidence that the substance is to be consigned to a permit holder as required under the second country's laws is furnished, a permit to import it is to be issued, the substance is to be applied exclusively to legitimate uses within that country, and it will not be re-exported; (5) within 30 days after export from the first country, the person who exported it from the United States certifies that re-export has occurred; and (6) the Attorney General has issued a permit to export the substance from the United States. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-sjres-42 108 sjres 42 A joint resolution to make a correction in the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4818. Congress 2004-11-20 2004-11-24 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides that a specified provision of the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, Independent Agencies, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2005, as included in the conference report of H.R. 4818, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, which directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to allow designated agents of the House or Senate Appropriations Committee access to IRS facilities and tax return information, shall have no force and effect. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-sres-479 108 sres 479 A resolution establishing a special committee administered by the Committee on Governmental Affairs to conduct an investigation involving Halliburton Company and war profiteering, and other related matters. Congress 2004-11-20 2004-11-20 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11802-11804) Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 0 Establishes the Special Committee to Investigate Halliburton, War Profiteering, and Related Matters, to be administered by the Committee on Governmental Affairs. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-sres-480 108 sres 480 A resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group. Congress 2004-11-20 2004-11-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11834-11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11834-11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804) Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Senate Resolution 105 of the 101st Congress to authorize the Senate National Security Working Group to study any issues related to national security that the Majority and Minority Leaders jointly determine appropriate. Authorizes the Group to participate in international forums and institutions regarding: (1) reduction, limitation, or control of conventional weapons, weapons of mass destruction, or the means for delivery of any such weapons; (2) reduction, limitation, or control of missile defenses; (3) export controls; and (4) national security-related issues. Extends until December 31, 2006, the authorities of specified Senate resolutions relating to the Senate National Security Working Group. 2021-09-29T22:08:31Z  
108-sres-481 108 sres 481 A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company. Commemorations 2004-11-20 2004-11-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804-11805) Senate Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] PA R S000059 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Salutes the accomplishments of Lieutenant Richard D. Winters and the men of "Easy Company" for their actions to ensure control over Utah Beach at Normandy, France, during World War II, and commends the heroism and bravery shown by Lieutenant Winters. Acknowledges the historical achievements of Lieutenant Winters and his men in assuring the success of the Allied Normandy Campaign begun on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). Expresses gratitude for the service of Lieutenant Winters, his men, and all veterans who served in World War II. 2021-09-29T22:08:31Z  
108-sres-482 108 sres 482 A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2004 World Series. Commemorations 2004-11-20 2004-11-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835-11836; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11836; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11805) Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 6 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2004 Major League Baseball World Series and for their incredible performance during the 2004 Major League Baseball season; and (2) the eight Major League Baseball teams that played in the postseason. Recognizes the achievements of the Boston Red Sox players, manager, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, dedication, and spirit made this all possible. Commends: (1) the St. Louis Cardinals for a valiant performance during the 2004 season and the World Series; (2) the fans and management of the St. Louis Cardinals for allowing the Red Sox fans from Boston and around the Nation to celebrate their first title in 86 years at their home field. 2021-09-29T22:08:31Z  
108-hconres-524 108 hconres 524 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 1350. Congress 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11660) House Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] OH R B000589 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on November 19, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1350 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004). Continues provision of free educational materials, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), for visually impaired and print disabled students, not only in educational and secondary schools, but also in postsecondary and graduate schools. Requires States eligible under IDEA to ensure that all special education teachers in elementary, middle, and secondary schools are highly qualified by the end of the 2005-6 schoolyear (which is the current deadline for all teachers teaching in core academic subjects in a State to be highly qualified, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001). 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hconres-525 108 hconres 525 Commending those individuals that have donated prepaid telephone cards to members of the United States Armed Forces participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Commemorations 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] NY D I000057 0 Commends those individuals who have donated prepaid telephone cards to members of the Armed Forces participating in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hconres-526 108 hconres 526 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Law 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 1 Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hconres-527 108 hconres 527 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. Crime and Law Enforcement 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] IL D R000515 1 Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hjres-114 108 hjres 114 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2004-11-19 2004-11-21 Became Public Law No: 108-416. House Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] FL R Y000031 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Federal law to provide further continuing appropriations for FY 2005 until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in such law; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 3, 2004 (currently, November 20, 2004). 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hr-5393 108 hr 5393 Medicare Nursing Facility Pay-for-Performance Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-12-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] PA R E000187 1 Medicare Nursing Facility Pay-for-Performance Act of 2004 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through a contract with a qualified independent party (such as the National Quality Forum), to provide for identification of: (1) between ten and 15 quality measures for the performance of skilled nursing facilities under Medicare; and (2) the data to be reported, including their collection and formatting, on a calendar quarter basis for each such quality measure. Requires the values obtained for quality measures to be appropriately risk-adjusted as applied to individual skilled nursing facilities in order to increase the likelihood that any differences in such values reflect differences in the care provided by the facilities and not differences in the characteristics of their residents. Provides for: (1) adjusting payments for skilled nursing facilities based on quality performance, including an increase of two percent for facilities in the top ten percent in quality as well as a decrease of one percent for facilities below the quality threshold; (2) limiting market basket increases to facilities that voluntarily report information; and (3) using FY 2005 payment rates as a floor for subsequent updates. Establishes the Long-Term Care Financing Commission to analyse and report to Congress on the financing of long-term care. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5394 108 hr 5394 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components. Taxation 2004-11-19 2004-12-23 Became Public Law No: 108-493. House Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] WI R R000570 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Repeals provisions enacted by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 relating to the excise tax on arrows. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the excise tax on arrows, effective after March 31, 2005, to: (1) impose a tax equal to 39 cents per arrow shaft on the first sale of such shaft (instead of a 12.4 percent tax on the sales price), with inflation adjustments on such 39-cent amount after 2005; and (2) include points suitable for use with arrows in the 11 percent excise tax on arrow parts and accessories. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-hr-5395 108 hr 5395 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2004 Taxation 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] CA R T000188 0 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2004 - Makes technical revisions and clerical corrections to specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, including certain provisions related to: (1) the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004; (2) the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004; (3) the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003; (4) the Trade Act of 2002; (5) the Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2001; and (6) the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Provides that such revisions and corrections shall take effect as if included in the original enactments to which they relate. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5396 108 hr 5396 Financial Transactions Equity Act of 2004 Taxation 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] PR D A000359 0 Financial Transactions Equity Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for a certain percentage of the dividends received by a U.S. domestic corporation from a corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5397 108 hr 5397 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2004 Labor and Employment 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 0 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2004 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to revise or provide pension plan requirements for: (1) plan coverage and participation, defined contribution plan benefit vesting, and simplified pension plans; (2) various pension protections for spouses (under ERISA, the Civil Service Retirement Spouse Equity Act of 1984, and the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974); (3) simplified investment standards, including disclosure regarding investments and voting of proxies, diversification in defined contribution investments, diversification of investments under employee stock ownership plans by participants and beneficiaries over 55 years of age, immediate warning of excessive stock holdings, and reports of trades in employer securities; (4) pension information reporting and enforcement for defined benefit plans and multiemployer plans, including procedures for treatment of missing participants and unclaimed benefits; and (5) various pension protections for a changing workforce, including pension plan qualified loans for health insurance and job training expenses of participants or beneficiaries, immediate distributions if rolled over to qualified plans, and prompt distributions from defined contribution plans upon termination of participants' covered employment. Establishes an Office of Pension Participant Advocacy in the Department of Labor. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5398 108 hr 5398 Retirement Enhancement Revenue Act of 2004 Labor and Employment 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 0 Retirement Enhancement Revenue Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise rules relating to tax-exempt retirement and employee benefit plans. Imposes new qualification, reporting, and disclosure requirements for public employee pension plans. Revises pension rules to provide for: (1) automatic enrollment of all eligible employees in 401(k) plans; (2) diversification of defined contribution plans that hold employer securities; (3) an increase to age 75 for beginning mandatory distributions from retirement plans; (4) restrictions on the exclusion of unionized employees from 401(k) plan participation; and (5) removal of the $5,000 limit on certain mandatory retirement plan distributions. Makes the tax credit for retirement savings contributions refundable and permanent. Allows certain small employers a business tax credit for contributions to employee pension plans. Modifies requirements for joint and survivor annuities and for railroad retirement benefits for divorced and former spouses. Revises rules for defined benefit plans to permit such plans to include 401(k) plans. Modifies certain defined benefit plan eligibility rules. Allows: (1) an exemption from prohibited transaction restrictions for certain transactions between an employee benefit plan and a plan participant (i.e., aborted emergent transactions); (2) loans from retirement plans for health insurance and job training expenses; (3) income averaging of corrected civil service annuity benefit payments; and (4) an exemption from prohibited transaction penalties for certain employer-provided investment advice. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5399 108 hr 5399 To provide for the disposition of the Federal property located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, a portion of which is currently used by the District of Columbia as the Oak Hill juvenile detention facility. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. House Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] MD D C000141 0 Provides for the disposition of the Federal property located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, a portion of which is currently used by the District of Columbia as the Oak Hill juvenile detention facility. Requires the transfer of specified portions of the property to: (1) the National Park Service; (2) the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) for use by the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA); and (3) the Administrator of General Services, who shall in turn convey that portion to Anne Arundel County, Maryland, for parkland and recreational use. Requires the NSA Director, as a condition of the transfer, to enter into an agreement with the Mayor of the District of Columbia under which: (1) Oak Hill juvenile detention facility shall be closed; and (2) NSA shall pay (with reimbursement by Anne Arundel County) for the construction of a replacement facility at a site to be determined, with priority given to a location within the District of Columbia. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5400 108 hr 5400 Medicare PPO Fairness Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] MD D C000141 0 Medicare PPO Fairness Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide written notice to each individual who is, or has been, enrolled in the Medicare PPO Demonstration Project of the following: (1) the fact that the enrollees are, and have been, eligible for coverage of services whether the services were provided by in-network or out-of-network providers; and (2) there is a procedure for reimbursement for claims for services that should be (or have been) covered but were not covered because of their provision by an out-of-network provider. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a procedure for reimbursement of enrollees under the Medicare PPO Demonstration Project for claims for services furnished before January 1, 2005, that should be (or have been) covered but were not covered because of their provision by an out-of-network provider; and (2) provide for an adjustment in the capitation rates for plans under the project for months in 2005 so as to reduce payment under such rates, in the aggregate, by the aggregate amount of payments the Secretary estimates will be paid under such procedure. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5401 108 hr 5401 To amend section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking of imported home furniture. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] MI R E000092 0 Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the requirement that every article of foreign origin (or its container) imported into the United States be marked conspicuously, legibly, indelibly, and permanently in a manner to indicate to an ultimate purchaser in the United States the English name of the article's country of origin. Prohibits any exception to such marking requirement for imported home furniture. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5402 108 hr 5402 To provide for immigration relief in the case of certain immigrants who are innocent victims of immigration fraud. Immigration 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] CA D H001034 16 Provides immigration relief for aliens who are determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to have: (1) obtained nonimmigrant status on or after January 1, 1980, and who at that time were nationals of the Republic of Korea; (2) applied before January 1, 1999, through one or more immigration brokers for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident (LPR) through the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) office in San Jose, California; (3) obtained approval for adjustment as the result of bribery by such brokers of an INS supervisor; and (4) had no actual knowledge of the fraud at the time of adjustment. Extends relief to the spouse and children of eligible aliens granted derivative LPR status. Prohibits the immigration fraud reflected by such bribery from being considered in determining the admissibility or removability of eligible aliens. Requires the Secretary to: (1) restore an eligible alien's status as if the original adjustment had been lawful, including where LPR status and naturalization were rescinded on the basis of the fraud; and (2) parole into the United States eligible aliens who were removed or who voluntarily departed in connection with charges relating to the fraud for purposes of filing an application for relief under this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of State from reducing the number of available immigrant visas as the result of the approval of such an application for relief. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5403 108 hr 5403 Long Term Care Quality Improvement Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-12-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 0 Long Term Care Quality Improvement Act of 2004 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to: (1) detailed reporting of nursing expenditures; (2) development and reporting of new quality measures; and (3) linking payments to quality performance. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study current and future financing of quality nursing facility care. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5404 108 hr 5404 Fair Vaccine Price Act of 2004 Commerce 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] OH D K000336 0 Fair Vaccine Price Act of 2004 - Prohibits the sale of any vaccine intended to prevent or mitigate the effects of influenza or any biological terrorist agent at a price per dose of 150 percent or more of the baseline price if: (1) a declared shortage of the vaccine is in effect; or (2) the seller knows or has substantial reason to believe there will be a shortage within 60 days and such a shortage is declared within such time. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a shortage period. Designates as a vaccine's baseline price the average price of the vaccine sold by the seller either during the preceding 60 days or 12 months before the effective date of the shortage declaration. Allows the Secretary to determine an appropriate baseline price of the vaccine if the seller did not sell the vaccine during either such period or if the difference in price is unrelated to the causes of the shortage. Requires the Secretary to determine an appropriate baseline price at the time of declaring a shortage. Sets forth penalties for violations under this Act, including imprisonment and a fine. Allows a person to commence a civil action to compel compliance with, or for damages for violations of, this Act. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5405 108 hr 5405 Oil Price Safeguard Act Energy 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] CT D L000557 0 Oil Price Safeguard Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to declare that a severe energy supply interruption, warranting a drawdown from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), shall be deemed to exist if the President determines that: (1) there is a significant reduction in the supply of petroleum of significant scope and duration that has caused a significant increase in the price of petroleum products; (2) the price increase is likely to cause a significant adverse impact on the national economy; and (3) a substantial cause of the reduction in supply is the anticompetitive conduct of foreign countries or international entities. Requires the President to report to certain congressional committees if the price of a barrel of crude oil exceeds $35 for a period greater than 14 days. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5406 108 hr 5406 To ensure a balanced survey of taxpayers in any system of precertification for the earned income tax credit. Taxation 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] CT D L000557 0 Prohibits more than five percent of the total participants in any system of precertification for the earned income tax credit from being residents of the same metropolitan statistical area. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5407 108 hr 5407 Energy Independence Act of 2004 Energy 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] CT D L000557 0 Energy Independence Act of 2004 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the National Energy Policy Plan to include a strategic plan for U.S. energy self-sufficiency by the year 2015 which: (1) examines and reports on existing energy technology and domestic resources as well as developing energy generation and transmission technologies, focusing on the integration of fuel cell technology into an overall national energy portfolio to achieve energy self-sufficiency within ten years; and (2) recommend to Congress targeted research and development in promising new energy generation and transmission technologies, and funding levels to implement a plan for achieving such self-sufficiency. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5408 108 hr 5408 Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act of 2004 Commerce 2004-11-19 2004-12-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research. House Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] CT D L000557 0 Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act of 2004 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make disaster loans to assist small businesses that have suffered or are likely to suffer substantial economic injury as the result of a sharp and significant increase in the price of heating fuel or electricity. Prohibits any such loan from being made if the total amount outstanding and committed to the borrower would exceed $1.5 million, unless the applicant is a major source of employment in its surrounding area. Requires, for such assistance: (1) a declaration by the President or the SBA Administrator that an area is affected by a sharp and significant increase in such price; or (2) a certification from the governor of the State that its small businesses have suffered such economic injury and are in need of assistance which is not otherwise available. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to farm operations that qualify as a small business and have or are likely to suffer substantial economic injury from a sharp and significant increase in energy costs or input costs from energy sources occurring on or after November 1, 2004, in connection with an energy emergency declared by the President or the Secretary. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5409 108 hr 5409 Emergency Flu Response Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] NY D L000480 3 Emergency Flu Response Act of 2004 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to immediately declare the shortage of the influenza vaccine to be a public health emergency justifying an authorization of the use of unapproved products. Requires the Secretary to: (1) consult with certain foreign countries to assess the availability of excess vaccines; (2) determine whether such vaccines meet the criteria for emergency authorization; (3) purchase, import, and distribute such vaccines; (4) award a grant to each State to develop and implement a plan to respond to the current shortage; and (5) establish a program to purchase and redistribute excess doses for administration to individuals in priority areas. Requires the head of each executive agency and the Attending Physician of the Capitol to ensure that vaccines are administered only to employees in priority groups and to provide the Secretary with any excess doses for redistribution. Allows the Secretary to purchase any approved drug to treat influenza for inclusion in the Strategic National Stockpile. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct clinical trials to determine whether a diluted influenza vaccine is effective in priority groups. Establishes the National Quarantine Compensation Program to pay individuals subject to a State or Federal quarantine order an amount equal to lost wages. Prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against such individuals. Allows the Secretary, upon determining that measures taken under this Act have not been effective, to: (1) take additional measures necessary to protect the public health; and (2) require manufacturers or anyone in possession of the vaccine to sell their supply to the Federal Government. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5410 108 hr 5410 Consumer Checking Account Fairness Act Finance and Financial Sector 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 8 Consumer Checking Account Fairness Act - Amends the Expedited Funds Availability Act to direct the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe regulations to: (1) reduce the expedited funds availability time periods to take into account the time within which any receiving institution can reasonably expect to learn of the nonpayment of most items for each category of checks under the Checking Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21 Act) or its implementing regulations; or (2) eliminate distinctions between the time period schedules if the Board finds that they no longer have any significance for any category of checks under such Act or regulations. Extends the next business day availability requirement to funds deposited at a proprietary ATM. Sets a limit upon certain overdraft fees imposed during a check hold period. Requires a depository institution to credit all deposits to a consumer checking account before debiting any check drawn on the account and presented for payment. Requires that Saturday be treated as a business day in the calculation of any period within which funds deposited in an account are required to be made available if the depository institution debits accounts on Saturdays for checks received. Reduces from four business days to two business days the mandatory check hold period on funds deposited by nonlocal checks. Prohibits a depository institution from imposing a fee for paying any check drawn on an account which lacks sufficient funds (bounce protection) unless the accountholder has requested check protection service. Amends the Check 21 Act to provide that if a bank that holds the account of a consumer imposes any fee for producing a copy of a substitute check, the expedited recredit process shall be available for all charges against the account without regard to whether a substitute check was involved or not. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5411 108 hr 5411 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act International Affairs 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 0 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit granting any license, approval, or authorization for the export, re-export, transfer, or retransfer of specified components and facilities to a country that the President determines has provided to the Islamic Republic of Iran special nuclear material, source material, byproduct material, production facility, utilization facility, or items, components, or technologies which can be used in a production or utilization facility or in a nuclear explosive device. Cites exceptions and defines circumstances under which the President is authorized to waive such prohibition. Declares the prohibition inapplicable to any license, approval, or authorization which the President determines is necessary to implement the Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs. Directs the President to report to Congress on efforts by Iran to acquire nuclear explosives and delivery vehicles, including actions by foreign countries or entities to provide Iran with nuclear materials, technology, and missiles. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5412 108 hr 5412 To correct maps depicting Unit T-10 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. House Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] TX D O000107 0 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections to a map subtitled "Four Mile Hill Unit TX-16P, North Padre Island Unit T10/T10P," in order to ensure that depictions of areas on that map (one in a set of maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System) are consistent with the depictions of areas appearing on the map entitled "Corrections to Coastal Barrier Resources System Map-Unit T-10," dated June XX, 2004. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5413 108 hr 5413 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide greater protections to domestic and foreign workers under the H-1B nonimmigrant worker program. Immigration 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8] NJ D P000096 0 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require employers of H-1B (specialty occupations) nonimmigrants to use one of three specified methods (whichever results in the highest wages) to determine wages for purposes of required wage attestations. Requires such employers who previously employed one or more H-1B nonimmigrants to submit with their labor condition application (LCA) a copy of the W-2 Wage and Tax Statement filed with respect to those nonimmigrants. Extends from 90 to 180 days the period during which certain employers of H-1B nonimmigrants must show nondisplacement of U.S. workers. Requires such employers to actively engage in recruitment efforts. Prohibits such employers from placing, outsourcing, leasing, or otherwise contracting for the placement of an H-1B nonimmigrant with another employer, regardless of whether the other employer is H-1B dependent. Requires the Secretary of Labor to be responsible for investigations of wage complaints and allegations of fraud in the filing of LCAs. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) conduct surveys of employer compliance with labor condition requirements; and (2) conduct annual compliance audits of employers employing H-1B nonimmigrants. Requires annual compliance audits in cases where H-1B nonimmigrants comprise 15 percent or more of an employer's total number of employees. Makes permanent the employer fee applicable to H-1B petitions. Creates a private right of action for persons harmed by an employer's violation of labor condition requirements. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5414 108 hr 5414 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. Taxation 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] NY D R000053 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny U.S. companies doing business in Sudan the foreign tax credit and other tax benefits until the Secretary of State certifies to the Secretary of the Treasury that the Government of Sudan has ceased to support and taken steps to end acts of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, including: (1) ensuring that the military is not attacking civilians or obstructing human rights monitors or humanitarian assistance; (2) disarming Government supported militias; (3) allowing access for providing humanitarian assistance to all regions; and (4) cooperating with international missions. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5415 108 hr 5415 Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform and Rural Equity Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26] NY R R000569 3 Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform and Rural Equity Act of 2004 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) revise ambulance payment rates; and (2) provide additional payments for providers furnishing ambulance services in rural areas. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review the system for adjusting payments for rural ambulance services to determine their adequacy and appropriateness. Amends SSA title XVIII with respect to a Secretary-specified uniform coding system identifying furnished ambulance services for purposes of a fee schedule. Directs the Secretary to establish a system or systems for the coding of claims for ambulance services for which payment is made, including a code set specifying the medical condition of the individual who is transported and the level of service that is appropriate for the transportation of an individual with that medical condition. Requires the code set to take into account the list of medical conditions developed in the course of the negotiated rulemaking process. (Current law authorizes the Secretary to require the claim for any ambulance services to include a code (or codes) under a uniform coding system specified by the Secretary, but does not require the establishment of such a coding system.) 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5416 108 hr 5416 Military Stalking Prevention Act of 2005 Armed Forces and National Security 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47] CA D S000030 0 Military Stalking Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to define as the offense of stalking any person who knowingly engages in a course of conduct that would cause emotional distress to a reasonable person or would place a reasonable person in fear of injury to the person, property, or reputation of that person or any other person. 2023-01-14T22:48:32Z  
108-hr-5417 108 hr 5417 To amend title 23, United States Code, relating to high occupancy vehicle lanes. Transportation and Public Works 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. House Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27] CA D S000344 0 Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency that has jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility. Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard. Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; and (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and other low emission and energy-efficient vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hr-5418 108 hr 5418 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into new and renewal contracts with the City of Aurora, Colorado, or an enterprise of the City, for the use of excess capacity water in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. Water Resources Development 2004-11-19 2004-11-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. House Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] CO R T000458 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into new and renewal contracts with the City of Aurora, Colorado, or an enterprise of the City, for a term not to exceed 50 years for the use of excess capacity in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project for specified purposes, including conveying non-project water for irrigation, domestic, municipal, or industrial purposes. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hres-863 108 hres 863 Recognizing the importance of local capacity building within developing countries to create sustainable, long-term international development. International Affairs 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] CA D F000030 0 States that the House of Representatives: (1) reaffirms the U.S. commitment to create and support local capacity building programs in developing countries; and (2) urges the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Millennium Challenge Corporation to focus on the creation of development programs that increase recipient-country participation in the planning of programs, promote recipient-country ownership of programs, and build local capacity. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hres-864 108 hres 864 Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month. Commemorations 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. House Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] MI R C000071 22 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-hres-865 108 hres 865 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be equal pay for substantially equal work performed by public sector and private sector employees within each State and locality in which such employees work. Government Operations and Politics 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27] NY R Q000016 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be equal pay for substantially equal work performed by public sector and private sector employees within each State and locality in which such employees work. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-s-12 108 s 12 Class Action Fairness Act of 2004 Law 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Class Action Fairness Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to specify the calculation of contingent and other attorney's fees in proposed class action settlements that provide for the award of coupons to class members. Prohibits a Federal district court from approving: (1) a proposed coupon settlement absent a finding that the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) a proposed settlement involving payments to class counsel that would result in a net monetary loss to class members, absent a finding that the loss is substantially outweighed by nonmonetary benefits; or (3) a proposed settlement that provides greater sums to some class members solely because they are closer geographically to the court. Specifies requirements for notices of proposed settlements. Grants district courts original jurisdiction of any civil action in which the matter in controversy exceeds $5 million, exclusive of interest and costs, and is between citizens of different States, or citizens of a State and a foreign State or its citizens or subjects. Lists those factors pursuant to which a district court may decline to exercise jurisdiction over a class action, and specifies those circumstances in which a district court must decline jurisdiction. Sets forth provisions governing the removal of interstate class actions to Federal district court and the review on appeal of remand orders. Directs the Judicial Conference of the United States to report on class action settlements, incorporating recommendations for best court practices to ensure fairness for class members and appropriate fees for counsel. 2023-01-14T22:48:31Z  
108-s-3008 108 s 3008 Wolf House Study Act of 2004 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] AR D L000035 0 Wolf House Study Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to: (1) study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of designating the Wolf House located on Highway 5 in Norfolk, Arkansas, as a unit of the National Park System; and (2) consider management alternatives for the Wolf House. 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3009 108 s 3009 National Food and Agricultural Science Act of 2004 Agriculture and Food 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11642-11643) Senate Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] MO R B000611 3 National Food and Agricultural Science Act of 2004 - Establishes: (1) in the National Science Foundation a Division of Food and Agricultural Science, which shall be administered by a Director of Food and Agricultural Science; and (2) in the Division a Standing Council of Advisors. States that the Division's sole function shall be to award grants to promote complementary, fundamental agricultural research to: (1) individual scientists; (2) single and multi-institutional research centers; and (3) private and public sector entities, including the Department of Agriculture, the Foundation, or other Federal agencies. 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3010 108 s 3010 Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act Emergency Management 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 0 Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration to award grants to a task force (two or more fire services operating under a cooperative agreement to coordinate incident response within a geographic area) for: (1) salary and benefits to hire or rehire firefighting personnel to provide services to the task force; (2) expenses related to the participation of firefighting personnel in appropriate training courses offered by the Department of Homeland Security, the National Fire Academy, or a State or local fire academy; (3) training related to incident response; (4) appropriate equipment or support systems for task force members; or (5) improved communications between task force members and a local police department or hospital. Requires the Administrator, in selecting grantees, to give priority to task forces serving geographic areas within 50 miles of: (1) a nuclear power facility; (2) a large facility that produces, treats, or refines chemicals or petroleum products; (3) a business district of national significance; or (4) a location with one or more critical infrastructures. Requires grantees to provide non-Federal matching funds of at least 55 percent of the amount awarded by the Administrator for each fiscal year. 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3011 108 s 3011 Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform and Rural Equity Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN] MN D D000596 4 Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform and Rural Equity Act of 2004 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) revise ambulance payment rates; and (2) provide additional payments for providers furnishing ambulance services in rural areas. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review the system for adjusting payments for rural ambulance services to determine their adequacy and appropriateness. Amends SSA title XVIII with respect to a Secretary-specified uniform coding system identifying furnished ambulance services for purposes of a fee schedule. Directs the Secretary to establish a system or systems for the coding of claims for ambulance services for which payment is made, including a code set specifying the medical condition of the individual who is transported and the level of service that is appropriate for the transportation of an individual with that medical condition. Requires the code set to take into account the list of medical conditions developed in the course of the negotiated rulemaking process. (Current law authorizes the Secretary to require the claim for any ambulance services to include a code (or codes) under a uniform coding system specified by the Secretary, but does not require the establishment of such a coding system.) 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3012 108 s 3012 A bill to ensure a balanced survey of taxpayers in any system of precertification for the earned income tax credit. Taxation 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Prohibits more than five percent of the total participants in any system of precertification for the earned income tax credit from being residents of the same metropolitan statistical area. 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3013 108 s 3013 National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2004 Health 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] AL R S001141 2 National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2004 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award one-year grants to each approved State to establish or improve a State controlled substance monitoring program. Requires the Secretary to develop minimum standards for States to ensure security of information collected and to recommend penalties for the provision or use of information in violation of applicable laws or regulations. Requires each approved State to: (1) require dispensers to report to the State within one week of each dispensing of a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject; and (2) establish and maintain an electronic searchable database containing the information reported. Allows a State to provide information from the database in response to certain requests by practitioners, law enforcement, narcotics control, licensure, disciplinary, or program authorities, the controlled substance monitoring program of another State, and agents of the Department of Health and Human Services, State Medicaid programs, State health departments or the Drug Enforcement Administration. Requires the Secretary to: (1) specify a uniform electronic format for the reporting, sharing, and provision of information under this Act; and (2) study and report to Congress on such programs, including on interoperability between programs, the feasibility of a real-time electronic controlled substance monitoring program, privacy protections, and technological alternatives to centralized data storage. 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3014 108 s 3014 Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2004 Environmental Protection 2004-11-19 2004-12-10 Became Public Law No: 108-456. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 4 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Title I: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2004 - Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2004 - (Sec. 102) Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to remove the President's authority to disestablish the Interagency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia. Requires the Task Force, in developing its assessments, reports, and plans, to consult with the coastal States, Indian tribes, local governments, appropriate industries, academic institutions, and nongovernmental organizations with expertise in coastal zone science and management. (Sec. 103) Directs the President, in consultation with the chief executive officers of the States and other specified entities, to develop and submit to Congress a report that describes and evaluates the effectiveness of measures that may be utilized to protect the environment and public health from the impacts of harmful algal blooms. Requires a period of public comment prior to submission of the report. (Sec. 104) Requires the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to provide for local and regional scientific assessments of hypoxia and harmful algal blooms, as requested by States, Indian tribes, and local governments, or for affected areas as identified by the Secretary. Directs the Task Force to complete and submit to Congress scientific assessments of: (1) current knowledge about harmful algal blooms in freshwater, including a research plan for coordinating Federal efforts to better understand freshwater algal blooms; (2) hypoxia in U.S. coastal waters including the Great Lakes; and (3) harmful algal blooms in U.S. coastal waters. Requires the Task Force to develop and submit to Congress a plan providing for a comprehensive and coordinated national research program to develop and demonstrate prevention, control, and mitigation methods to reduce the impacts of harmful algal blooms on coastal… 2023-01-14T22:48:30Z  
108-s-3015 108 s 3015 A bill for the relief of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake. Private Legislation 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] IN D B001233 0 Declares Fatuka Kaikumba Flake to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3016 108 s 3016 Asia Freedom Act of 2004 International Affairs 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11644-11646) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 1 Asia Freedom Act of 2004 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to North and South East Asia (as defined by this Act) for: (1) humanitarian needs; (2) democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; (3) independent media; (4) free market systems; (5) security; (6) social programs; (7) environment; (8) political opposition; (9) parliamentary exchanges; and (10) migration. Sets forth specified funding authorities, including funding for: (1) security assistance; (2) an institute for reform in Asia; (3) law enforcement; (4) promotion of competitive elections; (5) political transitions; and (6) Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to deny entry visas to public or private individuals who have impeded human rights, the rule of law, and economic freedom in North and South East Asia. Directs the Secretary of State to maintain a database of individuals who may be denied entry. Expresses the sense of Congress that any democracy fund established by the United Nations (UN) in response to the September 21, 2004, speech by President George W. Bush to the UN General Assembly should be known as the ``Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Democracy Fund." 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  
108-s-3017 108 s 3017 Swain County Settlement Act of 2004 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] NC D E000286 0 Swain County Settlement Act of 2004 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) offer to compensate Swain County, North Carolina, for a road along the north shore of the Fontana Resevoir not being built in an amount determined by the parties to a specified agreement dated July 30, 1943, taking into consideration the estimated cost of the proposed road; and (2) pay to the County the amount of compensation determined. Declares that acceptance by the County of such payment by the Secretary constitutes full settlement of the claims of the County against the United States, the Department of the Interior, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) under the agreement. 2023-01-14T22:48:29Z  

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